Short-Handed Lady Aces Track Team Finishes Strong In Season Opener

The MCHS Lady Aces track team opened their season Wednesday at Lawrenceville. Despite being short handed, the Lady Aces placed a strong 3rd in the 5 team meet.

 

Olney - 131.67

Fairfield - 91

Mt. Carmel - 76

Flora - 28.33

Lawrenceville - 18

 

The Lady Aces were led by several first place finishes.

 

Sarah McCorkle - 100 m (12.9)

Sarah McCorkle - High Jump (4’11”)

Madi Stevens - Triple Jump (29’3.5”)

Ashlin Trail - Shot Put (27’3”)

4x400 Relay - Danni Fisher, Madeline Mann, Chandler Cusick, Tenley Davis (5:06.9)

 

The Lady Aces next meet is April 2nd at Robinson.

Darkness Ends Golden Aces Comeback

A Golden Aces comeback was halted after 6 innings as darkness prevailed on Dee White Field this evening.

From Coach Tyler Browning: Golden Aces lose a tough 4-3 ballgame in 6 innings to Newton in a game shortened due to darkness. Got off to a slow start but we battled back and fell just short. The home crowd was awesome and we appreciate the support!

We are back in action this Saturday as we travel to Fairfield to take on the Mules. The varsity game begins at 11:00 a.m. with a JV game to follow.

Lady Aces Boot Mt. Vernon In Soccer Season Opener

From Coach Ed Berberich:

The Lady Aces soccer team started off the season with a hard fought 4-3 win at Mt Vernon Illinois Tuesday night. The Aces took an early lead in the 15th minute when Chandler Cusick stole the ball from a Ram’s defender and finished off the opportunity with a goal. The Rams tied the game up 5 minutes later when they scored on a free kick from 30 yards out. The Aces regained the lead in the 27th minute on a goal from Jayla Smith, who beat a couple Rams defenders to get the shot off. The Aces then took a 3-1 lead when Emma Mayhue battled a Rams defender for a loose ball in front of the goal and was able to knock it in. The score stayed 3-1 Aces until the Rams were able to score again in the 57th minute to cut the Aces lead to 1 goal. Mt Vernon then tied the game with 8 minutes left on another long free kick attempt that hit the top of the goal frame and bounced down and into the net. The Aces regained the lead at 4-3 with 6 minutes left when Cusick got her 2nd goal of the evening on an assist from Smith. The Rams applied a lot of pressure trying to tie the game up again but the Aces were able to hold on for the victory.

 

For the game, the Aces took 8 shots on goal, 7 of those on frame; they had 3 additional chances created and had 11 interceptions. The Rams took 11 shots on goal, 7 on frame. Katelyn Kline had 6 saves in goal in contribution to the win. Defensively, Miley Peach had 4 interceptions, Hazel Earnest had 3, Smith had 2, and Shelby Mayhue and Dani Fisher had 1 apiece.

We’re a pretty inexperienced team, working in a lot of new players that haven’t played much or any soccer before, so it was big for us to get the early lead in this one. Our defense has 2 brand new players to the team, and to the game of soccer, and the 2 returning players are both playing new positions so for those 4 to do as well as they did really says a lot for them. We still have a lot to work on in the back but they showed promise tonight, and Katelyn’s experience behind them will be helpful as we work through some things moving forward this season. Offensively we’re a little inconsistent still but the midfielders did a good job of keeping their shape, working to control the middle of the field, and looking for attacking passes up to the forwards. The forwards did a good job of attacking the goal when they got their opportunities, with only 1 shot that was off frame. The Rams goalie was good, and since she was aggressive coming out of the box she was able to deny us some opportunities that may have led to goals if she’d played more conservatively. Overall, the coaches were really proud of the team. It being the first game for us, and with a lot of inexperience in the lineup, it was impressive how the girls didn’t drop their heads after giving up the lead late to a good team. It would’ve been easy for any team to be down mentally at that point, but the girls fought through that and pulled out the win.

The Lady aces record stands at 1-0. Their next match is Monday March 18th at Olney, who are usually strong, with Varsity playing first at 4:30 pm, followed by JV after.

Yellow Jackets Cheer Banquet

Back Row L-R: Vivian Doerr- Outstanding Leadership, Amelia Crummley- Best Jumps, McKinlee Grimes- Optimism Award, Kelsey Morgan- Yellow Jacket Award, Tessa White- Best Voice, Amelia Hamm- Personality Award

 Front Row L-R: Elly Hayes- Attitude Award, Lola Bray- Most Improved, Keirsten Malone- Most Energetic, Zoey Headrick- Most Encouraging, Norah Meeks- Courageous Award, Sophia Breen- Best Smile 

 Not Pictured: Olivia Phelps- Determination Award

Lady Rockets 8th Grade Night

From Bob Bowser: It’s no secret that we are blessed with some of the most amazing families at SMS and AJH. Tonight we were able to celebrate 4 young ladies who make our schools just that much better. Congratulations to these outstanding volleyball players as we recognize them for 8th grade night!

Finish this season strong, ladies! You will be missed next year by the Lady Rockets! 🚀🏐

Addison Tennis - pictured with parents, Carrie + Jason 

Tiffany Westlake - pictured with mother, Heather Westlake 

Gabby Schneider - pictured with parents, Brian + Cassie 

Emma Ford - pictured with parents, Codie + Brent 

Two Mt. Carmel Wrestlers Qualify For IKWF State

Aces Wrestling Club had two wrestlers qualifier for state at Highland South Sectionals this weekend. 275 lb Senior Carter Pyatt finished 3rd and will wrestle in Rockford 3/8-3/9. Also advancing was 49 lb Bantam Sectional Champion Vincent Dean. Dean will wrestle in Decatur 3/16-3/17. Great job to all wrestlers who participated at Sectionals!



IKWF South Sectional Results for Aces WC
Boys Bantam 49

Vincent Dean's place is 1st and has scored 24.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Vincent Dean (Aces WC) received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Vincent Dean (Aces WC) won by fall over Waylon Wellinghoff (Highland Bulldog Jr. WC) (Fall 0:11)
Semifinal - Vincent Dean (Aces WC) won by decision over Rhett White (Roxana WC) (Dec 10-8)
1st Place Match - Vincent Dean (Aces WC) won by decision over Elijah Fay (Bulls WC) (Dec 6-5)

Boys Bantam 76

Tysen Gourley's place is 4th and has scored 12.5 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Tysen Gourley (Aces WC) won by tech fall over Cole Higgerson (Collinsville WC) (TF 16-0)
Quarterfinal - Tysen Gourley (Aces WC) won by fall over Dean Bennett (Alton Little Redbirds WC) (Fall 1:59)
Semifinal - NyKel DeLoach (Lion`s Den Wrestling Academy) won by decision over Tysen Gourley (Aces WC) (Dec 7-3)
Cons. Semi - Tysen Gourley (Aces WC) won in sudden victory - 1 over Vance Hare (Collinsville WC) (SV-1 7-5)
3rd Place Match - Jake Meeks (Lawrence County Knights WC) won by fall over Tysen Gourley (Aces WC) (Fall 0:56)

Boys Bantam 84

Wyatt Cheesman's place is unknown and has scored 8.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Wyatt Cheesman (Aces WC) received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Wyatt Cheesman (Aces WC) won by fall over Landon Pippins (Edwardsville WC) (Fall 0:42)
Semifinal - Crosby Michaelis (Carlinville WC) won by fall over Wyatt Cheesman (Aces WC) (Fall 0:52)
Cons. Semi - Kayden Sicka (Southern Illinois Bulldogs WC) won by fall over Wyatt Cheesman (Aces WC) (Fall 0:09)

Boys Novice 125

Jack Keepes's place is unknown and has scored 7.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Jack Keepes (Aces WC) won by fall over Oakley Harmon (Crawford County WC) (Fall 4:21)
Quarterfinal - Max Brown (Lawrence County Knights WC) won in sudden victory - 1 over Jack Keepes (Aces WC) (SV-1 6-4)
Cons. Round 2 - Jack Keepes (Aces WC) won by fall over Mason Wilkerson (Vandalia Jr WC) (Fall 1:03)
Cons. Round 3 - Gabriel Thomas (Edwardsville WC) won by decision over Jack Keepes (Aces WC) (Dec 7-1)

Boys Novice 134

Zane Swinson's place is unknown and has scored 4.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Zane Swinson (Aces WC) won by fall over Aiden Roberts (Team Piasa WC) (Fall 1:05)
Quarterfinal - Henry Walter (Southern Illinois Bulldogs WC) won by decision over Zane Swinson (Aces WC) (Dec 4-1)
Cons. Round 2 - Zane Swinson (Aces WC) received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 - David Pointer Jr (East St. Louis WC) won by decision over Zane Swinson (Aces WC) (Dec 3-0)

Boys Novice 178

Mason Allen's place is unknown and has scored 0.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Skylar Brummer (Vandalia Jr WC) won by fall over Mason Allen (Aces WC) (Fall 1:55)
Cons. Round 1 - Mason Allen (Aces WC) received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 2 - Ryan Burney (Roughnecks WC) won by fall over Mason Allen (Aces WC) (Fall 2:54)

Boys Senior 103

Eli Baker's place is unknown and has scored 0.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Cole Dulumback (Effingham Youth WC) won by fall over Eli Baker (Aces WC) (Fall 2:48)
Cons. Round 1 - Eli Baker (Aces WC) received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 2 - Conner Osborne (Edwardsville WC) won by fall over Eli Baker (Aces WC) (Fall 1:11)

Boys Senior 275

Carter Pyatt's place is 3rd and has scored 12.0 team points.

Quarterfinal - Carter Pyatt (Aces WC) received a bye () (Bye)
Semifinal - Donovan Olmstead (Southern Illinois Bulldogs WC) won by decision over Carter Pyatt (Aces WC) (Dec 4-3)
Cons. Semi - Carter Pyatt (Aces WC) won by fall over Anthony Escobedo (Crawford County WC) (Fall 0:32)
3rd Place Match - Carter Pyatt (Aces WC) won by fall over Cy Courtney (Bulls WC) (Fall 0:41)

Conference Champs Lady Aces Put 4 On All-LIC Team


Little Illini Conference
Girls Basketball All-Conference

First Team

Marisa Zane, Robinson

Maycee Randall, Mt. Carmel

Graci Watson, Paris

Camryn Martin, Newton

Elizabeth Shea, Robinson

Lilly Kessler, Newton

Kelysse Weiler, Olney

Taylor Clark, Paris

Riley Hershey, Mt. Carmel

Lucy Moore, Casey-Westfield

 

Second Team

Madi Stevens, Mt. Carmel

Katelyn Jones, Robinson

Lynn Welborn, Marshall

Kyrstin Weiler, Richland County

Alexia Zane, Robinson

 

Honorable Mention

Kamryn Smith, Casey Westfield

Addeline Sanders, Lawrenceville

Libby McFarland, Marshall

Jayla Smith, Mt. Carmel

Elley Bennett, Newton

Kailey Young, Paris

Danielle Brown, Richland County

Taylor Blank, Robinson

Gillihan Lone Ace On All-LIC Boys Team

Little Illini Conference
Boys Basketball All-Conference

First Team 

Ryan Richards, Casey-Westfield

Bryant Jenkins, Lawrenceville

Maddox Pargin, Lawrenceville

Landon Sanders, Lawrenceville

Dylan Gier, Newton

Cadon Nichols, Newton

Parker Wolf, Newton

Rex Hallam, Olney

Ian Winkler, Olney

Noah Gilmore, Robinson

 

Second Team 

Hayden Parcel, Casey-Westfield

Payton McGuire, Marshall

Arjay Keller, Olney

Casey Thomann, Olney

Cole Weber, Robinson

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Honorable Mention 

Grant Cochonour, Casey-Westfield 
Parker Hardiman, Lawrenceville 
RJ Mattas, Marshall 
Andrew Gillihan, Mt. Carmel 
Jacob Weber Newton 
Jackson Rigdon, Paris 
Colby Redman, Olney 
Owen Schmidt, Robinson