32 teams entered the Porta Invitational Tournament on Saturday. They came from all over Illinois, bringing previous state qualifiers to represent their schools. Our Raiders started wrestling at 9:00 am and our last match ended at 6:30 pm! It was a long day for wrestling. Bo Schnoor added his first high school career win and with a pin! Remington Vonderheide had 4 pins for the day. His last match was a win by points in the finals to place 7th in the tournament!! David Andrews smashed his way to another pin on the season. Kamden Merrill set a personal record of pinning an opponent in just 16 seconds! He also added a win by tech fall. Richard Gilmore battled hard in the Heavyweight division, adding another pin to his season. “This is proof that what you put into this sport is what you get out of it and these young gentlemen are proving it!” - Coach Shane
The Raiders travel to PORTA today for their tournament. Matches start at 9:00. Good Luck Raiders! Meet location: 17651 Bluejay Rd. Petersburg, IL 62675
The Lady Raiders host Tremont this morning. V game starts at 11:00, JV will follow. Good Luck Ladies!
V NFHS Streaming: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/midwest-central-high-school-manito-il/gam31341608dc
JV NFHS Streaming: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/midwest-central-high-school-manito-il/gamc58b0ee5de
The Raiders JV basketball team picked up their third win in a row on Friday night, defeating the Dee Mack Chiefs 54-34 on a cold Friday night in Mackinaw. Jake Hummel led the way with 14 points, and Blake Molitor fell just short of a double double with 9 points and 8 rebounds. Brenden Carton also added 9 points on 3 3-pointers!
In varsity action, Josh Dawe and Malachi Carroll had big nights with 17 points each for the Raiders, but they came up on the losing end.
The Raiders look to get back on track Tuesday with a big Tomahawk conference matchup against Illini Central in Mason City. Be sure to make the short trip south and support the Raiders!
The Raiders take the road to DeeMack tonight for basketball action. JV is scheduled to start at 5:30, V to follow. Good Luck Raiders! Game location: 401 E 5th St, Mackinaw, IL 61755
DeeMack NFHS link: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/deer-creekmackinaw-high-school-mackinaw-il/gamff749ea472
Friday, December 13, is the last day of the Sock Drive sponsored by National Honor Society! Currently, Seniors are in 1st place with 191 pairs of socks donated, Sophomores are in 2nd with 58, Juniors are in 3rd with 42, and Freshmen are in 4th with zero. Which class is going to earn the Sock Monkey Trophy?
All socks will be donated to Snow Buddies!
The Lady Raiders travel tonight to Brimfield for a V game only. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00. Good Luck Ladies! Game location: 323 E Clinton St, Brimfield, IL 61517
Our Raiders headed to powerhouse East Peoria last night for some tough matches between East Peoria, Olympia and Illini Bluffs. Every wrestler battled hard and left it all on the mat!
Liam Zimmerman went undefeated for the night as he secured his first high school win with a pin. His 2nd match came down to the wire as he got the win in overtime. Both matches had our fans going crazy!!
Kamden Merrill added another pin to his season. His 2nd match he fell just short to last year’s IHSA State Champion!
Remington Vonderheide continues to show dominance on the mat as he pinned his only opponent for the night.
“This young class is starting to put things together. Every time they step on the mat they look like new and improved wrestlers!”
- Coach Augi
It was a night to remember for the Midwest Central Raiders as all four levels of their basketball program brought home the W, delivering a clean sweep for the ages!
In a night packed with edge-of-your-seat action, the Junior High Raiders put on a *masterclass* of determination and grit, taking down Chester East Lincoln in a clean sweep!
The 7th-grade squad came out with fire in their eyes, determined to keep their *perfect season alive.* They dominated the court with precision and hustle, locking in a 38-17 victory and preserving their undefeated record. Every play was a testament to their *unwavering resolve* and team chemistry.
But the 8th-grade boys stole the show in *dramatic, heart-stopping fashion.* In a nail-biting finish that had fans on their feet, the Raiders fought tooth and nail to secure a razor-thin 35-34 victory. The final moments were a whirlwind of intensity, showcasing their *unbreakable will* and championship mentality.
The Junior Varsity squad set the tone with a *statement victory,* annihilating South Fulton 70-21. JJ Proehl and Jake Hummel led the charge, with Proehl tying for the team-high 8 points and Hummel close behind with 7. In an incredible display of teamwork, *every single Raider etched their name into the scoring column.* Max Denny was an unstoppable force on the boards, snatching 11 rebounds to seal the deal.
Not to be outdone, the Varsity team kept the momentum rolling, outlasting their rivals 63-56 in a hard-fought battle. Josh Dawe and Brenden Carton put on a *scoring clinic,* combining for an electrifying 41 points, with Dawe dropping 20 and Carton lighting up the court with 21. Malachi Carroll added a clutch 11 points, while Ryan Terrill dominated both ends with 9 points and 11 rebounds. Dawe showed off his playmaking skills, dishing out 6 assists to keep the offense humming.
With this unforgettable sweep, the varsity Raiders improve to 3-5 on the season, proving they are a team to watch.
From start to finish, this was a night of *absolute Raider magic.* Four teams. Four wins. One unforgettable night to be a part of Raider Nation!
The Raiders host South Fulton tonight. JV starts at 6:00, V to follow. Good Luck Raiders!
JV NFHS live stream: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/midwest-central-high-school-manito-il/gama85cf90299
V NFHS live stream: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/midwest-central-high-school-manito-il/gam8489d85439
The Raiders take the mat tonight at East Peoria. Matches start at 5:00. Good Luck Raiders! Meet location: 1401 E. Washington St East Peoria IL
The Raiders Freshman boys basketball team had a back and forth battle for their first game against Olympia. The Raiders ended up falling short at the end with a final score of 63-53. Zayne Arthalony had 20 points while Blake Molitor chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds. The boys look to bounce back next Wednesday as they play in Riverton.
Pick up time is right around the corner… EEEK!
Ayla Jockisch, a senior at Midwest Central High School, has been selected by the faculty and staff as the Student of the Month in Social Studies. Ayla is the daughter of Jen and Brad Jockisch of Manito.
Throughout high school, Ayla has been involved in Musical Theater, Art Club, Spanish Club, Band, Scholastic Bowl, and National Honor Society.
After graduation, Ayla plans to attend ICC then transfer to ISU, majoring in Psychology, with hopes of becoming a Professor of Psychology.
Ayla would like to personally thank Ms. Rousseau and Midwest Central School District for this opportunity.
The Raiders host Olympia tonight for a freshman game. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00. Good Luck Raiders!
The Lady Raiders travel to Mt. Pulaski tonight for a Tomahawk Conference V game. Game time is set for 6:00. Good Luck Ladies! Game location: 206 S. Spring Street, Mt. Pulaski, IL 62548
The Lady Raiders and Raiders both travel to Edinberg tonight to play in the Ben Theilen Shootout. The Lady Raiders take the floor at 7:00, followed by the Raiders at 8:30. Good Luck! Game location: 100 E Martin St, Edinburg, IL 62531
The Raiders JV basketball team moved to .500 in dramatic fashion with a 40-38 victory over Illini Bluffs. Zayne Arthalony led the charge with 14 points and Jake Hummel scored 10 points, with his final 2 dropping through the bucket as time expired to secure the win! JJ Proehl and Jaxson Bennett also added 6 points for the now 1-1 JV Raiders.
The varsity team fought hard against a solid Tigers team through the second quarter, but ultimately fell to 2-4 with a 62-27 loss.
The Raiders look to get back on track at the Edinburg Shootout Saturday night at 8:30 pm following the Varsity Girls game at 7 pm.
During last school year, Mrs. Monica Charlton inquired with MCHS administration about the possibility of getting Mr. Bob Skaggs an honorary seat on the bleachers similar to the ones that already exist. MCHS reserves this honor for individuals who are selected to the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Upon learning this Mrs. Charlton went to work compiling a history of Mr. Skaggs dedication of supporting athletics at Forman High School and Midwest Central High School. Mr. Skaggs has been a regular supporter of athletics in our community for over 60 years. He can recall some of the greatest teams and greatest games that have had anything to do with Forman/MCHS. Mrs. Charlton submitted Bob's history to the IBCA and we are proud to announce that Bob Skaggs has been included in the 2025 Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame Class as a Friend of Basketball. His dedication and support to youth athletics deserves the highest recognition that a supporter of Basketball can receive. On Tuesday January 7th , 2025, Midwest Central High School will officially unveil Bob's new permanent seat in the gymnasium between the JV and Varsity games against Olympia. We hope that you can join us that evening to celebrate a fan that has meant so much to generations of players. Bob is the 9th member of the IBCA Hall of Fame to come from Forman/MCHS. He joins the following individuals: Frances Brenner, Evamae Peplow, Kathryn "Kak" Marshall, Betty Smith, Darrell Hilst, Annabelle Proehl, Loren Meeker, and Dale Burks
The Lady Raiders get a win at Lewistown Thursday night 32 to 31 in OVERTIME!. Cally DeSutter has 7 in the OT period to lead the team with 19 total. Eliza Kerley and Carly DeSutter each have 6 points. Maddie Sidwell led the team with 12 rebounds. Amelia Meeker had 3 steals and 3 blocks, both team highs. Emma Junkin gets the offensive rebound on the last possession of regulation, draws a foul and steps up to the line to send the game into the extra period and does it! Great effort overall as the Lady Raiders outrebound their opponents 38 to 29!!
