Jr. Lady Aces Pound Olney On 8th Grade Night

MCJHS Softball celebrates 8th grade night with a 11-1 win over Olney

The Jr. Lady Aces and their faithful crowd started off the night honoring seven girls on 8th grade night. Those honored were Lyla Keepes, Riley Hershey, Evie Sellers, Kyleigh Smith, Leah Lewis, Kinley Harris & Leila Sweeney.

Lyla Keepes started in the circle for Mt. Carmel Jr. Golden Aces. The righty went six innings, allowing one run on four hits, striking out six and walking zero.

The Jr. Lady Aces pounded out 11 hits in the victory. Leading the Jr. Lady Aces offensively were:

Journey Loudermilk 3-3, R
Riley Hershey 2-3, 3R, 2RBIs
Lyla Keepes 2-4, 2R, RBI
Evie Sellers 1-3, 3RBIs, R
Kyleigh Smith 1-3, 2R
Quincy Keepes 1-1, RBI, BB
Kinley Harris 1-3, RBI, R

The Jr. Lady Aces move to 15-1 on the season. They will host New Hope on Monday, 9/12 at 4:30 for their final home game of the season.

Lady Aces Rout Field At Olney Invitational

Mount Carmel Lady Aces Golf

Richland County Country Club

Olney Girls Invitational

September 7, 2022

Mount Carmel 153

Effingham 185

Salem 187

Charleston 203

Paris 206

Richland County 214

Robinson 242

Effingham St. Anthony NTS

Fairfield NTS

Marshall NTS

Medalist Emily Gottman

Mount Carmel: Emily Gottman 37; Zeme Moore 38; Madelyn Young 38; Lillian Gottman 40; Maria Kennard 40; Miley Kennard 41

Effingham: Kirk 42; Elena Niebrugge 46; Ella Niebrugge 47; Tuman 49

Salem: Paul 39; Mann 49 Haarmann 49; Ice 50

Individuals; Medalist Emily Gottman; 2nd Zeme Moore; 3rd Madelyn Young; 4th Alyssa Paul 39; 5th Lillian Gottman

From Coach Karin Kelsey: Lady Aces Champions at Olney Invite! This team is so strong that you never know who the leader will be! Tonight the Medalist Honors went to Emily Gottman! Mady and Zeme tied for 2nd!! Lilly and Maria tied for 5th and Miley placed 7th! So exciting to have the entire team in the top 10 and also seeing Emily (So) and Zeme (Fr) placing in the top two!

Robinson cancelled our match on Monday, so our next match is Tuesday at Rolling Hills vs Castle. Go Aces!

MILLER FIRST AT LAWRENCEVILLE


The MCHS Cross Country team traveled to Lawrenceville on Tuesday for a Triangular meet with Lawrenceville/Red Hill coop and Oblong/Palestine/Hutsonville coop. Senior, Jason Miller, was the race winner with a time of 19:52 over the 3 mile course run at Lawrenceville City Park. Also finishing for the Aces were Anthony Bleyer 5th (21:02), Jacob Wall 7th (23:52) and Xzavien Williams 11th(26:17).

Hallie Courter was the lone Lady Ace finisher in the girls race with a second place finish in a time of 26:26. No team scores were kept for both races. The Aces next meet is the Olney Invite on September 17th.

Lady Aces Come Up Short At Newton

Even though the Lady Aces played hard and a lot of the games going to deuce, Mt. Carmel fell to Newton Monday 7-2. Their next match is scheduled in Robinson on Thursday, Sept 8.

MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL - 2, NEWTON COMM HIGH SCHOOL - 7,

Singles:
No. 1 - Charlotte Schackmann, NEWTON COMM HIGH SCHOOL def. Camryn Strine, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL, 10-7 , -, -;
No. 2 - Jean Lin, NEWTON COMM HIGH SCHOOL def. Carli Merritt, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL, 10-8 , -, -;
No. 3 - Mackenzie Sanders, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Grace Warfel, NEWTON COMM HIGH SCHOOL, 10-3 , -, -;
No. 4 - Avery Zumbahlen, NEWTON COMM HIGH SCHOOL def. Ashleigh Hedge, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL, 10-4 , -, -;
No. 5 - Elizabeth Hefner, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Paige Klingler, NEWTON COMM HIGH SCHOOL, 10-4 , -, -;
No. 6 - Jailyn Hall, NEWTON COMM HIGH SCHOOL def. Selby Patberg, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL, 10-5 , -, -;

Doubles:
No. 1 - Charlotte Schackmann, NEWTON COMM HIGH SCHOOL - Jean Lin, NEWTON COMM HIGH SCHOOL def. Camryn Strine, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL - Carli Merritt, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL, 10-6 , -, -;
No. 2 - Grace Warfel, NEWTON COMM HIGH SCHOOL - Avery Zumbahlen, NEWTON COMM HIGH SCHOOL def. Mackenzie Sanders, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL - Ashleigh Hedge, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL, 11-9 , -, -;
No. 3 - Paige Klingler, NEWTON COMM HIGH SCHOOL - Jailyn Hall, NEWTON COMM HIGH SCHOOL def. Elizabeth Hefner, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL - Selby Patberg, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL, 10-5 , -, -;

Carli Merritt

Camryn Strine

Ashleigh Hedge

Davis, Gates, & Garrett Latest MCHS Athletic Hall Of Fame Inductees

On Tuesday’s Morning Show, members of the Aces Sports Boosters Hall of Fame committee joined us to announce the latest inductees into the inaugural class of the MCHS Athletic Hall of Fame.

The coaches are Cliff Garrett, coach of the 1927 State Championship team; Larry Davis, head coach of the 1981 State Championship football team; and longtime Aces assistant football coach and wrestling coach John Gates.

The three join the teams announced last week to be inducted: 1927 boys basketball, 1981 football, and 2010 state champion boys golf.

Next Tuesday, we’ll find out the 4 athletes to be inducted in the initial class of 10.

Hall of Fame inductees John Gates & Larry Davis

Two Pitchers & 12 Hits Work Together as Mt. Carmel Jr. Golden Aces Shut Out Fairfield Lady Colts 10-0

Lyla Keepes started in the circle for Mt. Carmel Jr. Golden Aces. The righty went two innings, allowing zero runs on zero hits, striking out four and walking zero.

Evie Sellers came in in relief. She went three innings, allowing one hit, striking out five and walking two.

The Jr. Lady Aces pounded out 12 hits in victory. Leading the Jr. Lady Aces offensively were:

Riley Hershey: 3-4, 3R
Leah Lewis: 2-4, 3RBIs, 3R
Evie Sellers: 2-3, 2RBIs, 1R
Kyleigh Smith: 2-3, 2RBIs
Quincy Keepes: 1-2, RBI
Journey Loudermilk: RBI, R, 2BB

The Jr. Lady Aces committed played solid defense with no errors on the day. A key defensive play was made by Kinley Harris diving to her left at second securing an out and keeping a run from scoring.

The Jr. Lady Aces move to 12-1 on the season and host Albion, Wednesday (9/7), at 4:30 at 4th Street ballpark.

Lady Aces Tennis Rolls Past Alton

The MCHS girls tennis team played in the Heather Bradshaw tournament in Edwardsville this weekend.  They played Alton High School on Friday, but the tournament was rained out on Saturday.  Here are the results from Friday:

MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL - 8, ALTON HIGH SCHOOL - 1,

Singles:
No. 1 - Camryn Strine, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Lauran Massey, ALTON HIGH SCHOOL, 6-1 , 6-0 , -;
No. 2 - Carli Merritt, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Scarlett Eades, ALTON HIGH SCHOOL, 6-1 , 6-2 , -;
No. 3 - Kami McWilliams, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Ellie Enos, ALTON HIGH SCHOOL, 6-1 , 6-4 , -;
No. 4 - Mackenzie Sanders, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Nadja Kaptenovich, ALTON HIGH SCHOOL, 6-2 , 6-0 , -;
No. 5 - Ashleigh Hedge, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Finley Haynes, ALTON HIGH SCHOOL, 6-0 , 6-1 , -;
No. 6 - Grace Massey, ALTON HIGH SCHOOL def. Elizabeth Hefner, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL, 6-2 , 6-4 , -;

Doubles:
No. 1 - Camryn Strine, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL - Carli Merritt, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Scarlett Eades, ALTON HIGH SCHOOL - Grace Massey, ALTON HIGH SCHOOL, 8-1 , -, -;
No. 2 - Kami McWilliams, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL - Elizabeth Hefner, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Ellie Enos, ALTON HIGH SCHOOL - Finley Haynes, ALTON HIGH SCHOOL, 9-8 (4), -, -;
No. 3 - Mackenzie Sanders, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL - Ashleigh Hedge, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Nadja Kaptenovich, ALTON HIGH SCHOOL - jenna fassler, ALTON HIGH SCHOOL, 8-4 , --- , -;

Elizabeth Hefner and Kami McWilliams

Ashleigh Hedge

Mackenzie Sanders and Ashleigh Hedge

Miller and Smith top finishers at Alan Hopewell Invite

Jason Miller and Jayla Smith led the MCHS Cross Country contingent with top 30 finishes at Thursday’s Alan Hopewell Invite hosted by Gibson Southern.

18 schools competed in the invitational run over a 5k course. MCHS did not have enough finishers to register team scores.

In the boys junior/senior race, Jason Miller finished 21st with a career best time of 18:39. Also competing for the Aces were Anthony Bleyer 46th (20:58), Jacob Wall 69th (25:07), Xzavien Williams and Caleb Carwile.

In the girls junior/senior race race Jayla Smith finished 27th (26:04). Also competing for the Lady Aces in the freshman/sophomore race was Hallie Courter and Molly Hagerty.

The Aces next race is Tuesday, September 6th at Lawrenceville.

Kennard & Young Shoot 32's To Lead Lady Aces

Maria Kennard was the record breaker tonight with a new personal best of 32 (-4)! Maria shared the Medalist Honors today with Mady Young who also carded a 32 (-4)! Lilly Gottman and Miley Kennard both had 37’s to come up with our team total 138! After a long week filled with golf the girls are looking forward to a few days of rest. Our next match is on Wednesday at the Olney Girls Invite. Go Aces!

Mount Carmel Lady Aces Golf

West Berwick Golf Course

September 1, 2022

 

Mount Carmel 138

Mt . Vernon IN 202

Princeton 243

 

Co-Medalists Maria Kennard and Mady Young

 

Mount Carmel: Maria Kennard 32 (-4); Mady Young 32 (-4); Lilly Gottman 37; Miley Kennard 37; Emily Gottman 42; Ava Brumagin 45; Zeme Moore 45; Anna Gill 48; Ashlin Trail 60

 

Mt Vernon: Hadley Weatherford 45; Olivia Culley 51; Haley Rutledge 52; Hannah Carr 54

 

Princeton: Carissa Brown 50; Macy Brines 58; Makenzie Thompson 67; Amy McDonald 68

Lady Aces Tennis Blank Fairfield, 7-0

 MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL - 7, FAIRFIELD COMM HIGH SCHOOL - 0,  

Singles:
No. 1 - Camryn Strine, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Maddie Foster, FAIRFIELD COMM HIGH SCHOOL, 6-0 , 6-0 , -;
No. 2 - Carli Merritt, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Sara McGehee, FAIRFIELD COMM HIGH SCHOOL, 6-1 , 6-4 , -;
No. 3 - Kami McWilliams, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. McKenna Poole, FAIRFIELD COMM HIGH SCHOOL, 6-0 , 7-5 , -;
No. 4 - Mackenzie Sanders, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Addyson Kiktavy, FAIRFIELD COMM HIGH SCHOOL, 6-0 , 6-0 , -;
No. 5 - Ashleigh Hedge, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Kenzee Scarbrough , FAIRFIELD COMM HIGH SCHOOL, 6-1 , 6-0 , -;

Doubles:
No. 1 - Camryn Strine, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL - Carli Merritt, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Sara McGehee, FAIRFIELD COMM HIGH SCHOOL - Kinley Poole, FAIRFIELD COMM HIGH SCHOOL, 6-1 , 6-0 , -;
No. 2 - Kami McWilliams, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL - Elizabeth Hefner, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Maddie Foster, FAIRFIELD COMM HIGH SCHOOL - Kenzee Scarbrough , FAIRFIELD COMM HIGH SCHOOL, 6-4 , 6-1 , -;

Lady Aces seniors

The Lady Aces had a surprise going away party this evening for Athletic Trainer Sam Hodges who is leaving MCHS for a new job.

Mackenzie Sanders

Elizabeth Hefner

Carli Merrit

Lady Aces Roll To Marion Championship

Mount Carmel Lady Aces Golf

Marion Lady Cat Invitational

August 31, 2022

Medalist-72- Mady Young, MC

2nd place-73- Jose Walker, Massac 

3rd place-73- Lilly Gottman, MC 

4th -76- Elise Coakley, Massac

5th place-77- Frankie Leigh Nicholes, Harrisburg 

Champions Mount Carmel 302

Massac County 327

Hamilton County 400

Harrisburg 407

Benton 459

Carbondale NTS

Marion NTS

West Frankfort NTS

Mount Carmel: Mady Young 72; Lilly Gottman 73; Miley Kennard 78; Maria Kennard 79; Emily Gottman 80

Massac County; Josie Walker 73; Elise Coakly 76; Olivia Heineken 86; Katie Frazine 

Hamilton County; Halley 94; Dean 89; Ragan 108; Carmickle 109

Harrisburg: Nicholes 77; Harrison 86; Benke 92; Jones 98

Benton: Dawson 81; Bates 121; Williams 125; Shafer 132

Lady Aces Tennis Shut Out Carmi

MCHS GIRLS TENNIS 8/30/2022

MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL - 9, CARMI-WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL - 0,

Singles:
No. 1 - Camryn Strine, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Johanna Smith, CARMI-WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, 10-4 , -, -;
No. 2 - Carli Merritt, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Kadie Simmons, CARMI-WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, 10-2 , -, -;
No. 3 - Kami McWilliams, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Olivia Cox, CARMI-WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, 11-9 , -, -;
No. 4 - Mackenzie Sanders, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Mylie Cronin, CARMI-WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, 10-0 , -, -;
No. 5 - Ashleigh Hedge, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Callie Accord, CARMI-WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, 10-5 , -, -;
No. 6 - Elizabeth Hefner, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Ellie Kiser, CARMI-WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, 10-2 , -, -;

Doubles:
No. 1 - Camryn Strine, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL - Carli Merritt, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Johanna Smith, CARMI-WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL - Kadie Simmons, CARMI-WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, 10-4 , -, -;
No. 2 - Kami McWilliams, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL - Elizabeth Hefner, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Olivia Cox, CARMI-WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL - Ellie Kiser, CARMI-WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, 10-8 , -, -;
No. 3 - Mackenzie Sanders, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL - Ashleigh Hedge, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Mylie Cronin, CARMI-WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL - Callie Accord, CARMI-WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, 10-7 , -, -;

Camryn Strine getting ready to hit a backhand against Carmi.

Jr. Lady Aces Now 11-1 With Shutout of Robinson

Mt. Carmel Junior Lady Aces softball shutdown (Robinson) Nuttall Middle School 10-0.

Lyla Keepes got the start for Mt. Carmel Jr. Golden Aces. Keepes surrendered zero runs on one hit over seven innings, striking out eight.

Key Defensive plays of the game were:

A pick off at first by catcher, Leah Lewis, after the Robinson leadoff hitter led off the game with their only hit taking it away.

A diving catch in the 2nd inning by the right fielder, Journey Loudermilk to take away an extra base hit.

The Jr. Lady Aces pounded out 11 hits in the victory. Leading the way for the Jr. Lady Aces offensively was:

Riley Hershey 3-5, RBI, 2R
Lyla Keepes 2-5, R
Leah Lewis 1-2, RBI, 3R, 3BB
Kyleigh Smith 1-5, 2RBIs, 2R
Evie Sellers 1-4, RBI, R
Quincy Keepes 1-4, RBI, R, BB
Journey Loudermilk 2RBIs
Kinley Harris 2RBIs

The Jr. Lady Aces move to 11-1 on the season.

MCHS Hall Of Fame Team Inductees Announced

On today’s Morning Show, members of the Mt. Carmel Sports Boosters Hall of Fame committee announced the first members of the inaugural class.

A total of 10 inductees are in the initial Hall of Fame class.

The team inductees are all State Champions and are:

1927 Boys Basketball

1981 Football

2010 Boys Golf

Committee members point out that in order for a team to be considered for the Hall of Fame, 10 years must pass.

Next Tuesday, September 6th, the coaches to be inducted in the inaugural class will be announced during the WSJD Morning Show.

A reception is planned for September 30th to honor the Hall of Fame Class of 2022.

Click the link to see our previous story on the announcement of the Hall of Fame:

https://wsjd.fm/new-blog/2022/8/25/mt-carmel-high-school-booster-club-announces-formation-of-mt-carmel-high-school-athletic-hall-of-fame-2022-inaugural-class-to-be-announced-recognized?rq=fame

1981 Golden Aces

2010 Boys Golf

Mt. Carmel To Open 2023 Football Season Against Gibson Southern

The 2023 schedule for the Mt. Carmel Golden Aces will look quite a bit different than this year’s. All Little Illini Conference teams will play two non-conference games to start the season beginning next year. That means the Aces were in need of two new non-league opponents.

Enter the Gibson Southern Titans. The Titans will travel to Riverview Stadium on opening night of the 2023 season in Illinois. It will be week number two for the Titans, where Indiana schools start a week before Illinois.

In week two next year, the Aces will face the Effingham Flaming Hearts.

This year, Mt. Carmel is playing Woodstock (Marian) (week 8) and Mt. Vernon, IL (week 9) as their non-LIC games.

Aces Cross Country Opens Season At Dennis Bay Invite

Saturday the MCHS Cross Country team competed at the Dennis Bay Warrior Invite at Angel Mounds in Evansville to open their season. 25 teams from the tri-state area competed over the 5k course. The Aces were short handed and unable to register team scores, running instead as individuals.

202 runners competed in the boys race with Jason Miller leading the boys squad with a 40th place finish and a career best time of 19:00.7. He was followed by Anthony Bleyer 117th (21:30), Caleb Carwile 158th(23:28) and Jacob Wall 177th (24:33).

Hallie Courter was the lone Lady Ace to finish, crossing the finish line in 104th place with a 5k career best time of 28:23.

The Aces next meet is Thursday at Gibson Southern.

Jr. Lady Aces Dominate Fairfield Tournament

MCJHS LADY ACES softball go 3-0 as they claim the championship in Fairfield.

Game 1: MCJHS 15 vs. JASPER-GEFF 0

Lyla Keepes was the winning pitcher for the Mt. Carmel Jr. Golden Aces. The righty threw a perfect game with 3 innings pitched, allowing no hits, no walks with 7 SO.

The Jr. Lady is bats were on fire from the beginning as they pounded out 10 hits. Leading the way for the Jr. Lady Aces were:

Kyleigh Smith: 3 for 3, 3RBIs, 3R
Lyla Keepes: 2 for 4, 2RBIs, 2R
Kinley Harris: 2 for 2, 2RBIs, R
Journey Loudermilk 1-2, 2RBIs, R, BB
Quincy Keepes: 1-2, RBI, 2R

Game 2: MCJHS Lady Aces 10 - Albion 2

Evie Sellers was the winning pitcher for the Mt. Carmel Jr. Golden Aces. The righty surrendered two runs on three hits over five innings, striking out four.

Mt. Carmel Jr. Golden Aces racked up 11 hits in the game. Leading the way offensively for the Aces was:

Leah Lewis 3-4, 2RBIs, 3R
Riley Hershey 3-4, RBI, R
Quincy Keepes 2-3, 2RBIs, R
Journey Loudermilk 1-2 RBI, 2R
Evie Sellers 1-3, RBI, R

Championship Game:

MCJHS Lady Aces 12 - Fairfield 0

Lyla Keepes was the winning pitcher for the Mt. Carmel Jr. Golden Aces. The righty surrendered two hits, walked two over three innings, striking out one.

Mt. Carmel Jr. Golden Aces racked up 12 hits in the game. Leading the way offensively for the Aces was:

Riley Hershey 2-2, 2 RBI, 3R, BB
Lyla Keepes 2-2, RBI, R, BB
Quincy Keepes 2-3, 2RBIs, R
Kinley Harris: 2-2, RBI, 2R
Journey Loudermilk 1-2, RBI, R
Alivia Peach 1-2, 2R
Leah Lewis 1-3, RBI, R
Evie Sellers 1-3, 2RBIs, R

The Jr. Lady Aces are in action Monday, 8/29 at 4th street ballpark for a home game at 4:30 against Flora.

Lady Aces Place 5 In Top 7 At Patriot Invite

Lady Aces CHAMPIONS at Patriot Invite! Team score of 283 (-1)! Lady Aces earned 5 of the 7 individual medals with Lilly Gottman earning the Medalist Honors with her 67 (-4)! The other five girls earning medals were: Mady Young, Miley Kennard, Emily Gottman and Maria Kennard. Freshmen, Zeme Moore and Ava Brumagin played great for their first time playing on this course. Metropolis is a long course with the front and the back intertwined. The shotgun start has the girls walking to the front and back multiple times making it a very long walk and day. The tournament started at 9:00 am and finished up at 4:00 pm. That’s a long day of golf! I posted a video of Mady to show the course conditions, watch the dirt fly as she impacts the ball… it was dry and hot in Massac County. Our next match is at Marion Wildcat Invite on Wednesday. Go Aces!