On Saturday, January 28th, the Yellow Jackets C-team won the
Consolation Championship at the Clay City 6th grade tournament.
Yellow Jackets Win 1st Round Regional Game
In game 1 of the SIJHSAA Class S Regional at St. Joe, the Yellow Jackets took on West Salem. After one quarter, the Yellow Jackets led 13-6 and continued their lead at the half by the score of 18-10. After three quarters, the Yellow Jackets had increased their lead to 28-13. The final score ended with the Yellow Jackets on top, 34-21. Scoring for the Yellow Jackets was: Tim Harness with 12 points, John Hefner with 8 points, Ryland Houchin with 8 points, Jaxon Morris with 4 points, and Landon Wilford with 2 points. With the win, the Yellow Jackets move to the semi-final round of the Regional against the #1 seed St. Joe Wildcats on Thursday at 6:00 pm.
BENNETT WITSMAN FINISHES 2ND AT THE SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION OF THE “ELKS HOOP SHOOT” CONTEST
Bennett Witsman (Age 8) hit 18 out of 25 and finished second in the boy’s 8-9 age division at the Illinois South Central Division Elks Hoop Shoot Contest in Salem, IL this past Saturday. Bennett tied with another competitor with 18 and had to go to a 5 free throw shoot-off. In the shoot off, Bennett made 4/5 and his competitor made 5/5 to claim the Championship.
Other Mt. Carmel participants were: Tate Buss (10-11 boys) and Vance Taylor (12-13 boys).
Jackets Sweep New Hebron
On Thursday January 12th, Yellow Jackets Basketball traveled to New Hebron in non-conference action. In the C-game, the Yellow Jackets won 31-1. Scoring for the C-team was: Karson Bray with 10 points, Austin Bates with 6 points, Wyatt Buchanan with 5 points, Jayce Weiss with 4 points, Max Ford with 2 points, Caleb Smith with 2 points, and Kole Castino with 2 points.
In the B-game, the Yellow Jackets won 34-11. Scoring for the Yellow Jackets was: Ryland Houchin with 14 points, Jaxon Morris with 13 points, Karson Bray with 4 points, and Austin Bates with 3 points.
In the A-game, the Yellow Jackets pulled out the victory winning 20-18. Scoring for the Yellow Jackets was: Tim Harness with 9 points, John Hefner with 5 points, Ryland Houchin with 4 points, and Daniel Riggs with 2 points.
LIC Girls Basketball Tournament Bracket Released
The tournament is at Mt. Carmel High School.
2022 Toyota Teamwork Classic Schedules
All Aces and Lady Aces games can be heard on WSJD-FM 100.5 & wsjd.fm.
Duster Thomas Hoops Classic at Pinckneyville
Aces open at noon December 27th against Okawville.
Yellow Jacket Basketball Recaps
On Thursday, December 8th, Yellow Jackets Basketball hosted Cisne in WEAA Conference action. In the C-game, the Yellow Jackets won 19-8. Scoring was: Ryland Houchin with 8 points, Teagan Polston with 4 points, Jaxon Morris with 3 points, Karson Bray with 2 points, and Wyatt Buchanan with 2 points.
In the B-game, Cisne defeated the Yellow Jackets 33-14. Scoring for the Yellow Jackets was: Teagan Polston with 7 points, Ryland Houchin with 3 points, Jaxon Morris with 2 points, and Karson Bray with 2 points.
In the A-game, Cisne won the game by the final score of 45-7. Scoring for the Yellow Jackets was: Levi Potts with 3 points, Landon Wilford with 2 points, and Tim Harness with 2 points.
On Wednesday, December 7, Yellow Jackets Basketball hosted New Hebron in non-conference action. In the C-game, the Yellow Jackets won 13-9. Scoring for the Yellow Jackets was: Ryland Houchin with 4 points, Austin Bates with 3 points, Karson Bray with 2 points, Max Ford with 2 points, and Isaac Trapp with 2 points.
In the B-game, the Yellow Jackets defeated New Hebron by the final score of 25-17. Scoring for the Yellow Jackets was: Jaxon Morris with 6 points, Ryland Houchin with 5 points, Teagan Polston with 5 points, Karson Bray with 5 points, and TJ Singh with 4 points.
In the A-game, New Hebron defeated the Yellow Jackets 38-20. Scoring for the Yellow Jackets was: Tim Harness with 8 points, John Hefner with 7 points, Ryland Houchin with 3 points, and TJ Singh with 2 points.
Mt Carmel Elks Hoop Shoot Winners
Mt Carmel Elks Hoop Shoot Winners
L-R Brodee Thombleson 2nd Place 10-11 Age Group, Mataio Militoni 2nd Place 12-13 Age Group, Vance Taylor 1st Place 12-13 Age Group, Tate Buss 1st Place 10-11 Age Group, Bennett Witsman 1st Place 8-9 Age Group, Lola Bray 1st Place Girls 8-9 Age Group, Chandler Bray 2nd Place 8-9 Age Group
MT. CARMEL ELKS' 51st ANNUAL HOOP SHOOT COMPETITION SET FOR DEC. 10TH
MT. CARMEL’S ELKS LODGE #715 WILL HOST THE 51st ANNUAL ELKS HOOP SHOOT COMPETITION ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2022 AT MT. CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL. REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN AT 8:30 AM. AND COMPETITION SHOOTING WILL START AT 9:00 AM. THIS NATIONAL FREE THROW SHOOTING CONTEST IS FOR BOYS & GIRLS AGES 8-13.
AGE GROUPS WILL BE DETERMINED BY THEIR AGE AS OF APRIL 1, 2023. AGE GROUPS ARE: BOYS AGE 8-9 GIRLS AGE 8-9
BOYS AGE 10-11 GIRLS AGE 10-11
BOYS AGE 12-13 GIRLS AGE 12-13
EACH CONTESTANT HAS 25 SHOTS AT THE HOOP. THE WINNING BOY AND GIRL IN EACH GROUP WILL ADVANCE TO THE DISTRICT COMPETITION ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2020 AT FRANKLIN PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL IN SALEM, ILLINOIS.
BOYS AND GIRLS 8-9 WILL SHOOT FROM 11 FT AND WILL ALSO USE A GIRLS REGULATION BASKETBALL; ALL OTHERS WILL SHOOT FROM 15 FEET. ALL GIRLS WILL USE A GIRLS REGULATION BASKETBALL, WHILE BOYS 10-13 WILL SHOOT WITH A REGULATION BOYS BASKETBALL.
DOORS WILL OPEN AT 8:30 AM TO SIGN UP FOR THE HOOP SHOOT. NO REGISTRATION FORMS ARE NEEDED. THE PARTICIPANTS NEED TO SIGN IN AT THEIR RESPECTIVE TABLE WITH THEIR CORRECT AGE.
1ST AND 2ND PLACE WINNERS WILL NEED TO FILL OUT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AFTER THE CONTEST.
1ST PLACE WINNERS WILL ADVANCE TO THE DISTRICT HOOP SHOOT CONTEST ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2023 AT FRANKLIN PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL IN SALEM, ILLINOIS.
State Champs Honored At Capitol
State Rep. Adam Niemerg welcomed the state champion Lady Aces golf team to the Capitol today.
The House of Representatives enacted HR 995 in honor of the Lady Aces Golf Team’s outstanding season
Photos courtesy of Lady Aces golf Facebook page.
Jackets Sweep West Salem In WEAA Action
Yellow Jackets Basketball traveled to West Salem on Monday, November 21st for WEAA Conference action. In the C-game, the Yellow Jackets defeated the Warriors 27-6. Scoring for the Yellow Jackets was: Teagan Polston with 11 points, Ryland Houchin with 8 points, Jaxon Morris with 4 points, Karson Bray with 2 points, and Austin Bates with 2 points. The C-team is now 2-1 on the season.
In the B-game, West Salem beat the Yellow Jackets by the final score of 39-25. Scoring for the Yellow Jackets was: Ryland Houchin with 13 points, Teagan Polston with 6 points, Jaxon Morris with 4 points, and Wyatt Buchanan with 2 points. The B-team is now 1-4 on the season.
In the A-game, the Yellow Jackets jumped out on top 9-2 after the first quarter and never looked back. At halftime it was 21-9 with the Yellow Jackets on top. After three quarters, it was still the Yellow Jackets on top 29-21, with the final score ending up 42-36. Scoring for the Yellow Jackets was: Tim Harness with 20 points, John Hefner with 8 points, Stetson Potts with 4 points, Teagan Polston with 4 points, Landon Wilford with 2 points, Joel Schneider with 2 points, and Ryland Houchin with 2 points. The A-team is now 3-3 on the season, 3-2 in WEAA Conference play.
Next up: Thursday, December 1st at home against St. Joe for WEAA Conference action. 5:15 C-game.
Jackets Pick Up WEAA Win At Clay City
On Tuesday, November 8th, Yellow Jackets Basketball traveled to Clay City for WEAA Conference action.
In the A-game, the Yellow Jackets came out strong in the first quarter and led 16-4. In the second quarter, Clay City made a little bit of a run, but the Yellow Jackets still led 22-14 at halftime. Both teams played even in the third quarter with the Yellow Jackets still leading 31-23 with 7 minutes to play. Another strong quarter in the fourth for the Yellow Jackets propelled them to the 43-28 victory. Scoring for the Yellow Jackets was: Tim Harness with 26 points, John Hefner with 8 points, Ryland Houchin with 5 points, and Jaxon Morris with 4 points. The A-team is now 2-1 overall and in WEAA Conference play.
In the C-game, the Yellow Jackets defeated Clay City 20-15. Scoring for the C-team was: Ryland Houchin with 10 points, Teagan Polston with 2 points, Jaxon Morris with 2 points, Karson Bray with 2 points, Wyatt Buchanan with 2 points, and Austin Bates with 2 points. The C-team is now 1-0 on the season.
In the B-game, Clay City defeated the Yellow Jackets by the final score of 26-12. Scoring for the Yellow Jackets was: Ryland Houchin with 5 points, Jaxon Morris with 4 points, Teagan Polston with 2 points, and Austin Bates with 1 point. The B-team is now 1-1 on the season.
Next up: Monday, November 14th at Grayville for a non-conference game.
Stats From Tolono (Unity) 35, Mt. Carmel 14
Round 2 of IHSA Football Playoffs
Mt. Carmel vs Tolono Unity
November 5, 2022
Mt. Carmel
Rushing Sisson 19 carries 95 yards (1 TD)
Kight 13 carries 39 yards
Kennard 3 carries 11 yards
Broster 4 carries -6 yards (1 TD)
TOTALS. 39 carries 139 yards (2 TD’s)
Passing Sisson 5 completions 12 attempts 16 yards (2 INT)
TOTALS 5 completions 12 attempts 16 yards (2 INT)
Receiving Smith 1 catches 10 yards
Gillihan 2 catches 4 yards
Kennard 2 catches 2 yards
TOTAL 5 catches 16 yards
Penalties 5 – 30 yards
Fumbles 0
Punts 5-24 yd avg
First Downs 10
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Tolono Unity Rushing 37 – 288 yards (5 TD’s)
Passing 1 – 3 = 4 yards
Penalties 6 – 50 yards
Fumbles 1 (1 lost)
Punts 1 – 33 yd avg
First Downs 11
SCORING
1st QUARTER
9:39 30 YARD RUN BY BROWN MT. C 0 UNITY 7
KICK GOOD BY BRADEN
2ND QUARTER
0:49 4 YARD RUN BY SISSON MT. C 7 UNITY 7
KICK GOOD BY LOUDERMILK
HALFTIME MT. C 7 UNITY 7
3RD QUARTER
7:14 83 YARD RYN BY BROWN MT.C 7 UNITY 15
RUN GOOD
1:51 37 YARD RUN BY RICHARDSON MT.C 7 UNITY 22
KICK GOOD
4TH QUARTER
9:15 17 YARD RUN BY RAWDIN MT.C 7 UNITY 28
RUN FAILED
2:36 2 YARD RUN BY MOORE MT. C 7 UNITY 35
KICK GOOD
1:36 1 YARD RUN BY BROSTER MT. C 14 UNITY 35 KICK GOOD BY LOUDERMILK
FINAL SCORE
TOLONO UNITY 35 MT. CARMEL 14
Photo Courtesy: FlashMac Photography
Aces Dominate All-LIC Football Team
2022 Little Illini Conference All-Conference Football Team
OFFENSE
Offensive Line 1st Team
Maddox Dorn - Richland County
Garrett Hodge - Mt. Carmel
Matt Jackson - Mt. Carmel
Korbin Rawlings - Robinson
Jacob Wickham - Newton
Offensive Line 2nd Team
Brayden Brown - Richland County
Jacob Clement - Casey-Westfield
Raidyn Franklin - Marshall
Connor Shelby - Mt. Carmel
Payton Skaggs - Robinson
Receiver 1st Team
Andrew Gillihan - Mt. Carmel
Bryant Jenkins - Lawrenceville
Zechariah Wease - Richland County
Receiver 2nd Team
Ayden Cothern - Richland County
Gavin Smith - Mt. Carmel
Parker Wolf - Newton
Quarterback 1st Team
Blayne Sisson - Mt. Carmel
Quarterback 2nd Team
Kaden Matzke - Marshall
Running Back 1st Team
Gage Kennard - Mt. Carmel
Asher Kight - Mt. Carmel
Nathan Wernz - Robinson
Running Back 2nd Team
Hudson Lathrop - Richland County
Conner Sullivan - Casey-Westfield
At Large
Dawson Brown (QB) - Richland County
Wes Jackson (QB) - Robinson
DEFENSE
Defensive Line 1st Team
Donald Downing - Mt. Carmel
Riley Hart - Newton
Caleb Schneider - Mt. Carmel
Dalton Woods - Robinson
Defensive Line 2nd Team
Ian Cox - Richland County
Hudson Lathrop - Richland County
Korbin Rawlings - Robinson
Gabe Winans - Paris
Linebacker 1st Team
Carter Beard - Richland County
Gage Kennard - Mt. Carmel
Asher Kight - Mt. Carmel
Meyer Tarr - Newton
Linebacker 2nd Team
Braxton Griffith - Newton
Gage Nuttall - Richland County
Eli Rosborough - Robinson
Connor Sullivan - Casey-Westfield
Defensive Back 1st Team
Dawson Brown - Richland County
Andrew Gillihan - Mt. Carmel
Wes Jackson - Robinson
Gavin Smith - Mt. Carmel
Defensive Back 2nd Team
Gus Bierman - Newton
Cole Broster - Mt. Carmel
Judson Pinkston - Robinson
Lucas Roberts - Casey-Westfield
Honorable Mention
Grant Cochonour - Casey-Westfield
Morgan Halter - Lawrenceville
Ty King - Paris
Craig Markello - Robinson
Austin Moore - Newton
Isaac Page - Richland County
Reed Stinson - Mount Carmel
2nd Round Playoff Interview With Aces Coach Michael Brewer
The IHSA Class 3A second round playoff game for Mt. Carmel is Saturday afternoon as the Aces travel to Tolono to face the Unity Rockets for a 2:00pm match-up.
On Friday’s Morning Show, Aces coach Michael Brewer to preview the battle with the Rockets.
Jackets Split With Grayville In Season Opener
All of the ghosts and goblins were at Allendale School on Monday night, October 31st, for the boys basketball home opener versus Grayville. In the B game, the Yellow Jackets led 12-6 after the first quarter and still led at halftime 16-8. After three quarters, the Yellow Jackets still led 23-20. Both teams really sizzled the nets in the fourth quarter, as the Yellow Jackets hung on for the victory by the final score of 34-32. Scoring for the Yellow Jackets were: Ryland Houchin with 21 points, Teagan Polston with 7 points, Jaxon Morris with 4 points, and TJ Singh with 2 points. The B-team is 1-0 on the season.
In the A-game, Grayville jumped out to a big lead in the first quarter 18-9 and increased it into halftime by the score of 34-18. After three quarters of play, it was Grayville on top 45-23. Final score in the A-game was 54-26. Scoring for the Yellow Jackets were: Tim Harness with 14 points, John Hefner with 8 points, Ryland Houchin with 2 points, and Teagan Polston with 2 points. The A-team is 0-1 on the season.
Next up is at Geff on Thursday, November 3.
Miller Runs Personal Best At Sectional
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