Congratulations to Morrison High School’s Varsity Scholastic Bowl team for earning a first-place finish…

Congratulations to Morrison High School’s Varsity Scholastic Bowl team for earning a first-place finish in the Masonic Sectional Tournament at Prophetstown High School on Saturday, February 17. Morrison won each of its seven matches on Saturday, defeating Ashton-Franklin Center (250-210); Polo (290-90); Milledgeville (310-80); Erie-Prophetstown (210-200 in a quadruple overtime match); Fulton (210-180); Eastland (250-120); and Amboy (240-80). Morrison’s team consisted of Nara Hardesty, Caden Bielema, Violet Mills, Quinn Blevins, and Blaine Williams.

The team’s participation in the Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl was underwritten by Dunlap Lodge #321 in downtown Morrison. In addition to team members’ parents and relatives in attendance, the Lodge’s leader, Mr. Mike Ottens, was present to cheer on the team and celebrate the win on Saturday.

Morrison’s team has advanced to the Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl’s State Tournament, which will be held at Bloomington High School on Saturday, March 2. The team would like to thank Morrison High School Principal David Mills, Superintendent Scott Vance, Athletic Director Gregg Dolan, the Morrison Dist. #6 Board of Education, and the Morrison community for their support for Scholastic Bowl.