The Raiders travel to Tremont tonight for a non-conference ball game. JV starts at 5:30, V to follow. Good Luck Raiders! Game location: 400 W. Pearl St. Tremont, IL 61568
The Lady Raiders travel to Fieldcrest today to begin their IHSA Regional matches. Tipoff is cedula for 4:00. Good Luck Ladies! Match location: 1 Dornbush Dr. Minonk, Il
The Raiders basketball teams felt the love on Valentine’s Day, sweeping a pair of games with Christian Life Academy Friday night!
In JV action, 4 players scored in double figures en route to a 76-55 victory to move their record to 12-4!
The varsity battled tough, outscoring the Lions 24-12 in the fourth quarter, including 6 three pointers, to grab the win 58-48! Josh Dawe had a team high 23 points, and Zayne Arthalony added 15, including a big 4th quarter that saw him drain 4 long balls from downtown! John Schnoor also added 7 rebounds and 6 other players reached the scoring column in the team effort!
The Raiders travel to Tremont on Monday night for a tough road test.
Wishing Marlie Abner well today as she wrestles for the Midwest Central Raiders Wrestling team in the IHSA Sectional Meet in Geneseo!
Reminder - No School on Monday, February 17th in observance of President's Day.
Happy Valentine's Day!
The Raiders host Christian Life Academy tonight. JV tipoff is scheduled for 6:00, V to follow. Good Luck Raiders!
JV NFHS Live Stream: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/midwest-central-high-school-manito-il/gama7e4913723
V NFHS Live Stream: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/midwest-central-high-school-manito-il/gam00686079c2
Reminder - We are having a Teacher Institute Day on Friday, February 14th. No school for students! Enjoy your long weekend!
The Lady Raiders travel tonight to Peoria Christian for a JV only game. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00. Good Luck Ladies! Game location: 3506 North California Avenue, Peoria, IL
The will be a breakfast menu change for all 3 buildings:
2/13/25
Waffles (possibly pancakes) and sausage instead of Cheesy Egg Bake
2/21/25
Cheesy Egg Bake in place of the Waffles and Sausage
If you like seeing the ball shared then tonight’s JV game was for you as the Raiders JV basketball team racked up 17 assists en route to a 71-49 victory on Tuesday night over Delavan! Jacob Hummel led the charge with 16 points and Josh Dawe picked up 12 points in his only quarter of play. Zayne Arthalony and Blake Molitor added 10 points of their own, with all of Molitor’s points coming in a big second half. With the win the Raiders moved to 11-4 overall with a 5-1 record jn Tomahawk Conference play!
The gym was packed with fans and the future cheerleaders for the varsity contest, but Delavan pulled away in the second half to defeat the Raiders 64-43.
Be sure to come out Friday night for another home game against Christian Life Academy of Hopedale.
Seniors in Spanish 4 recently learned about tapas, also known as small bites or appetizer-like foods in Spain. Here you can see Remi, Ayden, and Carly presenting the recipes they selected to share with their classmates.
Seniors - If you are planning on applying for the Rotary scholarship, you need to schedule a time to attend a Rotary Meeting. Please see Mrs. Harbourn asap.
The Raiders host Delavan tonight for a Tomahawk Conference game. The JV tips off at 6:00, V to follow. Little Cheer will perform at the halftime of the JV and V games. Good Luck Raiders!
JV NFHS Live Streaming: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/midwest-central-high-school-manito-il/gam3c2054f6e9
V NFHS Live Streaming: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/midwest-central-high-school-manito-il/gamaa85b704d7
The remaining fans at the HS girls basketball game got to witness the 8th grade boys basketball team winning their 2nd Sectional title in 2 years. Back-to-Back Sectional Champions!!
Tonight is Senior Night for Carly and Maddie. The Lady Raiders host Elmwood for a V only game starting at 6:00. Good Luck Ladies!
NFHS Live Stream: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/midwest-central-high-school-manito-il/gam1a0e999cbd
A parent meeting with the HS Spring sports coaches and athletic director will be February 26th at 6:00 in the HS cafeteria for the sports of baseball, softball, and track. If you have already attended the Fall or Winter AD meeting, you only have to attend the coaches meeting following the AD meeting.
Congratulations to the 2025 Homecoming Court. Jaylyn Begeman, Baylie Holeman, Riley Kinney, Maddie Sidwell, Ayden Forbis, John Schnoor, Josh Schnoor, Owen Schmidt, and Homecoming King Raisean Anderson and Homecoming Queen Hawa Fassa.
The Raiders traveled to Peoria Notre Dame for IHSA Regionals where the top three wrestlers in each weight class advance to Sectionals.
Liam Zimmerman and Bocephus Schnoor finished in 4th place.
Remington Vonderheide had a pin his first round. He had a great season! We wish him the best of luck moving forward.
John Payne had a Major Decision (17-3) in the first round. He fought hard all day and came up short.
Kamden Merrill had two pins on the day. He earned the 4th place finish.
Richard Gilmore ended the day with two pins and a 4th place finish.
“They gave it their all today. I am proud of every single one of them! The future looks great as this young team will only continue to grow!!” - Coach Augi
Liam, Bocephus, Leelinn, Cole and Kamden will be entering the Fresh/Soph state series on March 2nd!
The Lady Raiders will open their IHSA Regional play next Saturday, February 15th, at Minonk Fieldcrest. Game is scheduled to start at 4:00pm.
