Last Thursday and Friday one of our welding students competed in the State Skills USA contest. With over 150 contests and 4,000 students competing, it was a large statewide contest. The students had to perform written exam, interviews, and a welding project.
Josh did very well in the contest, earning 5th place in the High School Welding Contest. Way to go Josh!! #MCRaiderNationProud
On Tuesday, Lilly Danner participated in the Bradley Honor Band. This band brings together the top students from Peoria area schools. They work with excellent clinicians and make some fantastic music. Congratulations Lilly!
Ms. Timm, Mrs. Jackson, Mr. Mooney, Mrs. Matthews, Mr. Welch, and Mr. Norris... we are lucky to have the best administrative team in the area! Thank you for all of your hard work!
The Raiders travel to Athens today to compete in the Tomahawk Conference Meet. Field events start at 3:00. Good Luck Raiders! Meet location: 312 E. Hargrave, Athens
The Lady Raiders travel to Tremont today for a V game. First pitch is scheduled for 4:30. Good Luck Ladies! Game location: 400 W. Pearl St. Tremont, IL 61568
The Raiders travel back to IB today for a rescheduled V game. Game starts at 4:30. Good Luck Raiders! Game location: 212 N. Saylor St. Glasford, IL 61533
The Lady Raiders travel to Heyworth today for a V game that starts at 4:30. Good Luck Ladies! Game location: Heyworth Centennial Park, 1850 W Cleveland St, Heyworth, IL 61745
The Raiders travel to DeeMack today to compete. Field events start at 4:00. Good Luck Raiders! Meet location: 401 E 5th St, Mackinaw, IL 61755
The Raiders travel to IVC tonight to play under the lights for a V game. First pitch is scheduled for 7:00. Good Luck Raiders! Game location: 1300 W Sycamore St, Chillicothe, IL 61523
Raiders Roll Past Illini Central, 16-4
The Midwest Central Raiders left no doubt on Monday night, overwhelming the Illini Central Cougars with a commanding 16-4 victory.
Max Dierker led the charge on the mound, tossing three strong innings to earn the win. Dierker allowed just three hits and one walk while striking out an impressive seven batters. Malachi Carroll came on in relief, pitching two innings and fanning three more Cougars to seal the win.
The Raiders’ bats were just as dominant, with eight different players recording hits. Ryan Terrill headlined the offensive outburst, launching his first career home run in the win. Terrill, along with Kamden Merrill, Malachi Carroll, Jaxon Tumilty, Zayne Hill, and Dierker, all collected multiple hits on the night.
Bo Schnoor added a pair of RBIs, while seven other Raiders chipped in with runs driven in, showcasing a true team effort at the plate.
With the win, Midwest Central continues to build momentum heading into the heart of the season.
The MCHS Spanish Club enjoyed coffee and pastries in Peoria on Saturday morning. Members went to Cafe Santa Rosa, a coffeehouse that partners with a coffee bean farm in Colombia for its beans, followed up by a visit to Bake and Brew Panadería for delicious sweet treats like empanadas and conchas.
The JV Raiders travel to IC today to play. Game starts at 4:30. Good Luck Raiders! Game location: 208 North West Ave. Mason City, IL 62664
The Lady Raiders travel today to Knoxville for a non-conference V game. First pitch is scheduled for 4:30. Good Luck Ladies! Game location: 315 Pleasant Ave, Knoxville, IL 61448 (SB)
A perfectly executed squeeze bunt, a clutch RBI double by Rex Watts and strong pitching led the Raiders to victory on Friday afternoon as the Raiders defeated South Fulton in a tight 2-1 ballgame.
Collin Price picked up the Raiders first RBI of the game with a perfectly executed squeeze bunt to score Max Dierker and get the Raiders on the board, then Dalton Johnson and Rex Watts hit back to back doubles in the bottom of the 6th to put the Raiders on top for good.
Dalton Johnson shoved on the mound, with the junior right hander picking up the win by tossing a complete game scattering 2 hits and 2 walks to go with 9 strikeouts.
The Raiders look to keep the momentum going with a game at IVC on Tuesday night under the lights.
CONGRATS Raiders!
We will crown king and queen at Promenade next Saturday at 3:30 PM.
Lady Raiders defeated the Dee-Mack Chiefs 10-6 last night at home. The team looked impressive earning 8 hits, 8 walks, and 0 errors. Lexi Wood earned the win for the Raiders on her birthday, going 3/3 at the plate and leading the Raiders in the circle. Emma Junkin, Mia Warner, and Wood earned 2 RBIs each, as well as Grace Meeks with 1. Ava Warner was also hot at the plate with 2 crucial hits to get things started in the 4th and 6th innings. Houston Butler and Maddie Lowers helped the Raider offense, laying down some imperative bunts. Taylor Keihn stunned at shortstop, and Addison Friedrich shined in centerfield, with 3 put outs and an impressive diving catch. Great job Raiders! We hit the road Monday to play Knoxville at 4:30.
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The Raiders host South Fulton today for a V game followed by JV. V game starts at 4:30. Good Luck Raiders!
Raiders - It’s the last call to order your yearbook! All yearbook orders are due by April 28th!
The Raiders host Delavan tonight at Dozer Park for a V game in Peoria. Game time is 6:30. Good Luck Raiders! Game location: 730 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61605
