On Saturday, August 7, 2010, the Morrison Junior Tackle Football teams opened their seasons and new field with a live scrimmage of play. Head coaches of the Junior Tackle Football program include
8th grade: Jeremy Shoup
7th grade: Corey Johnson
6th grade: Dalbert Wiebenga
5th grade: Rick O’Shea.
Rick O’Shea, 5th grade Junior Tackle Coach, said, “It will be nice to play here and have the opportunity to play under the lights. Today was a productive day, and it was nice just to get out in front of the community and have them support the teams.”
In the first game of the day the 5th grade faced a pretty stout 6th grade team and came up just short, losing the scrimmage 18-6. The 6th grade team was lead by Ethan Fischbach, number 34, who scored three touchdowns and had an interception.
“This was awesome; it’s a great field! I hope to win every game. We have a great team!” said the elated Fischbach.
In the second game, it was a gritty 8th grade team that looked to outdo the eager 7th grade team. The 8th grade came out on top, beating the 7th grade 22-0.
He said about the win, “The field was nice and gave us good traction. The team looked good, and the line blocked very well for us.”
The 8th graders did look good, as 8th grader Austin Shoup said, “The coaches were happy with the way we played, and they have seen a great improvement in us since last year.”
During the intermission between games, the Football Field and scoreboard were dedicated to the Junior Tackle Football teams and the Community of Morrison, by Junior Tackle Board President Rick O’Shea. Present for the Dedication were City of Morrison Council members Bob Snodgrass, Barb Bees, and James Blakemore, who accepted the scoreboard on behalf of the City.
- Article courtesy of Jamie Rodriguez
WIU Marching Band at West Carroll, Forreston Football Game
The Western Illinois University Alumni Association is hosting an event for alumni and friends on Friday evening August 27th in Savanna from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the House of Events. WIU President Al Goldfarb, Vice President Brad Bainter and Alumni Director Amy Spelman will be hosts for the evening.
This will be a pre-game social prior to the Western Illinois University Marching Band performing at half time of the West Carroll versus Forreston football game at Massey Field in Savanna. Cost of the social and meal is $10.00. Registration for the pre-game social can be made at www.wiu.com/alumni. You may also register by phone at . Game tickets can be purchased at the gate at $4.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. The F/S game begins at 5:30 followed by the varsity contest at 7:15 p.m.
2010 Milledgeville Missiles Football Schedule
Head Coach: Jason Wroble
2009 Record: 2-7 (1A)
August 27 - at Durand
September 3 - vs Orangeville
September 10 - vs Freeport Aquin
September 17 - at Stockton
September 24 - vs Galena
October 1 - vs East Dubuque
October 8 - vs AFC
October 15 - vs Dakota
October 22 - at Polo
Midwest League Schedule
Wed. Aug. 18
Bowling Green at Lake County
Fort Wayne at West Michigan
Dayton at Great Lakes
South Bend at Lansing
Kane County at Cedar Rapids
Burlington at Peoria
Clinton at Quad Cities
Beloit at Wisconsin
Thurs. Aug. 19
Bowling Green at Lake County
Fort Wayne at West Michigan
Dayton at Great Lakes
South Bend at Lansing
Kane County at Cedar Rapids
Burlington at Peoria
Clinton at Quad Cities
Beloit at Wisconsin
Fri. Aug. 20
Bowling Green at Lake County
Fort Wayne at West Michigan
Dayton at Great Lakes
South Bend at Lansing
Burlington at Peoria
Kane County at Cedar Rapids
Clinton at Quad Cities
Beloit at Wisconsin
Sat. Aug. 21
Bowling Green at South Bend
Lake County at Dayton
Peoria at Clinton
Quad Cities at Kane County
Lansing at Fort Wayne
West Michigan at Great Lakes
Beloit at Burlington
Wisconsin at Cedar Rapids
Sun. Aug. 22
Bowling Green at South Bend
Quad Cities at Kane County
Beloit at Burlington
Peoria at Clinton
Lansing at Fort Wayne
Wisconsin at Cedar Rapids
West Michigan at Great Lakes
Lake County at Dayton
Mon. Aug 23
Bowling Green at South Bend
Lake County at Dayton
Lansing at Fort Wayne
West Michigan at Great Lakes
Beloit at Burlington
Peoria at Clinton
Quad Cities at Kane County
Wisconsin at Cedar Rapids
Tues. Aug. 24
Bowling Green at South Bend
Lake County at Dayton
Lansing at Fort Wayne
West Michigan at Great Lakes
Beloit at Burlington
Peoria at Clinton
Quad Cities at Kane County
Wisconsin at Cedar Rapids
Midwest League Standings
(as of 8/15)
Eastern Division
1. Great Lakes 35-14 - 2. Fort Wayne 30-19 5.0 3. Lansing 25-24 10.0 4. West Michigan 25-24 10.0 5. *Lake County 23-26 12.0 6. South Bend 20-28 14.5 7. Bowling Green 20-29 15.0 8. Dayton 11-37 23.5