Lady Aces Battle, But Fall At Edwards County

The Lady Aces traveled to Edwards County Thursday night.  MTC came out aggressive and were right with EC for the first 10 points, but momentum went the Lions’ way and the score changed fast.  Aces lost the first set 14-25. The second set was back a fourth with the Aces taking the lead at 16-15. It was close till the Lions pulled away the last few points winning 21-25. The coaches were feeling better with some strides made from the first match against Carmi. 

Stats for the night were Mattie Armstrong 7 assists, 3 kills, 1 dig,  Jayla Johnson 5 digs, 1 kill, 1 assist, Maycee Randall, 3 kills, 1 block kill, 1 dig, Tenley Davis 10 digs, Lyla Keepes 1 ace, 3 kills, 2 assists, 4 digs, Kyleigh Smith 1 kill, 1 block. Tensley Dunlap  5 kills, 2 blocks, 2 digs. Avery Coston 1 kill, 1 assist, Gabby Schneider 1 ace, 1 assist, 2 digs.

The JV team played right with Edwards both sets leading most of the second, but found them self stuck at 21 losing both sets 21-25.

Player stats Kinley Harris 1 ace, 1 kill, 1 block, 3 assists, Leah Lewis 7 digs, 1 kill, Gracee Haggard 1 dig, 3 kills, Avery Coston 2 aces, 1 kill, 1 block, 1 assist, Mylee Farmer 3 digs, Mercedes Dillard 2 digs, Quincy Keepes 1 ace, 2 digs, 2 assists,  Journey Loudermilk 1 kill, Riley Gill 2 digs.

The Freshman team lost in 2 with set scores of 12-25, 17-25. Saturday the Varsity team will head to Fairfield for all day tournament play. They will start out the day at 9:30 against a very experienced Norris City team. 

Comments by coach Bonnie Keepes 

Photo Credit Nichole Loudermilk 

Another Record Setting Day For Lady Aces

Mount Carmel Lady Aces Golf

Shawnee Hills Country Club

August 28, 2025

NEW SCHOOL RECORDS

Lady Aces set a new 9-hole school record tonight, shooting a round of -8 under 136 at Harrisburg's Shawnee Hills Golf Course.

Another milestone is that we had 7 girls play in the 30's and one that almost made it to the 20's!

Zeme was MEDALIST today when she carded her 30 (-6) to tie the individual school record!

Zeme Moore 30 (-6)

Miley Kennard 33 (-3)

Ava Brumagin 36

Miranda Kennard 37

Elyse Swanson 38

Ella Turner 39

Makaya Bolden 39

Lola Meador 46

In addition to the 8 girls on the road, we also had two freshmen playing at home! Sarah and Makenlee had great rounds too!

I'm so proud of all the girls, their determination to continually lower their scores.

Lets go Lady Aces...We still have more to accomplish!

Shout out to the BENTON girls team on their record breaking round of 179! CONGRATULATIONS from the Lady Aces on a great round of golf!

Mount Carmel 136 (-8)

Harrisburg 171

Benton 179

Eldorado 194

DuQuoin NTS


Mount Carmel

Zeme Moore 30 (-6)

Miley Kennard 33 (-3)

Ava Brumagin 36

Miranda Kennard 37

Elyse Swanson 38

Ella Turner 39

Makaya Bolden 39

Lola Meador 46


Harrisburg

Emma Harbison 42

Sadie Schwartz 42

Lexy Brantley 43

Kate Devisser 44


New School Record: 

Lady Aces set a new 9-hole school record tonight, shooting a round of -8 under 136.

Zeme tied the school record for individual when she carded a 30 (-6).

Lady Aces set a milestone with 7 girls playing in the 30's. 


Lady Aces Come Up Just Short In Season Opener

Mt. Carmel - 4, Olney (Richland County) - 5,

Singles:
No. 1 - Ava Giese, Mt. Carmel def. Piper Berger, Olney (Richland County), 8-6 , -, -;
No. 2 - Hazel Earnest, Mt. Carmel def. Annara Cox, Olney (Richland County), 6-4 , 6-2 , -;
No. 3 - Ezha Biyok, Olney (Richland County) def. Alivia Peach, Mt. Carmel, 6-4 , 6-0 , -;
No. 4 - Summer Downen, Olney (Richland County) def. Madi Riggs, Mt. Carmel, 6-2 , 6-0 , -;
No. 5 - Ryen Gray, Olney (Richland County) def. Kate Andrews, Mt. Carmel, 6-2 , 7-5 , -;
No. 6 - Jordan Piercefield, Olney (Richland County) def. Hadlie Scott, Mt. Carmel, 6-4 , 4-6 , 1-0 (6);

Doubles:
No. 1 - Piper Berger, Olney (Richland County) - Annara Cox, Olney (Richland County) def. Ava Giese, Mt. Carmel - Alivia Peach, Mt. Carmel, 6-6 (8), 6-2 , -;
No. 2 - Hazel Earnest, Mt. Carmel - Madi Riggs, Mt. Carmel def. Ryen Gray, Olney (Richland County) - Summer Downen, Olney (Richland County), 4-6 , 6-3 , 1-0 (5);
No. 3 - Addison Tennis, Mt. Carmel - Bayley Andrews, Mt. Carmel def. Gabby Mantello, Olney (Richland County) - Taliyah Troyer, Olney (Richland County), 6-0 , 6-3 , -;

Jr. Aces baseball still undefeated after holding Carmit to one hit

The MCHJs Aces stay unbeaten on a strong pitching performance from Bryden Tougaw. Tougaw went the distance giving up one run, one hit, and walking one batter. Tougaw had seven strike outs in seven innings.
Tate Buss, Wade Duckworth, Landon Zeuber, Cade Tillotson, and Chase Price each had one hit in the win. The Jr. Aces also collected seven walks.


Next up the Jr. Aces welcome Robinson to town Tuesday, September 2nd at 4:30 p.m.

Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces Walk It Off Against Lady Bullpups

By GameChanger Media

Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces took Thursday's game in dramatic fashion, with a 5-4 walk-off victory over Lady Bullpups. The game was tied at four in the bottom of the seventh when Olivia W was struck by a pitch, driving in a run.

Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces were the first to get on the board in the first when one run scored on a dropped third strike.

A passed ball extended the Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces lead to 2-0 in the bottom of the second inning.

Lady Bullpups took the lead, 4-2, in the top of the sixth thanks to singles by Auna G, and Alyss C.

In the bottom of the seventh inning, Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces went back into the lead after Addison C doubled to center field, Alyvia T singled to center field, and Olivia was struck by a pitch, each scoring one run.

Harper W led things off in the circle for Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces. The hurler gave up five hits and four runs (three earned) over seven innings, striking out nine and walking one. Sophia J started the game for Lady Bullpups. The starting pitcher gave up one hit and two runs over four innings, striking out five and walking five.

Alyvia led Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces with three hits in three at bats. Olivia, Alyvia, Harper, and Addison each drove in one run for Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces. TaeLynn W led Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, piling up seven walks for the game. TaeLynn stole two bases.

Anna G and Alyss were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in one run for Lady Bullpups. Lady Bullpups turned one double play in the game.

Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces welcome NMS Lady Raiders on Tuesday for their next game.

Lady Aces Fall In Season Opener Against Carmi

The Lady Aces Volleyball team had their season opener Monday night against a very experienced Carmi team. 

The Varsity match the Aces fell in two sets 11-25, 7-25. Carmi came out hard and fast, with two very strong returning outside attackers, and a strong defense. They were a tough matchup boasting a super sectional appearance last season. 

The Aces will build on the loss, and see ways they can get better. There was some nerves, and unforced errors, we will see improvement on tonight.  

Highlights from the match were Jayla Johnson 1 digs, 1 kill, Tenley Davis 3 digs, Lyla Keepes, 2 kills, 1 dig, Kyleigh Smith 1 dig, Gabby Schneider 1 dig, 3 assists. 

The JV team lost in 2 sets, 20-25, 21-25. The JV team played well, we did have some break downs in serve receive, and serving errors. Without those couple of breakdowns, we had a high chance of winning against a strong Carmi JV.  I was very happy with the defense and attacking confidence. Some highlights, Kinley Harris 8 assists, Leah Lewis 6 kills, 3 digs, Avery Coston 4 aces 1 kill, Gracee Haggard 3 aces, 2 digs, 4 kills, Cate Pyatt 1 kill, 1 block, Journey Loudermilk 4 kills, Mercedes Dillard 2 digs, 1 assist, Quincy Keepes 7 assists, Addison Mobley 1 kill. 

The Freshman team lost in 2 sets. They played with less errors the first set, and made it close, but had less consistency the second.  20-25, 8-25.

Next up the Lady Aces will face off against another tough opponent Edwards County on Thursday the 28th at Edwards County. It’s always electric playing at EC with their big fan base. Come support the Aces take on the Lions tonight! 

Comments by Assistant Coach Bonnie Keepes

Photo credit Nichole Loudermilk 

Soccer Aces Drop Season Opener

From Coach Ed Berberich:

The soccer Aces hosted the Princeton Tigers in their season opener Wednesday night, falling behind early and losing 8-1. The Tigers scored 7 goals in the 1st half. They would add a goal in the 2nd but the Aces played them to a draw in the half when Mataio Militoni scored on an assist from Wyatt Howder on a ball crossed into the box from Santiago Guanipa.

This was one game where I feel the score doesn't tell the whole story. That's not meant to take anything away Princeton, they're a strong team & really controlled the game throughout. What was encouraging for us though, were the glimpses of positive things we saw during the game. We weren't able to consistently do what we wanted but we showed flashes. To do that while shorthanded & while we're still working in some new players was encouraging. The guys did a great job of battling throughout the game, regardless of the score & the fact that we only had 2 subs available to us tonight. I'm proud of the whole team for the way they played tonight but do want to shout out Wyatt Rooney who volunteered to fill in at goal for Michael Read, who missed the game due to illness, but who himself had also volunteered to fill in for normal starting goalkeeper Ty Hipsher. Ty was able to play out in the field for us but an injury to his thumb has pushed him out of goal & forced us to look elsewhere at that key position. Michael & Wyatt both volunteered to do it even though neither of them have played goalie before. It means a lot to any team to have guys willing to step up & do something that they haven't done before, & maybe even don't really want to do, especially an inexperienced team like we are. If we continue to be selfless in that way, & play hard out there no matter the sutuation, then I'm going to be proud of these guys regardless of what happens. 

The Aces will next be at home again on Thursday September 4th against another strong team in Richland County.

Moore & Kennard Shoot Under Par To Lead Lady Aces

Lady Aces Golf

West Berwick GC

August 26, 2025

Mount Carmel 144

Robinson 201

Newton NTS

Mount Carmel

Zeme Moore Medalist 33 (-3)

Miley Kennard 35 (-1)

Ava Brumagin 38

Elyse Swanson 38

Ella Turner 41

Miranda Kennard 48

Makaya Bolden 45

Sarah Ireland 48

Lola Meador and Makenlee Seals

Robinson

Leah Correll 40

Mya Wright 52

Natalie Richards 53

Addie Stewart 56

Newton 

Haley Ochs 39

Peyton Lindley 46

Next match for the Lady Aces is Thursday at Shawnee Hills in Harrisburg. 

Warnken's Big Day Propels Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces Past AGS Lions Softball

By GameChanger Media

Harper W drove in four runs on three hits to lead Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces past AGS Lions Softball 2025 10-0 on Tuesday. Harper singled in the second inning, scoring two runs, and doubled in the fifth inning, scoring two.

Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces got on the board in the first inning after Aveah M tripled, scoring one run.

Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning when Brylee P singled, scoring one run, Harper singled, scoring two runs, and Aveah grounded out, scoring one run.

Brylee stepped in the circle first for Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces. The starting pitcher allowed three hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out seven and walking two. Mia E led things off in the circle for AGS Lions Softball 2025. The hurler allowed 13 hits and 10 runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking three.

Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces collected 13 hits in the game. Aveah and Harper were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected three hits for Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces while hitting back-to-back. Aveah and Harper were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in four runs for Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces. Olivia W, TaeLynn W, and Brylee each collected multiple hits for Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces.

Ryleigh M, Ellie T, and Elise R each collected one hit for AGS Lions Softball 2025. AGS Lions Softball 2025 were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Charlie H had the most chances in the field with five.

Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces play at home on Thursday against Lady Bullpups in their next game.

Mt. Carmel's Boys Golfers Win Massac County Invite

The MCHS Boys Golf team traveled to Massac County play an 18 hole tournament against 9 other teams. The Aces were the team champions of the Massac County Invitational with a team score of 215. Beating the Benton Rangers by 2 strokes. 

Leading the way for the Aces was Hatcher Kanipe with a 73. He tied for individual champion. He played a 4 hole a play off to get 2nd place. 

It was also a great day for newcomer Logan Mobley who shot 81. 

It was a great day for the Aces. 

Lady Aces Capture Massac County Championship

Lady Aces Golf 

Metropolis Country Club

August 23, 2025

Patriot Invitational

Mount Carmel 289

Massac County 319

Nashville 375

AJ 387

Eldorado 406

Harrisburg 412

Champions Mount Carmel 289

Zeme Moore 68 (-3)

Ava Brumagin 72

Elyse Swanson 74

Miley Kennard 75

Ella Turner 81

Miranda Kennard 87

2nd place Massac 319 

Wilke Armstrong 75

Madi Frazine 80

Natalie Barnett 81

Jordan Forthman 83

Top 7

Medalist Zeme Moore, MC 68

2nd place Ava Brumagin MC 72

3rd place Brynn Steigman, Nashville 72

4th place Elyse Swanson, MC 74

5th place Miley Kennard, 75

6th place Wilke Armstrong, Massac 75

7th place Madi Frazine, Massac 80

8 Run 5th Leads Jr. Aces Past Olney

Jr. Aces Baseball remains undefeated, defeating Olney 12-2.


The MCJHs Aces put up 8 runs in the fifth to roll past Olney. Aran Guanipa and Bryden Tougaw each drove in two for the Aces. Tate Buss took the mound with a strong performance only allowing one earned run over three innings, striking out two. Landon Zuber pitched two perfect innings in relief, striking out 3.


Mt. Carmel defeated Olney in the J.V. game 8-6.

Lady Aces Post 40 Shot Win

Mount Carmel Lady Aces Golf

@ Cambridge Golf Course

August 21, 2025

Mount Carmel 144

Mt Vernon 184

Gibson Southern 206

Medalist Miley Kennard 33 (-3)

Mt Carmel

Miley Kennard 33 (-4)

Zeme Moore 35 (-1)

Ava Brumagin 37

Elyse Swanson 39

Ella Turner 42

Miranda Kennard 43

Lola Meador 48

Makaya Bolden 48

Mt Vernon

Lilly Reese 40

Emily Jones 44

Addison Pickett 48

Attalia Wolf 52

Gibson Southern 

Olivia Alston 46

Audrey Spindler 46

Meredith Mann 55

Kyla Frizzel 59

Ariah Rhoades 63

Next up for the Lady Aces is Saturday  August 23 at The Patriot Invite at the Metropolis Country Club. 

MCJHS Routs Olney, 15-3

Alyvia T collected three hits in three at bats, as Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces defeated Richland County Lady Cubs 2025 15-3 on Thursday. Alyvia singled in the first inning, singled in the second inning, and doubled in the third inning.

Richland County Lady Cubs 2025 got on the board in the top of the first inning after Allyson W grounded out, and Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces committed an error, each scoring one run.

Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the first, scoring five runs on five hits to take the lead, 5-2. The biggest blow in the inning was a walk by Addison C that drove in one.

Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces scored six runs on six hits in the bottom of the second inning. Lexi S drew a walk, scoring one run, Alyvia singled, scoring one run, Olivia W doubled, scoring three runs, and Brylee P doubled, scoring one run.

Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after Addison singled, Lexi grounded out, and Olivia grounded out, each scoring one run.

Brylee led things off in the circle for Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces. The starter gave up one hit and two runs (zero earned) over three innings, striking out three and walking two. Khloe C started in the circle for Richland County Lady Cubs 2025. The pitcher surrendered 16 hits and 15 runs over three innings, striking out none and walking six. Josie L appeared in relief for Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces.

Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces accumulated 16 hits in the game. Olivia led Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces with four runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. Olivia went 1-for-2 on the day. Alyvia and Aveah M each collected three hits for Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces. Jennah L, Harper W, Addison, and Brylee each collected multiple hits for Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces. Lexi paced Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces ran wild on the base paths, tallying six stolen bases for the game. Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces turned one double play in the game.

Allyson drove the middle of the lineup, leading Richland County Lady Cubs 2025 with two runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 1-for-2 on the day. Viola H and Allyson each collected one hit for Richland County Lady Cubs 2025.

Mt Carmel Jr Lady Aces welcome AGS Lions Softball 2025 on Tuesday for their next game.

Lady Aces Seniors Lead Way Past Castle

Mount Carmel Lady Aces Golf

@ Castle

Rolling Hills Country Club, Newburgh, IN

August 20, 2025

Mount Carmel 152

Castle 168

 

Mount Carmel

Medalist Zeme Moore 34 (-2)

Miley Kennard 38

Ava Brumagin 39

Elyse Swanson 41

Miranda Kennard 44

Lola Meador 44

Ella Turner 50 

Makaya Bolden 51

Castle

Leena Rice 36

Deeya Patel 40

Emma Young 46

Lucy Jackson 46

Ava Ragland 52

Lexi Muenier 52

Ally Denton 53

Alice Meny 57

Next up for the Lady Aces is a triangular with Gibson Southern and Mt Vernon IN. The contest will take place Thursday August 21 at Cambridge Golf Club, 4:30 pm


Lady Aces Win Invitational By 117 Shots

From Coach Karin Kelsey: What a team! Lady Aces are lead by four incredible seniors, Zeme 65 (-7); Miley 68 (-4); Ava 75; and Elyse 80!

I'm so proud of our super sophomores, Ella 85; Miranda 87 and Makaya 103!

We welcomed three freshmen to our team, Lola 103; Sarah 112 and Makenlee 135!

Everyone played great today and I am so excited to watch as these young ladies comtinue to work on their game and bring those scores down!

Next up for the Lady Aces is Wednesday against Castle at Rolling Hills in Evansville.

Aces Preseason Scrimmage Against Carmi Set For Next Week

The 2025 MCHS Golden Aces football team will be hosting a scrimmage on Friday, August 22nd against the Carmi-White County Bulldogs. The scrimmage will begin at 6:30pm and is open to the public. Entry into the stadium will be a sports drink, and there will be a light concession stand that evening. Come out and get your first look at the 2025 Golden Aces!

Meet The Warriors Night Set For September 10th

Wabash Valley College invites the community to come out and celebrate Meet the Warriors Night on Tuesday, September 10, at the Spencer Sports Center. The event kicks off at 5:30 PM and leads into an exciting volleyball matchup against Lincoln Trail College at 6:30 PM.

This annual tradition brings together students, athletes, families, and community members for an evening of food, fun, and school spirit. Outside the gym, guests can enjoy hot dogs and pork burgers, while getting an up-close look at the Bass Fishing Team’s wrapped boats—a favorite feature of the night.

Rachel Refenes, WVC Volleyball Coach and Student Life Coordinator, shared her enthusiasm:

“This event has been a lot of fun and a big success. It happens in September and brings attention to the Bass Team and Archery we have at Wabash. Todd’s guys do a great job meeting people and talking about their boats and team. I look forward to this event each year and love hearing volleyball fans and parents talk about the boats and food.”

Todd Gill, Bass Fishing Team Coach and WVC instructor, added:

“The WVC Bass Team loves being a part of Meet the Warriors Night. It’s a great evening for the community to come out and meet many of the student athletes for the fall season and to see some of our wrapped boats that we compete out of. Most important to us is helping to get a big crowd out in support of our volleyball team. All of the sports teams expect and are striving for excellence. Having support from the community and other sports teams on campus is something that can level-up the student experience at Wabash Valley College.”

Samantha Newkirk, Executive Director of the WVC Foundation, also expressed support:

“The Foundation is glad to come alongside an already successful event.”

Meet the Warriors Night is open to the public and promises a great time for all ages. Come hungry, bring your school spirit, and help cheer on the Warriors!