Lady Aces Fall In 3 At Wayne City

The Lady Aces traveled to Wayne City Monday. The Varsity team started with good momentum, but got stuck at 18 letting Wayne City creep in, but won 25-23. The second set was a point for point set that slipped away at the very end 23-25. 

The third set was also point for point with some very frustrating calls right at the end. Wayne City took the set for the win 20-25. Wayne City did come out with an aggressive and consistent serve and attack game. 

Stats against Wayne City, Sarah McCorkle, 2 aces, 7 digs, 4 kills, 10 assists, Madi Stevens 25 digs, 7 kills, Maycee Randall, 3 digs, 5 block kills, 5 kills, Kyleigh Smith 1 ace, 4 digs, 2 kills,  Lyla Keepes, 1 ace, 13 digs, 3 kills, 1 assist, Tenley Davis 26 digs, 1 assist, Mattie Armstrong 1 ace, 7 digs, 13 assists. 

The JV girls came out fired up and won the first set 25-19. The second set they got behind early with some serve receive struggles, but clawed their way back and tied it at 23s. Then took the next 2 points for the win 23-25. 

Stats for the JV Kinley Harris 4 aces, 4 digs, 8 assist, Leah Lewis 1 ace, 4 digs, 1 kill, 6 assist, Gracee Haggard 1 ace, 2 kills, 2 digs, Avery Coston 2 aces, 3 digs, 6 kills, Zoie Randall 4 kills, Alivia Peach 4 aces, 15 digs, 2 kills, Mercedes Dillard 8 digs, 2 kills 1 assist, Mylee Farmer 7 digs, Kate Andrews 1 dig, 4 kills.

The Frosh team got a win 25-15, 25-12. They played well together tonight. Tuesday will be the last home game for the Lady Aces. Come support the Seniors in their last home game versus Red Hill. Comments by assistant coach Bonnie Keepes.

MCJHS Cross Country Runners Do Well At State

On Saturday both Jr. Aces XC teams participated at State! 

In the girls race Ava Alka led the way for the Lady Aces running for a time of 12:10. Ava placed 15th out of 127 runners.

The Lady Aces placed 15th as a team.

In the boys race it was Zeke Meier that was to top Aces runner. Zeke ran for a time of 11:12. Zeke placed 24th out of 129 runners.

The Jr Aces team placed 8th place.

7th grader Ava Alka (15th place) and 8th grader Zeke Meier (24th place)

Boys runner: (front row) Ian Emmons, Cade Wilcox, Brady Hershey, Eli Wilcox, Zeke Meier. (Back row) Coach Matt McCarty, Zane Swinson, Zeke Kasinger, Coach Kelly McCarty. Not pictured Griffin Schilb.

Front row: Emily Vaught, Harper Prosise, Anna Hefner, Keely Drone, Ava Alka, Kyla Tillotson. Back row: Coach Kelly McCarty, Coach Matt McCarty, and Arianna Glick.

Lady Aces Fall To Norris City

The Mt. Carmel Lady Aces hosted Norris City Wednesday night. The Varsity match started out close but NC pulled away at the end of the first set, winning 14-25.  The second set NC came out with some big attacks, but the Aces were able to chip away at the lead with the final set score of 19-25. 

Stats Madi Stevens 7 digs, 7 kills, Jayla Johnson 3 digs, 2 kills, 1 assist, Maycee Randall, 1 digs, 3 kills, Kyleigh Smith 1 ace, 5 digs, 2 kills, Lyla Keepes, 1 ace, 6 digs, 2 kills, Tenley Davis 1 ace, 13 digs, Mattie Armstrong 5 digs, 13 assists. 

The JV team lost in two set 8-25, 15-25. 

Norris City came out firing. The defense and serve receive did not hold up to what they brought.  

Stats for the JV Kinley Harris 3 digs, 4 assist, Leah Lewis 5 digs, 1 kill, 1 assist, Gracee Haggard 6 kills, 2 digs, Avery Coston 1 dig, 2 kills, Alivia Peach  7 digs, Mercedes Dillard 7 digs, 1 kill, Mylee Farmer 2 digs, Kate Andrews 1 kill, Journey Loudermilk 1 dig. 

Comments by assistant coach Bonnie Keepes, photo credit Nichole Loudermilk. 

Lady Aces Compete In Edwards County Tourney

Saturday the Lady Aces traveled to Edwards County for a 12 team tournament. The first pool play game of the day was against Norris City. The Aces started out fired up and played clean, with only a few receiving breakdowns. They lost a close first set  21-25. The second set we had more errors and lost momentum losing 8-25.

Next up we faced Grayville and won in 2 sets 25-17, 25-15. 

This put our team in the Silver Flight.  The first game of Silver was against Newton. The first set the Aces led most of the match till the end, losing it 22-25. This took the wind out of our sails, and the Eagles beat the Aces 13-25 the second set.  Immediately after the Newton game the Aces rallied against Carterville and won in 2 sets 25-23, 25-19. To round out flight play the girls faced oblong last. The first set the girls beat Oblong with a nail biter 26-24. Oblong took the Aces the last two sets 19-25, 12-15. The Aces finished their day in the middle of the pack. Gold bracket ended in a 3 way tie that was settled by head to head,  and points scored against. Effingham took the title followed by Carmi, NCOE, and Edwards County in fourth.  

Stats against NCOE, Madi Stevens 8 digs, 6 kills, Sarah McCorkle 1 ace, 5 digs, 2 kills, 7 assists, Jayla Johnson 1 ace, 9 digs, 2 kills, Maycee Randall, 1 ace, 1 block kill, 3 kills, 1 assist, Kyleigh Smith 2 kills, Lyla Keepes, 1 ace, 7 digs, 3 kills, Tenley Davis 1 ace, 16 digs, 1 assist,  Mattie Armstrong 6 assists. 

Grayville stats Madi Stevens 15 digs, 6 kills, Sarah McCorkle 4 ace, 4 digs, 12 assists, Jayla Johnson 11 digs, 3 kills, Maycee Randall, 3 digs, 2 block kills, 6 kills, 1 assist, Kyleigh Smith 1 dig, 1 block kill, 2 kills, Lyla Keepes, 7 digs, 3 kills, Tenley Davis 3 aces, 14 digs, 1 assist,  Mattie Armstrong 3 digs, 4 assists. 

Newton stats Madi Stevens 6 digs, 3 kills, 1 block kill, Sarah McCorkle 2 digs, 2 assists, Jayla Johnson 14 digs, 1 kill, Maycee Randall, 2 aces, 2 digs, 4 block kills, 2 kills, Kyleigh Smith 4 block kills, 1 kill, Lyla Keepes, 2 aces, 2 digs, Tenley Davis 12 digs, Mattie Armstrong 4 assists. 

Carterville stats Madi Stevens 1 ace, 7 digs, 8 kills, Jayla Johnson 2 aces, 8 digs, Maycee Randall, 3 aces, 5 digs, 3 block kills, 1 kill, Kyleigh Smith 3 digs, 2 kills, Lyla Keepes, 2 digs, 3 kills, Tenley Davis 6 digs, 1 assist,  Mattie Armstrong 3 digs, 12 assists. 

Oblong stats Madi Stevens 1 ace, 5 digs, 13 kills, Sarah McCorkle 3 digs, 11 assists, Jayla Johnson 4 digs, 1 kill, Maycee Randall, 3 digs, 1 block kill, 7 kills, 1 assist, Kyleigh Smith 1 dig, 1 block kill, 2 kills, Lyla Keepes, 7 digs, 3 kills, Tenley Davis 1 ace, 13 digs, Mattie Armstrong 6 assists. 

Monday the Lady Aces travel to Wayne City Monday with the Frosh team starting at 5:00.  Comments by assistant coach Bonnie Keepes.

Lady Aces Cross Country Places 5th At LIC Meet

At the LIC Conference Meet on Tuesday the Lady Aces placed 5th as a team. The top runner for the Lady Aces was Soph. Riley Hershey. She had a time of 24:56

The boys team did not have enough runners to qualify as a team. The top boy runner was Fr. Colin Stoneberger. Colin had a time of 22:53

The next race for the Aces will be the Regional Meet in Robinson on Saturday Oct. 26th

Stats From Mt. Carmel 44, Marshall 0

Mt. Carmel vs Marshall

October 18, 2024

Mt. Carmel

Rushing Meador 16 caries 243 yards (3 TD)

Acree 17 carries 96 yards (2 TD)

Garrett 3 carries 27 yards

Wiggins 3 carries 7 yards

Z. Fullop 1 carry 4 yards

T. Fullop 1 carry 2 yards

A. Militoni 3 carries 0 yards

TOTALS. 44 carries 379 yards (5 TD’s)

Passing Meador 5 completions 5 attempts 59 yards (1 TD)

Deisher 0 completions 1 attempt

TOTALS 5 completions 6 attempts 59 yards (1 TD)

Receiving A. Militoni 4 catches = 39 yards

Webb 1 catch = 20 yards (1 TD)

TOTALS 5 = 59 yards

Penalties 3 = 30 yards

Fumbles 1 (1 Kept)

Interceptions 1

Punts 1 - 22 yard avg

First Downs 22

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Marshall Rushing 22 – 78 yards

Giannavola 8 carries – 51 yards

Harper 4 carries – 13 yards

Scott 5 carries – 7 yards

Huisinga 2 carries – 6 yards

Brodie 1 carries – 1 yards

Geltz 2 carries – 0 yards

Passing 1 – 7 = 13 yards

Penalties 2 – 20 yards

Fumbles 1 (1 Lost)

Interceptions 0

Punts 2 – 25 yard avg

First Downs 5

SCORING

1st QUARTER

9:01 1 YD TD RUN BY ACREE MT.C 8 MAR 0

PAT PASS FROM MEADOR TO WEBB

1:26 5 YARD TD RUN BY MEADOR MT. C 14 MAR 0

PAT PASS NO GOOD

2ND QUARTER

11:27 8 YD TD RUN BY MEADOR MT.C 22 MAR 0

PAT RUN BY ACREE

6:03 4 YD TD RUN BY MEADOR MT.C 30 MAR 0

PAT RUN BY ACREE

0:00 2 YARD TD RUN BY ACREE MT. C 36 MAR 0

PAT RUN NO GOOD

HALFTIME SCORE 36-0

3RD QUARTER

5:20 SAFETY – SCOTT TACKLED IN END ZONE MT.C 38 MAR 0

1:58 20 YD TD PASS FROM MEADOR TO WEBB MT.C 44 MAR 0

PAT PAS NO GOOD

FINAL SCORE

MT. CARMEL 44 MARSHALL 0

Lady Aces Ready To Defend State Title

The Mt. Carmel Lady Aces golf team will depart early Thursday morning for the IHSA Class 1A Girls Golf State Finals in Decatur. The three-time defending State Champs will leave West Berwick Golf Club at 7am Thursday for Red Tail Run Golf Course where they’ll play an 18 hole practice round starting at 10:30am. The State Finals are 36 holes on Friday and Saturday.

Here are Friday’s tee times

9:24am: Miranda Kennard (#6 seed)

9:33am: Elyse Swanson (#5 seed)

9:42am: Ava Brumagin (#4 seed)

9:51am: Miley Kennard (#3 seed)

10am: Zeme Moore (#2 seed)

10:09am: Emily Gottman (#1 seed)

The Mt. Carmel girls are paired up with players from Chicago (University), Taylor Ridge (Rockridge), and Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin).

Spectators are welcome to watch the State Finals. Admission and parking are both free at Red Tail Run.

Lady Aces Sweep Grayville

Tuesday the Lady Aces hosted the Grayville Bison at the hilltop.

The Varisty team won the first set 25-17. The Aces started the set slow and ended with more momentum.  Second set had too many errors all around the court making it a tight squeeze at the end, but they came up with the win 25-22. 

Stats Madi Stevens 1 ace, 13 digs, 7 kills, Jayla Johnson 2 aces, 11 digs, 2 kills, Maycee Randall, 1 ace, 3 digs, 4 block kills, 7 kills, Kyleigh Smith 2 digs, 5 kills, Lyla Keepes, 6 digs, 3 kills, Tenley Davis 16 digs, Mattie Armstrong 2 aces, 2 digs, 24 assists. 

The JV team won the first set 25-22, and the second set 25-14. The first set the girls had a hard time getting the momentum going and went point for point. The second set the girls came out playing harder and took and early lead. 

Stats for the JV Kinley Harris 1 ace, 3 digs, 1 kill, 11 assist, Leah Lewis 9 digs, 4 kill, 7 assists, Gracee Haggard 2 aces, 4 kills, 2 digs, Avery Coston 2 aces, 3 digs, 8 kills, Kate Andrews, 1 dig, 1 kill, Alivia Peach 2 kills, 5 digs, 4 kills, Mercedes Dillard 5 aces, 18 digs, Mylee Farmer 4 digs, Kate Andrews 2 kills.

Tonight the girls are back at the hilltop facing a fierce Norris City team with only one loss to Carmi.  There will be some big attacks to see in the gym Wednesday night. The Varsity Aces took NC to 3 sets at the Olney tournament but came up short getting the win.

Comments by coach Bonnie Keepes.

Photo credit Nichole Loudermilk 

Lady Aces Tennis Picks Up Win Over Carmi

Mt. Carmel - 6, Carmi (C.-White County) - 5,

Singles:
No. 1 - Nevaeh Hampton, Carmi (C.-White County) def. Elizabeth Hefner, Mt. Carmel, 10-6 , -, -;
No. 2 - Ava Giese, Mt. Carmel def. Olivia Cox, Carmi (C.-White County), 10-8 , -, -;
No. 3 - Kyla Miliitoni, Mt. Carmel def. Callie Accord, Carmi (C.-White County), 10-4 , -, -;
No. 4 - Ellie Kiser, Carmi (C.-White County) def. Bella Andrews, Mt. Carmel, 10-7 , -, -;
No. 5 - Hazel Earnest, Mt. Carmel def. Mylie Cronin, Carmi (C.-White County), 10-4 , -, -;
No. 6 - Aly Albright, Carmi (C.-White County) def. Molly Hagerty, Mt. Carmel, 10-6 , -, -;
No. 7 - Gabi Peach, Mt. Carmel def. Laney York, Carmi (C.-White County), 10-5 , -, -;

Doubles:
No. 1 - Ava Giese, Mt. Carmel - Elizabeth Hefner, Mt. Carmel def. Nevaeh Hampton, Carmi (C.-White County) - Olivia Cox, Carmi (C.-White County), 10-4 , -, -;
No. 2 - Callie Accord, Carmi (C.-White County) - Ellie Kiser, Carmi (C.-White County) def. Kyla Miliitoni, Mt. Carmel - Bella Andrews, Mt. Carmel, 10-4 , -, -;
No. 3 - Mylie Cronin, Carmi (C.-White County) - Aly Albright, Carmi (C.-White County) def. Hazel Earnest, Mt. Carmel - Madi Riggs, Mt. Carmel, 10-8 , -, -;
No. 4 - Molly Hagerty, Mt. Carmel - Audrey Broster, Mt. Carmel def. Laney York, Carmi (C.-White County) - August Hampton, Carmi (C.-White County), 10-4 , -, -;

Stats From Casey 50, Mt. Carmel 14

Mt. Carmel vs Casey-Westfield

October 12, 2024

Mt. Carmel

Rushing Meador 14 caries 82 yards (1 TD)

Acree 20 carries 72 yards (1 TD)

Z. Fullop 1 carry 24 yards

A. Militoni 5 carries 16 yards

Carmickle 4 carries 11 yards

Garrett 1 carry 9 yards

S. Militoni 1 carry 4 yards

Bader 3 carries 2 yards

T. Fullop 1 carry 0 yards

TOTALS. 50 carries 220 yards (2 TD’s)

Passing Meador 3 completions 9 attempts 56 yards (1 INT)

TOTALS 3 completions 9 attempts 56 yards (1 INT)

Receiving Webb 2 catches = 45 yards

A. Militoni 1 catch = 11 yards

TOTALS 3 = 56 yards

Penalties 3 = 20 yards

Fumbles 3 (1 Lost)

Interceptions 0

Punts 1 - 38 yard avg

First Downs 14

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Casey-Westfield Rushing 21 – 145 yards (4 TD’S)

Karras 10 carries – 58 yards (2 TD’S)

Clement 4 carries – 36 yards

Sullivan 4 carries – 29 yards (1 TD)

Fouty 2 carries – 20 yards

Thomas 1 carries – 2 yard (1 TD)

Passing 7 – 10 = 288 yards (3 TD’s)

Penalties 9 – 100 yards

Fumbles 3 (1 Lost)

Interceptions 1

Punts 1 – 28 yard avg

First Downs 14

SCORING

1st QUARTER

9:56 16 YD TD RUN BY ACREE MT.C 6 CW 0

PAT KICK NO GOOD

2:21 55 YARD TD PASS CLEMENT TO RICHARDS MT. C 6 CW 7

PAT KICK GOOD BY ERIKSEN

2ND QUARTER

8:51 14 YD TD RUN BY KARRAS MT.C 6 CW 14

PAT KICK GOOD BY ERIKSEN

5:27 85 YD TD PASS CLEMENT TO RICHARDS MT.C 6 CW 21

PAT KICK GOOD BY ERIKSEN

1:23 26 YARD TD RUN BY KARRAS MT. C 6 CW 28

PAT KICK NO GOOD

0.00 30 YARD FIELD GOAL BY ERIKSEN MT. C 6 CW 31

HALFTIME SCORE 31-6

3RD QUARTER

5:52 2 YD TD RUN BY THOMAS MT.C 6 CW 37

PAT KICK NO GOOD

4TH QUARTER

11:55 7 YARD TD RUN BY MEADOR MT.C 14 CW 37

PAT RUN BY T. FULLOP GOOD

11:43 46 YARD TD PASS CLEMENT TO MOORE MT.C 14 CW 43

PAT KICK NO GOOD

1:44 9 YD TD RUN BY SULLIVAN MT. C 14 CW 50

PAT KICK GO BY BARROS

FINAL SCORE

CASEY-WESTFIELD 50 MT. CARMEL 14

Lady Aces Tennis Picks Up Win Over Fairfield

Mt. Carmel - 5, Fairfield - 4,

Singles:
No. 1 - Elizabeth Hefner, Mt. Carmel def. Mabrey Foster, Fairfield, 10-4 , -, -;
No. 2 - Wren Braddock, Fairfield def. Ava Giese, Mt. Carmel, 10-9 (3), -, -;
No. 3 - Kyla Miliitoni, Mt. Carmel def. Hunter Kirk, Fairfield, 10-2 , --- , -;
No. 4 - Julia Forjaz, Fairfield def. Bella Andrews, Mt. Carmel, 10-4 , -, -;
No. 5 - Capucine Claeys, Fairfield def. Hazel Earnest, Mt. Carmel, 10-8 , --- , -;
No. 6 - Molly Hagerty, Mt. Carmel def. Kenry Hutchcraft, Fairfield, 10-8 , -, -;

Doubles:
No. 1 - Mabrey Foster, Fairfield - Wren Braddock, Fairfield def. Elizabeth Hefner, Mt. Carmel - Ava Giese, Mt. Carmel, 10-8 , -, -;
No. 2 - Kyla Miliitoni, Mt. Carmel - Bella Andrews, Mt. Carmel def. Hunter Kirk, Fairfield - Kenry Hutchcraft, Fairfield, 10-3 , -, -;
No. 3 - Hazel Earnest, Mt. Carmel - Madi Riggs, Mt. Carmel def. Capucine Claeys, Fairfield - Julia Forjaz, Fairfield, 10-6 , --- , -;

Lady Aces Sweep Paris

The Lady Aces hosted Paris Thursday night. 

The Varsity girls were able to win the first set 25-18 maintaining a steady lead the whole set. In the second they had even more momentum getting a big lead and keeping it, winning 25-11. 

Stats Madi Stevens 12 digs, 7 kills, Jayla Johnson 10 digs, 3 kills, Maycee Randall, 2 digs, 5 block kills, 6 kills, Kyleigh Smith 1 dig, 4 kills, Lyla Keepes, 5 digs, 1 kill, Tenley Davis 1 ace, 9 digs, Mattie Armstrong 2 aces, 5 digs, 19 assists. 

The JV team was able to take Paris in 2 sets 25-23, 25-20. The first set was point for point, but the Aces pulled away quicker the second set. 

Stats for the night Kinley Harris 3 digs, 10 assist, Leah Lewis 1 ace, 3 digs, 1 kill, 3 assists, Journey Loudermilk 1 ace, 3 kills, 4 digs, Avery Coston 1 ace, 3 digs, 3 kills, Zoie Randall 1 block kill, 2 kills, Alivia Peach 2 kills, 5 digs, 4 kills, Mercedes Dillard 1 ace, 8 digs, 1 kill, Mylee 3 digs, Kate Andrews 2 kills.

The Frosh team plays well and won 25-18 the first set and took the second set 25-14. 

The Lady Aces are off till next Tuesday the 22nd facing Grayville at home with JV at 6:00.  Comments by assistant coach Bonnie Keepes.

Lady Aces Tennis Falls To Mt. Vernon

Mt. Carmel - 2, Mt. Vernon (H.S.) - 7,

Singles:
No. 1 - Kaylee Down, Mt. Vernon (H.S.) def. Ava Giese, Mt. Carmel, 10-5 , -, -;
No. 2 - Addi Tinsley, Mt. Vernon (H.S.) def. Kyla Miliitoni, Mt. Carmel, 10-2 , -, -;
No. 3 - Kylee Halbin, Mt. Vernon (H.S.) def. Bella Andrews, Mt. Carmel, 10-9 (6), -, -;
No. 4 - Hazel Earnest, Mt. Carmel def. Olivia Van Kampen, Mt. Vernon (H.S.), 10-8 , -, -;
No. 5 - Chloe Adams, Mt. Vernon (H.S.) def. Molly Hagerty, Mt. Carmel, 10-5 , -, -;
No. 6 - Mckenzie Hughes, Mt. Vernon (H.S.) def. Gabi Peach, Mt. Carmel, 10-6 , -, -;

Doubles:
No. 1 - Ava Giese, Mt. Carmel - Molly Hagerty, Mt. Carmel def. Addi Tinsley, Mt. Vernon (H.S.) - Mazie Eilerts, Mt. Vernon (H.S.), 10-8 , -, -;
No. 2 - Kaylee Down, Mt. Vernon (H.S.) - Kylee Halbin, Mt. Vernon (H.S.) def. Kyla Miliitoni, Mt. Carmel - Bella Andrews, Mt. Carmel, 11-10 (4), -, -;
No. 3 - Chloe Adams, Mt. Vernon (H.S.) - Clover Tinsley, Mt. Vernon (H.S.) def. Hazel Earnest, Mt. Carmel - Madi Riggs, Mt. Carmel, 10-5 , -, -;

Newton Downs Lady Aces In LIC Showdown

The Lady Aces hosted big conference competition Newton Tuesday night. 

The Lady Aces wanted this match, but seemed to play a bit tight in front of the hometown crowd. They had some long volleys and aggressive play, but we didn’t see their best last night. Unfortunately that’s what was needed to beat Newton.  The first set was close, but the Eagles pulled away in the second. Madi Stevens led the Attack game with 14 kills, but Newton had great defense, and strong attacks that put them at the top with scores of 18-25, 14-25.

Stats Madi Stevens 1 ace, 7 digs, 14 kills, Jayla Johnson 1 ace, 12 digs, 2 kills, Maycee Randall, 2 digs, 1 block kills, 3 kills, Kyleigh Smith 2 digs, Lyla Keepes, 4 digs, Tenley Davis 18 digs, Mattie Armstrong 8 digs, 16 assists. 

The JV team went 3 sets with Newton. Dropping the first set 20-25, winning the second 26-24. The third set the girls had a little slump and fell behind losing it 8-15.

The team played with less errors and more intensity tonight. Newton had a solid JV squad, and gave the girls a good match. Stats for the night Kinley Harris 4 digs, 1 kill, 8 assist, Leah Lewis  7 digs, 4 kills, 7 assists, Gracee Haggard 5 digs, 4 kills, Avery Coston 2 aces, 2 digs, 4 kills, 1 assist, Zoie Randall 2 block kills, Alivia Peach 11 digs 2 kills , Mercedes Dillard 16 digs, 1 assist, Leila Sweeney 1 ace, 3 digs, Kate Andrews 1 kill. 

The Frosh game the Aces were behind the first set but came back at the end 24-24 but dropped the set 24-26. The second set they lost another close one 23-25.

The Aces will be back at home tonight  against Paris, another conference opponent, with Frosh starting at 5:00. 

Comments by Assistant Coach Bonnie Keepes Photo Credit Nichole Loudermilk.