Lady Aces Volleyball Sectional Moved To Benton

The location for Mt. Carmel's Class 2A Volleyball Sectional has been CHANGED. The Lady Aces will now play in BENTON against Freeburg on Monday, October 31st at 7:00pm. All pre-sold tickets that have already been bought will be honored in Benton. 

 Benton will now be hosting the entire Volleyball Sectional will the following schedule:

Mon., Oct. 31

Match 1 at 6:00 pm: (1) Nashville vs. (2) Fairfield

Match 2 at 7:00 pm: (5) Mt. Carmel vs. (2) Freeburg

Wed., Nov. 2

Match 3 at 6:00 pm: Winner Match 1 vs. Winner Match 2

Monticello Game Notes vs. Mt. Carmel 1st Round Class 3A Playoffs

Thanks to Monticello’s Arthur Sievers for the comprehensive game notes & stats…..

Playoff Interview With Aces Coach Michael Brewer

The IHSA Class 3A playoff opener for Mt. Carmel is Saturday afternoon as Monticello comes to Riverview Stadium for a 2:30pm match-up.

On Friday’s Morning Show, Aces coach Michael Brewer to preview the battle with the Sages.

MILLER ADVANCES TO SECTIONAL

The MCHS Cross Country team traveled to Mattoon, Illinois on Saturday to compete in the Newton Regional held at Lake Land College. The Aces finished 8th in the 16 team field, one place removed from advancing to sectionals.

By virtue of his 24th place finish in a time of 18:53 over the 3 mile course, senior Jason Miller qualified and advanced to the St. Joe Ogden Sectional. Other Golden Aces finishers were Anthony Bleyer 41st (20:04), Jacob Wall 65th (22:35), Xzavien Williams 75th (25:00) and Caleb Carwile 77th (28:34).

The Lady Aces did not register a team score but individual participants were Jayla Smith 48th (27:27), Hallie Courter 49th (27:35), and Molly Hagerty 55th (28:41).

Miller will run again on Saturday, October 29th in the St. Joe Ogden Sectional to be held at Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois.

Official Stats From Mt. Vernon 34, Mt. Carmel 33 2OT

Mount Vernon, IL at Mt. Carmel

October 21, 2022

Mt. Carmel

Rushing     Sisson         24 carries 171 yards (2 TD’s)

                   Kight           16 carries     43 yards (2 TD’s)

                   Kennard       2 carries     27 yards

                   Gillihan        3 carries       8 yards (1 TD)

                   TOTALS.    45 carries. 249 yards (5 TD’s)

Passing      Sisson         11 completions     16 attempts   172 yards

                   TOTALS      11 completions    16 attempts   172 yards

Receiving  Smith         3 catches     67 yards

                   Kight           2 catches     46 yards

                   Kennard     3 catches     31 yards

                   Gillihan      3 catches     28 yards

                   TOTAL     11 catches   172 yards

Penalties             6 – 40 yards

Fumbles              1 (lost)

Punts                    1-41 yards

First Downs        23

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Mount Vernon
Rushing                52 – 342 yards (4 TD’s)

Passing                 3 – 5 = 44 yards (1 TD)

Penalties             10 – 69 yards

Fumbles               2 ( 1 lost/1 kept)

Punts                   2 – 38 yd avg

First Downs        19

 SCORING

1st QUARTER

7:45           12 YARD RUN BY KIGHT                                              MT.C. 6     MT. V   0

                   KICK BLOCKED

5:32           3 YARD RUN BY LASH                                                 MT. C 6      MT. V 7

                   KICK GOOD BY DAVIS

0:34           51 YARD RUN BY RIVERA                                           MT. C 6    MT. V 13

                   KICK FAILED

2ND QUARTER

NO SCORE

                                                          HALFTIME                              MT. C 6    MT. V 13

3RD QUARTER

4:22            28 YARD PASS TO BAKER FROM MCMILLAN           MT.C 6   MT. V  19

                   KICK FAILED

2:12           2 YARD RUN BY KIGHT                                                MT.C 13 MT. V  19

                   KICK GOOD BY LOUDERMILK

4TH QUARTER

4:00           5 YARD RUN BY SISSON                                             MT.C 19 MT. V 19

                   KICK BLOCKED

OT-1

                   10 YARD RUN BY RIVERA                                           MT. C 19 MT. V 27

                   RIVERA RUN

                   7 YARD RUN BY GILLIHAN                                         MT. C 27 MT. V 27                   SISSON PASS TO KENNARD

OT-2

                   7 YARD RUN BY SISSON                                             MT. C 33 MT.V  27

                   RUN FAILED

                   10 YARD RUN BY DAVIS                                             MT. C 33 MT. V 34

                   KICK GOOD

FINAL SCORE

MT. VERNON 34    MT. CARMEL   33

Aces To Host Monticello In 1st Round Of Playoffs

Update with game time: The Mt. Carmel Golden Aces (8-1) will host the Monticello Sages (5-4) at Riverview Stadium on Saturday, October 29th at 2:30pm. The gates will open at 1:00pm.

The Mt. Carmel Golden Aces will play host to the Monticello Sages in the first round of the Class 3A playoffs. Tonight, the Illinois High School Association released the brackets for the upcoming playoff series.

Friday night’s double overtime loss to Mt. Vernon was a costly one for the Aces. A victory would have given Mt. Carmel a #2 seed in the bottom half of the 32-team bracket. Instead, the Aces fell to a five seed and will face the 5-4 Sages out of the Illini Prairie Conference. They come into the playoffs on a two game losing streak falling 48-13 to #1 Prarie Central in Week 8 and 28-0 last night Tolono (Unity).

If Mt. Carmel beats Monticello, they’ll play at the winner of the Harrisburg (13th seed)-Tolono (Unity) (4th seed) game. After that, a quarterfinal game against Prairie Central looms. Semifinal possible opponents could include #2 seed Benton and #3 seed Williamsville.

Other teams of area interest:

In Class 1A, the Red Hill Salukis will host Salt Fork.  

In Class 2A, Carmi gets a home game against Auburn; Fairfield goes to North Mac; and Flora travels to undefeated Johnston City.

In Class 3A, #10 seed Robinson will travel to #7 seed St. Joseph-Ogden.

Class 3A First Round

Game 1 — #16 Peotone (5-4) at #1 Princeton (9-0), TBA

Game 2 — #9 Elmwood [E.-Brimfield Coop] (6-3) at #8 Genoa (Kingston) (7-2), TBA

Game 3 — #13 Chicago (King) (5-4) at #4 Elmhurst (IC Catholic) (8-1), TBA

Game 4 — #12 Monmouth (Roseville) (5-4) at #5 Stillman Valley (8-1), TBA

Game 5 — #15 Chicago (Carver) (5-3) at #2 Braidwood (Reed-Custer) (9-0), TBA

Game 6 — #10 Chicago (Catalyst/Maria) (6-3) at #7 Pecatonica [Du-Pec Coop] (7-2), TBA

Game 7 — #14 Winnebago (5-4) at #3 Seneca (9-0), TBA

Game 8 — #11 Lisle (Sr.) (5-4) at #6 Byron (8-1), TBA

Game 9 — #16 Paxton (Buckley-Loda) (5-4) at #1 Fairbury (Prairie Central) (9-0), TBA

Game 10 — #9 Roxana (6-3) at #8 Hillsboro (6-3), TBA

Game 11 — #13 Harrisburg (5-4) at #4 Tolono (Unity) (8-1), TBA

Game 12 — #12 Monticello (5-4) at #5 Mt. Carmel (8-1), TBA

Game 13 — #15 Stanford (Olympia) (5-4) at #2 Benton (8-1), TBA

Game 14 — #10 Robinson (6-3) at #7 St. Joseph (Ogden) (6-3), TBA

Game 15 — #14 Carlinville (5-4) at #3 Williamsville (8-1), TBA

Game 16 — #11 Beardstown (5-4) at #6 Eureka (7-2), TBA

Mandrell Offers Playoffs Forecast For The Aces

The Illinois High School Association will release the high school football playoff pairings on Saturday, An annual tradition for Aces fans is to hear the “Swami” Mike Mandrell’s forecast on who Mt. Carmel will draw in the first round.

Here’s this year’s interview that aired on Friday’s Morning Show…

Sisson Passes & Runs For 8 Touchdowns As Aces Hit 60+ Again

Marian Catholic at Mt. Carmel

October 15, 2022

Mt. Carmel

Rushing     Sisson         20 carries 148 yards (4 TD’s)

                   Kight           11 carries     74 yards (1 TD)

                   Kennard       2 carries       0 yards

                   TOTALS.    33 carries   222 yards (5 TD’s)

Passing      Sisson         12 completions     12 attempts   305 yards (4 TD’s)

                   TOTALS      12 completions    12 attempts   305 yards (4 TD’s)

Receiving  Gillihan      7 catches   163 yards (2 TD’s)

                   Kight           2 catches   117 yards (2 TD’s)

                   Kennard     2 catches     17 yards

                   Smith         1 catch           8 yards

                   TOTAL     12 catches   305 yards (4 TD’S)

Penalties             7 – 53 yards

Fumbles              NONE

Punts                    1-47 yards

First Downs        22

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Marian Central Catholic
Rushing                26 – 110 yards (1 TD)

Passing                 29 – 49 = 368 yards (4 TD/3 INT)

Penalties             4 – 45 yards

Fumbles               1 (lost)

Punts                   2 – 29 yd avg

First Downs        24

 SCORING

1st QUARTER

8:52           26 YARD PASS TO GILLIHAN FROM SISSON             MT.C. 7     MAR C  0

                   KICK GOOD BY LOUDERMILK

2ND QUARTER

11:26         1 YARD RUN BY SISSON                                             MT.C 14     MAR C 0

                   KICK GOOD BY LOUDERMILK

10:31         47 YARD TO BENTANCUR FROM MATHENIA          MT.C 14     MAR C 8

                   CONVERSION GOOD

9:49           59 YARD PASS TO GILLIHAN FROM SISSON             MT.C 20     MAR C 8

                   CONVERSION FAILED

1:25           41 YARD PASS TO KIGHT FROM SISSON                  MT. C 27    MAR C 8

                   KICK GOOD BY LOUDERMILK

0:10           5 YARD BY SISSON                                                       MT.C 33     MAR C 8

                   KICK FAILED

                                                          HALFTIME                              MT. C 33    MAR C 8

3RD QUARTER

8:35            15 YARD RUN TO BENTANCUR FROM MATHENIA MT.C 33  MAR C 16

                   RUN GOOD BY MATHENIA

7:33           76 YARD PASS TO KIGHT FROM SISSON                  MT.C 40  MAR C 16

                   KICK GOOD BY LOUDERMILK

5:27           25 YD PASS TO STAVROPLOS FROM MATHENIA    MT.C 40  MAR C 22

                   RUN FAILED

4:28           44 YARD RUN BY SISSON                                           MT.C 47  MAR C 22

                   KICK GOOD BY LOUDERMILK

1:31           1 YARD RUN BY MATHENIA                                       MT.C 47  MAR C 30

                   RUN GOOD

4TH QUARTER

7:44           14 YARD RUN BY KIGHT                                             MT.C 54  MAR C 30

                   KICK GOOD BY LOUDERMILK

4:32           4 YD PASS TO STAVROPLOS FROM MATHENIA  MT.C 54  MAR C 38

                   RUN GOOD BY BETANCUR

3:37           32 YARD RUN BY SISSON                                           MT.C 62  MAR C 38

                   RUN GOOD BY KIGHT

FINAL SCORE

MT. CARMEL  62    MARIAN CENTRAL CATHOLIC   38

Back To Back: A Salute To The Champion Lady Aces

A special salute to the Back To Back State Champion Lady Aces golf team.

MCHS To Host Volleyball Regional

2022 IHSA Volleyball Regional Hosted by: Mount Carmel High School

Dates: October 24, 25, 27

Teams: Benton, Carmi, Eldorado, Harrisburg, Mc.Leansboro, Mt. Carmel

Ticket Prices:$5.00

Schedule: Monday, October 24th

Match 1 at 6:00 pm: (6) Benton vs. (9) Eldorado

Match 2 at 7:00 pm: (5) Mt. Carmel vs. (10) Harrisburg

Tuesday, October 25th

Match 3 at 6:00 pm: (1) McLeansboro (Hamilton County) vs. Winner Match 1

Match 4 at 7:00 pm: (4) Carmi (C.-White County) vs. Winner Match 2

Thursday, October 27th

Match 5 at 6:00 pm: Winner Match 3 vs. Winner Match 4

ACES COMPETE AT LIC

The MCHS cross country team traveled to Eastern Illinois University on Tuesday to compete in the Little Illini Conference meet.

The Aces sent a four man contingent to run against their conference rivals. Jason Miller was first across the line for the Aces with a 20th place finish in a time of 18:50 over the three mile course. He was followed by Anthony Bleyer 42nd (22:47), Xzavien Williams 44th (23:16) and Jacob Wall 45th (23:19). Next up for the Aces is the regional on October 22nd.

Lady Aces Tennis Picks Up Win On Senior Night

MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL - 7, CARMI-WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL - 2, 

Singles:

No. 1 - Camryn Strine, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Mylie Cronin, CARMI-WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, 6-0 , 6-0 , -;

No. 2 - Carli Merritt, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Ellie Kiser, CARMI-WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, 6-1 , 6-0 , -;

No. 3 - Mackenzie Sanders, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Olivia Cox, CARMI-WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, 7-5 , 6-3 , -;

No. 4 - Kami McWilliams, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Callie Accord, CARMI-WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, 6-0 , 6-1 , -;

No. 5 - Gracin Rice, CARMI-WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL def. Ashleigh Hedge, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL, 2-6 , 7-5 , 1-0 (8);

No. 6 - Elizabeth Hefner, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Sophia Smith, CARMI-WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, 6-3 , 6-0 , -;

Doubles:

No. 1 - Camryn Strine, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL - Carli Merritt, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Ellie Kiser, CARMI-WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL - Olivia Cox, CARMI-WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, 6-0 , 6-1 , -;

No. 2 - Callie Accord, CARMI-WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL - Olivia Deain, CARMI-WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL def. Kami McWilliams, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL - Elizabeth Hefner, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL, 6-2 , 7-5 , -;

No. 3 - Mackenzie Sanders, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL - Ashleigh Hedge, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Sophia Smith, CARMI-WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL - Gracin Rice, CARMI-WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, 7-5 , 6-2 , -;

ACES CROSS COUNTRY HONOR SENIORS

The MCHS Cross Country Aces honored its senior runners at its home meet Thursday against Fairfield. Anthony Bleyer, Caleb Carwile, Jason Miller, Jacob Wall and Xzavien Williams were recognized in a ceremony prior to the meet.

Jason Miller (19:48) and Anthony Bleyer (20:06) led the way for the Aces with 4th and 5th place finishes respectively. They were followed by Jacob Wall (24:50) in 11th place and Xzavien Williams (25:14) in 12th place.

In the girls race Hallie Courter (26:13) finished 4th place. The Aces next meet is The LIC Conference to be held Tuesday at Eastern Illinois University.

Lady Aces Poised For 2nd Straight State Title

The Lady Aces have an 11 shot lead headed into today’s 2nd and final round as they look for their second straight state championship.

On Friday, we talked with coach Karin Kelsey about her team’s first round.

Aces Rout Paris; Win 2nd Straight LIC Championship

Mt. Carmel jumped out to a 47-0 halftime lead Friday night on their way to a 47-14 laugher over the Paris Tigers in Little Illini Conference action at a chilly Riverview Stadium. The win wraps up an undefeated LIC and conference championship for the Aces.

Mt. Carmel returns home next Saturday afternoon for a non-conference matchup against Woodstock (Marian).

Photo Cred: FlashMac Photography

Lady Aces Tennis Fall At Carbondale; Head To LIC Tourney Today

MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL - 3, CARBONDALE COMM H S - 6,  

Singles:
No. 1 - Skylar Moore, CARBONDALE COMM H S def. Camryn Strine, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL, 6-1 , 6-1 , -;
No. 2 - Eislee Moore, CARBONDALE COMM H S def. Carli Merritt, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL, 6-2 , 6-1 , -;
No. 3 - Daphne Johnson, CARBONDALE COMM H S def. Mackenzie Sanders, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL, 6-0 , 6-0 , -;
No. 4 - Julia Oberg, CARBONDALE COMM H S def. Kami McWilliams, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL, 6-4 , 6-0 , -;
No. 5 - Josie Hall, CARBONDALE COMM H S def. Ashleigh Hedge, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL, 6-2 , 6-4 , -;
No. 6 - Elizabeth Hefner, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Shelby Dierks, CARBONDALE COMM H S, 7-5 , 6-1 , -;

Doubles:
No. 1 - Eislee Moore, CARBONDALE COMM H S - Julia Oberg, CARBONDALE COMM H S def. Camryn Strine, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL - Carli Merritt, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL, 6-3 , 7-5 , -;
No. 2 - Kami McWilliams, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL - Elizabeth Hefner, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Lauren Mueller, CARBONDALE COMM H S - Shelby Dierks, CARBONDALE COMM H S, 6-1 , 7-5 , -;
No. 3 - Ashleigh Hedge, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL - Mackenzie Sanders, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Leila Chandler, CARBONDALE COMM H S - Mira Chandler, CARBONDALE COMM H S, 6-1 , 6-0 , -;

Lady Aces Tennis Sweeps Fairfield, 9-0

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, 6-2 , 6-1 , -;

No. 3 - Mackenzie Sanders, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. McKenna Poole, FAIRFIELD COMM HIGH SCHOOL, 6-7 (1), 6-1 , 10-6 ;

No. 4 - Ashleigh Hedge, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Serenity Yingst, FAIRFIELD COMM HIGH SCHOOL, 6-1 , 6-0 , -;

No. 5 - Elizabeth Hefner, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Kenzee Scarbrough , FAIRFIELD COMM HIGH SCHOOL, 6-1 , 6-2 , -;

No. 6 - Selby Patberg, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Addyson Kiktavy, FAIRFIELD COMM HIGH SCHOOL, 6-0 , 6-1 , -;

Doubles:

No. 1 - Camryn Strine, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL - Carli Merritt, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Maddie Foster, FAIRFIELD COMM HIGH SCHOOL - McKenna Poole, FAIRFIELD COMM HIGH SCHOOL, 6-1 , 6-1 , -;

No. 2 - Mackenzie Sanders, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL - Ashleigh Hedge, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Kenzee Scarbrough , FAIRFIELD COMM HIGH SCHOOL - Kinley Poole, FAIRFIELD COMM HIGH SCHOOL, 6-1 , 4-6 , 10-4 ;

No. 3 - Elizabeth Hefner, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL - Selby Patberg, MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL def. Sara McGehee, FAIRFIELD COMM HIGH SCHOOL - Serenity Yingst, FAIRFIELD COMM HIGH SCHOOL, 6-4 , 6-0 , -;

Lady Aces Volleyball Recap

Week 9/26-9/30 Recap

On Monday the Lady Aces traveled to play the Fairfield Mules. They lost 18-25, 19-25. Ashby Willis had 10 kills 7 digs and 5 aces, Kathryn Blake had 4 kills, Piper Belt had 6 digs and Sarah McCorkle had 13 assists.

Tuesday they had a home conference match against Lawrencville. They won that match, 25-9, 25-11. Ashby Willis had 17 kills 9 digs and 2 aces, Kathryn Blake had 4 kills and 3 aces, Piper Belt had 4 digs and Savannah Zimmerman had 14 assists and Sarah McCorkle had 9.

Thursday night they traveled to Olney for another Conference Match. They won 25-18, 28-26. Ashby Willis had 14 kills 9 digs and 2 aces, Madi Stevens and KathrynBlake both had 6 kills, Piper Belt had 6 digs and Grace Thacker and Ava Harrington added 4 digs each.

The Lady Aces are now 13-8 overall and 4-1 in the Conference.

This coming week they play at Mt. Vernon IL Monday, Home Tuesday vs Newton and Home Thursday vs Paris, both conference matches.

SIJHSAA Class L State Softball Scores/Schedule

SIJHSAA Class L Softball Quarterfinals

Saturday, October 1st At Rotary Park in Centralia

Game #1

DuQuoin Middle School 18

Mascoutah Middle School 8

Game #2

Marion Junior High 14

Salem Franklin Park Middle School 3

Game #3

Carterville Junior High 5

Waterloo Junior High 2

Game #4

Mt.Carmel Junior High School 13

Wolf Branch Middle School 0

Semifinals-Tuesday, October 4th

1pm: DuQuoin Middle School vs. Marion Junior High

3pm: Carterville Junior High vs. Mt.Carmel Junior High

Thursday, October 6th

1pm: 3rd Place Game-

3pm: State Championship Game

Radio Broadcast Of Jr. Lady Aces Win At State On WSJD

Radio Broadcast Of Jr. Lady Aces Win At State On WSJD