Scenes From 2018 Mt. Carmel Public Library 5K Run/Walk

Click the photos for a gallery of photos from Saturday's 5K Run/Walk.

Results of the race can be found by clicking the link....

http://onlineraceresults.com/race/view_plain_text.php?race_id=64101

Future Aces Camp Session 2 (4th-6th)

Award Winners and Team Pic from Session 2 of Camp

4th-6th - All Campers Picture

Camper of the Week: (L-R)

4th Grade - MJ Militoni

5th Grade - Evie Knapp

6th Grade - not pictured Landon Johnson and Lane Toothman

Dribble Cone Speed Dribble Champ: (L-R)

5th Grade - Blake Strine

4th Grade - Dean Belt

6th Grade - not pictured Andrew Militoni

Hot Shot Shooting Champions: (L-R)

6th Grade - Tobias Fullop

5th Grade - Macee Randall

4th Grade - Owen Blake

Last Second Shot Champs (L-R)

6th Grade - Levi Banks

4th Grade - Shain Meador

5th Grade - Elliott Acree

Tournament Team Champions (L-R)

Levi Banks, Emma Etheridge, Brendan Bowser, Blake Strine, Lane Alka

Future Aces Basketball Camp Session 1 (K-3)

Team Pic and Awards from Session 1 of the Future Aces Camp (K-3)

K-3 All Campers

Campers of the Week (L-R)

K-1 - Steven Culp

2nd - Braylin Pierce

3rd - Zane Wilcox

Dribble Cone Fast Dribble Champs (L-R)

K-1 - Brady Hershey

2 - Macy Glenn

3 - not pictured Mataio Militoni

Last Second Shot Champions (L-R)

K-1 - Cade Tillotson

2 - Carter Willingham

3 - Vance Taylor

Layup Champs (L-R)

K-1 Chase Price/Steven Culp/Bennett Witsman/James Brewer

2 - Zeke Kassinger

3 - Elias Knapp

Tyra Buss Visits Future Aces Basketball Camp

Tyra Buss was the guest speaker today at the Future Aces Basketball Camp at Mt. Carmel Grade School. After a brief message to campers, Tyra took time to talk with reporters and update where her professional career plans currently stand....

Brayden Peterson Signs To Play Golf At LTC

Brayden Peterson, Senior at Mount Carmel High School, signed a National Letter of Intent to play golf for Lincoln Trail Community College, Robinson, IL. The signing took place this evening at the Mount Carmel City Golf Course. 

Peterson is the third member of the Aces' golf team to sign to play college golf. Blake Golden will go to John A. Logan this fall while teammate Dawson Brown will golf for the Rend Lake College squad. 

The Aces, under the direction of Coach John White, finished third at state last fall.

WVC ATHLETES SET ACADEMIC RECORDS

“Athletics” and “Academics” can go “hand-in-hand,” and the athletes and coaches at Wabash Valley College have made this a reality with the success of the athletes in the classroom this year. This “Banner Academic Year” was the “Best on Record” for Athletics at WVC!

The 2017-18 athletes touted a combined 3.17 GPA; there was a record 58 student-athletes (66%) who earned a 3.0 GPA or higher for the Spring Semester; WVC had 61 student-athletes (69%) who earned a 3.0 GPA or higher in the 2017-18 school year, which is also a new record; and most importantly, WVC athletes are GRADUATING and transferring on to 4-year colleges and universities.

WVC athletes’ graduation rate for 2018 was an impressive 81%, which was much higher than the national average of 52%. Also, the Men’s Basketball team boasted a remarkable 100% graduation rate!!

WVC will have 3 teams named to the 2018 All-NJCAA Academic Team (Men’s Basketball, Softball, and Baseball) – an outstanding accomplishment!!

Commenting on the pride he takes in WVC’s student-athlete achievements this year, Athletic Director Mike Carpenter said…. “Our athletes did a tremendous job in the classroom once again this year. We have to give a lot of credit to our coaches, who have done a great job stressing academics and recruiting high-character student-athletes, as well as our instructors, who have really stepped up their communication efforts with the athletes and coaches.”

Allendale Hosts Annual Sports Banquet

Guest Speaker was Jackson Marcotte, a Yellow Jacket alumand future Division 1 football player at the University of Wyoming

On Monday, May 21st, the Allendale Yellow Jackets held their 2017-2018 Sports Banquet at the Allendale Ruritan Building. The meal for the evening was provided by the Ruritan Club and the Guest Speaker was Jackson Marcotte, a Yellow Jacket alumand future Division 1 football player at the University of Wyoming. The fall sports of baseball and cross country recognized those who participated, even though their co-op banquet was held back in the fall. The following sports gave special recognitionto the following:

Cheerleading: Kinze Cusick, Lexi Fisher, Alex Isaac, Katie Jackson, and Lauren Fisher.

Basketball: Matthew Jackson (Most Improved), JD Bowser (Freethrow %), Bryce Lane (Most Points), Owen Gher (Most Rebounds), Trentin Casburn (Most Assists), Kollin Kelsey (Most Steals), JD Bowser (All-Conference Honorable Mention), Bryce Lane (All-Conference Honorable Mention), JD Bowser (Most Valuable Player).

Volleyball: C-team - Chloe Cusick ( Best Passer and MVP), Chloey Wheeler (Best Server and Most Improved); B-team - Chandler Cusick (Best Server and MVP), Kristen Richards (Best Passer and Most Improved), Chloey Wheeler (Best Spiker); A-team - Katie Jackson (Best Server), Kinze Cusick (Best Passer), Alex Isaac (Best Spiker and Most Improved), Lexi Fisher (MVP).

Track: Taylor Woods (Team Spirit and Support / State Finals Participant), Matthew Jackson (Most Improved), Holly Lofton (Most Improved), Trentin Casburn (Most Points), Chandler Cusick (Most Points), Lexi Fisher (State Finals Participant), Kinze Cusick (State Finals Participant), Emma Baxley (MVP and State Finals Participant), Raven Adams (GoldenSpikes Initiative Award), Chase Gher (Golden Spikes Initiative Award), Konner Kelsey (Golden Spikes Initiative Award).

All-Sport Athlete Award: Lexi Fisher

Indianapolis 500 Returns To WSJD Next Sunday

The 102nd Indianapolis 500 returns to WSJD next Sunday morning at 10am. Today at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, our WSJD cameras captured Danica Patrick's return to the Speedway for qualifications. Patrick finished 9th overall today making the Fast Nine with a chance with the pole tomorrow. 

Harrisburg Runs Away With Early Lead In Victory Over Aces

• Mt. Carmel Golden Aces Varsity fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 16-1 loss to Harrisburg on Wednesday. Harrisburg scored on a groundout by Gaunch and a double by Martin in the first inning.
• The Mt. Carmel Golden Aces Varsity struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Harrisburg, giving up 16 runs.
• Harrisburg got on the board in the first inning. Gaunch grounded out, scoring one run.
• Burtis led the Harrisburg to victory on the hill. He lasted four innings, allowing two hits and one run while striking out nine.
• Kaleb Applebey took the loss for Mt. Carmel Golden Aces Varsity. He surrendered four runs on three hits over two innings, striking out one.
• Mt. Carmel Golden Aces Varsity hit one home run on the day. Bret Doan went for the long ball in the fourth inning.
• Doan and Cade Newkirk each managed one hit to lead Mt. Carmel Golden Aces Varsity.
• Harrisburg scattered 13 hits in the game. Lambert, Holland, Burtis, and Gaunch all managed multiple hits for Harrisburg. Harrisburg didn't commit a single error in the field. Crabb had nine chances in the field, the most on the team.

MCJHS 8th Graders Perform Well At State Track Meet

On Saturday May 12th, 2018 the SIJHSAA Class L State finals for Track were held in Carterville, IL. Going to the State Finals this year from MCJHS were four 8th Grade Athletes.  Taylor Singer in High Jump and Shot Put, Flynn Guard for 100 Meter Low Hurdles, Zeke Hadra for 200 Meter Dash and Long Jump and Luke Laws for Shot Put. 

Taylor Singer scored 2nd Place in the High Jump with a height of 5' which is her personal best and in Shot Put she scored in 11th Place with a throw of 28' 6"

Flynn Guard scored 6th Place in 100 Meter Low Hurdles with a time of 17.17 which is her personal best. 

Zeke Hadra Scored in 8th Place in the 200 Meter Dash with a time of 24.69 which is his personal best and 14th in Long Jump with a jump of 17' 1"  

Luke Laws scored 7th Place in the Shot Put with a throw of 40' 10" which is his personal best. 

Coach Hadley and Coach Judge are very proud of all of our Athletes this Track Season and look forward to seeing Taylor, Flynn , Zeke and Luke excel in their High School Athletic Careers. 

Fairfield Blanks Lady Aces In Regional Semifinal

Mt. Carmel Softball

Regional semifinal
Fairfield - 7
Mt. Carmel - 0

Ella Banks pitched 4 2/3 innings and gave up 6 runs, 3 earned on 7 hits and struck out 3.
Lexie Simmons pitched 1 1/3 innings and gave up 1 run on 4 hits.

Lexie Simmons had the lone Aces hit. 

The Lady Aces end the season with a record of 9-15. 
 

Golden Aces Baseball Claims Victory Over Hamilton County

·         Mt. Carmel Golden Aces Varsity Claims Victory Over Hamilton County

·         Mt. Carmel Golden Aces Varsity beat Hamilton County 8-4 on Monday.

·         Evan Kieffer took the win for Mt. Carmel Golden Aces Varsity. He allowed eight hits and four runs over seven innings, striking out five.

·         Rapp took the loss for Hamilton County. He surrendered six runs on seven hits over six innings, striking out six.

·         Mt. Carmel Golden Aces Varsity racked up nine hits. Aden Gill and Kaleb Applebey all collected multiple hits for Mt. Carmel Golden Aces Varsity. Gill led Mt. Carmel Golden Aces Varsity with three hits in four at bats. Mt. Carmel Golden Aces Varsity didn't commit a single error in the field. Gill had six chances in the field, the most on the team.

·         Hamilton County tallied eight hits on the day. Hunt and Chapman each had multiple hits for Hamilton County.

Lady Aces Win Regional Opener 9-5 Over Carmi

Mt. Carmel Softball
Regional Game 1
Mt. Carmel - 9
Carmi - White County - 5

Lexie Simmons got the win. She pitched 7 innings giving up 5 earned runs on 12 hits and struck out 4.

Allyson Armstrong was 2-3 with and RBI.
Madi Merritt was 2-3 with 2 RBI and scored 2 runs.
Faith Fuller was 1-3 with a double, 3 RBI and scored 2 runs.
Addie Drone was 1-2 and scored a run.
Lexie Simmons was 1-3 with an RBI.
Sierra Hannah was 1-3 with an RBI and scored a run.
Libby Schneider had an RBI and scored a run.
Paige Hocking scored a run.

The Lady Aces will now play #1 seed Fairfield tomorrow in Benton at 4:30.

 

Lady Aces Edge Red Hill On Senior Night

Mt. Carmel Softball 5/11/18
Mt. Carmel - 3
Red Hill - 2

Ella Banks pitched 4 innings and gave up 1 run, 0 earned on 3 hits and struck out 1.
Lexie Simmons pitched 3 innings and gave up 1 earned run on 2 hits and struck out 1.

Faith Fuller was 2-3 with a run and an RBI.
Ella Banks was 2-2 and reached base all 3 times.
Lexie Simmons was 2-3 with the go ahead RBI in the bottom of the 5th inning.
Allyson Armstrong was 2-3.
Libby Schneider was 2-3 and scored 2 runs.

The Lady Aces are in action again Monday, May 14th at HOME in the first game of the REGIONAL. They will host Carmi-White County at 4:30 at 4th Street Ballpark and would love a huge crowd to help us advance in the playoffs! Go Lady Aces!

Seniors Lexie Simmons, Paige Hocking, & Ella Banks.

Photos courtesy of Jamie Banks.

Haley Wright Wins Big 8 High Jump Championship

The Lady Aces got 7th place in the Big 8 Conference on Tuesday night in Princeton. 

The Aces had 1 All-Conference performer in Haley Wright (High Jump) 4'10".  Other top finishers were: Taya York -3rd place (Discus) 101'4", Kami Kline 4th place (400 M) - 1:05.02, and the
4x100 M relay 4th place (Madi Merritt, Haley Wright, Morgan York, Haley Maguire) - :55.21

Despite the 7th place finish, the Aces scored 29 points with only 8 healthy girls.  The Lady Aces are back in action on Thursday in Monticello to compete in the Sectional Track Meet.  

Mt. Carmel Golden Aces Varsity Drops Game To Mt. Vernon After Late Score

• Mt. Carmel Golden Aces Varsity stayed in it until the end, but Mt. Vernon pulled away late in a 5-4 victory on Wednesday. Mt. Vernon trailed 4-3 in the top of the sixth inning when Nathan Fischer doubled on a 2-0 count, scoring two runs.
• Mt. Carmel Golden Aces Varsity lost despite out-hitting Mt. Vernon 11 to 6.
• Mt. Vernon got things started in the second inning when Brakie singled on a 2-0 count, scoring one run.
• Mt. Carmel Golden Aces Varsity put up three runs in the fifth inning. Mt. Carmel Golden Aces Varsity big bats were led by Ashton Walker, Aden Gill, and Evan Kieffer, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.
• Braden Henning earned the win for Mt. Vernon. He lasted one and two-thirds innings, allowing one hit and zero runs while striking out one and walking zero. Dylan Dutkiewicz threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.
• Kieffer took the loss for Mt. Carmel Golden Aces Varsity. He surrendered five runs, one earned over seven innings, striking out seven.
• Hunter Wiltshire started the game for Mt. Vernon. He went four and a third innings, allowing four runs on nine hits, striking out four and walking zero
• Mt. Carmel Golden Aces Varsity saw the ball well today, racking up 11 hits in the game.Cade Newkirk, Logan Durham, and Walkereach managed multiple hits for Mt. Carmel Golden Aces Varsity. Walker, Durham, and Newkirk each collected two hits to lead Mt. Carmel Golden Aces Varsity.
• Brakie and Hunter Murphy each racked up multiple hits for Mt. Vernon. Brakie went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Mt. Vernon in hits. Mt. Vernon didn't commit a single error in the field. Brakie had the most chances in the field with six.

Newton Gets Past Lady Aces, 3-1

Mt. Carmel Softball 5/9/18

Newton - 3
Mt. Carmel - 1

Ella Banks pitched 7 innings and gave up 3 runs, 1 earned on 3 hits and struck out 5.

Lexie Simmons had 2 hits. 
Addie Drone, Ella Banks, and Madi Merritt each had a hit.
Paige Hocking scored a run.

Simmons Twirls 3 Hit Shutout Over Washington

Mt. Carmel Softball 5/8/18
Mt. Carmel - 3
Washington - 0

Lexie Simmons pitched a complete game shutout to get the win. She gave up 3 hits and struck out 7.

Faith Fuller was 2-3 and scored 2 runs.
Ella Banks was 2-4 with an RBI.
Libby Schneider was 1-3 with a double and scored a run.
Lexie Simmons was 1-3 with a double.
Addie Drone, Allyson Armstrong each had a single.

Allendale & St. Mary's Track Teams Compete In WEAA Conference Meet

WEAA Conference Track Meet results for Allendale on May 7, 2018.

BOYS VARSITY:
Long Jump: 6th place Carlos Monroy 10'10"
Discus: 4th place JD Bowser 80'1"
Shot: 5th place Bryce Lane 29'1"
400m: 6th place JD Bowser 1:15:62
100m: 6th place Carlos Monroy 16.88
200m: 6th place Carlos Monroy 39.31
400m relay: 6th place Bryce Lane, Sam Medler, Wyatt Gher, Konner Kelsey 1:15.84

BOYS JV:
High Jump: 4th place Alex McGinnis 3'2"
Long Jump: 2nd place Trentin Casburn 11'6"
Discus: 3rd place Matthew Jackson 49'11"
Shot: 2nd place Matthew Jackson 21'5"
Hurdles: 1st place Trentin Casburn 20.32
1600m: 5th place Alex McGinnis 7:48.84
100m: 3rd placeTrentin Casburn 16.15
200m: 2nd place Trentin Casburn 32.81
400m relay: 6th place Matthew Jackson, Chase Gher, Roland Foster, Mark Vaupel 1:22.83

GIRLS VARSITY:
High Jump: 2nd place Emma Baxley 4'4"
Long Jump: 4th place Lexi Fisher 13'3.25"
Discus: 5th place Josey McCowen 51'2.5"
Shot: 5th place Madi Adams 19'10"
Hurdles: 4th place Holly Lofton 22.68
400m: 5th place Emma Baxley 1.17:32
800m: 3rd place Joleigh Keeling 3:13.01
200m: 6th place Kenze Cusick 31.43
400m relay: 4th place Lexi Fisher, Taylor Woods, Kenze Cusick, Emma Baxley 1:02.68

GIRLS JV:
Long Jump: 2nd place Chandler Cusick 11'7"
Discus: 6th place Lauren Fisher 32'6"
Triple Jump: 6th place Lauren Fisher 17'.75"
400m: 2nd place Chandler Cusick 1:18.16
1600m: 5th place Jordis Riley 8:35.78
100m: 3rd place Chandler Cusick 15.30
800m: 5th place Raven Adams 3:42.77
200m: 3rd Chandler Cusick 34.33

The St. Mary's Girls’ and Boys’ Track teams participated in the WEAA Conference Track Meet held at Mt. Carmel, IL, on Monday, May 7, 2018,

The JV Girls’ team claimed 1st place with 102 points.

Other teams participating were Allendale (34 points), Cisne (4 points), Geff (51 points), Jasper (50 points), New Hope (59 points), and St. Joe-Olney (43 points).

JV Girls’ Results:

1st Place- Sarah McCorkle- Long Jump (12’8.5”), 100M (14.68) Nora Jones- Triple Jump (23’5”) Lily Keepes- Hurdles (23.67), 1600M (6:38.83), 800M (3:10.90) 400 Relay- Lily Keepes, Kali Walker, Elizabeth Hefner, Sarah McCorkle (1:07.80)

2nd Place- Madison Stevens- High Jump (3’10”) Sarah McCorkle- 200M (30.74)

3rd Place- Ava Turner- Discus (39’9”) Elizabeth Hefner- 400M (1:19.84)

4th Place- Ava Turner- Shot Put (15’6.25”)

The Varsity Girls’ team claimed 4th place with 52 points.

Other teams participating were Allendale (36 points), Cisne (33 points), Geff (27 points), Jasper (74.5 points), New Hope (85 points), and St. Joe-Olney (62.5 points).

Varsity Girls’ Results:

1st Place- Eden Wankel- Hurdles (18.91)

2nd Place- Eden Wankel- Long Jump (14’4.5”)

3rd Place- Savannah Zimmerman- Discus (59’3.5”) Maleah Armstrong- 1600M (7:19.06) Eden Wankel- 100M (14.01)

4th Place- Anna Gill- Shot Put (22’10.25”) Ava Harrington- 400M (1:16.37), 200M (31.22)

5th Place- 400M Relay- Eden Wankel, Anna Gill, Maleah Armstrong, Ava Harrington (1:03)

6th Place- Lexi Stevens- Triple Jump (20’10.5”)

The JV Boys’ team consisting of 2 athletes claimed 5th place with 35 points.

Other teams participating were Allendale (51 points), Cisne (67 points), Geff (30 points), Jasper (92 points), New Hope (79 points), and St. Joe-Olney (14 points).

JV Boys’ Results:

2nd Place- Reed Stinson- Discus (60’10”)

3rd Place- Tobias Fullop- Long Jump (10’4”), Triple Jump (22’7”) Reed Stinson- Shot Put (20’10.5”)

4th Place- Tobias Fullop- 400M (1:24.39), 800M (3:20.49)

6th Place Reed Stinson- 100M (16.94)

The Varsity Boys’ team consisting of 1 athlete claimed 6th place with 26 points.

Other teams participating were Allendale (11 points), Cisne (69 points), Geff (80 points), Jasper (81 points), New Hope (48 points), and St. Joe-Olney (54 points).

Varsity Boys Results:

1st Place- Gehrig Jones- 1600M (5:18.71)

2nd Place- Gehrig Jones- Triple Jump (28’9”), 800M (2:39.95)

6th Place- Gehrig Jones- Discus (71’3”)

The SMS track team season will conclude Saturday, May 12th at the SIJHSAA Class S State Track Meet in Herrin, IL.

Scenes From 2018 Mt. Carmel Little League Opening Day Parade & Ceremonies

Click the photos for a gallery from today's Opening Day.