Any 5th - 8th grade Midwest Central students interested in MS Cross Country can still join if they want to. All you need to do is to have a current physical, register for cross country, and sign up for the band app. It's that easy. Practices are held at the HS and normally start at 3:15 and end around 4:30 - 4:45. If you need any other information, please contact Coach Norris via email at norris@midwestcentral.org or call the HS. We are always looking for more runners to join the team.
The Raiders MS Cross Country team ran their first meet of the year today at Delavan. Even though the season is young, a few personal bests were ran today on the 2 mile course. No team scores or placing was done for todays meet. Jaina Butler ran a time of 14:37.92, Reid Siders ran 15:24.46, Carson Campbell ran 15:59.09, Ashton Campbell ran 18:51.66, and Tyler Vanderwulp ran a time of 19:56.69. This was the first meet for a couple of our runners. The Raiders run again next Tuesday at IC.
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Today our Raiders hit the road to battle it out with South Pekin at 4:15 PM.
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The Lady Raiders take on Bloomington at home at 4:15 PM
GOOOOOOOOO RAIDERS!
TWO WINS!!!!
Midwest Central Lady Raiders won big over Illini Central 10-0 on Monday at home.
They got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Emma scored on a wild pitch, Julia was struck by a pitch, scoring one, a dropped third strike scored one, and Maci grounded out, scoring one.
Mckenzie hit a solo inside the park home run in the bottom of the second for the Midwest Central Lady Raiders.
Nevaeh, the number eight hitter for Midwest Central Lady Raiders, led the way with two runs batted in. Ayla, the team’s number seven hitter, led the team with two hits in two at-bats. Sophia led Midwest Central Lady Raiders with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, tallying eight walks for the game.
Sophia earned the win for Midwest Central Lady Raiders. The hurler surrendered one hit and zero runs over six innings, striking out seven and walking one.
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The Raiders baseball team plated 8 runs in the first inning and never looked back as they cruised to an 11-1 victory over Illini Central!
Johnny McFarland had himself a heck of a birthday, picking up the complete game victory allowing only 1 hit and striking out 6.
Jase Canada, Noah Coffey and Colten Watts all picked up multiple hits for the Raiders. Canada and Coffey both knocked in 2 runs and Joe Proehl added 3 RBI as the Raiders moved to 2-1 on the young season!
The Raiders completed the sweep in game 2 as Connor Coile and Sam Dierker combined to hold the Cougars to 1 run as they took the game 3-1.
Coile went 2 clean innings, striking out 3 and Sam Dierker picked up the save.
Eli Tumilty, Griffin Tudela, and Aden Bell all picked up hits and Tumilty and Bell added RBIs for the Raiders!
The boys look to keep things going with a road matchup tomorrow vs South Pekin.
Today the MS Cross Country team is competing in Delavan at 4:15 PM.
Good luck Raiders!
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Here are some helpful hints that will make your students transportation experience more successful.
• Mornings are rough and sometimes things don’t go as planned. If you need to make a change to your students busing in the morning, please call the Bus Barn at 309.968.3020.
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• Need to make an after school transportation change during the day? Changes can be made before 1:00 PM by calling the Bus Barn or school offices.
Midwest Central Lady Raiders scored 10 runs in the fifth inning, which helped them defeat Beardstown JH Softball 19-5 on Saturday. Nevaeh hit an inside the park home run, scoring two runs, a wild pitch scored one run, Kenzie singled, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Kallie singled, scoring one run, Kendall singled, scoring one run, Peyton singled, scoring one run, Libby singled, scoring one run, and Sophia Huff singled, scoring one run.
A walk by Kenzie put Midwest Central Lady Raiders on the board in the top of the first.
Midwest Central Lady Raiders scored seven runs on four hits in the top of the second inning. Maci drew a walk, scoring one run, Alyssa singled, scoring one run, an error scored three runs, Kenzie singled, scoring one run, and a wild pitch scored one run.
Midwest Central Lady Raiders amassed 14 total hits in the game. Kenzie and Mckenzie were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in three runs for Midwest Central Lady Raiders. Sophia Holeman went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Midwest Central Lady Raiders in hits. Alyssa collected two hits for Midwest Central Lady Raiders in two at bats. Maci paced Midwest Central Lady Raiders with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, tallying seven walks for the game.
Sophia Holeman earned the win for Midwest Central Lady Raiders. The hurler gave up five hits and five runs (zero earned) over five innings, striking out six and walking none.
Today our softball AND baseball teams are playing at home vs. IC at 4:15 PM!
It's the perfect time and the perfect weather to come out and cheer on these athletes!
GOOOOOOOOO RAIDERS!
On Saturday morning, the Raiders baseball team got the tying runs to the plate in the 7th inning, but ultimately fell short in a hard fought 5 - 3 loss to Tremont. Tremont completed the sweep in the rain shortened second game.
The Raiders look to bounce back with a big week of games, starting with Illini Central at home tonight. Come out and support the Raiders!
Today our Lady Raiders hit the road to battle it out with Beardstown at 10:00 AM
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The baseball team takes on Tremont at home at 10:00 AM
GOOOOOOOOO RAIDERS!
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The Raiders baseball team got off to a great start in their season opener, shutting out the Rankin Rebels 4 - 0 in game 1 and finishing off the sweep with a 10 - 0 victory in game 2.
In game 1 action, the Raiders got a dominant pitching performance from Joe Proehl and Jase Canada, who combined to throw an opening day NO HITTER! Proehl got the win for the Raiders, tossing 6.1 innings allowing only 2 walks and striking out 16 hitters. Canada then came in relief to slam the door and finish off the no hitter, striking out 1 in his .2 innings of work.
The Raiders offense got going early, with back-to-back doubles by Breckin Guy and Tyler Byrd in the first to take a 2-0 lead that they would never relinquish. Proehl added an insurance run in the 2nd and then Guy then added another big RBI in the 5th to put away the game.
In game 2 action, the Raiders got another great pitching performance from Connor Coile and Griffin Tudela, who combined to strike out 7 more Rankin hitters. Coile went 2 innings with 4 strikeouts and only 1 walk and Tudela came in the last inning and struck out 3 of the 4 batters he faced.
Sam Dierker, Remi Arthalony, and Layne Byrd all picked up RBIs in the game.
The Raiders look to keep things going on Saturday when they have another home matchup with the Tremont Turks!
Today the Lady Raiders take on IB at 4:15 PM at home.
Come out and cheer these ladies on! Goooooo Raiders!
Today our Lady Raiders hit the road to battle it out with Canton at 4:15 PM
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The baseball team takes on Rankin at home at 4:15 PM.
GOOOOOOOOO RAIDERS!
Midwest Central Lady Raiders easily dispatched Hartem Stags on Tuesday, 19-0.
Midwest Central Lady Raiders got on the board in the top of the first inning after Sophia singled, scoring two runs, a wild pitch scored one run, an error scored two runs, Emma singled, scoring two runs, Ayla grounded out, scoring one run, and an error scored one run.
Midwest Central Lady Raiders scored six runs on five hits in the top of the second inning. Maci grounded out, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Mckenzie doubled, scoring one run, Ayla singled, scoring one run, and an error scored two runs.
Midwest Central Lady Raiders added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after an error, a dropped third strike, a ground out by Kynlie, and a single from Kallie each scored one run.
Alyssa earned the win for Midwest Central Lady Raiders. The starting pitcher surrendered zero hits and zero runs over three innings, striking out seven and walking none.
Midwest Central Lady Raiders collected 13 hits in the game. Maci, the number seven hitter for Midwest Central Lady Raiders, led the way with three runs batted in. Kenzie, Mckenzie, and Sophia each collected two hits for Midwest Central Lady Raiders.
They will travel to Canton to face Ingersoll Little Giants for their next game on Thursday.
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Today was the first day back at school for our building staff. We had a meeting and did a little bit of training. The one thing we all agree on is how excited we are to have our students back on Friday! 2024-25 is going to be an AMAZING school year! See you guys soon!
Midwest Central Lady Raiders defeated Hollis 14-0 on Monday thanks in part to 10 runs in the first inning. Julia singled, scoring one run, Kenzie singled, scoring one run, Nevaeh drew a walk, scoring one run, Maci singled, scoring one run, Emma singled, scoring two runs, Mckenzie singled, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Julia singled, scoring one run, and Kenzie doubled, scoring one run.
A single by Mckenzie extended the Midwest Central Lady Raiders lead to 11-0 in the top of the second inning.
A single by Nevaeh extended the Midwest Central Lady Raiders lead to 12-0 in the top of the third inning.
Sophia earned the win for Midwest Central Lady Raiders. She gave up one hit and zero runs over four innings, striking out four and walking one.
The Lady Raiders didn't commit a single error in the field.
Midwest Central Lady Raiders will travel to Hartsburg-Emden for their next game today! Gooooo Raiders!
The Raiders baseball team capped off their first week of practice with a trip to Dozer Park to watch the Chiefs play! The players were able to get on the field before the game to talk to Chiefs players and participate in their they high five tunnel as part of their pregame starting lineups. Although the Chiefs lost it was a fun night at the ballpark!
