The Raiders 8th grade basketball picked up a gritty regional victory on Saturday morning, coming back from a 13-2 deficit and defeating the Mt Pulaski Bruins 39-36.
Down 13-2 early in the first quarter, the Raiders used a clutch performance from Cade Brotherton to cut the lead to 13-12 at half. After trading buckets for most of the second half the Raiders managed to pull ahead late and with some clutch free throws down the stretch from Joe Proehl and Cade Brotherton, the Raiders were able to survive and advance!
Brotherton had a monster game for the Raiders, dropping in a career high 17 points on 4 three pointers. Joe Proehl added 10 big points and Blake Molitor added 7 to move their record to 13 - 8!
The 2 seeded Raiders continue their season on Wednesday at 6:45 PM in Mt Pulaski where they will take on the 3 seeded Illini Central Cougars! Come out and support your Raiders!
ATTENTION RAIDER NATION!
Please note the following important information about Monday night's Sectional Championship at Midwest Central Middle School:
1. Season passes cannot be accepted. Admission is cash only! Per IESA: $5 for HS students & adults. $3 for K-8 students & senior citizens (62+).
2. Gates open at 5:30 PM - Parking is limited. The following are parking options: the main parking lot at the Middle School, designated areas in the front of the school, the teacher parking lot behind the school, and overflow parking at Green Valley Centennial Park. If possible, carpooling would be greatly appreciated.
3. SHUTTLE Option: There will be a shuttle provided from Centennial Park to the gym that will run every 5-8 minutes before and after the game. Pick up and drop off will be in the designated spot in front of the gym.
4. We know you are excited to cheer on our Raiders! However, please note that the display of signage, banners, balloons, or noise making devices are PROHIBITED during IESA State Series Tournament Play!
5. We know you will want to capture photos of this amazing game, but please note that FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY is prohibited.
We ask that you share this information with your fellow Raider Nation family and hope that this provides some clarity into Monday night's game! We look forward to seeing you there! GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!
The 8th Grade Boys basketball team (2nd seed) hits the road to take on Mt. Pulaski in their first regional game at 12:30 PM.
Good luck Raiders!!!!
The girls Volleyball program won ALL of their matches last night at Georgetowne! There was awesome play at all levels.
Congratulations ladies!!!
The 8th graders travel to Lincoln tomorrow to play in an 8th grade tournament. Good luck Raiders!
For the first time in 28 years at the Middle School, the 7th grade Midwest Central Raiders boys basketball team is a REGIONAL CHAMPION! The Raiders traded buckets with Parkview the first half of the game with neither team going ahead by more than 4 points in the first two quarters as the Raiders clung to a 17 - 14 lead at half. And then....the third quarter. The Raiders exploded out on a 17 - 7 run, pushing the lead to 34 - 21 and then held on for a 34 - 23 victory!
Joe Proehl led the Raiders offense with 19 points with an assist, 4 rebounds and 4 steals! Breckin Guy, who was the Raiders IESA Sportsmanship pen recipient, added 7 huge points for the Raiders. Jaxton Bolen added 4 clutch points and a steal and Evan Schmidt added a bucket and 5 important rebounds. Jase Canada also added 3 boards and 4 assists for the now 22-1 Regional Champion Raiders!
Coach Proehl had some things he wanted to say about the boys' season tonight.
"Our team effort all season from player 1 through player 20 has never wavered. All of the boys go 100% from the moment they walk in the gym. We set goals at the beginning of the season and breaking the 28 year Regional Championship drought was one of them. I am so proud of these boys, but we aren't done yet..."
The Raiders (22 - 1) will HOST the Sectional game this Monday night beginning at 6:30 PM against Decatur Our Lady of Lourdes (24-1).
Lets pack this place! #raiderforlife
MCMS is having a mobile dental clinic on 2/22/24. There will be FREE exams and preventative care for students!!! Information is being sent home tomorrow.
All forms to participate are due back 2/9/24.
Please contact Nurse Niki for any questions at monroe@midwestcentral.org
LETS GO RAIDERS!
Come out tonight to support your Raiders in the Regional Championship game tonight at 6:00 PM vs. Parkview at Mt Pulaski!!!
The 7th grade boys basketball team came out on a mission, blanking the Havana Ducks in the first quarter en route to a 38 - 16 victory and a seat at the table in the regional championship tomorrow night!
Joe Proehl led the Raiders offensive attack with 15 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals! Jase Canada added 9 points with most of his damage coming from the free throw line, going 6 for 8 while also adding a pair of rebounds, steals, and assists! Jaxton Bolen also had a big night for the Raiders, chipping in 7 points to go along with 3 rebounds and 2 steals!
With the win, the #1 seeded Raiders move to 21 - 1 on the season and look to add a Regional Championship to their resume with a big game against Parkview on Thursday night at Mt Pulaski at 5:30. Lets fill the stands for the Raiders!
The Lady Raiders Volleyball team will travel to Georgetowne today t 4:30 PM. There is a 7th grade followed by 8th grade, then the B match!
Good luck Lady Raiders!!!!
The Washington DC/Philadelphia trip 2025 meeting is being rescheduled for February 7th @ 6:00 PM due to scheduling conflicts.
School is closed today, January 23, due to icy road conditions.
All evening activities for today, January 22, have been cancelled.
Stay safe and warm!!
School is closed today, January 22, due to icy road conditions. Enjoy your snow day!
CONGRATS to Both the 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams for their wins last night!!!
Speaking of volleyball…the 6th Grade Volleyball team will travel to Delavan tomorrow for a tournament; and the 7th Grade Volleyball team will travel to Edinburgh for a tournament tomorrow as well. Good luck to our Lady Raiders!
The Raiders boys basketball teams caged the Tigers on 8th grade night, defeating Illini Bluffs in front of a packed house in both the 7th and 8th grade games!
In 7th grade action, the boys struggled a little out of the gate, leading only 10-8 after the first quarter. However a huge 19 - 1 third quarter was the key difference in the game as the Raiders ended the game on a running clock to win 56 - 21. 9 different Raiders reached the scoring column, with Joe Proehl leading the charge with 24 points on an efficient 11 for 15 shooting. Jase Canada also chipped in 9 points on another strong shooting night, and Jaxton Bolen had 8 points for the Raiders!
However, tonight was about 8th grade night, and the Raiders didn't disappoint. Putting on a show for the sold out crowd using a balanced attack and shut down defense, the Raiders blanked the Tigers in the second quarter to push their lead to 18 - 6 and they would never look back! Blake Molitor had a team leading 8 points and 6 rebounds and Zayne Arthalony added 7 points and 9 rebounds as the Raiders ended their season on a win and made their 8th grade night a rousing success!
The 7th grade concludes their regular season with an impressive 19 wins and 1 loss and look to keep their season going as the number 1 seed in the regional on Saturday at 10:00 AM at Mt. Pulaski against Marquette Heights!
The 8th grade finished their regular season with a record of 12 wins and 8 losses and the regional brackets should be out in a few days!
Tonight is 8th Recognition Night at the Boys Basketball game. Basketball players, cheerleaders and members of the Pep Club will all be recognized. We will be hosting Illini Bluffs and game time is 5:30 PM.
Good luck Raiders!
The Volleyball team will travel to Delavan tonight. 8th grade is playing at 5:00 PM followed by 7th grade and then the B game. It's also 8th grade recognition night!!!
Gooooooooooo Raiders!
Student Council bought some new hula hoops, dodgeballs, and pinnies for the PE department and students at MCMS!
School for tomorrow, January 16th, has been cancelled. Stay warm Raiders!!
Enjoy your 3 day weekend!
