Midwest Central High School - Home of the Raiders

🥎 Lady Raiders HS Softball 🥎
📅 Wednesday, April 15, 2026
🏠 vs Richwoods
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🕒 4:30 P.M.
📌 1099 South East Avenue, Manito, IL

Midwest Central Varsity Raiders won big over Riverton 14-1 tonight. Midwest Central Varsity Raiders got on the board in the top of the first inning after Lexi Wood doubled down the left field line, and Ayla Charlton grounded out, each scoring one run. Midwest Central Varsity Raiders scored six runs on two hits in the top of the second inning. Houston Butler singled, scoring one run, an error scored two runs, Ava Warner grounded out, scoring two runs, and an error scored one run. Midwest Central Varsity Raiders added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Grace Meeks hit a sacrifice fly, and Mckenzie Gale grounded out, each scoring one run. Meeks earned the win for Midwest Central Varsity Raiders. The righty gave up two hits and one run over two innings, striking out one and walking two. G Speaks took the loss for Riverton. The pitcher went five innings, allowing 14 runs (six earned) on eight hits, striking out two and walking five. Alyssa Gauwitz collected the save. Number eight hitter, Butler, showed the depth of Midwest Central Varsity Raiders's lineup, by leading them with two hits in two at bats. Mia Warner and Butler each drove in two runs for Midwest Central Varsity Raiders. Gale stole three bases. Midwest Central Varsity Raiders had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating five walks for the game. Midwest Central Varsity Raiders ran wild on the base paths, accumulating eight stolen bases for the game. Midwest Central Varsity Raiders didn't commit a single error in the field. Gale had the most chances in the field with six. Next up for Midwest Central Varsity Raiders is a game against Richwoods Varsity Knights on Wednesday.

Emma Junkin and Josh Dawe were the recipients of the Rodger Woodley Memorial Sportsmanship Award this basketball season. This award is voted on by our opposing fans for the player that shows the best sportsmanship throughout the season. Congratulations Emma and Josh.

🥎 Lady Raiders HS Softball 🥎
📅 Tuesday, April 14, 2026
🛣️ @ Riverton
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🚌 2:00 P.M.; Dismiss athletes @ 1:45 P.M.
🕒 4:30 P.M.
📌 841 N 3rd St, Riverton, IL 62561

✨✨ YOU’RE INVITED TO THE MOST MAGICAL PRE-PROM EVENT OF THE YEAR ✨✨ Join us for Promenade 2026: A Night Where Dreams Begin 💫 Come celebrate our incredible students as they showcase their formal wear before heading off to prom! This is your chance to be part of the excitement and cheer them on in style. 🗓 Saturday, April 18 📌 Midwest Central High School 🚪 Doors Open: 2:30 PM 🎉 Promenade Begins: 3:00 PM 🎶 Music, photo booths, and nonstop fun 🍿 Complimentary popcorn bar with multiple flavors 🥤 Light refreshments for everyone Bring your friends, bring your family, and don’t miss this unforgettable kickoff to prom night. It’s more than an event—it’s where the magic starts ✨ #MCProm2026

🏃‍♂️‍➡️ Raiders HS JV Track 🏃
📅 Monday, April 13, 2026
🛣️ @ Lewistown
🎴 Lewistown Relay JV Meet
🚌 2:00 P.M.; Dismiss athletes @ 1:40 P.M.
🕒 4:00 P.M.
📌 15205 IL-100, Lewistown, IL 61542

🥎 Lady Raiders HS Softball 🥎
📅 Monday, April 13, 2026
🏠 vs PORTA
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🕒 4:30 P.M.
📌 1099 South East Avenue, Manito, IL

⚾ Raiders HS Baseball ⚾
📅 Monday, April 13, 2026
🏠 vs PORTA
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🕒 4:30 P.M.
📌 910 S Washington St, Manito, IL 61546

Midwest Central made a statement Saturday afternoon, rolling past CLA in dominant fashion with an 11-0 win in five innings, securing their second straight victory via the run rule. The Raiders were in complete control from the start, powered by a lights-out performance on the mound from Ryan Terrill. The right-hander delivered a complete-game shutout, scattering just two hits while walking one and striking out eight. Behind him, Midwest Central’s defense was flawless, turning in an error-free performance that kept any potential momentum firmly in check. At the plate, the Raiders matched that intensity with a balanced and relentless attack. Midwest Central piled up 11 runs on 11 hits, with contributions coming from throughout the lineup. Seven different players recorded hits, highlighting the team’s depth. Terrill helped his own cause in a big way, going 3-for-4 with a double and driving in three runs. Jaxon Tumilty added a strong 2-for-3 performance with two RBIs, while Dalton Johnson also chipped in an RBI. Breckin Guy delivered a milestone moment, notching his first varsity hit as part of a 2-for-3 day that included two RBIs. With the win, the Raiders improve to 5-3 on the season and will look to keep the momentum rolling Monday in a non-conference matchup against PORTA.

Raiders had a good day over in Macomb. Owen and Blake weighed in 4 fish totaling 11-4 with a 6-8 big bass and took home 2nd place and big bass of event! Brayden and Carter brought 2 fish to the scale and had a total of 4-6 good for 13th place out of 32 boats. Special thanks to Noah Sarff - Country Financial for sponsoring today’s event!!

⚾ Raiders HS V/JV Baseball ⚾
📅 Saturday, April 11, 2026
🛣️ @ CLA
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🚌 1:00 P.M.
🕒 2:30 P.M. V; 4:00 JV
📌 222 Tremont Street, Hopedale, IL 61747

The Raiders were firing on all cylinders on Friday night with great pitching, solid defense, and quality at bats up and down the lineup as Midwest Central rolled to a 13-2 over ROWVA Williamsfield. Dalton Johnson set the tone for the Raiders on the mound tossing all 5 innings in the complete game victory allowing no earned runs and no walks while scattering 6 hits to go with a strikeout. But it was the offense tonight that seized the day. The Raiders sent 10 hitters to the plate in the first inning and 13 hitters in the second inning, scoring 13 runs to give Johnson a nice lead to work with, stacking quality at bat on top of quality at bat to keep the pressure on the Cougars all night. 8 different Raiders had hits and RBIs in the team effort, with Jaxon Tumilty leading the way with 3 hits and Joe Proehl adding two of his own. Evan Schmidt, Ryan Terril, and JaxonTumilty all had multiple RBIs and Breckin Guy added another RBI in the big 2nd inning. Zayne Hill added another RBI and base hit as well. Also of note, Colton Watts also picked up his first varsity hit and RBI! The Raiders move to 4-3 on the season with a Varsity/JV doubleheader tomorrow at CLA.

Exploring the Future of Engineering

Mrs. DeSutter’s Physics students traveled to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for the Engineering Open House on April 10.

Students explored campus labs, visited engineering buildings, heard from student researchers, and learned about cutting-edge innovations happening right now.

A great day of discovery and hands-on learning!

🐟 Raiders HS Bass Fishing 🐟
📅 Saturday, April 11, 2026
🛣️ Spring Lake - Macomb, Il
🎴 Regular Season Meet
🕒 7:15 A.M.
⚖️ 2:45 P.M.
📌 620 Spring Lake Park Rd, Macomb, IL

Entry fees sponsored by Noah Sarff Country Financial

🏃‍♂️‍➡️ Raiders HS Track 🏃
📅 Friday, April 10, 2026
🛣️ @ WIU
🎴 Lee Calhoun Relays Meet
🚌 9:15 A.M.; Dismiss athletes @ 8:55 A.M.
🕒 11:30 A.M.
📌 1 University Cir, Macomb, IL 61455

⚾ Raiders HS Baseball ⚾
📅 Friday, April 10, 2026
🏠 vs Williamsfield
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🕒 4:30 P.M.
📌 910 S Washington St, Manito, IL 61546

🥎 Lady Raiders HS Softball 🥎
📅 Thursday, April 9, 2026
🏠 vs Williamsville
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🕒 4:30 P.M.
📌 1099 South East Avenue, Manito, IL

🏃‍♂️‍➡️ Raiders HS Track 🏃
📅 Thursday, April 9, 2026
🛣️ @ Havana
🎴 Regular Season Meet
🚌 2:45 P.M. ; Dismiss athletes @ 2:25 PM
🕒 4:00 P.M.
📌 501 South McKinley Havana, IL 62644

🔟 DAYS UNTIL PROM ✨ The countdown is ON for A Night Where Dreams Begin 💫 🗓 Saturday, April 18, 2026 ⏰ 7:00–10:00 PM 📍 East Port Banquet Center, East Peoria 🎉 Hosted by the Class of 2027 Don’t forget—Promenade kicks things off earlier that day! 🎭 3:00 PM (Doors at 2:30) at the high school It’s almost time… are you ready? 👀🔥