Midwest Central has brought the Pekin Times Tomahawk Traveling Trophy back to Manito. Below is some history on the Traveling Trophy.
The Pekin Daily Times Tomahawk Traveling Trophy has a history rooted in the local sports rivalries of the Tomahawk Conference in Central Illinois.
History and Details
Origin: The trophy has been in existence at least since the 1970s. It was created to foster and recognize the strong athletic rivalries among smaller high schools in the area.
Sponsor: The local newspaper, the Pekin Daily Times, sponsors the trophy, which helps generate local interest and coverage of conference matchups.
Competition: It is a traveling trophy, meaning the winner of a specific rivalry game gets to house the trophy at their school until the next time the teams compete. It is a symbol of local pride and bragging rights.
The "Tomahawk" Name: The name reflects the mascots or imagery associated with the schools in the conference at the time the trophy was established.
The trophy itself is a physical relic from the era it began, adding to its nostalgic and competitive value for the schools involved.
Cally DeSutter filled the stat sheet with 16 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, and 5 steals, Mackenzie Doty had a 10 point, 11 rebound double double. Amelia Meeker with 12 points. Eliza Kerley led the team with 2 blocks, Emma Junkin 4 for 5 from the FT line and 7 points. Ayla Charlton, Nora Jockisch and Kally Richardson gave great spark off the bench with Charlton having 2 offensive rebounds, Jockisch 3 steals and Richardson with 3 more rebounds
Great job ladies!
Lady Raiders HS Basketball
📅 Monday, December 8, 2025
🏀 vs Mt Pulaski (V only)
🎴 Tomahawk Conference Game
⏰ 6:00 P.M.
📌 910 S Washington St, Manito, IL 61546
🎥 https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/midwest-central-high-school-manito-il/gam2d794c68ce
Raiders HS Freshman Basketball
📅 Monday, December 8, 2025
🏀 @ Olympia
🎴 Regular Season Game
🚌 4:30 P.M.
⏰ 6:00 P.M.
📌 7832 North 100 East Rd Stanford, IL 61774
🎥 https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/olympia-high-school-stanford-il/gam4adfbb5cb8
📅 Saturday, December 6, 2025
🏀 @ Edinberg vs South Fork
🎴 Shootout
🚌 4:15 P.M.
⏰ 6:30 P.M.
📌 100 E Martin St, Edinburg, IL 62531
📅 Saturday, December 6, 2025
🤼♂️ @ Springfield SE
🎴 Regular Season Matches
🚌 5:45 A.M. MC
🚌 6:15 A.M. IC
⏰ 9:00 A.M.
📌 2350 E Ash St. Springfield, Il.
Our students have been hard at work, and it shows! So far, the Raider Roast crew has:
• Helped set up for the Popcorn Festival
• Served coffee at the Veterans Day Breakfast
• Sold their products at Meet the Raiders
• Taken their coffee cart “on the road” to both the primary and middle school
This year, they’ve also expanded their work skills–based business to include custom t-shirts and tote bags—and we're proud of them! We love seeing their creativity, teamwork, and confidence grow with every project.
Keep up the amazing work, Raider Roast team!
Winter brings plenty of challenges to our district roads, but our transportation staff meets every one of them with grit, dedication, and heart. MC is grateful for the hardworking team that keeps our Raiders safe—getting them to school and back home no matter the weather.
Even a township’s snowplows being down can’t slow this crew! Day after day, they layer up, pre-trip their buses before dawn, and hit the road early to ensure students arrive safely. Before sunrise and after sunset, they’re out there doing the work that keeps our schools moving.
We are so thankful for each and every one of you. Please join us in recognizing our incredible transportation staff—they truly deserve it! 🙌❤️
Raiders HS Basketball
📅 Friday, December 5, 2025
🏀 vs Illini Bluffs
🎴 Tomahawk Conference Game
⏰ 6:00 P.M.
📌 910 S Washington St, Manito, IL 61546
🎥 JV https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/midwest-central-high-school-manito-il/gam02159fbb38
🎥 V https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/midwest-central-high-school-manito-il/gam3be767c44e
📅 Thursday, December 4, 2025
🤼♂️ @ Peoria Heights
🎴 Regular Season Matches
🚌 3:00 P.M. IC
🚌 3:30 P.M. MC
⏰ 6:00 P.M.
📌 508 E Glen Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616
Lady Raiders HS Basketball
📅 Thursday, December 4, 2025
🏀 vs Lewistown (V only)
🎴 Regular Season Game
⏰ 6:00 P.M.
📌 910 S Washington St, Manito, IL 61546
🎥 https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/midwest-central-high-school-manito-il/gam32732fd8e2
Hey, Raider Nation! The MCHS National Honor Society is hosting a SUPPLY DRIVE to support SNOW BUDDIES now through Friday, December 5th! Purchase and donate new items from the list below. The collection will take place during 5A and 5B each day. The class that earns the most points by the end of the week will take the lead in the quest for the sword for our 2026 Homecoming!
Our food service staff is top notch! We recently received a special award – Small and/or Rural SFA Lunch Trailblazer.
This award is from the USDA's Healthy Meals Incentives initiative and recognizes districts for significantly reducing sodium in school lunches and increasing student engagement in healthy eating.
WTG RAIDERS! We are #MCRaiderNationProud!!!!
We are proud to recognize an exceptional group of seniors who have been named Illinois State Scholars, an honor awarded to Illinois’ top academic performers. Their hard work and dedication have set them apart, and we congratulate them on this outstanding achievement.
Selection is based on ACT scores and other academic criteria, with scholars typically ranking in the top 10% of their class. While there is no monetary award, this distinction—administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)—is highly regarded across the state.
The following MCHS seniors have been named 2026–2027 Illinois State Scholars:
Abrahm Busch
Lillian Danner
Lillian Jones
Mackenzie Maslana
Shylo Monroe
Lilla Simer
📅 Tuesday, December 2, 2025
🏀 @ Havana
🎴 Regular Season Game
🚌 4:45 P.M.
⏰ 6:00 P.M.
📌 501 South McKinley Havana, IL 62644
