Midwest Central High School - Home of the Raiders

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? 👀🔥

📣 Reminder for Parents & Students On Wednesday, April 15th, our Juniors will be taking the ACT, and our Freshmen & Sophomores will be taking the PreACT. Important Details: ⏰ Please arrive to school on time — testing will begin promptly at 7:50 AM ✔️ Bring: A charged Chromebook A calculator (an online version will be available if needed) Pencils 📧 Be sure to check your email throughout the week for any updates Testing Schedule & Dismissal: Freshmen & Sophomores will finish testing around 11:10 AM. You will be dismised at 11 30AM per the half day schedule. Busses will run as normal. 🚫 Lunches will not be provided Juniors will finish testing around 12:00 PM and will need to arrange transportation home 🙏 A big thank you to THE LODGE in Manito for providing water and snacks for our students on testing day! Seniors — enjoy your day off! Take time to explore college and career options or focus on a mental health day 😊

Midwest Central Varsity Raiders Firing On All Cylinders Against New Berlin Midwest Central Varsity Raiders easily dispatched New Berlin today, 16-3. New Berlin were the first to get on the board in the first when Calli Smith homered to center field, scoring two runs. New Berlin added one run in the third. Addy Hopkins singled to center field, making the score 3-1. Midwest Central Varsity Raiders tied the game in the top of the fourth thanks to a single by Mckenzie Gale-and a double by Emma Markle. In the top of the fifth, Midwest Central Varsity Raiders broke up the tie when Ava Warner doubled, scoring two runs. Then an error followed to extend the lead to 7-3. Midwest Central Varsity Raiders scored six runs on six hits in the top of the seventh inning. Mia Warner doubled, scoring one run, Kenzie Doty singled, scoring one run, Lexi Wood singled, scoring two runs, and Grace Meeks singled, scoring two runs. Meeks earned the win for Midwest Central Varsity Raiders. The right-handed pitcher surrendered one hit and zero runs over four innings, striking out one and walking two. Smith took the loss for New Berlin. The pitcher went five innings, giving up seven runs (five earned) on seven hits, striking out five and walking one. Alyssa Gauwitz led things off in the circle for Midwest Central Varsity Raiders. The hurler gave up three hits and three runs (two earned) over three innings, striking out two and walking one. Midwest Central Varsity Raiders amassed 15 hits in the game. Meeks provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Midwest Central Varsity Raiders with four runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-5 on the day. Addison Friedrich led Midwest Central Varsity Raiders with three hits in five at bats from the leadoff position. Gale , Warner, Wood, and Doty each collected multiple hits for Midwest Central Varsity Raiders. Meeks, Gale, and Friedrich each stole multiple bases for Midwest Central Varsity Raiders. Midwest Central Varsity Raiders ran wild on the base paths, collecting seven stolen bases for the game. Midwest Central Varsity Raiders play at home on Thursday against Williamsville Varsity Lady Bullets in their next game.

🏆✨ PROM NIGHT AWARDS ARE COMING ✨🏆 Get ready to bring your A-game… because YOU will be voting for this year’s prom awards 👀 Here’s what’s up for grabs: 💃 Best Dressed 👯 Best Friend Duo 💌 Best Promposal 🎭 Most Dramatic Entrance 🕺 Dance Floor MVP Make your entrance count, bring the energy, and don’t forget—every moment could win you a title 👑 🗓 Prom: Saturday, April 18, 2026 📍 East Port Banquet Center, East Peoria Keep these in mind as we get closer to the big night… who’s taking home the award? 🔥 #MCProm2026

⚾ Raiders HS Baseball ⚾
📅 Tuesday, April 7, 2026
🏠 vs Tremont
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🕒 4:30 P.M.
📌 910 S Washington St, Manito, IL 61546

🥎 Lady Raiders V/JV HS Softball 🥎
📅 Tuesday, April 7, 2026
🛣️ @ New Berlin
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🚌 2:00 P.M.
🕒 4:30 P.M.
📌 300 Ellis Street New Berlin, IL 62670

⚾ Raiders HS V/JV Baseball ⚾
📅 Monday, April 6, 2026
🛣️ @ Havana
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🚌 3:00 P.M.
🕒 4:30 P.M. V; 6:00 JV
📌 501 South McKinley Havana, IL 62644

🥎 Lady Raiders HS Softball 🥎
📅 Monday, April 6, 2026
🏠 vs Athens
🎴 Tomahawk Conference Game
🕒 4:30 P.M.
📌 1099 South East Avenue, Manito, IL

🐰🌷 Hoppy Easter, Midwest Central! 🐣💛
Chocolate, smiles, and springtime fun—wishing our students, staff, and families the best day ever!

The Lady Raider's came home with 3 wins Saturday at the Tornado Slam in Springfield.

Win 1:
Lexi Wood collected three hits in three at bats, as Midwest Central defeated Villa Grove Blue Devils 10-4 on Saturday at Scheels Sports Park At Legacy Pointe. Wood doubled in the first inning, singled in the third inning, and singled in the fourth inning.

Midwest Central scored six runs in the third inning on the way to victory. Wood singled, scoring one run, Ayla Charlton singled, scoring one run, Ava Warner singled, scoring one run, an error scored one run, and Addison Friedrich singled, scoring two runs.

Midwest Central tied the game in the bottom of the first thanks to a hit by a pitch, and a double by Wood.

Wood earned the win for Midwest Central. The pitcher allowed three hits and four runs over four innings, striking out five and walking three. Kiser began the game for Villa Grove . The starting pitcher allowed nine hits and 10 runs (seven earned) over three innings, striking out four and walking four.

Friedrich and Wood each drove in two runs for Midwest Central. Midwest Central stole five bases in the game. Midwest Central were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Emma Junkin made the most plays with 5 outs.


Win 2:
Bats were blistered as Midwest Central defeated St. Teresa Bulldogs 19-10 on Saturday at Scheels Sports Park At Legacy Pointe. Midwest Central collected nine hits, while St. Teresa had nine.

Addison Friedrich collected three hits in four at bats in the win. Friedrich doubled in the fifth inning, singled in the fourth inning, and singled in the fifth inning.

Midwest Central got on the board in the first inning after Emma Junkin was struck by a pitch, driving in a run.

In the top of the second inning, Midwest Central went back into the lead after Friedrich grounded out, and Grace Meeks walked, each scoring one run.

Midwest Central added one run in the third. Houston Butler singled to center field, making the score 4-1.

Midwest Central flipped the game on its head in the top of the fifth, scoring 13 runs on six hits to take the lead, 19-6. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Meeks on a full count that drove in two.

Mckenzie Gale earned the win for Midwest Central . The starter gave up seven hits and nine runs (four earned) over four innings, striking out two and walking seven. Ava Collins took the loss for St. Teresa. The hurler went two and one-third innings, allowing 11 runs on seven hits, striking out none and walking five. Chandler stepped in the circle first for St. Teresa. The righty allowed zero hits and three runs (one earned) over two innings, striking out one and walking five. Meeks collected the save.

Gale and Friedrich each drove in three runs for Midwest Central. Meeks led Midwest Central with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, tallying 12 walks for the game. Friedrich and Lexi Wood each stole multiple bases for Midwest Central. Midwest Central ran wild on the base paths, tallying six stolen bases for the game. Midwest Central urned one double play in the game.


Win 3: Lexi Wood 2026 Drives In 4 To Lead Midwest Central Past Springfield (Coop)

Lexi Wood drove in four runs on one hit to lead Midwest Central past Springfield (Coop) 13-4 on Saturday at Scheels Sports Park At Legacy Pointe. Wood hit an inside the park home run in the first inning, scoring three runs, and hit a sacrifice fly in the second inning, scoring one.

Midwest Central won thanks in part to eight runs in the third inning. Mia Warner tripled, scoring one run, Grace Meeks singled, scoring two runs, an error scored three runs, Ayla Charlton doubled, scoring one run, and Warner tripled, scoring one run.

Midwest Central got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Wood hit an inside the park home run, scoring three runs, and Charlton singled, scoring one run.

Midwest Central added one run in the second after Wood hit a sacrifice fly.

Alyssa Gauwitz earned the win for Midwest Central . The starter gave up six hits and four runs over five innings, striking out three and walking one. Vanessa Kelley took the loss for Springfield (Coop). The pitcher went four innings, allowing 13 runs (eight earned) on nine hits, striking out one and walking eight.

Charlton led Midwest Central with three hits in three at bats. Warner collected two hits for Midwest Central in three at bats. Addison Friedrich led Midwest Central with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating eight walks for the game.


Next up for Midwest Central is a home game against Athens on Monday.

We were able to get one boat entered into a tournament hosted by Limestone at Banner Marsh Main Access for tomorrow. Cole Beebe and Blake Molitor will be taking on a field of close to 40 boats from other area schools. Take off is at 8:00 AM, weigh-in begins at 3:00 PM.

💌✨ PROMPOSAL CONTEST REMINDER ✨💌 Your prom committee is here to remind you… you’re seriously showing OUT 👀🔥 We’ve already seen some incredible promposals come through—and the creativity is next level. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it! 🎉 The Best Promposal Award will be given at prom—and it could be YOU 📸 Submit your promposal by: ✔️ Posting it in the comments ✔️ Sending it to a prom committee member ✔️ Emailing Mrs. Kerley (kerley@midwestcentral.org) ⏰ DEADLINE: April 10 Make it big. Make it creative. Make it unforgettable 💥 👀 And community, get ready… we’ll be sharing submissions the week of prom so YOU can vote and help decide the winner. That’s right—your votes will count toward crowning this year’s Best Promposal 👏 🏆 Winner announced at prom on April 18