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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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The Raider Ladies finished their indoor season last evening at Illinois Wesleyan University. The evening started with three strong performances in the field events. Katie Parkin once again tied her personal best in the high jump; Mackenzie Doty had a strong showing in the shot put; and Nevaeh Cunningham made her varsity debut in the long jump with a leap of over 13 feet.
When the ladies took to the track, the strong performances continued. In the first running event of the evening, Kendall Gordon set a new personal best in the 60-meter hurdles. The freshman tandem of Nevaeh Cunningham and Julia Rasmussen continued to post excellent marks in the 60-meter dash and will look to carry that early-season success into the outdoor season.
The lone relay team of the evening competed in the 4x200-meter relay. The team of Julia Rasmussen, Katie Parkin, Emma Markle, and Nevaeh Cunningham once again broke the 2:00 mark. Cunningham anchored the relay with a phenomenal 27-second split. Sophia Huff closed out the evening for the Lady Raiders with her varsity debut in an open race and did not disappoint with her performance in the 200-meter dash.

⚾ Raiders HS V Baseball ⚾
📅 Tuesday, March 24, 2026
🛣️ @ Peoria High
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🚌 2:30 P.M.
🕒 4:30 P.M.
📌 600 W. Nebraska Ave., Peoria, IL 61604

Lexi Wood collected three hits in five at bats, as Midwest Central Varsity Raiders defeated South Fulton 20-2. Wood doubled in the fourth inning, doubled in the fourth inning, and singled in the first inning. Midwest Central Varsity Raiders opened the scoring in the top of the first thanks to two singles. Midwest Central Varsity Raiders first got on the board when Mckenzie Gale singled, scoring two runs. Midwest Central Varsity Raiders scored seven runs on zero hits in the top of the second inning. C Sutton induced Addison Friedrich to hit into a fielder's choice, but two runs scored, Gale drew a walk, scoring one run, a steal of home scored one run, Kally Richardson drew a walk, scoring one run, Ayla Charlton drew a walk, scoring one run, and Friedrich drew a walk, scoring one run. Midwest Central Varsity Raiders added one run in the third. Emma Junkin hit a sacrifice fly, making the score 11-1. Midwest Central Varsity Raiders scored nine runs on six hits in the top of the fourth inning. Wood doubled, scoring two runs, Gale grounded out, scoring one run, Junkin singled, scoring one run, Alyssa Gauwitz singled, scoring one run, Mia Warner doubled, scoring two runs, and Wood doubled, scoring two runs. Gale earned the win for Midwest Central Varsity Raiders. The starting pitcher surrendered one hit and two runs over four innings, striking out eight and walking five. Sutton took the loss for South Fulton. The starting pitcher went two innings, giving up 10 runs (six earned) on three hits, striking out one and walking nine. Midwest Central Varsity Raiders amassed 10 hits in the game. Junkin collected two hits for Midwest Central Varsity Raiders in three at bats. Charlton paced Midwest Central Varsity Raiders with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, collecting 13 walks for the game. Charlton and Gale each stole multiple bases for Midwest Central Varsity Raiders. Midwest Central Varsity Raiders stole eight bases in the game. Midwest Central Varsity Raiders didn't commit a single error in the field. Charlton had the most chances in the field with eight. L Lehman went 1-for-2 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in. Sutton led South Fulton with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, piling up five walks for the game. South Fulton turned one double play in the game. Next up for Midwest Central Varsity Raiders is a game against Knoxville on Tuesday.

Midwest Central showed that timely hitting, aggressive baserunning, and strong pitching can outweigh the stat sheet Monday, edging El Paso-Gridley 6–3 in a tightly contested matchup. Deadlocked at 3–3 through five innings, the Raiders had managed just one hit all game—but it couldn’t have come at a bigger moment. With two outs and the bases loaded in the sixth, Kam Merrill delivered the decisive blow, ripping a clutch double to clear the bases and give Midwest Central a 6–3 lead they would not relinquish. The comeback effort was sparked earlier by patience at the plate. Breckin Guy played a key role, drawing a bases-loaded walk to drive in the game-tying run and keep the Raiders within striking distance. On the mound, Midwest Central leaned on a pair of strong performances. Calvin Young set the tone, working four innings while allowing two runs and striking out two. Joe Proehl followed in relief and earned his first varsity victory, tossing three innings and giving up just one unearned run while recording a strikeout. Offensively, the Raiders made up for their lack of hits with relentless pressure on the basepaths. Ryan Terrill was a constant threat, reaching base four times and swiping three bags. Malachi Carroll added to the chaos, reaching twice and stealing two bases as Midwest Central consistently put El Paso-Gridley’s defense under stress. With the win, Midwest Central improves to 2–0 on the young season and will look to keep the momentum rolling when they travel to Peoria Central for their next game on Tuesday.

Last night, MCHS Cheerleading celebrated a season full of hard work, growth, and unforgettable memories at our end-of-season banquet. From long practices to game days and everything in between, this team showed dedication, resilience, and so much heart. The following awards were received: Maci Coile - Outstanding Effort and Attitude Kendall Gordon - Most Improved Overall Julia Rasmussen - Outstanding Stunting Nevaeh Cunningham - Outstanding Perseverance Emma Markle - Hype Queen Award Maddie Rogers - Comedic Relief Brooklynn Byrd - Most Improved Backspot Coraline Cleaver - Outstanding Dance Nora Huff - Outstanding Effort & Most Improved Motions Abby Markle - Outstanding Choreography Laney O'Brien - Outstanding Cheer Voice Trenity Oertle - Crowd Favorite Jenna Tucker - Most Versatile Cheerleader & Cheerleader of the Year Joslyn Dawe - Sunshine Award Lilla Simer - Outstanding Communicator Kay Gordon - Outstanding Tumbling This marks the end of high school Cheer for 5 of our seniors. We could not be more thankful for their commitment to our team or more proud of what they have accomplished. We can't wait to see what the future holds for them!

Lady Raiders Basketball Awards Night

The high school girls basketball team celebrated their season at the Awards Banquet on Tuesday, March 17!

🏆 Emma Junkin – Tomahawk Conference Honorable Mention
🏆 Cally DeSutter – Tomahawk Conference First Team, Team Points & Assist Leader
🏆 Eliza Kerley – Tomahawk Conference Honorable Mention & Tied for Most Team Rebounds
🏆 Kally Richardson – Raider Award (Leadership & Positive Attitude)
🏆 Kenzie Doty (not pictured) – Tied for Most Team Rebounds
🏆 Ayla Charlton (not pictured) – Most Improved Award

We will miss our two seniors, but the future is bright for Lady Raiders basketball! Thank you to all of these athletes for a great season!

Kindergarten Screening Time!

Midwest Central Kindergarten Screenings are coming up! If you have a child entering kindergarten, be sure to sign up for a screening appointment.

We can’t wait to meet our newest Raiders!

🥎 Lady Raiders HS Softball 🥎
📅 Monday, March 23, 2026
🛣️ @ S Fulton
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🚌 2:15 P.M.
🕒 4:30 P.M.
📌 699 N Union St, Vermont, IL 61484

Midwest Central JV rolled to a dominant 12-0 victory over Edinburgh, showcasing a complete performance on both sides of the ball on Saturday. The Raiders’ offense came out strong and never let up, piling on runs throughout the game. Jaxon Tumilty led the charge at the plate, going 3-for-4 and highlighting his day with a triple. Colton Watts added to the offensive surge, finishing 2-for-3 with a double and driving in two runs. Jesse Jones was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 while also knocking in a pair of RBIs. On the mound, Midwest Central JV was just as impressive. The Raiders combined for a shutout, with Joe Prohel setting the tone early. Jaxon Tumilty contributed in relief, striking out all three batters he faced in one inning of work. Breckin Guy closed things out with a dominant three-inning performance, racking up five strikeouts and keeping Edinburgh off the scoreboard. With strong hitting, efficient pitching, and solid defense, Midwest Central JV controlled the game from start to finish in a convincing win. The Raiders JV squad will be back in action on Tuesday, March 24th on the road at Beardstown.