Midwest Central High School - Home of the Raiders

The HS baseball game scheduled for tomorrow, April 3, against Peoria Christian has been cancelled. A rescheduled date has not been set at this time.

The High School Boys Track and Field Team competed at the Rushville Early Bird meet on Tuesday, March 31st. The Raiders were able to come away with 12 personal best performances on the day. Leading the way was sophomore Devin Greiner with three new personal bests. In the high jump, Devin cleared a height of 1.87m or 6’1.5” for 1st place. Devin also ran PR’s in the 100m dash with a time of 11.7 for 5th place and the 200m dash with a time of 23.86 for 3rd place. Senior CJ Ballard had a nice run in the 800m with a new PR of 2:30.55 for 3rd place and then came back 15 minutes later to run the 1600 in a time of 6:24 for 4th place. Also competing well in the sprints was Jaxson Robinson setting new personal bests in both the 100m in a time of 12.5 and 200m dash with a time of 26.58. Jaxson also triple jumped to a distance of 9.81m for 5th place. The throwers had some good early season results in both the shot put and discus. Senior Richard Gilmore placed 3rd in the shot put with a new Personal Record of 10.38m. Leelinn Danner was close behind in 5th place with a throw of 9.89m. And making his debut in the throws was Jackson Smith with a toss of 6.89m. In the Discus throw, Leelinn picked up second place in a crowded event with a new PR of 30.04m. Richard was right behind him with a best of 28.25m and Jackson had a toss of 20.65m. The Raiders Boys and Girls teams will next compete at Havana on Thursday April 7th.

The softball game scheduled for today with Brimfield has been cancelled due to field conditions.

Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Today we recognize and celebrate our incredible paraprofessionals who go above and beyond every day to support our students, teachers, and school community. Your patience, dedication, and hard work do not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do to make a difference—you are truly appreciated!

🥎 Lady Raiders HS Softball 🥎
📅 Tuesday, March 31, 2026
🛣️ @ Morton
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🚌 2:30 P.M.
🕒 4:30 P.M.
📌 349 W Birchwood St, Morton, IL 61550

🏃‍♂️‍➡️ Raiders HS Boys Track 🏃
📅 Tuesday, March 31, 2026
🛣️ @ Rushville
🎴 Regular Season Meet
🚌 2:15 P.M.
🕒 4:00 P.M.
📌 730 N. Congress Rushville, IL 62681

🔥 IT’S HERE! 🔥 Prom season is officially ON—and the hype is building 💫 To celebrate, we’ve teamed up with Roasted to bring you Dreamer’s Delight 🍦 This limited-time flavor features purple cotton candy ice cream loaded with Oreo and cookie dough—because prom deserves something extra sweet. This isn’t just for students—it’s for the whole community to get in on the excitement and celebrate this special time of year 🎉 You can grab a scoop now during regular hours, and starting April 10th, Roasted will have extended hours to keep the energy going! ✨ And don’t forget—Promenade is April 18th at the High School at 3pm! Doors open at 2:30 PM for the community to come out and see our juniors and seniors dressed to the nines before their big night 🤍 📍 Available at Roasted Let’s build the hype—Prom 2026 is almost here! 💜

Spring Break is here! 🎉From March 30 – April 6, we hope everyone enjoys a fun, relaxing, and well-deserved break. Take time to unwind, have fun, and make some great memories—we can’t wait to see everyone back soon!

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Superior Performances at Solo & Ensemble

Midwest Central High School was proudly represented at the IHSA Solo & Ensemble Contest by Ashe (tuba) and Eliya (vocal), who both earned Division I (Superior) ratings—the highest honor awarded.

This recognition reflects their outstanding preparation, musicianship, and performance quality.

Congratulations on an impressive achievement! #MCRaiderNationProud

MCHS Bass Fishing team takes off today for their first ever tournament. 11 different anglers from MCHS will be competing in the CASSTT tournament at the Lake of Egypt. Stayed turned for updates and pictures throughout the weekend!

⚾ Raiders HS Baseball ⚾
📅 Thursday, March 26, 2026
🏠 vs Eureka
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🕒 4:30 P.M.
📌 910 S Washington St, Manito, IL 61546

🥎 Lady Raiders V/JV HS Softball 🥎
📅 Thursday, March 26, 2026
🏠 vs Eureka
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🕒 4:30 P.M. V; 6:00 P.M. JV
📌 1099 South East Avenue, Manito, IL

Mckenzie Gale showed a strong eye at the plate on Wednesday, as Gale walked three times while leading Midwest Central Varsity Raiders to a 17-6 victory over Delevan. Midwest Central Varsity Raiders jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Grace Meeks doubled, scoring one run, Gale homered to right field, scoring two runs, Ayla Charlton singled, scoring one run, and Lexi Wood singled, scoring four runs. Midwest Central Varsity Raiders added one run in the second after Emma Junkin doubled. Midwest Central Varsity Raiders scored five runs on three hits in the top of the sixth inning. Meeks singled, scoring one run, Junkin singled, scoring one run, Emma Markle laid down a sacrifice bunt, scoring one run, and Alyssa Gauwitz laid down a sacrifice bunt, scoring two runs. Gauwitz earned the win for Midwest Central Varsity Raiders. The pitcher gave up six hits and six runs (two earned) over five innings, striking out one and walking five. M Lowers took the loss for Delevan. The pitcher went two-thirds of an inning, giving up eight runs (three earned) on five hits, striking out none and walking two. Meeks collected the save. Midwest Central Varsity Raiders collected 12 hits in the game. Junkin provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Midwest Central Varsity Raiders with four runs batted in. The infielder went 3-for-5 on the day. Junkin and Meeks each collected three hits for Midwest Central Varsity Raiders. Wood collected two hits for Midwest Central Varsity Raiders in three at bats. Gale paced Midwest Central Varsity Raiders with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing seven walks for the game. Charlton, Wood, and Meeks each stole multiple bases for Midwest Central Varsity Raiders. Midwest Central Varsity Raiders ran wild on the base paths, tallying six stolen bases for the game. Next up for Midwest Central Varsity Raiders is a game against Eureka Varsity Hornets on Thursday.

💌✨ BEST PROMPOSAL CONTEST ✨💌

Did you, will you (or someone you know) pull off an unforgettable promposal? Now’s your chance to make it official 👀

🎉 The Best Promposal Award will be given at prom—and we want to see YOUR creativity!

📸 Submit a photo or video of your promposal by:
✔️ Posting it in the comments below
✔️ Sending it to a member of the prom committee
✔️ Emailing it to Mrs. Kerley (kerley@midwestcentral.org)

⏰ DEADLINE: April 10

Make it big. Make it creative. Make it unforgettable 💥

Winner will be announced at prom on April 18—don’t miss your chance to be crowned!

Midwest Central wasted no time making a statement Tuesday, erupting for eight runs in the opening inning on their way to an 18-2 rout of Peoria Central. The Raiders remain unbeaten at 3-0 on the season. The early offensive explosion set the tone, as Midwest Central’s lineup delivered up and down the order. Ryan Terrill, Calvin Young, Dalton Johnson, and Zayne Hill each collected two hits in the dominant performance. Johnson’s night stood out in particular, as he drove in two runs and laced a pair of doubles to help fuel the surge. Jax Tumilty led the charge both on the mound and at the plate. The right-hander earned the win, striking out seven and allowing just one hit over three innings of work. He also delivered one of the game’s biggest swings—a bases-clearing RBI double that helped break things open early. The Raiders’ pitching depth was on full display as well. In his varsity debut, Thomas Berndt struck out the side in order, showcasing poise and potential in his first appearance. Evan Schmidt also added a milestone moment, recording his first varsity hit! Midwest Central now turns its attention to a key home matchup Thursday against the Eureka Hornets!

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