TWO WINS!!!!
Midwest Central Lady Raiders won big over Illini Central 10-0 on Monday at home.
They got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Emma scored on a wild pitch, Julia was struck by a pitch, scoring one, a dropped third strike scored one, and Maci grounded out, scoring one.
Mckenzie hit a solo inside the park home run in the bottom of the second for the Midwest Central Lady Raiders.
Nevaeh, the number eight hitter for Midwest Central Lady Raiders, led the way with two runs batted in. Ayla, the team’s number seven hitter, led the team with two hits in two at-bats. Sophia led Midwest Central Lady Raiders with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, tallying eight walks for the game.
Sophia earned the win for Midwest Central Lady Raiders. The hurler surrendered one hit and zero runs over six innings, striking out seven and walking one.
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The Raiders baseball team plated 8 runs in the first inning and never looked back as they cruised to an 11-1 victory over Illini Central!
Johnny McFarland had himself a heck of a birthday, picking up the complete game victory allowing only 1 hit and striking out 6.
Jase Canada, Noah Coffey and Colten Watts all picked up multiple hits for the Raiders. Canada and Coffey both knocked in 2 runs and Joe Proehl added 3 RBI as the Raiders moved to 2-1 on the young season!
The Raiders completed the sweep in game 2 as Connor Coile and Sam Dierker combined to hold the Cougars to 1 run as they took the game 3-1.
Coile went 2 clean innings, striking out 3 and Sam Dierker picked up the save.
Eli Tumilty, Griffin Tudela, and Aden Bell all picked up hits and Tumilty and Bell added RBIs for the Raiders!
The boys look to keep things going with a road matchup tomorrow vs South Pekin.
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Midwest Central Lady Raiders scored 10 runs in the fifth inning, which helped them defeat Beardstown JH Softball 19-5 on Saturday. Nevaeh hit an inside the park home run, scoring two runs, a wild pitch scored one run, Kenzie singled, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Kallie singled, scoring one run, Kendall singled, scoring one run, Peyton singled, scoring one run, Libby singled, scoring one run, and Sophia Huff singled, scoring one run.
A walk by Kenzie put Midwest Central Lady Raiders on the board in the top of the first.
Midwest Central Lady Raiders scored seven runs on four hits in the top of the second inning. Maci drew a walk, scoring one run, Alyssa singled, scoring one run, an error scored three runs, Kenzie singled, scoring one run, and a wild pitch scored one run.
Midwest Central Lady Raiders amassed 14 total hits in the game. Kenzie and Mckenzie were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in three runs for Midwest Central Lady Raiders. Sophia Holeman went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Midwest Central Lady Raiders in hits. Alyssa collected two hits for Midwest Central Lady Raiders in two at bats. Maci paced Midwest Central Lady Raiders with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, tallying seven walks for the game.
Sophia Holeman earned the win for Midwest Central Lady Raiders. The hurler gave up five hits and five runs (zero earned) over five innings, striking out six and walking none.
Today our softball AND baseball teams are playing at home vs. IC at 4:15 PM!
It's the perfect time and the perfect weather to come out and cheer on these athletes!
GOOOOOOOOO RAIDERS!
On Saturday morning, the Raiders baseball team got the tying runs to the plate in the 7th inning, but ultimately fell short in a hard fought 5 - 3 loss to Tremont. Tremont completed the sweep in the rain shortened second game.
The Raiders look to bounce back with a big week of games, starting with Illini Central at home tonight. Come out and support the Raiders!
Today our Lady Raiders hit the road to battle it out with Beardstown at 10:00 AM
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The baseball team takes on Tremont at home at 10:00 AM
GOOOOOOOOO RAIDERS!
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The Raiders baseball team got off to a great start in their season opener, shutting out the Rankin Rebels 4 - 0 in game 1 and finishing off the sweep with a 10 - 0 victory in game 2.
In game 1 action, the Raiders got a dominant pitching performance from Joe Proehl and Jase Canada, who combined to throw an opening day NO HITTER! Proehl got the win for the Raiders, tossing 6.1 innings allowing only 2 walks and striking out 16 hitters. Canada then came in relief to slam the door and finish off the no hitter, striking out 1 in his .2 innings of work.
The Raiders offense got going early, with back-to-back doubles by Breckin Guy and Tyler Byrd in the first to take a 2-0 lead that they would never relinquish. Proehl added an insurance run in the 2nd and then Guy then added another big RBI in the 5th to put away the game.
In game 2 action, the Raiders got another great pitching performance from Connor Coile and Griffin Tudela, who combined to strike out 7 more Rankin hitters. Coile went 2 innings with 4 strikeouts and only 1 walk and Tudela came in the last inning and struck out 3 of the 4 batters he faced.
Sam Dierker, Remi Arthalony, and Layne Byrd all picked up RBIs in the game.
The Raiders look to keep things going on Saturday when they have another home matchup with the Tremont Turks!
Today the Lady Raiders take on IB at 4:15 PM at home.
Come out and cheer these ladies on! Goooooo Raiders!
Today our Lady Raiders hit the road to battle it out with Canton at 4:15 PM
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The baseball team takes on Rankin at home at 4:15 PM.
GOOOOOOOOO RAIDERS!
Midwest Central Lady Raiders easily dispatched Hartem Stags on Tuesday, 19-0.
Midwest Central Lady Raiders got on the board in the top of the first inning after Sophia singled, scoring two runs, a wild pitch scored one run, an error scored two runs, Emma singled, scoring two runs, Ayla grounded out, scoring one run, and an error scored one run.
Midwest Central Lady Raiders scored six runs on five hits in the top of the second inning. Maci grounded out, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Mckenzie doubled, scoring one run, Ayla singled, scoring one run, and an error scored two runs.
Midwest Central Lady Raiders added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after an error, a dropped third strike, a ground out by Kynlie, and a single from Kallie each scored one run.
Alyssa earned the win for Midwest Central Lady Raiders. The starting pitcher surrendered zero hits and zero runs over three innings, striking out seven and walking none.
Midwest Central Lady Raiders collected 13 hits in the game. Maci, the number seven hitter for Midwest Central Lady Raiders, led the way with three runs batted in. Kenzie, Mckenzie, and Sophia each collected two hits for Midwest Central Lady Raiders.
They will travel to Canton to face Ingersoll Little Giants for their next game on Thursday.
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Today was the first day back at school for our building staff. We had a meeting and did a little bit of training. The one thing we all agree on is how excited we are to have our students back on Friday! 2024-25 is going to be an AMAZING school year! See you guys soon!
Midwest Central Lady Raiders defeated Hollis 14-0 on Monday thanks in part to 10 runs in the first inning. Julia singled, scoring one run, Kenzie singled, scoring one run, Nevaeh drew a walk, scoring one run, Maci singled, scoring one run, Emma singled, scoring two runs, Mckenzie singled, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Julia singled, scoring one run, and Kenzie doubled, scoring one run.
A single by Mckenzie extended the Midwest Central Lady Raiders lead to 11-0 in the top of the second inning.
A single by Nevaeh extended the Midwest Central Lady Raiders lead to 12-0 in the top of the third inning.
Sophia earned the win for Midwest Central Lady Raiders. She gave up one hit and zero runs over four innings, striking out four and walking one.
The Lady Raiders didn't commit a single error in the field.
Midwest Central Lady Raiders will travel to Hartsburg-Emden for their next game today! Gooooo Raiders!
The Raiders baseball team capped off their first week of practice with a trip to Dozer Park to watch the Chiefs play! The players were able to get on the field before the game to talk to Chiefs players and participate in their they high five tunnel as part of their pregame starting lineups. Although the Chiefs lost it was a fun night at the ballpark!
Over the past week, over 30 Midwest Central basketball players have been playing at the Curley "Boo" Johnson Skills for Life Basketball Academy Camp in Dunlap. This camp features over 250 players from Central Illinois and is run by Curley Boo Johnson, who was a former legendary player for the Harlem Globetrotters. For the first time in more than a decade Midwest Central was represented on the coaching staff as Carly DeSutter, Josh Dawe, and J.J. Proehl were selected to be coaches for teams of the younger campers. Of all the schools in the area, Midwest Central had by far the largest representation of athletes in attendance. Congratulations to all the players who worked on their basketball and life skills at the camp and represented our Raider Way!
The Lady Raiders went 2-1 on Saturday, earning 3rd place in the 23rd Annual Lady Falcon Lead-Off Tournament.
The team first faced St. Mary's/Riverview and defeated them 19-0. Midwest Central Lady Raiders won thanks in part to 10 runs in the first inning. Mckenzie scored after tagging up, Nevaeh hit an inside the park home run, scoring three runs, Emma singled, scoring one run, Mckenzie tripled, scoring two runs, Ayla singled, scoring one run, Sophia singled, scoring one run, and Kenzie singled, scoring one run. An error, a double by Julia, and a ground out by Libby, helped Midwest Central Lady Raiders extend their early lead in the second. Midwest Central Lady Raiders scored five runs on five hits in the top of the third inning. Emma singled, scoring one run, Mckenzie singled, scoring one run, Julia singled, scoring one run, an error scored one run, and Mckenzie scored after tagging up. Sophia earned the win for Midwest Central Lady Raiders. The starting pitcher allowed zero hits and zero runs over one inning, striking out two and walking none. Julia threw two innings of shutout ball in relief. The reliever surrendered zero hits, striking out five and walking none.
The Raiders played tough defense in the second game vs Metamora, but unfortunately lost 4-0. Sophia aided in limiting the damage while in the circle. The starting pitcher went six innings, surrendering four runs on seven hits, striking out eight and walking one. Emma led the team with one hit in two at bats. Midwest Central Lady Raiders turned one double play in the game.
Midwest Central Lady Raiders were victorious over Illini Bluffs in the third game, beating the Tigers 5-1. Alyssa hit into a fielder's choice, which helped tie the game at one in the bottom of the fourth. In the bottom of the sixth inning, Midwest Central Lady Raiders went back into the lead after Illini Bluffs Tigers committed an error, Kallie singled, Alyssa hit into a double play, and Mckenzie singled, each scoring one run. Midwest Central Lady Raiders tallied eight hits in the game. Alyssa led the team with two runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. Mckenzie led Midwest Central Lady Raiders with three hits in four at bats from the leadoff position. Kallie collected two hits in two at bats. The Raiders also played heads up defense, turning two double plays in the game. Sophia earned the win for Midwest Central Lady Raiders. She allowed six hits and one run over seven innings, striking out none and walking one.
Midwest Central Lady Raiders will travel to Hollis for their next game on Monday.
The Lady Raiders hit the road for their season opener on Thursday, defeating Peoria Christian 14-0.
Midwest Central Lady Raiders got on the board in the top of the second inning after Alyssa singled, Mckenzie singled, and Julia walked, each scoring one run.
The Raiders won thanks in part to eight runs in the third inning. Peoria Christian’s pitcher induced Maci to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, Mckenzie was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Ayla singled, scoring two runs, an error scored two runs, Kenzie tripled, scoring one run, and a dropped third strike scored one run.
Midwest Central Lady Raiders accumulated 13 hits in the game. Kenzie, Ayla, and Alyssa each collected multiple hits for Midwest Central Lady Raiders while Mckenzie led the team with three hits in three at bats.
Julia paced Midwest Central Lady Raiders with two walks. Kendall stole two bases. The team was sure-handed on the field and didn't commit a single error.
Sophia was in the circle for Midwest Central Lady Raiders. She gave up two hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out five and walking three.
Next up for the Lady Raiders is 3 games at the 23rd Annual Lady Falcon Lead-Off Tournament on Saturday.
Hello Raiders,
A quick reminder that school will be starting soon. If you've not registered, please do so soon as it's important for us in scheduling and making bus routes that work. If you have questions about registration, please contact your building office (PS-309.968.6464, MS-309.352.2300, HS-309.968.6766)
With the middle school construction going on that building is closed right now, but any documents can be dropped at the high school or primary school and we will get them to the middle school.
Thank you,
Dr. Todd Hellrigel
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