Photos compliments of Greg Pruis and Steven Siefken. The Mustangs welcomed the Dakota Indians to E. M. “Bud” Cole Field on Friday, October 2, 2026, for a Homecoming Football game and came away with a thrilling 21-20 victory! Morrison received the opening kickoff and looked to get things moving
Fans are urged to wear blue apparel to the Friday, October 9, 2026, Football game, at Fulton, IL. This “Wear Blue” initiative is to uplift April Andersen Norman, who is battling colon cancer. Her son is on the Fulton Football team. Proceeds from a 50/50 will be donated to
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. On Friday, September 25, 2026, the Morrison Mustangs traveled into Forreston, IL, Cardinal territory. They left with a lesson about what a State-ranked team can do, if not confronted with a serious defense. Earning opening game possession, the Mustangs were unable to
The rain stopped, and the sky cleared to establish perfect weather for the football game between the Morrison Mustangs and the Panthers from Lena-Winslow on September 18, 2026. The opening kickoff was taken by the Mustangs on their own 40-yard line. The offense opened the first series by passing on
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. A beautiful fall evening for Morrison High School Football saw the Mustangs travel north to visit the Stockton, IL, Blackhawks. Stockton owned an early season record of two wins against one loss and welcomed the winless Mustangs to their playground by the
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the press release. Two corrections were made on September 10. Only a true Football fan would have been seen at the Morrison High School Football game on Friday, September 4, 2026. The game’s start time was delayed an hour, to allow for any cooling.
Editor’s note: Morrison High School Football Coach Nate Vandermyde supplied a photo of one-of-six new, pebble leather, game balls for the 2026 season. The Wilson GST models have a mustang motif. The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) and MaxPreps have officially released the 2026 Illinois High School Football schedules
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. A cool, but typical fall Friday night for Football welcomed the 5-3 Crusaders, from Ottawa Marquette, to the Mustang corral to end the 2025 Football schedule. The Crusaders did not hesitate to make their mark. They marched their opening possession into the end zone,
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The “Wooden Shoe” trophy, that is presented to the victor of the annual, Morrison/Fulton Football game winner, was returned to Morrison, IL. The Mustangs topped the Steamers on October 17, 2025, by a 31-21 score. The trophy has not been in Morrison since 2019.
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison Mustangs traveled to Dakota, IL, with hopes of recording a win, after opening the season against highly-ranked opponents. It did not take long to light up the scoreboard! They took their first possession and marched 85-yards to the end zone. Speedster Brady
By Jerry Lindsey Assistant Editor Homecoming is always one of the highlights of a student’s school year and the 2025 festivities at Morrison High School were no exceptions as the summer temperatures enhanced the week’s scheduled events. However, the results of the Friday night football game against Lena-Winslow threw
By Jerry Lindsey Assistant Editor Another perfect Friday football night ended with a long ride home from Stockton as the Mustangs fell to the host Blackhawks 60-20. The score fails to reflect the positive effort the Mustangs showed against the 99th Max Preps ranked Blackhawks, but timely plays at
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. Editor’s photo of first 2025 game, September 5. The football atmosphere was perfect on Friday night as the (0-3) Morrison Mustangs hosted the (2-1) Forreston Cardinals on Hall of Fame Night. Former athletes of Morrison High School were recognized for their induction into the
By Jerry Lindsey Assistant Editor. For those that made the 90-minute drive to Durand, IL, the atmosphere was perfect for September 12, 2025, Friday Night Football in the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference. The winless (0-2) Mustangs were to challenge the undefeated (2-0) Rivermen of Durand-Pecatonica High School. The evening
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. Friday, September 5, 2025, was a perfect High School Football evening, as the Morrison Mustangs (0-1) welcomed the Wildcats from Eastland-Pearl City (1-0) to E.M (Bud) Cole Field. The Mustangs won the coin toss, chose a second half-possession, and gave the opening kickoff to