Senior, Jason Miller, was the lone Mt. Carmel High School cross country runner to compete at Saturday’s Ogden St. Joe Sectional held at Dobbs Park on the campus of Parkland College in Champaign. 21 teams and 15 qualifying individuals competed in the race. Miller finished the three mile course in 83rd place with a time of 17:36.93, beating his season best time by over a minute. Miller had qualified for the event by virtue of his finish at the Newton Regional, his third sectional qualification in his distinguished high school career.
Official Stats From Mt. Carmel 8, Monticello 6
Official stats from the IHSA Class 3A first round playoff game.
Yellow Jackets Baseball Banquet
Yellow Jackets Baseball held their end-of-season banquet on October 27th at Allendale Elementary School. Head Coach Mike Ile and Assistant Coaches Adam Buchanan and Jeremy Bray awarded several players.
front row: Wyatt Buchanan, Abe Medler, Max Ford, Jayce Weiss, Karson Bray, Caleb Smith
standing: Landon Wilford, Levi Potts, Stetson Potts, Jack Keepes, Ryland Houchin, Jaxon Morris
Heavy Hitter Award Jack Keepes
Yellow Jackets Gold Glove Landon Wilford
Jason Ile Memorial MVP Ryland Houchin
Rockets Foundation Defensive Player of the Year Wyatt Buchanan
MTCSG Rookie of the Year Karson Bray
Yellow Jackets Most Improved Player Jayce Weiss
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 , -;
