The Raiders put 8 players in the scoring column en route to a 53-44 victory over Delavan in the opening round of the 72nd annual Hartem Fresh Soph Tournament! Josh Dawe kept his strong play going with 13 points to go with 7 assists and Ryan Terrill was a force on the boards, pulling down 10 rebounds. Malachi Carroll added 11 points and J.J. Proehl chipped in 10 points as the Raiders moved to 15-5 on the season. With the win, the Raiders advanced to the semifinals with a big matchup against top seeded Lexington on Thursday.
The JV Raiders travel to Hartem to play in their JV Trny. We play Delavan at 12:45. Good Luck Raiders!
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A thrilling corner 3 pointer with just 7 seconds remaining brought Midwest Central’s season to a heartbreaking end in the regional semifinals, as they fell to the third-seeded Illini Central Cougars, 52-51. Despite the tough loss, the Raiders left everything on the court, showcasing the resilience and determination that defined their season.
Josh Dawe delivered a standout performance, leading the way with 22 points, including four clutch 3 pointers. The senior leaders stepped up on the big stage as well, with Owen Schmidt contributing 8 points and 8 rebounds and John Schnoor adding 6 points. Senior Ayden Forbis also contributed with great effort off the bench. Though their win streak ended at three, this team’s fight and grit have set the foundation for future success. With their effort and heart, these Raiders paved the way for the program’s continued growth in the years to come under the leadership of Coach Nick Gerndt.
Midwest Central High School has expanded our physical education offerings this year to include several new classes. Our curriculum now includes team sports, lifetime fitness, and health and wellness classes. Team sports is a traditional PE class focusing on sport units. Lifetime fitness focuses on activities that students will be able to do for many years after high school. The health and wellness class is a beginning strength training and fitness class.
The Raiders travel to Athens tonight for their Tomahawk Conference Meet. Matches start at 5:00. Good Luck Raiders! Meet location: 1 Warrior Way, Athens, IL 62613
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FLSmidth, a company in Pekin that supplies industrial machinery and services globally, ran a Raider Closet drive!!! We would like to thank Lori Hoyle for organizing such an amazing event to support our families in the district. The Raider Closet has been such a blessing for this community, and we are grateful for all the support!!! If you want to shop, contact Mrs. Harbourn at the high school!!!!
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One item to note is that we will have to add a 1/2 day next April when we find out the date of the ACT test. The state doesn't publish that date until later in the year.
The Raiders travel to IC tonight to tame the Cougars at their IHSA Regional semifinal game. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30. Good Luck Raiders! Game location: 208 North West Ave. Mason City, IL 62664
The Freshman Raiders lost a tough one against Peoria Heights tonight. Jaxson Robinson had 13 points and Max Denny had 9 rebounds. The Freshman Raiders showed great strides of progress this year and look forward to contributing to the program in the future.
Coach Zuercher wanted to speak on how much he appreciates the support of the parents and hard work from the players.
The F/S Raiders travel to Peoria Heights tonight to play a 6:00 game. Good Luck Raiders! Game location: 508 E Glen Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616
The Raiders Varsity basketball team took a big step forward Monday night, picking up a regional win to end a 10 year postseason drought with a 66-57 victory over Hartem in front of their home crowd! Josh Dawe was 3 assists shy of a double-double with 19 points and 7 dimes and freshman Blake Molitor came up huge for the Raiders, battling through some sickness to achieve a double-double of his own with 12 points and 12 rebounds! With the win, the Raiders advance to Wednesday’s semifinal game against the regional host Illini Central beginning at 7:30! Get out to Mason City to cheer your Raiders on!
Sorry for any inconvenience with the change for pizza pick up!
Pick up will now be Thursday, 3/13/25 at 3:00 PM at the MCHS Cafeteria.
MCHS Science Club has been a core staple for many years in Manito, IL. Under the tutelage of Mr. Servis, the students actively participating in Science Club perform after school experiments (like the bacteria culture sampling lab in the pictures provided), participate in the high school’s recycling program, and visit scientific venues from the St. Louis Science Center to the Field Museum in Chicago to further expand their knowledge of this unique content area. We perform park cleanups throughout the community and fundraise through Fannie Mae to help keep our extracurricular club going. Science is the study of the natural world through observation and experimentation, and the MCHS Science Club follows that through all endeavors.
MCHS Student Council members participated in the Polar Plunge at Miller Park Lake in Bloomington IL on Saturday. Students raised $841 both individually and through Chuck-A-Duck, Movie Buyout, and Penny Wars activities that were sponsored by Student Council. They plunged in 34 degree water on a cold 32 degree day!
The Raiders will be hosting the IHSA Regional Quarterfinals on Monday against Hartem. Game time is scheduled for 6:00. Admission is $6.00. No passes will be accepted. The winner will advance to play at Illini Central on 2/26/25 at 7:30 vs the winner of the South Fulton / Illini Central game.
The Raiders sent the Seniors out in style, sweeping a pair of games from the Lewistown Indians and extending their win streak to 2 with a big win on Senior night!
The JV team set the tone early, extending their record to 14-5 with a big 58-32 victory. Jake Hummel led the Raider charge offensively with 15 points and 9 other Raiders hit the scoring column as they cruised to an easy win.
Following the Senior night ceremonies, the varsity game featured a series of runs, with Midwest Central overcoming an early deficit and a tough third quarter to eke out a 48-47 win! Malachi Carroll provided a big spark in his return, contributing 15 points including a huge three from the corner with a minute to go to extend the Raiders lead to 4. From there Josh Dawe and Brenden Carton provided some clutch free throws to ice the game and finish their regular season with a 6-6 record in home games.
The Raiders look to keep their season going with a regional matchup at home on Monday against Hartem at 6 pm.
The JV squad looks to finish their season strong with the Hartem JV Tournament beginning March 1.
Come out Monday night and support the Raiders as they look to keep the momentum going!
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Come out tonight and cheer for Hawa, Kyndrea, Jaylynn, Ayden, Owen, and John on their Senior Night. JV starts at 6:00, JV to follow. Senior presentation will be between the JV and V games. Good Luck Raiders!
JV NFHS Live Stream: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/midwest-central-high-school-manito-il/gamd2f9ea7d5f
V NFHS Live Stream: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/midwest-central-high-school-manito-il/gamd28bb7bca4
