The Wabash Co Chamber is thrilled to announce the 2024 Mt. Carmel Christmas Parade Grand Marshall is the Golden Aces Girls Golf Team! They are the four time reigning STATE CHAMPS! They beat records! They score best in state!
They deserve a Parade and we are honored to have them leading ours! Please join us on Market Street Saturday, December 7th to help us cheer for our girls! The Parade will start at 3rd Street and go down to 8th Street at 5:15pm.
Tyra Buss Elected To IBCA Hall Of Fame
The 2025 Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) Hall of Fame class has been announced and Mt. Carmel all-time great Tyra Buss is part of the Class.
The Hall of Fame class will be honored at the IBCA banquet on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at CEFCU Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal.
From Indiana University Sports Information:
HONORS
WBCA All-American Honorable Mention (2017-18)
All-Big Ten First Team (2017-18)
CoSIDA Academic All-District (2018)
Postseason WNIT Most Valuable Player (2018)
Senior CLASS Award Finalist (2017-18)
Academic All-Big Ten (2017-18)
Big Ten Player of the Week Honor Roll (11/13/17, 1/18/18, 2/19/18)
Preseason All-Big Ten (2017-18)
Wade Trophy Watch List (2017-18)
Citizens Naismith Trophy Watch List (2017-18)
USA Basketball U23 Trial Roster (August 2017)
WBCA All-American Honorable Mention (2016-17)
All-Big Ten First Team (2016-17)
WBCA All-Region 4 Team (2016-17)
Wade Trophy Watch List (2016-17)
Naismith Trophy Preseason Top 50 (2016-17)
Big Ten Player of the Week Honor Roll (1/30/17)
Academic All-Big Ten (2016-17)
All-Big Ten First Team (2015-16)
Academic All-Big Ten (2015-16)
Big Ten Player of the Week (Jan. 18, 2016)
Big Ten Freshman of the Week (Nov. 17, 2014, Nov. 24, 2014)
SENIOR YEAR (2017-18)
Started in all 37 games … earned her third-straight All-Big Ten First Team selection, the third player in school history and first since Karna Abram (1985-87) … repeated as a WBCA All-American honorable mention … averaged 20.6 points on her way to breaking the school record in points scored (2,364) along with six other career categories including steals (293), assists (574), free throws made (633), 3-pointers attempted (646), free throws attempted (853) and points per game (17.5) … also finished her career ranked second in 3-pointers and third in field goals made while coming in fourth in the Big Ten in free throws made and ninth in scoring …became the first player to score 700 points in a single season (763) and the first player to record three-straight 600 point seasons … named to Wade Watch List and Naismith Citizens Preseason Trophy Watch List … a top 10 finalist for the Senior CLASS Award … led the nation in minutes played (1,479), minutes played per game (40.0) and played 22 games with 40 minutes or more … had four 30-point scoring performances, scored 16 games with 20 points or more and posted 36 of 37 games in double figures … … led Indiana in scoring in 24 games ... knocked down 10 or more field goals in eight games as she shot 42.4 percent … dished out multiple assists in 33 games … from the floor on the year had two double-doubles … led the team in points per game, assists per game and steals per game … started off the season with a double-double of 28 points, 11 rebounds against Arkansas State … made the game winning layup with three seconds left over Western Kentucky … added 10 assists and 17 points against Chattanooga … dropped 27 points as she broke the school record for points scored at Penn State including a 10-for-12 performance from the line … drained five 3-pointers, going 4-for-4 in the first quarter from long range, to score 28 points in a win at Michigan State that sparked an eight-game win streak … scored 31 points in an overtime win over Northwestern and back-to-back 30 point games in a Senior Day win over Nebraska (37) and at Minnesota (36) … dished out a season-high eight assists against Michigan State in a four-overtime win where she scored 24 points and added two steals while playing all 60 minutes … named the Most Valuable Player of the postseason WNIT as she led Indiana in scoring in five of six games and averaged … picked up a season-high seven steals against Milwaukee … dropped 30 points, seven rebounds, five assists and four steals against UC Davis … added 22 points in the semifinals win over TCU … scored a team-high 16 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals in the WNIT Championship against Virginia Tech.
JUNIOR YEAR (2016-17)
Started in all 34 games … WBCA All-American honorable mention, the program’s first in 31 years … repeat All-Big Ten First Team selection for the first time since Jill Chapman in 2001-02 … was named to the Naismith Trophy Preseason Top 50 and added midseason to the Wade Trophy Watch List … led IU in scoring with 18.2 points per game as she recorded back-to-back 600 point seasons for the first time in school history by scoring 619 points … finished 34th in the nation in points scored … became the fastest player in school history to record 1,000 points and finished up her junior campaign eighth all-time in scoring (1,601) … has scored the most points of any player through her junior season, besting all-time leading scorer Denise Jackson who scored 1,505 points through her junior season … set a new school record for consecutive double-figure scoring games with 59 and scored in double figures in 32 of 34 games played … led IU with 18.2 points per game which also ranked 11th in the Big Ten … scored a career-high 38 points against North Carolina State, the fourth-best single game performance in school history … also scored 35 points against Florida which is the eighth-best single game performance and also set a new Big Ten and program record for made free throws in a game by going 19-for-20 from the line … led Indiana at the free throw line and seventh in the Big Ten, shooting 81.2 percent (155-for-199) … her 155 free throws made were second-most in the Big Ten and 18th overall in the country and her 199 attempts were 27th in the nation … finished the season ranked second all-time in made free throws (453) and fourth in free throw attempts (594) … scored 20 points or more in 13 contests … led Indiana in scoring in 20 games this season … also recorded a team-high 158 assists (4.6 per game) as she dished out multiple assists in every game and ranked eighth in the Big Ten in that category… set a new career-high with 10 assists in the win over Northern Kentucky which was part of two of her double-doubles this season … other double-double came at Illinois when she scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds … also led the team in steals and third in the Big Ten with 81 (2.4 per game), recording a swipe in 33 of 34 games … picked up multiple steals in 22 game and grabbed a new career-high eight in the win over UMass Lowell … finished tied for eighth in the Big Ten in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.9) and was fifth in minutes played (1,206) … set a new career-high 11 field goals made on 26 points at Penn State in the conference opener … drained a new career-high five 3-pointers in the double-overtime win over Iowa … has played and started in all 97 games of her career … averaged 35.5 minutes per game.
SOPHOMORE YEAR (2015-16)
Earned First Team All-Big Ten honors in 2015-16, becoming the first IU player to earn first team distinction since 2006 (Cyndi Valentin) ... scored the third most points ever scored in a single year in program history with 620 points ... her 982 points in freshman and sophomore season combine for the most ever scored by an IU player in first two seasons played ... averaged 18.8 points (8th in B1G), 5.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists (7th) and 2.1 steals (T-3rd) per game while shooting 77.2 percent (13th) from the field and logging 37.7 minutes (7th) per game ... set an Indiana record for most free throws made in a single year with 203, good for the sixth most ever made in a single season in Big Ten history ... scored in double figures in every single game and ended the year with a double-digit scoring streak of 37 consecutive games dating back to her freshman year, the longest such streak for an IU player since 1998 (Quacy Barnes, 37) ... was the only player in the Big Ten to rank in the top 10 in the conference in points, assists and steals ... scored 23 points against Georgia to help Indiana to its first NCAA Tournament win since 1983 while adding seven rebounds, five assists and two steals ... tallied 22 points at Nebraska on Feb. 24 while shooting 7-of-14 from the floor with six boards, three steals and three assists ... shot 8-of-13 from the field on her way to 27 points in the win over Minnesota on Feb. 18 and just missed a triple double adding nine boards, seven assists and three steals ... scored 24 points while nailing 11-of-11 free throws with nine rebounds, five assists and two steals in victory over Wisconsin on Feb. 14 ... at Illinois on Feb. 10, finished with 21 points, five boards, four assist and two rebounds ... had a second straight double-double in Feb. 7 win over Nebraska with 17 points and 11 rebounds while adding seven steals and six assists ... notched her second double-double of the season in Iowa win with 18 points ant 10 boards with seven assists ... led IU with 24 points in the Rutgers victory on Jan. 27 ... led IU past No. 20 Northwestern in Evanston on Jan. 24 with 21 points, 10 boards, five assists, two blocks and two steals ... scored 24 points on 5-of-10 shooting 12-of-17 free throws with four assists and three steals in victory over No. 18 Michigan State on Jan. 13 ... finished with 19 points at No. 5 Ohio State ... in Indiana's first Big Ten win of the year over Michigan on Jan. 3, tallied 18 points ... hit 11-of-12 free throws on way to 23 points vs. West Virginia in Orlando ... finished with 28 points with seven rebounds, four assist and two steals while shooting 9-of-17 from the field ... connected on 15-of-17 free throws and finished with 21 points against Samford to go along with nine boards with five steals on Dec. 11 ... led IU over Georgia Tech in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge scoring 22 points on 8-of-14 shooting ... was 8-of-14 from the field and a perfect 6-of-6 from the line in win over Austin Peay at the Vanderbilt Thanksgiving Tournament ... scored a career-high 29 points at IPFW on Nov. 24, shooting 7-of-14 from the field and 14-of-18 from the line ... tallied 21 points in season opening win over Tennessee State in Preseason WNIT with eight assists and six steals.
FRESHMAN YEAR (2014-15)
Started in all 31 games … averaged 11.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.1 steals per game … she ranked sixth among freshmen nationally, first among freshmen in the Big Ten and seventh overall in the conference in steals … her 65 steals were the most by an IU player since 2010-11 … scored in double figures in 22 games … had three or more steals in 11 contests … twice earned Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors (Nov. 17, Nov. 24) … led all scorers with 18 points while shooting 8-of-14 from the field against Garder-Webb, adding seven steals, five assists, four rebounds and a steal … scored 22 points and eight steals while shooting 10-of-16 from the field with four rebounds and two assists vs. Valpo on Nov. 18 … against Morehead State on Nov. 21, scored 16 points with six boards, five assists and a steal … tallied 17 points, shooting 5-of-9 from the field with four rebounds, three steals and two assists … dished for seven assists vs. ETSU to go along with 13 points, four steals and for rebounds … against Indiana State on Nov. 30, scored 10 points with four steals, four assists and three rebounds … led IU with 24 points at Boston College while connecting on 4-of-7 3-point field goals and 8-of-10 free throws with four steals … scored 12 points with two boards, an assist and a steal in the win over IUPUI on Dec. 7 … had four steals in the win over IPFW with nine points, five rebounds and two assists … just missed a double-double with 10 points and nine boards in the win at Milwaukee to go along with two steals and two assists … in the win over No. 24 Michigan State, achieved her first career double-double with 10 points and 15 rebounds to go along with two steals and two assists … finished with 11 points, eight rebounds, two assists and a steal at Purdue on Jan. 4 … scored 11 points with five assists and a steal while shooting 4-of-6 from the field vs. Wisconsin on Jan. 11 … led Indiana with six assists at Minnesota while scoring seven points with three rebounds on Jan. 18 … at Penn State on Jan. 22, scored 10 points with four assists while hitting 2-of-4 3-point field goals … led IU with 19 points against No. 7/6 Maryland with six assists and three steals while shooting 7-of-12 from the field … finished with 11 points, two assists and a steal against Purdue on Feb. 2 … against Northwestern on Feb. 5, scored a game-high 17 points with three assists, two rebounds, a block and a steal … nailed three 3-point field goals and scored 11 points with three assists, two steals and two rebounds at Ohio State on Feb. 8 … tallied 11 points with four assists and three steals while shooting 4-of-7 from the field vs. Illinois on Feb. 11 … at Maryland on Feb. 26, scored 10 points with three rebounds, two steals and two assists … led Indiana with 14 points at Rutgers on March 1 and added two rebounds, two assists and a steal … scored 12 points with eight assists and seven rebounds while shooting 5-of-10 from the field in IU’s win over Penn State to open the Big Ten Tournament on March 4 … led the team with 19 points to go along with five boards and four steals vs. Rutgers in the conference tourney on March 5.
PREP
A two-time Ms. Basketball honoree for the state of Illinois (2013 and 2014) ... played four years at Mt. Carmel High School for head coach Tim Willis ... named Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year, a Parade High School All-American and the National High School Coaches Association Girls' Basketball Player of the Year in 2014 ... earned AP and IBCA First Team All-State honors in all four seasons and twice was named Illinois Player of the Year (2013, 2014) by Champaign News Gazette ... during her four years, Mt. Carmel compiled an overall record of 112-16 (.875) while winning four IHSA regional titles ... holds Illinois girls basketball records in career scoring (4,897), career free throws made (1,185), highest career scoring average (38.0), career field goals made (1,644), single-season scoring (1,466) and single-season field goals (512) ... her career point total ranks as the third highest scoring total nationally ever by a high girls basketball player, ranks second nationally all-time in career free throws made, ranks third and fourth in single-season free throws made nationally, fourth in most single-season points and fifth in career scoring average and single-season scoring average (45.8) ... as a senior, averaged 45.8 points, 6.7 steals 5.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game while shooting 65 percent from inside the arc, 39 percent from 3-point range and 82 percent from the free throw line while leading MCHS to a 27-5 record ... she scored 60 or more points in a single game three times in 2013-14, including a career-high 66 points vs. Princeton on Dec, 28, 2013 ... was the state runner-up in the IHSA's state 3-point competition ... named a Wendy's High School Heisman Award winner for the state of Illinois ... as a junior in 2012-13, averaged 38.9 points, 6.1 steals, 3.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game while leading the Aces to a 32-1 record ... averaged 35.0 points, 5.0 steals and 3.0 rebounds per game as a sophomore in 2011-12 ... as a freshman, tallied 32.0 points, 4.3 steals, 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game ... also excelled in tennis, track and cross country ... held a 89-0 career regular season singles record in tennis, was twice named third team all-state singles player and honorable mention two times, named Southern Illinois Player of the Year in tennis all four years ... lettered four times in track and made state finals appearances in the 800m run, 300m low hurdles, 100m high hurdles, the 400m relay and the 1600m relay ... was a four year letterwinner in cross country ... played AAU for Indiana Elite Swish.
Photo Credit: IU Sports Information
Lady Aces Capture Robinson Tourney Title
The Lady Aces won the Robinson Thanksgiving Tournament going 4-0 on the weekend!
The Lady Aces beat:
Robinson 45-36
Effingham St. Anthony 54-39
Marshall 56-30
Fairfield 53-30
3 Lady Aces also made the All Tournament Team! Pictured below is Sr. Madi Stevens, Jr. Maycee Randall, and Soph. Riley Hershey
The Lady Aces are 5-0 on the season. Their next game is the home opener Monday night against Flora. JV game starts at 6!
Aces Wrestlers Clinch Opening Night Win With Late Pin
From Coach Andrew Cheesman:
The Golden Aces Wrestlers commenced their season with a significant victory in their home dual against the Oblong Panthers. In a thrilling conclusion, the Aces found themselves trailing by four team points, with senior Aaron Sanor stepping onto the mat for the final match. Demonstrating remarkable resilience, Sanor overcame the odds to pin Oblong's Owen Griffin, clinching the victory for the Aces. The team's determination was evident in their performance, and they are set to compete in a multi-dual at Vincennes on Saturday, November 30. Best of luck to the Aces!
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Mt. Carmel (MTCARMEL) 42.0 Oblong (OBLONG) 40.0
-144: Jude Wirey (OBLONG) over Isaiah Kasinger (MTCARMEL) (MD 13-2)
-150: Isaiah Hall (MTCARMEL) over Wyatt Holmes (OBLONG) (Fall 3:57)
-157: Dakota Woods (MTCARMEL) over Jaxon Wesley (OBLONG) (Fall 1:24)
-165: Johnny Askren (MTCARMEL) over (OBLONG) (For.)
-175: Paul-Ray Garrett (MTCARMEL) over Branden Buecherie (OBLONG) (Fall 3:34)
-190: Judah Sweitzer (OBLONG) over (MTCARMEL) (For.)
-215: Ethan Miller (OBLONG) over Braxton Brown (MTCARMEL) (Fall 1:36)
-285: Evan Berberich (MTCARMEL) over Liam Miller (OBLONG) (Fall 0:48)
-106: Eli Newlin (OBLONG) over Violet Hadra (MTCARMEL) (Fall 2:24) -113: Hunter Fitts (OBLONG) over (MTCARMEL) (For.)
-120: Mason Correll (OBLONG) over Eli Baker (MTCARMEL) (Fall 1:24) -126: Noah Woodworth (OBLONG) over (MTCARMEL) (For.)
-132: Carson Sloss (MTCARMEL) over William Wilson (OBLONG) (Fall 4:06)
-138: Aaron Sanor (MTCARMEL) over Owen Griffin (OBLONG) (Fall 5:13)
Lady Aces Thump Benton To Start Season
The Lady Aces open their season with a win over Benton 71-46 Thursday night.
The Lady Aces were led with 3 players grabbing double doubles
Maycee Randall had 20 points and 12 rebounds
Riley Hershey had 19 points and 11 assists
Madi Stevens had 16 points and 11 rebounds
Lady Aces next game will be at the Robinson Tournament on Friday Nov. 29th at 10:30am vs Robinson
Lady Aces Open Season Tonight At Benton
Lady Aces coach Matt McCarty joined us on today’s Morning Show to discuss the 2024-25 Lady Aces.
Waheed Commits to St. Johns
By Bryce Thompson
Lady Warrior sohpomore guard Beautiful Waheed has shined during her time at Wabash. She was an essential part of the 2023-24 team that made it to the final four of the NJCAA Division I National Championship.
During her freshman campaign, she averaged 17 points per game, while averaging 7.3 rebounds per game. Also during last season, Waheed shot 51.4 percent from the floor and 40.1 percent from beyond the three point line, the latter of which ranked top-25 in the NJCAA. Beautiful was also named the GRAC Freshman of the Year. This season, Waheed is averaging 12.2 points per game.
Waheed will be joining a program that made the NCAA Women's Division I Tournament in the 2022-23 season. The Red Storm are currently 3-0 on the season.
WVC Photo
Little Illini Conference 2024 Volleyball All-Conference
First Team
Sally Mahaffey, Newton
Bailee Frichtl, Newton
Allie Hermann, Newton
Camryn Martin, Newton
Madison Stevens, Mt. Carmel
Maycee Randall, Mt. Carmel
Claire Campbell, Marshall
Leah Harbison, Robinson
Haley Shackmann, Casey-Westfield
Madi Gelb, Casey-Westfield
Ava Goble, Casey-Westfield
Sara Staley, Paris
Second Team
Allie Stanley, Newton
Sarah McCorkle, Mt. Carmel
Tenley Davis, Mt. Carmel
Harper Richardson, Marshall
Riley Erton, Robinson
Abby Taylor, Lawrenceville
Honorable Mention
Hannah Shackmann, Casey-Westfield
Hope Senger, Lawrenceville
Zara Engledow, Marshall
Jayla Johnson, Mt. Carmel
Hydi Bierman, Newton
Taylor Bloomer, Olney
Eva Smith, Paris
Tensley Dunlap, Robinson
Little Illini Conference 2024 Football All-Conference
OFFENSE
Offensive Line 1st Team
Owen Kenney, Casey-Westfield
Casey Thomann, Olney
Evan Gilreath, Olney
JT Burnside, Marshall
Reed Stinson, Mt. Carmel
Offensive Line 2nd Team
Andrew Rodriguez, Casey-Westfield
Evan Ramsey, Paris
Shamus Shick, Olney
Tommy Roberts, Casey-Westfield
Wyalan Bice, Lawrenceville
Drew Tate, Newton
Receiver 1st Team
Ryan Richards, Casey-Westfield
Ian Pianfetti, Olney
Blake Green, Robinson
Receiver 2nd Team
Dexter Fulton, Newton
Reed Klingler, Richland County
Carter Crippes, Paris
AJ Knoblett, Robinson
Quarterback 1st Team
Gavyn Cothern, Richland County
Quarterback 2nd Team
Nolan Clement, Casey-Westfield
Running Back 1st Team
Dirks Weiler, Richland County
Elliott Acree, Mt. Carmel
Luke Karras, Casey-Westfield
Running Back 2nd Team
Lucca Giannavola, Marshall
Drake Wolf, Newton
Jackson Kling, Mt. Carmel
Athlete At Large
1st Team-Mason Byrnes,Paris
2nd Team-Jack Webb, Mt. Carmel
DEFENSE
Defensive Line 1st Team
JT Burnside, Marshall
Brayden Mason, Mt. Carmel
Zander Schrader, Richland County
Fred Thomas, Casey-Westfield
Defensive Line 2nd Team
Cole Elmore, Newton
Carter Eastham, Paris
Jevan Wampler, Robinson
Connor Hawkins, Casey-Westfield
Linebacker 1st Team
Luke Karras, Casey-Westfield
Lucca Giannavola, Marshall
Elliott Acree, Mt. Carmel
Logan McDonald, Richland County
Linebacker 2nd Team
Owen Keeney, Casey-Westfield
Kohlten Barthelme, Newton
Brandon Wenger, Richland County
Landyn Bonnell, Robinson
Defensive Back 1st Team
Wyatt Halter, Lawrenceville
Kellen Sullivan, Casey-Westfield
Shain Meador, Mt. Carmel
Nolen Seals, Richland County
Defensive Back 2nd Team
Ryan Richards, Casey-Westfield
Drake Wolf, Newton
Dirks Weiler, Richland County
Blake Green, Robinson
Honorable Mention
Jack Colwell, RICHLAND CO
Will Moore, CASEY-WESTFIELD
Sam Strockbine, Mt. CARMEL
Reese Johnson, ROBINSON
Drew Rogers, PARIS
Cole Phillps, NEWTON
Liam Keim, MARSHALL
Nick Morehead, LAWRENCEVILLE
State Champions Honored By School Board
On Monday night, the Wabash District #348 school board saluted the four-time State Champion Lady Aces golf team. Click the player to listen to the presentation.
Stats From Sullivan 32, Mt. Carmel 6
Mt. Carmel vs Sullivan
November 2, 2024
Mt. Carmel
Rushing Fullop 10 caries 64 yards
Acree 12 carries 47 yards (1 TD)
Kling 4 carries 26 yards
Meador 8 carries 23 yards
Webb 2 carries 17 yards
A. Militoni 4 carries -2 yards
Strockbine 1 carry -10 yards
Wiggins 1 carry -16 yards
TOTALS 42 carries 149 yards (1 TD)
Passing Meador 2 completions 2 attempts 17 yards
TOTALS 2 completions 2 attempts 17 yards
Receiving Webb 2 catches = 17 yards
TOTALS 2 = 17 yards
Penalties 5 = 45 yards
Fumbles 9 (7 Lost)
Interceptions 0
Punts 0
First Downs 9
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Sullivan Rushing 38 – 201 yards (4 TD’S)
Fryman 15 carries – 124 yards (1 TD)
Christensen 13 carries – 46 yards (1 TD)
Arnold 7 carries – 33 yards (2 TD)
Hullum 2 carries – 2 yards
Helmuth 1 carry – -4 yards
Passing 13 – 19 = 130 yards (1 TD)
Penalties 5 – 30 yards
Fumbles 4 (4 Kept)
Interceptions 0
Punts 2 – 29.5 yard avg
First Downs 15
SCORING
1st QUARTER
NO SCORE
2ND QUARTER
11:11 6 YD TD RUN BY ACREE MT. C 6 SULL 0
PAT RUN FAILED
9:33 11 YD TD RUN BY FRYMAN MT. C 6 SULL 6
PAT RUN FAILED
1:24 1 YD TD RUN BY CHRISTENSEN MT. C 6 SULL 12
PAT PASS FAILED
HALFTIME SCORE 12-6
3RD QUARTER
3:06 34 YD TD PASS TO MONTGOMERY FROM MT. C 6 SULL 18
CHRISTENSEN PAT PASS FAILED
0:43 1 YD TD RUN BY ARNOLD MT. C 6 SULL 24
PAT RUN FAILED
4TH QUARTER
10:22 13 YD TD RUN BY ARNOLD MT. C 6 SULL 32
PAT PASS FROM CHRISTENSEN TO FRYMAN
FINAL SCORE
SULLIVAN 32 MT. CARMEL 6
Photo Credit: Nichole Loudermilk
Lady Aces Basketball Season Opener Changed
There have been a couple of changes to the MCHS winter sports schedules.
The Girl's Basketball season opening game against Carmi has been moved. The new date will be 2/5/25 at 6:00pm.
The Fresh/Soph Boys Basketball Team added a tournament in Princeton on 1/11 and had their game against Carmi moved from 2/5/25 to 1/15/25.
Revised 11/1/24
Revised 11/1/24
Lady Aces Fall In Regional Title Game
The Lady Aces Volleyball team traveled to Carmi Thursday night for the regional final.
Carmi had a very aggressive attack game, but Mt. Carmel played good defense, making Carmi earn it. After some very long Volleys, the Lady Bulldogs took the win with set scores of 17-25, 16-25. It was a fun game to watch, as Mt. Carmel fought hard to the very end. The two seniors for Mt. Carmel Sarah McCorkle and Madi Stevens kept the momentum going. Madi was able to put up 9 kills against a solid Carmi defense and had 11 digs. Sarah had an ace, 7 digs, and 13 assists. These two girls will be greatly missed by the program with Madi being a 4 year varsity starter and Sarah a 3 year. They have both contributed tremendously. Sarah was able to reach the 1000 career assists ending the season with 1192 assists. Madi had a career of total of 697 kills. Excellent job to both of them.
Stats for the rest of the team include Jayla Johnson 9 digs, 1 kill, Maycee Randall, 1 dig, 2 block kills, 3 kills, Kyleigh Smith 1 kill, Lyla Keepes, 6 digs, 1 kill, Tenley Davis 8 digs.
The team had a successful winning season with a conference record of 6-1 and
final record of 20-16. The coaches all agree it was a very fun and fast season.
Comments by assistant coach Bonnie Keepes
Lady Aces Knock Off Hamilton County; Will Play For Regional Title
The Lady Aces traveled to Carmi for the first game of the 2A regional. Mt. Carmel faced Hamilton County and took the match on 2 sets. The Aces led the whole first set, but the foxes narrowed the gap at the end. The final set score was 25-19. The second set the Foxes gave it their best shot to keep their season alive. The score was close point for point play with the Aces losing their lead at 18-19. The Foxes had match point with the serve, but missed their serve and opened the window for the Aces. Lyla Keepes served the last two points and Madi Stevens got the kill, and also reached a double, double with 12 digs and 12 kills.
Stats, Sarah McCorkle, 2 aces, 8 digs, 3 block kills, 3 kills, 21 assists, Madi Stevens 12 digs, 12 kills Jayla Johnson 1 ace, 10 digs, 3 kills, Maycee Randall, 4 digs, 1 block kills, 3 kills, Kyleigh Smith 3 aces, 7 digs, 1 kills, Lyla Keepes, 1 ace, 10 digs, 1 kill, Tenley Davis 27 digs, 1 ace.
The Aces will be back at Carmi to face Carmi for the Regional title Thursday at 6. Carmi will be good competition coming off a top 4 finish in the state last year.
The win tonight put head coach Syreeta Willis at 20 wins for the third consecutive season with the program.
Comments by assistant coach Bonnie Keepes.
Mt. Carmel/Sullivan Playoff Information
Sullivan-Okaw Valley vs Mt. Carmel IHSA 3A Football -
Round 1 Playoffs November 2, 2024
Field Address: 725 North Main Street, Sullivan, IL
Pre-Game Agenda
12:00 pm Gates Open
12:30 pm (90:00) Clock countdown to kick-off begins 12:45 pm (75:00) Sullivan-Okaw Valley warms up on the North end Mt. Carmel warms up on the South end
1:35 pm (25:00 approx) Coin Toss - Captains
1:57 pm (10:00) National Anthem - SHS Band - Mt. Carmel can leave the field or be present
2:00 pm (:00) Kick Off
Halftime: 15 minutes + 3 minutes
Admission is $6 for anyone not listed on the Pass Gate list, the only exception is babies in arms.
○ Visitor fans can park in the grass lot East of the field, in any parking lot, or on the street. (see map)
○ Visitor fans are recommended to use the Gate entrance on the East side of the field which enters directly into the Visitor bleacher area on the East side of the field. (see map)
○ No spectators are allowed inside the track area except for SOV students.
○ No drones are allowed on site, per IHSA Policy 36
IHSA Class 3A Playoff Bracket Released
The Aces will travel to face undefeated Sullivan.
Stats From Mt. Carmel 42, Lawrenceville 16
Mt. Carmel vs Lawrenceville
October 24, 2024
Mt. Carmel
Rushing Meador 11 caries 92 yards (1 TD’S)
Kling 6 carries 59 yards (1 TD)
Acree 11 carries 47 yards (2 TD’S) + (1TD INT Return)
A. Militoni 5 carries 47 yards
T. Fullop 6 carries 38 yards (1 TD)
S. Militoni 1 carry 5 yards
TOTALS. 40 carries 288 yards (6 TD’s)
Passing Meador 7 completions 10 attempts 92 yards
TOTALS 7 completions 10 attempts 92 yards
Receiving A. Militoni 6 catches = 47 yards
Webb 1 catch = 45 yards
TOTALS 7 = 92 yards
Penalties 7 = 76 yards
Fumbles 1 (1 Kept)
Interceptions 2
Punts 1 - 14 yard avg
First Downs 22
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Lawrenceville Rushing 39 – 87 yards (1 TD)
Lill 13 carries – 50 yards (1 TD)
Halter 8 carries – 28 yards
Devin 10 carries – 24 yards
Morehead 2 carries – 6 yards
Killion 1 carry – 6 yards
Gerritsen 1 carries – 0 yards
Vennard 4 carries – -27 yards
Passing 6 – 14 = 142 yards (1 TD) (2 INT)
Penalties 5 – 45 yards
Fumbles 3 (3 Kept)
Interceptions 0
Punts 2 – 25 yard avg
First Downs 13
SCORING
1st QUARTER
11:42 21 YD TD RUN BY MEADOR MT. C 6 LV 0
PAT KICK NO GOOD
5:19 4 YD TD RUN BY ACREE MT. C 13 LV 0
PAT KICK BY WIGGINS GOOD
1:12 11 YD TD RUN BY LILL MT. C 13 LV 7
PAT KICK BY MOREHEAD GOOD
2ND QUARTER
5:43 22 YD FIELD GOAL BY MOREHEAD MT. C 13 LV 10
HALFTIME SCORE 13-10
3RD QUARTER
7:55 5 YD TD RUN BY ACREE MT. C 21 LV 10
PAT RUN BY ACREE GOOD
1:46 10 YD TD RUN BY KLING MT. C 29 LV 10
PAT RUN BY ACREE GOOD
4TH QUARTER
11:50 35 YARD INTERCEPTION RETURN BY ACREE MT. C 36 LV 10
PAT KICK BY WIGGINS GOOD
10:44 62 YD TD PASS FROM VENNARD TO MICKIEWIZ MT. C 36 LV 16
PAT KICK NO GOOD
4:42 2 YD TD RUN BY FULLOP MT. C 42 LV 16
PAT KICK NO GOOD
FINAL SCORE
MT. CARMEL 42 LAWRENCEVILLE 16
"Swami" Mandrell Looks Into Playoff Crystal Ball
Playoff “Swami” Mike Mandrell was our guest on today’s Morning Show to discuss who the Aces might play in the first round of next Saturday’s playoffs. The IHSA will release the pairings at about 8:15pm Saturday.
Lady Aces Roll Past Red Hill On Senior Night
Tuesday the Lady Aces faced Red Hill at home on senior night. For the final regular season game the Aces dominated the court winning the sets 25-13, 25-12. The two seniors had big nights, Madi Stevens almost had a double, double with 15 digs, 9 kills. Sarah McCorkle with 17 assists, 3 kills, 2 digs.
More stats, Jayla Johnson 3 aces, 8 digs, 2 kills, Maycee Randall, 1 block kill, 2 kills, Kyleigh Smith 1 ace, 1 dig. 1 block kill, 2 kills, Lyla Keepes, 3 ace, 5 digs, 2 kills, 1 block kill, Tenley Davis 3 aces, 10 digs.
The JV team also dominated getting the win with scores of 25-12, 25-5.
Stats for the JV Kinley Harris 2 digs, 1 kill 8 assist, Leah Lewis 6 aces, 3 digs, 1 kill, 6 assist, Gracee Haggard 2 aces, 2 kills, 3 digs, Avery Coston 1 ace, 2 kills, 6 kills, Zoie Randall 3 kills, Alivia Peach 3 aces, 3 digs, 3 kills, Mercedes Dillard 3 aces, 10 digs, Mylee Farmer 7 digs, Kate Andrews 2 kills.
The Frosh team won the first set 25-13, and the second set 25-3. The Lady Aces all around dominated the play across all three teams. The Varsity team will start Regional play facing Hamilton County Tuesday night in Carmi starting at 7. Comments by assistant coach Bonnie Keepes and photo credit Nichole Loudermilk.
Aces Coach Michael Brewer Previews Lawrenceville Indians
Mt. Carmel coach Michael Brewer was our guest on today’s Morning Show to preview tonight’s regular season finale against the winless Lawrenceville Indians.
Photo Credit: Nichole Loudermilk
