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M-S Policy Committee hears proposal to change extra-curricular policy for non-public school students
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com A policy proposal to change Mahomet-Seymour School Board Policy 7:40, the measure to allow non-public school children to participate in Mahomet-Seymour extracurricular activities, was introduced to the board policy committee on Sept. 30. Board member Colleen Schultz presented a revised policy, taking the policy from not allowing nonpublic children to participate… Read more
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Mahomet-Seymour School District recognized by Niche.com
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com The Mahomet-Seymour School District was recognized as the 26th-best school district in Illinois by Niche.com. “The Mahomet-Seymour Schools have a tradition of academic excellence that continues. We are proud of our accomplishments, and most importantly, credit goes to our amazing students. We’re also so extremely proud of our entire staff—teachers, paraprofessionals,… Read more
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Hoagland finds voice with Southernicity
By FRED KRONER fred@mahomenews.com There was a time years ago – actually, now, decades ago – that Connie Hoagland entered a talent contest. She wasn’t yet a teen-ager. “I remember losing out at Danville’s Douglas Park to some 5-year-old baton-twirling tap dancers,” Hoagland says. She still recalls which selection she performed for the judges. “I… Read more
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Allen: “Great things happening with this young team.”
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour girls’ cross country placed 14th on Saturday in the 20-school Wheaton Invitational, which features primarily Class 3A schools. The meet is structured so that all No. 1 runners from a school run against only the No 1s from opposing schools. That format is held through the No. 7 runners, followed… Read more
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Byron ties for medalist honors
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Senior Sylvia Byron tied for medalist honors in Mahomet-Seymour’s Girls’ Golf Senior Night match at Lake of the Woods on Thursday against Mount Zion. Byron carded a 50 and shared the top spot with freshman teammate Ainsley Winters and two Mount Zion competitors: Madelynn Lutt and Riley Houser. Mount Zion won… Read more
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M-S Soccer remains unbeaten in Apollo Conference
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Eli Warren scored two goals on Thursday, helping the Bulldogs remain unbeaten in Apollo Conference matches. M-S posted a 3-1 win at Charleston. Both of Warren’s goals were assisted by Nate Lundstrom. The other Bulldog tally was courtesy of Kadyn Jones, assisted by Jake Janda. “The Bulldogs were typically trying to… Read more
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M-S Tennis places fourth in Apollo Conference tournament
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour won a school-record fourth consecutive dual match on Thursday, decisioning Urbana 6-3 in Urbana. The Bulldogs (4-3 season record) won five singles matches, with each victory occurring in straight sets. Manvika Kohli (No. 6 singles) lost just one game, Emma Clements (No. 5 singles) lost just two games and Mrinali… Read more
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Bulldogs eliminated from playoff contention, Yancy leads teams in tackles
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour was officially eliminated from playoff contention on Friday, dropping a 13-6 football decision at home to Lincoln. This is the third time in the past five seasons that M-S has missed out on postseason competition. Braden Finch’s 4-run scoring burst in the fourth quarter lifted the Bulldogs (1-5) into a… Read more
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Marching Bulldogs take first in 5A at EIU
The Mahomet-Seymour Marching Band captured first place in the 5A division at the 2019 Eastern Illinios University Marching Band Competition on Oct. 5. The Bulldogs took best general, best drum major and best auxiliary. Washington Community, who placed second, took best music, best visual and best percussion. Champaign Central placed third and Urbana High School… Read more