Concussions and high school football: Law is just a first step
GateHouse Media special report: Sports reporter Josh Weir spent four weeks exploring concussions in youth sports in this national reporting project for GateHouse Media Inc. The project focuses on...
View ArticleGolden Eagles roll over Ridgewood, 41-0
The Mercer County Golden Eagles football team defeated Ridgewood, 41-0 on Friday night, Aug. 30.It was a big night for Mercer County Golden Eagle fans. Not only were they looking forward to the first...
View ArticleST. AMBROSE UNIVERSITY EVENTS EXAMINE RELIGIOUS LIBERTY WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF...
DAVENPORT, Iowa—The Health and Human Services mandates issued pursuant to the Affordable Care Act have ignited public debate about the proper nature and limits of religious liberty. On Tuesday, Sept....
View ArticleGolden Eagles shutout West Central
The Mercer County Golden Eagle defense shut out West Central 28-0 Friday night and improved to 2-0 on the season."We've got to get better," said Golden Eagle head coach Nat Zunkel after the game. "We...
View ArticleDarren and Dalton do in Rams, 41-0
Darren Southwell and Daltom McManus scored three touchdowns apiece in route to the Rockridge Rockets 41-0 thrashing of the Riverdale Rams.The Rockets improved to 2-0 with the victory.
View ArticleSeptember Board Recap: IHSA Student Leadership Conference Set For Sept. 30 in...
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors met for their regularly scheduled meeting at the IHSA office in Bloomington on Monday, September 16, 2013, where the Board heard an update...
View ArticleIHSA Launches Original Content Page, IHSAState, On Website
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) launched a new page within its www.IHSA.org website today entitled IHSAState (www.IHSA.org/IHSAState).
View ArticleGolden Eagles remain undefeated with shutout of Princeville
The Mercer County Golden Eagle defense held opponents scoreless for the third time in four games Friday night defeating Princeville, 33-0."I feel pretty good about it," said senior Bobby Lincoln after...
View ArticleBrown running marathon to honor Luxmore
Shannon Brown will be running in the Chicago Marathon October 13 in honor of her brother-in- law B.J. Luxmore, who died in Afghanistan on June 10, 2012.
View ArticleErika Kate Night
Please join the Mercer County High School Volleyball team for its 3rd annual Erika Kate night on Wednesday October 9th at 5pm. The freshman, fresh/soph, and varsity teams will be playing Ridgewood High...
View ArticleMCHS Sports boosters holding taco dinner Oct. 24
The Mercer County Athletic Boosters are holding a Taco Supper on Thursday, October 24th, 2013. The event is being held at Mercer County High School from 5-7pm. Tickets are $8.00 each, including 3...
View ArticleGolden Eagles hold off Rebels, 14-10
The Mercer County Golden Eagles football team defeated Stark County 14-10 Friday night. It was a game full of penalties. The Golden Eagles had two touchdowns called back during the contest.
View ArticlePeel and Schmidt advance to state
Justine Peel of United and Katy Scmitt of Sherrard were among the 10 individuals to advance to state out of the Monmouth Golf Sectional held in Gibson Woods Oct. 15.Peel shot a 74 which was third bees...
View ArticleWauconda Principal Dan Klett Reelected Board President
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors reelected Wauconda High School Principal Dan Klett as the Board President at its regularly scheduled meeting at the IHSA office in...
View ArticleSaturday's IHSA Football Playoff Pairing Show Returns To Comcast SportsNet...
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Football Playoff Pairing Show will return to Comcast SportsNet Chicago again in 2013. Comcast SportsNet Chicago, the television home for the most games and...
View ArticleGolden Eagles second, Rockridge third in latest AP Poll
The Mercer County Golden Eagles football team was ranked second in the state Tuesday by the Associated Press with Rockridge right behind Mercer County at number three.
View ArticleGolden Eagles travel for first round rematch with Annawan-Wethersfield
The Mercer County Golden Eagles will travel to Kewanee Saturday afternoon to play a rematch of their final regular season game against the Annawan-Wethersfield Titans.
View ArticleGolden Eagles win overtime thriller against Rockridge
The Mercer County Golden Eagles upset top seeded Rockridge 26-20 after two overtime sessions Saturday to advance to the quarterfinals.
View ArticleGolden Eagles competing in 28th Annual Lady Cranberry Classic
The Mercer County High School girls basketball team will compete in the 28th annual Cranberry Classic next week.Monday, Nov. 18 - West Central vs Mercer County - 6 p.m.; Abingdon/Avon vs ROWVA - 7:45...
View ArticleSemi-finals in sight for Golden Eagles
The Mercer County Golden Eagles football team advanced to Class 2A Semifinals Saturday afternoon with a 41-0 victory over Farmington. The defending state champions advance to the semi-finals with the...
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