Today is the end of the 3rd 9 weeks!
The Raiders Fresh Soph basketball team kept their strong play going, moving to 16-5 on the season with a semifinal win over top seeded Lexington 52-47 to advance to the championship of the 72nd annual Hartem tournament!
The Raiders jumped out to a 15 point lead midway through the 3rd quarter, but Lexington cut it to 2 with 1 min left. However, Ryan Terrill had a big put back bucket with 15 seconds left to seal the win and punch their ticket to the title game. Terrill finished the game with 8 points to go with his 5 rebounds. Josh Dawe also finished with 12 points and 6 assists and Brenden Carton fell just short of a double double with 10 points and 7 boards.
With the win, the Raiders look to cap off their season with a title against Edinburg. Game time is 12:45 on Saturday in Hartsburg. Be sure to come out and see the boys play one last time this season!
Save the Date - Summer Camp will be here before you know it! Forms and additional information will be distributed after Spring Break... stay tuned!
June 9-13
• Girls Basketball Camp / Location-HS / Grades 2-5 / 9:00-10:00 AM
• Girls Basketball Camp / Location-HS / Grades 6-8 / 10:15-11:45 AM
• Boys Basketball Camp / Location-HS /Grades 2-5 / 12:30-1:45 PM
• Boys Basketball Camp / Location-HS / Grades 6-8 / 2:00-3:30 PM
• Boys Basketball Camp / Location-HS / Grades 9-12 / 4:00-5:30 PM
July 7-9
• Softball Camp / Location-PS / Grade 1-3 / 9:00-10:00 AM
• Softball Camp / Location-PS / Grades 4-5 / 10:15-11:15 AM
• Softball Camp / Location-PS / Grades 6-8 / 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
July 14-18
• Wrestling Camp / Location: PS / Grades 6-12 / 5:00-7:00 PM
July 14-17 and July 21-24:
• Cross Country Camp / Location-HS / Grades 5-12 / 7:00-8:00 AM
July 21-25
• Wrestling Camp / Location-PS / Grades K-5 / 6:00-7:30 PM
July 28-August 1
• Volleyball Camp / Location-HS / Grades 3-5 / 8:00-9:30 AM
• Volleyball Camp / Location-HS / Grades 6-8 / 10:00-11: AM
TBD – Band Camp (6-12), MS/HS Cheer Camp, and HS Volleyball Camp
Owen Schmidt was selected as the Rodger Woodley Memorial Sportsmanship Award winner for this season. The award winner is selected by two of our opposing fans as showing the most sportsmanship during their game. Congratulations Owen for representing Midwest Central.
The MCHS Basketball Program celebrated their awards night on 3/4/25. The awards given out are pictured below. We would like to send a sincere thank you to the parents and community for their support this season. The planning and preparation for next year has already begun! Lets Go Raiders!
The Raiders travel tonight to Hartem JV Trny to play Lexington in the semifinals. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00. Good Luck Raiders!
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Reminder - Tomorrow is a 1/2 day for students and NO Preschool classes! Buildings will dismiss as follows: PS - 11:40, MS - 11:20, HS - 11:30
Raiders – Check out this amazing opportunity!
The Charles A. Beebe scholarship is available for current seniors and past graduates from Forman & MCHS. If you know of a previous graduate or current senior who is furthering their education in a trade school, career college, 2-year, 4-year, or graduate school, please tell them about this opportunity!
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Today we would like to take a moment and celebrate Mr. Norris, Athletic Director Extraordinaire! Mr. Norris is a remarkably busy and dedicated part of the Raider Nation family. His many hats include (but are not limited to): assistant principal, athletic director, substitute bus driver, coach, IHSA track & field official, and student mentor. He is always ready and willing to jump in and help wherever possible… and has a cheerful outlook while doing it all.
THANK YOU for all your hard work and dedication, Mr. Norris. MCHS is lucky to have you as part of our Raider family!
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Raiders traveled to Normal to Fresh/Soph regionals. Tough matches for this young squad. Great job to Liam, Leelinn, Cole and Jesse for extending their season and putting in the extra hard work.
Liam Zimmerman went into overtime, scored the takedown and secured his spot to Sectionals next Sunday in Heyworth!
Empowering change through compassion and advocacy. Happy World Social Work Day!
The Raiders put 8 players in the scoring column en route to a 53-44 victory over Delavan in the opening round of the 72nd annual Hartem Fresh Soph Tournament! Josh Dawe kept his strong play going with 13 points to go with 7 assists and Ryan Terrill was a force on the boards, pulling down 10 rebounds. Malachi Carroll added 11 points and J.J. Proehl chipped in 10 points as the Raiders moved to 15-5 on the season. With the win, the Raiders advanced to the semifinals with a big matchup against top seeded Lexington on Thursday.
The JV Raiders travel to Hartem to play in their JV Trny. We play Delavan at 12:45. Good Luck Raiders!
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A thrilling corner 3 pointer with just 7 seconds remaining brought Midwest Central’s season to a heartbreaking end in the regional semifinals, as they fell to the third-seeded Illini Central Cougars, 52-51. Despite the tough loss, the Raiders left everything on the court, showcasing the resilience and determination that defined their season.
Josh Dawe delivered a standout performance, leading the way with 22 points, including four clutch 3 pointers. The senior leaders stepped up on the big stage as well, with Owen Schmidt contributing 8 points and 8 rebounds and John Schnoor adding 6 points. Senior Ayden Forbis also contributed with great effort off the bench. Though their win streak ended at three, this team’s fight and grit have set the foundation for future success. With their effort and heart, these Raiders paved the way for the program’s continued growth in the years to come under the leadership of Coach Nick Gerndt.
Midwest Central High School has expanded our physical education offerings this year to include several new classes. Our curriculum now includes team sports, lifetime fitness, and health and wellness classes. Team sports is a traditional PE class focusing on sport units. Lifetime fitness focuses on activities that students will be able to do for many years after high school. The health and wellness class is a beginning strength training and fitness class.
The Raiders travel to Athens tonight for their Tomahawk Conference Meet. Matches start at 5:00. Good Luck Raiders! Meet location: 1 Warrior Way, Athens, IL 62613
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FLSmidth, a company in Pekin that supplies industrial machinery and services globally, ran a Raider Closet drive!!! We would like to thank Lori Hoyle for organizing such an amazing event to support our families in the district. The Raider Closet has been such a blessing for this community, and we are grateful for all the support!!! If you want to shop, contact Mrs. Harbourn at the high school!!!!
