Yellow Jackets Cross Country Opens Season In Robinson

Yellow Jackets Cross Country report from Coach Weiss after the first meet in Robinson: 

Girls: 40 runners in competition 

Nora Meeks - 17.17 (19th place) 

Addison Tennis - 20.10 (33rd place) 

Alaina Ile - 20.17 (34th place) 

Boys: 60 runners in competition 

Ryland Houchin - 14.20 (17th place) 

TJ Singh - 14.22 (18th place) 

Conner McGinnis - 15.43 (36th place) 

Jayce Weiss - 16.53 (47th place) 

Bentley Andrew's- 16.58 (48th place) 

Thayer Hocking - 17.45 (51st place) 

 This was a 2 mile course at an IESA meet.

Stats From Mt. Carmel 36, Effingham 30 2OT

Mt. Carmel at Effingham

September 1, 2023

Mt. Carmel

Rushing         Sisson             10 carries                    4 yards (1 TD)

                        Kight              13 carries                  62 yards

                        Gillihan          1 carry                      14 yards       

                        TOTALS         24 carries    80 yards (1 TD)

 

Passing          Sisson             20 completions       37 attempts             254 yards (4 TD’s)

                        Mounts           3 completions         3 attempts               38 yards

                        TOTALS         23 completions      40 attempts            292 yards (4 TD’s)

 

Receiving     Gillihan          16 catches   210 yards (3 TD’s)

                        Kight                4 catches     31 yards (1 TD)

                        Sisson               1 catch         34 yards

                        Meador            2 catches     17 yards

                        TOTAL            23 catches   292 yards (4 TD’s)

 

Penalties                  9 – 52 yards

Fumbles                   1 (0 lost)

Interceptions           0

Punts                         5 – 34.0 yard avg

First Downs             17

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Effingham
Rushing                    34 – 136 yards (2 TD’s)

                                                Gillum           10 carries – 32 yards (1 TD)

                                                Dunston       22 carries – 100 yards (1 TD)

                                                Belcher           2 carries – 4 yards

Passing                     Gillum: 11 / 25 = 149 yards (2 TD’s)

Penalties                  3 – 30 yards

Fumbles                   0

Punts                         6 – 30.5 yd avg

First Downs             13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCORING

1st QUARTER

NO SCORE

 

2ND QUARTER

0:13               8 YARD PASS FROM SISSON TO GILLIHAN                MT. C 7         EFF 0

                        KICK GOOD BY LOUDERMILK                                        

                                                                        HALFTIME                            MT. C 7         EFF 0

3RD QUARTER

11:35             59 YARD PASS FROM GILLUM TO LOTZ                      MT. C 7         EFF 7

                        KICK GOOD BY SEFTON                                                  

 

0:59               1 YARD RUN BY GILLUM                                                 MT. C 7         EFF 14

                        KICK GOOD BY SEFTON                                                  

4TH QUARTER

8:17               20 YARD PASS FROM SISSON TO GILLIHAN              MT. C 14       EFF 14

                        KICK GOOD BY LOUDERMILK

 

6:21               45 YARD RUN BY DUNSTON                                          MT. C 14       EFF 21

                        KICK GOOD BY SEFTON

 

 

3:04               1 YARD RUN BY SISSON                                                  MT.C 21        EFF 21

                        KICK GOOD BY LOUDERMILK


0:15               22 YARD FIELD GOAL BY LOUDERMILK                      MT. C 24       EFF 21

           

0:00               42 YARD FIELD GOAL BY SEFTON                                 MT. C 24       EFF 24

                                                            END OF REGULATION                  MT. C 24       EFF 24

1ST OVERTIME

                        7 YARD PASS FROM GILLUM TO LOTZ                        MT. C 24       EFF 30

                        KICK FAILED BY SEFTON

 

                        5 YARD PASS FROM SISSON TO KIGHT                       MT. C 30       EFF 30

                        KICK FAILED BY LOUDERMILK

2ND OVERTIME

                        10 YARD PASS FROM SISSON TO GILLIHAN              MT. C 36       EFF 30
                        PASS FAILED (SISSON)

 

 

FINAL SCORE

MT. CARMEL 36, EFFINGHAM 30 (2 OT)

Lady Aces Finish 2nd At Olney Tourney

From Bonnie Keepes: The Lady Aces took 2nd out of 12 teams in the Olney tournament Saturday. 

The Lady Aces won their pool beating South Central in three sets 25-21, 20-25,15-8.

Next, facing Carterville, we won 25-18, 15-25, 15-11. This sent the team to the gold bracket.


In the first gold bracket matchup we played Mt. Zion first winning 26-24, 26-18.

Then dropped a match against a tough Fairfield team 13-25, 22-25.  

After Fairfield we played the host team Olney to take second winning 28-26, 25-21. 


Standouts were Sarah McCorkle making the all tournament team averaging 18 assists per match, Kathryn Blake averaging 7 kills per match, Piper Belt with an average of 3 kills per match, Madison Stevens 8 kills per match, and Maycee Randall 4 kills per match. 

We had great passing and defense from our libero Grace Thacker and Defensive specialist Marissa Goldman. 

The Lady Aces play their next match this Thursday at Marshall. 

Lady Aces Scorch Field; Win Marion Invite By 68 Shots

Mount Carmel High School

Lady Aces Golf at Lady Cat Invite

Kokopelli Golf Course 

August 30, 2023

 

Medalist - Emily Gottman, MC

 

Mount Carmel 294 

Massac Co. 362 

Marion 437 

Lady Foxes439 

Herrin 448 

Benton 474 

West Frankfort 508

Pinckneyville 527 

Carbondale NTS 

Harrisburg NTS 

Agape Christian NTS 

 

Mount Carmel: Emily Gottman 72; Zeme Moore 72; Miley Kennard 73; Maria Kennard 77; Ava Brumagin 79

Photo Credit: @MarionWildcats

Photo Credit: @MarionWildcats

Patberg & Giese Pick Up Wins In Lady Aces' Tennis Opener

Mt. Carmel - 2, Carmi (C.-White County) - 7,

Singles:
No. 1 - Johanna Smith, Carmi (C.-White County) def. Elizabeth Hefner, Mt. Carmel, 7-6 (8), 6-2 
No. 2 - Selby Patberg, Mt. Carmel def. Kadie Simmons, Carmi (C.-White County), 7-6 (7), 7-5 
No. 3 - Ava Giese, Mt. Carmel def. Callie Accord, Carmi (C.-White County), 6-4 , 7-5 
No. 4 - Mylie Cronin, Carmi (C.-White County) def. Hazel Earnest, Mt. Carmel, 6-1 , 6-0 
No. 5 - Nevaeh Hampton, Carmi (C.-White County) def. Maddy Riggs, Mt. Carmel, 10-0 
No. 6 - Ellie Kiser, Carmi (C.-White County) def. Jordis Riley, Mt. Carmel, 6-3 , 4-6 , 10-8 ;

Doubles:
No. 1 - Johanna Smith, Carmi (C.-White County) - Olivia Cox, Carmi (C.-White County) def. Selby Patberg, Mt. Carmel - Ava Giese, Mt. Carmel, 6-0 , 6-2 
No. 2 - Kadie Simmons, Carmi (C.-White County) - Mylie Cronin, Carmi (C.-White County) def. Elizabeth Hefner, Mt. Carmel - Hazel Earnest, Mt. Carmel, 6-0 , 6-1
No. 3 - Callie Accord, Carmi (C.-White County) - Nevaeh Hampton, Carmi (C.-White County) def. Maddy Riggs, Mt. Carmel - Livia Mancini, Mt. Carmel, 6-3 , 6-1

Jr. Lady Aces win against Flora Lady Pups 18-6

 Mt. Carmel Jr. Lady Aces got on the board in the top of the first inning after Gracee Haggard singled, Quincy Keepes singled, and Journey Loudermilk grounded out, each scoring one run.

 The Jr. Lady Aces added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Lady Pups committed an error, Journey Loudermilk grounded out scoring one run. and Farryn K singled scoring a run. 

 Mt. Carmel Jr. Lady Aces added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Alivia Peach hit a sacrifice fly, Gracee singled, and Quincy Keepes lined out, each scoring one run.

 Harper Warnken earned the win for Mt. Carmel Jr. Lady Aces. The right-handed pitcher allowed seven hits and six runs (three earned) over seven innings, striking out two and walking five. Kennedy Zimmerman took the loss for Lady Pups. The right-handed pitcher went seven innings, giving up 18 runs (five earned) on 12 hits, striking out six and walking seven.

 Mt. Carmel Jr. Lady Aces tallied 12 hits in the game. Annelise Garrison led Mt. Carmel Jr. Lady Aces with three hits in four at bats. Peyton King led Mt. Carmel Jr. Lady Aces with three runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-1 on the day. Gracee Haggard and Addison Carmickle each collected multiple hits for the Jr. Lady Aces. 

 Abby Dickey led the Lady Pups with two hits in four at bats. 

 The Jr Aces will play at home at the south end ball fields tomorrow against Robinson Nuttal Middle school at 4:30. 

Jr Lady Aces Softball wins the 2023 Futures softball tournament in Fairfield!

This is the third year in a row the Jr Lady Aces have brought home the title. The first game they faced New Hope in what was the closest game of the day. The Lady Aces won 3-1. Gracee Haggard lead the lady aces at the plate going 2-2 with two runs scored. Haleigh Prosise was in the circle for the Lady Aces and threw all 7 innings. She had 3 walks, 5 strike outs and one hit against her. Bella Hodges led New Hope at the plate with the lone hit of the game. 

The second game of the day the Lady Aces faced Richland Co. Middle School winning 7-3. Many of the Aces came away with multiple hits. Alivia Peach went 2-4, Quincy Keepes went 2-3, Farryn King went 1-3, Annalise Garrison went 2-3, and Harper Warnken went 1-3. Annalise Garrison lead the team with 3 RBI’s. Harper Warnken started in the circle going 5 innings. Warnken had 3 walks, 3 strike outs, and had six hits against her. Quincy Keepes came in to finish the game with one walk and two strikeouts. 

The championship game came down to Mt Carmel versus Albion Grade School. Mt Carmel took the title with a 9-1 win. Alivia Peach led the Jr Aces in hits going 2-3 at the plate. Haleigh Prosise threw all 4 innings, giving up 2 walks, 3 strikeouts, and had three hits against her. Holly Hensley and Fallon Richard’s led Albion Grade School both going 1-2 at the plate. 

The Jr. Lady Aces will play Flora Monday away and Robinson Tuesday at home. 

Front row Left to right: Brynlee Hammel, Annalise Garrison, Gracee Haggard, Journey Loudermilk, Quincy Keepes, Ashley Satava 

Back Row left to right: Addi Carmickle , Peyton King, TaeLynn Wade, Harper Warnken, Farryn King, Haleigh Prosise, Alivia Peach, and Macy Glenn. The Jr Lady Aces are coached by Erin Warnken, Stephanie Calverley, and Mike Lewis. 

Kennard's School Record 65 Leads Lady Aces To Rout At Massac County Invite

From Coach Karin Kelsey: Maria is all smiles today, she carded a 65 (-6) to win her Medalist Honors and BROKE THE SCHOOL RECORD of lowest 18 holes! The rest of the girls also played great golf. Emily and Zeme tied for 3rd place with their 73 (+2)! Ava rounded out the team score of 289 when she carded a 78. Miley had a lot of great shots and played better than her scorecard. And congrats to Elyse on her first road tournament, she is playing good and will continue to bring her score down as the season progresses! We have a young team this year with 4 sophomores but these girls make great things happen! Should I mention it was hot all day, until the last two holes when it started pouring rain! Go Maria! Go Lady Aces!

Mt. Carmel-Gibson Southern Game Night Information

Game day Information for fans attending the Mt. Carmel vs Gibson Southern football game at Mt. Carmel High School on Friday, August 25th at 8:00pm:

With construction still ongoing to the new concession stand building, things will be a little different than in the past. 

1. Spectators can still enter at the bottom of the stadium. They will follow the gated path around the construction site to get to their desired seating area. 

2. Portable restrooms will be available down at the field level. 

3. Little Italy's Pizza truck will be selling food and drinks down at field level near the portable restrooms.

4. The MCHS band will still have their concession stand at the top of the stadium. There will also be restrooms at the top of the stadium. 

. Ticket Prices -

a. Adults - $4.00

b. Students (K-12) - $3.00

c. Senior Citizens - $3.00

Quincy Keepes Leads Mt. Carmel Jr. Lady Aces Past Olney

Quincy Keepes collected three hits in four at bats, as Mt. Carmel Jr. Lady Aces defeated Richland County Middle School Lady Cubs 18-4 on Thursday.

Quincy doubled in the fourth inning, singled in the fifth inning, and singled in the first inning. Mt. Carmel Jr. Lady Aces scored seven runs on six hits in the top of the fourth inning. Annelise Garrison singled, scoring one run, Addison Carmickle singled, scoring one run, Haleigh Prosis singled, scoring one run, Farryn King singled, scoring two runs, Quincy Keepes doubled, scoring one run, and Journey Loudermilk grounded out, scoring one run.

Mt. Carmel Jr. Lady Aces scored nine runs on six hits in the top of the fifth inning. Addison Carmickle doubled, scoring two runs, an error scored two runs, Farryn King drew a walk, scoring one run, Quincy K singled, scoring two runs, Harper Warnken laid down a sacrifice bunt, scoring one run, and an error scored one run. Haleigh Prosise earned the win for Mt. Carmel Jr. Lady Aces. The lefty surrendered three hits and zero runs over four innings, striking out five and walking three. Jaylen Gwyn stepped in the circle first for Richland County Middle School Lady Cubs. They gave up seven hits and nine runs (three earned) over four innings, striking out seven and walking none.

Harper Warnken appeared in relief for Mt. Carmel Jr. Lady Aces. Mt. Carmel Jr. Lady Aces accumulated 13 hits in the game. Haleigh Prosise and Addison Carmickle each drove in three runs for Mt. Carmel Jr. Lady Aces. Annelise Garrison and Gracee Haggard each collected multiple hits for Mt. Carmel Jr. Lady Aces. Quincy Keepes stole two bases.

Mt. Carmel Jr. Lady Aces didn't commit a single error in the field. Annelise Garrison had the most chances in the field with six.


SIX NAMED TO 2023 MCHS ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CLASS

(MT. CARMEL) The Mt. Carmel High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is proud to announce its 2023 Induction Class.  Two coaches, three players, and one team will be enshrined in the MCHS Athletic Hall of Fame – joining the inaugural class of ten inducted last year.  Coaches to be enshrined include state champion MCHS Golf Head Coach John White and legendary Golden Aces Football Head Coach Jim John. Players selected for induction include MCHS boys’ basketball career scoring and rebounding leader Craig Snow; two-time state finalist quarterback Luke Drone; and state champion wrestler and state finalist football lineman Tanner Crum.  The lone team to be enshrined this year is the 1957 Golden Aces Baseball team which was the first team to place at the IHSA state finals in the sport.

The 2023 Induction Class of the MCHS Athletic Hall of Fame will be recognized at the Aces home football game on October 6th vs. Casey Westfield. A reception will follow the game at Stymie’s Rest at West Berwick Golf Course.

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Here’s the announcement of the Class of ‘23 inductees during today’s Morning Show…

 

1957 Baseball Team
The 1957 Baseball team was the first Aces squad to play for a baseball state championship – and remarkably it came in a one class system. Coached by the legendary Roy Gatewood the team amassed a 14-3 record and finished 2nd in the state. The team won their quarterfinal game against Danville 7-2 and the semifinal game against Chicago Land 5-3 before falling to Maywood Proviso 12-1 in the title game. Aces shortstop Larry Gill and catcher Lynn Crum were all-state selections from this team.

Tanner Crum
Tanner Crum excelled both in football and wrestling during his time at MCHS. Tanner won the Class 1A Individual Wrestling State Championship at heavyweight during his senior year in 2011 finishing that year undefeated at 39-0. He placed third at state as a junior, second as a sophomore and qualified for state as a freshman. On the gridiron Tanner was named an All State First Team Selection and All Big 8 Conference Selection in each of his sophomore, junior and senior seasons. Tanner was also selected as The IHSA Sportsperson of the Year Award winner his senior year. After MCHS, Tanner was a four-year starter at SIU Carbondale and was named the team’s Offensive Line MVP his senior year. While working at Mt. Carmel Stabilization, Tanner is also an assistant on the Golden Aces coaching staff.

Luke Drone
Luke Drone left his mark on Golden Aces athletics. The 2003 graduate served as quarterback of the Golden Aces – leading the team to 2nd place finishes in the IHSA Class 3A state playoffs in both the 2001 and 2002 seasons as well as a state semifinal appearance in 2000. He set many school records for the Golden Aces including becoming the career total offense leader with 6024 yards and 82 touchdowns. He was the All-Southern Illinois First Team Quarterback in both his junior and senior seasons and was the All-Southern Illinois MVP his senior year. Drone was also a first team all-conference selection in baseball and basketball. Drone played college football at Illinois State University and his name is all over the ISU record book as quarterback. Among many others, he sits third all-time in career passing yards (8,123), career completions (610), and career passing touchdowns (61). He also holds the single game passing percentage record at ISU’s Hancock Stadium (81.3%). Drone was signed as a free agent by the Buffalo Bills of the NFL in the 2008 season and spent 5 seasons in the Arena Football League. After his playing career Drone has been a teacher and football coach. He was the head coach at El Passo Gridley High School for 2 years before returning to his alma mater serving as a teacher and assistant coach at MCHS.

Jim John
Referred to by many as the “The Father of Mt. Carmel Football” Jim John played for the Aces in the late 1930s and early 40s. John returned to his alma mater after serving in World War II to serve as head coach. John is credited for changing the attitude of the town and school and putting Mt. Carmel on the Illinois High School Football map. He served as the head coach from 1957-1967.  His 1958 team won the school’s first NEC championship in 20 years and his 1963 team was the school’s first undefeated team and mythical state title winner. He finished his 11 year tenure with 4 NEC conference crowns and amassed an overall record of 65-26-5.

Craig Snow
Craig Snow left his mark on the Mt. Carmel boys basketball program. The 1997 graduate remains the boys career scoring leader (2,087 points) and career leader in rebounds (846). He also recorded 188 career blocked shots and once had 11 blocks in a game. Snow also set a school record with 50 points in a game vs. Salem in his junior campaign. Snow led the Aces to their first ever Class AA regional title (when there were only two classes in Illinois) which was the first regional title in 28 years. He also led the Aces to their first North Egypt Conference title in 40 years and a second regional title in his senior campaign. Snow played division one college basketball at the University of Evansville where he remains 10th all-time in career points (1530). His 1998-99 Purple Aces team was the last at UE to advance to the NCAA Tournament. Snow was an All-MVC First Team selection and helped lead the Aces to a regular season MVC championship. After UE, snow played professionally in Luxembourg and Austria – becoming an all-star selection. Since playing, Snow has been a high school head coach in New Mexico, was on staff for three years at the University of New Mexico, was head coach at New Mexico Highlands University taking them to their first conference championship in school history and second NCAA appearance and is currently the Associate Head Coach at his Alma Mater, the University of Evansville.

John White
John White served as boys golf head coach for 16 seasons from 2005-2020. During that time White’s teams amassed 5 regional championships, 4 sectional titles, and 5 state final appearances. Under White, the Aces finished third at state in 2017, second in 2009 and captured the state title in 2010. The regional title in 2006 was the first regional crown in golf in 25 years for the Aces. Mt. Carmel also finished 8th in Class 2A in 2012, and 7th in 2008. White also spent time as JV basketball coach, on the bench for Ryan Haywood’s 2007 sectional championship team – the first sectional winning Aces team since 1944. And White was instrumental in launching the Mt. Carmel Lady Aces Golf team – serving as co-coach for the first ever team in 2008.