For the second consecutive year, the Raiders basketball team is heading to the STATE TOURNAMENT!
In a repeat of last year’s Sectional Championship, the Raiders downed Decatur Catholic 34-28 to capture the 2A Sectional Championship at Decatur St. Teresa!
The game was tight from the opening tipoff, with both teams taking leads throughout the game until Jase Canada hit a go ahead 3 on an assist from Joe Proehl with 4:45 left in the fourth to give the Raiders the lead 26-24. Two clutch free throws by Evan Schmidt after a big defensive stop increased the lead to 28-24.
After Decatur cut the lead to 2 after a loose ball scramble, Joe Proehl got a huge steal and rebound on consecutive possessions and added some free throws with 1:26 left in the game to make it 30-26, and then 4 clutch free throws down the stretch from Canada sealed the game and the Raiders second straight Sectional Championship!
Canada finished the night with a game high 17 points on an efficient 5 of 9 from field, including a perfect 4 for 4 from the charity stripe. Joe Proehl added a compete game with 9 points, 7 boards, 5 dimes and a steal! Jake Hunter hit a huge three pointer and 2 more rebounds as the Raiders won the game on the glass, out rebounding Decatur Catholic 21-17.
The Raiders now will play in the Elite 8 this Saturday at Kankakee Bishop McNamara at 11:30 against Milford.
Congratulations to Coach Thompson and the boys on another sensational performance!
Good luck to the volleyball team facing Blessed Sacrament tonight on their home court starting at 5:30 PM!
On Thursday, 2/13, Precision Photo will be here to take group photos of Beta Club, Student Council, FCA officers, Scholastic Bowl, and Band. They will also be[photographing any new students fo for the yearbook.
History repeats itself. For the first time since 1995 and 1996, your Raiders are back to back Regional CHAMPIONS! With their 49-40 victory over Springfield Blessed Sacrament, the Raiders punched their second consecutive ticket to the Sectional Championship!
The Raiders overcame some early adversity, having to overcome some early fouls and hot shooting by the Bruins, but in the end a dominant fourth quarter with clutch free throw shooting secured the championship! Joe Proehl and Jase Canada had monster games for the Raiders with Canada scoring a team high 21 points on an efficient 7 of 12 from the field, including 4 of 5 from the free throw line, and Proehl adding 18 points, including 5 huge points in the fourth quarter, 7 rebounds, 4 dimes and 4 steals. Additional help came from all over the Raider lineup, with Sportsmanship Pin winner Noah Coffey contributing a bucket and 3 boards, Evan Schmidt adding 3 rebounds, and Jaxton Bolen adding 6 big points to go with his 3 rebounds! The Raiders were also clutch from the free throw line, going 12 of 15 from the charity stripe. Coach Thompson had this to say after the game:
“Total Effort! This team sticks together and builds their fellow teammates up. A true team over me approach.”
With the victory, Midwest Central secured its 22nd victory and a Sectional Championship rematch with Decatur Lady our Lourdes on Monday at Decatur St. Teresa. Game time is 6:30. Come show out for our boys!
LET'S GO RAIDERS!
MS Scholastic Bowl @ Edison – 4:00; Activity bus leaves MS @ 3:15; 1400 Earl St, Pekin, IL 61554
No plans tonight? Come out and cheer on our ladies!
MS VB vs S. Pekin – 4:45; 8, 7, B; 121 N Church St, Green Valley, IL 61534 ; 8th grade starts at 4:45)
GOOOOOOOOOO RAIDERS!!!!
MS BBB @ IESA 8th Grade Springfield BSS Regional Championship – 6:00; Bus leaves MS @ 4:20; 748 W Laurel St, Springfield, IL .
Mrs. Henry's classes have been engaged with their small group discussions regarding theme and analytical questions for Lois Lowry's "The Giver." Students are working on identifying which of their questions, connections, comments, and predictions are worth sharing with the rest of the class and identifying patterns or other areas of significance. Way to go Raiders!
The Lady Raiders had a great night in volleyball last night... so much they made the 10:00 news! Great job ladies!!!!
For the second consecutive year, Raiders basketball team is back in the Regional championship with a 27-19 victory over Illini Central on Tuesday night!
Joe Proehl and Jase Canada had big games for the Raiders, with Canada leading the charge with 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals. Proehl stuffed the stat sheet as well, adding 9 points, 3 boards, 3 assists, and a team leading 5 steals!
With the win, the Raiders advance to the REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP on Thursday night with a 6:00 PM start at Springfield Blessed Sacrament (748 W Laurel St, Springfield, IL ). Come out and support the boys on their postseason run!
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Good Luck to the 8th grade basketball team traveling to Springfield to play against Illini Central in the semi-final of Regionals!
MS BBB @ IESA 8th Grade Springfield BSS Regional semifinals – 6:00 PM; Bus leaves MS @ 4:20 PM; 748 West Laurel Street, Springfield IL 62704
Good Luck to the Lady Raiders playing Norwood tonight on their home court!
MS VB vs Norwood – 5:30 PM; 121 N Church St, Green Valley, IL 61534
The Raiders kicked off their 8th grade regional tournament in dominant fashion, jumping out to a 45 - 0 lead en route to a 74 - 10 victory!
14 different Raiders hit the scoring column, with Noah Coffey leading the charge with 11 points. Evan Schmidt had a nice game with 7 points and 5 rebounds and Tyler Byrd stuffed the stat sheet with a bucket to go along with 6 rebounds, 2 assists and a steal. Johnny McFarland also had a good night with 8 points and a couple rebounds.
The Raiders look to keep the postseason going with a big semifinal matchup with Illini Central at 6:00 PM Tuesday night at Springfield Blessed Sacrament!
Happy School Counselor Week!
Happy Groundhog Day!
We are team Spring! How about you?
Good Luck to the 8th grade basketball team heading to Springfield to play in the first round of Regionals today! LETS GO RAIDERS!!!
MS BBB @ IESA 8th Grade Springfield BSS Regionals – 9:00; Bus leaves MS @ 7:20; 748 West Laurel Street, Springfield IL 62704
8th graders had a little "Friday fun" with coordinate "planes." ✈️📉
MCMS Lady Raiders had a great week!! The 7th graders won all three of their matches, in two sets. The 8th graders won two of their three matches!
AND, we have another busy week coming up with three scheduled home matches on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. The 8th graders will end the week hosting a three team round robin at home on Saturday. The 6th graders will travel to Edinburg. Good luck ladies!
