Midwest Central Middle School - Home of the Raiders

Lady Raiders MS Basketball
📅 Thursday, November 13, 2025
🏀 vs Chillicothe
🎴 Regular Season Game
⏰ 5:30 PM
📌 121 N Church St, Green Valley, IL 61534
🎥 https://MCMS Lady Raiders vs IVC

Raiders MS Basketball
📅 Thursday, November 13, 2025
🏀 @ Brimfield
🎴 Regular Season Game
🚌 3:30 PM
⏰ 5:00 PM
📌 216 E. Clinton Brimfield, IL 61517

The Lady Raiders went on the road Tuesday evening and split their two games with Peoria Christian. The 7th grade took the lead early but was unable to hang on to the end. Kynlie led the Raiders with 16 points and 7 steals on the evening. Kallie was doing Kallie things and recorded 10 points in the paint for the Raiders, while Emma added 5 points which included 3-4 from the free throw line.

The 8th grade game ended up being a thriller to watch! Peoria Christian had the hot hand early which put the Raiders down by as much as 13 late in the 2nd quarter. The Raiders made some defensive adjustments, knocked down some big shots and finally took the lead mid-way through the 4th quarter and never surrendered it in a 37-32 victory. Peyton had a career high 26 points, including 8-8 from the charity stripe. Nora had some huge buckets in the 2nd half to keep the Raiders in the game, finishing with 7 points and a team high 10 rebounds. Sophia was her usual calm and collected self between helping get the ball up the floor, to draining some key shots as she finished with 4 points. The 2nd half defense helped secure this victory as Angel, Jaina, Kynlie, Peyton and Sophia all contributed with steals. The Lady Raiders are at HOME Thursday evening against the ever tough IVC Grey Ghosts... see you there!

MCMS hosted the Green Valley Memorial Day Veteran's Day assembly yesterday. Our Middle School band performed the National Anthem, student Avery Herrin performed "God Bless America" and students Clare and Kate Rollo did a reading of the poem "In Flander's Field" - which helps us know why the poppy flower is associated with Veteran's Day. We are so grateful for the support of public in attending this great event.

This week's 6th grade student spotlight is...... Paxton Couch! Paxton has been working hard the last several weeks inside and outside of the classroom. He's been asking for help for himself and others around him. He's showing perseverance daily and continues to adjust to the challenges of 6th grade. Great job Paxton for walking down the Raider Path!

Raiders MS Basketball
📅 Tuesday, November 11, 2025
🏀 vs Havana
🎴 Regular Season Game
⏰ 5:30 PM
📌 121 N Church St, Green Valley, IL 61534
🎥 https://MCMS Raiders vs Havana

Congratulations to the seventh and eighth grade boys basketball teams as they defeated Lewistown last night.

The seventh grade got the night started with a 36 to 28 victory. The Raiders had five players in the scoring column. Remi Arthalony lead the way with 15 points.

Midwest Central 8th graders put 8 players in the scoring column, including a team high 16 points from Jase Canada, as the Raiders cruised to a 41 -25 victory over Lewistown to move their record to a perfect 5-0! Sam Dierker also had a nice game offensively for the Raiders, adding 6 points in the first half.

The Raiders look to keep things going with a big Mason County matchup at home against Havana!

Lady Raiders MS Basketball
📅 Tuesday, November 11, 2025
🏀 @ Peoria Christian
🎴 Regular Season Game
🚌 3:00 PM
⏰ 4:30 PM
📌 3725 N Monroe Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616

The Lady Raiders took care of business once again Monday evening as they swept the South Fulton Rebels in front of our home crowd! 7th grade kicked the night off with a convincing 32-21 win with Kynlie and Emma each scoring 12 points to lead the Raiders. Kallie added 6 while Evan knocked down a field goal to round out the scoring. Kynlie also grabbed 14 boards to secure the double double as the Raiders outrebounded the Rebels a staggering 51-17.

The 8th grade made easy work of the Rebels as they put up their highest number of points of the year in a 53-12 victory. Peyton led all scorers with 21 points while Sophia had a strong 10 points on the night. Nora continued to battle in the paint, grabbing a game high 12 rebounds and adding 6 points. Zoey had some nice moves in the paint adding 6 points and Angel had the sweet jumper going with 5 points including a three-pointer from the right wing. Rounding out the scoring is Jaina with 3 points and Kallie with 2. This ninth consecutive win moves the Raiders to 15-2 as they travel to Peoria Christian this evening. Good luck ladies!

Thank you for showing up, even when no one was watching.

Raiders MS Basketball
📅 Monday, November 10, 2025
🏀 @ Lewistown
🎴 Regular Season Game
🚌 4:00 PM
⏰ 5:30 PM
📌 15501 East Avenue L, Lewistown, IL

For the third consecutive year, the Raiders basketball team is your Tip-Off Classic Champions with a 45-20 victory over the Hartem Stags on Saturday afternoon! Jaxton Bolen and Jase Canada had big games for the champs, with 19 points for Bolen and 12 for Canada. Easton Rogers also added 5 points and a steal for the now 4-0 Raiders!

Congrats to Coach Thompson and the Raiders basketball program!

Lady Raiders MS Basketball
📅 Monday, November 10, 2025
🏀 vs South Fulton
🎴 Regular Season Game
⏰ 5:30 PM
📌 121 N Church St, Green Valley, IL 61534
🎥 https://MCMS Lady Raiders vs SF

Raiders MS Basketball
📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025
🏀 @ Tip-Off Classic vs Hartem
🎴 7th/8th grade Tournament
⏰ 3:00 PM
📌 121 N Church St, Green Valley, IL 61534
🎥 https://tinyurl.com/5b7ppjnb

The Lady Raiders split their games on Thursday evening in Lincoln. The 7th grade fell behind early to Chester East Lincoln but they turned up the pressure on defense with a full court press of their own to bring the game within two points mid-way through the 4th quarter but that would be as close as it got. Kallie led the Raiders with 10 points, while Kynlie & Emma each added 6 in the loss.

In the night cap, the 8th graders made it 7 wins in a row in convincing fashion taking down Chester East 48-5 in front of their home crowd. Peyton led in her first game back from injury with 22 points and 10 steals. Nora had a big night down low with a double-double of her own, securing 11 points and 10 rebounds. The Raiders controlled the boards out rebounding the Panthers 40-24. Rounding out the stat sheet is Zoey (5 points & 9 rebounds), Sophia (4 points & 3 Assists), Jaina (2 points & 4 steals), Kate (2 points & 3 rebounds), and Kynlie with 2 points in limited minutes. 8th grade moves to 13-2 on the year.

The Raiders defense came to play on Thursday night, forcing 27 turnovers and never allowing more than 5 points in a quarter en route to a 48 -16 victory over the Illini Bluffs Tigers! Midwest Central put 9 different players in the scoring column, with Jaxton Bolen leading the charge with 18 points and Jase Canada adding 13 points. Bolen filled the stat sheet on both ends of the court, adding 4 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 assists and a block in a big night in the gym!

With the win, the Raiders make it 3-0 with a championship chance on Saturday! Come out and support the boys!

Last night, MCHS cheerleaders showed up to cheer on the MCMS teams. This year, each high school cheerleader has a middle school cheerleader as their little sister. They made adorable signs for their little sisters! We plan on doing some camps together & some team bonding. The middle school girls are so excited & grateful to have the support of their big sister!!

Raiders MS Basketball
📅 Thursday, November 6, 2025
🏀 vs Illini Bluffs
🎴 Regular Season Game
⏰ 5:30 PM
📌 121 N Church St, Green Valley, IL 61534
🎥 https://tinyurl.com/h28r483d

Tonight is a special night as we present the State Banner from last year’s state team!

Lady Raiders MS Basketball
📅 Thursday, November 6, 2025
🏀 @ Chester East Lincoln
🎴 Regular Season Game
🚌 4:15 PM
⏰ 5:30 PM
📌 1300 1500th St. Lincoln, IL 62656