Here is this week's athletic calendar for the HS.
Here is this week's athletic calendar for the MS.
Our 6th grade girls basketball team took part in a tournament today over at Mt. Pulaski. They were able to bring home the 1st place plaque by going 3-0.
Great job girls!
Great job girls!
What a weekend for Wyatt Martin at the IHSA State Golf Tournament!
Wyatt finished tied for 44th place out of 112 of the top 1A golfers in Illinois. That is an impressive accomplishment, and we couldn’t be prouder of him!
After the tournament, I had a chance to ask Wyatt a few questions about his experience. When asked how much time he spends working on his game during the offseason, he estimated 2–3 hours a day, seven days a week. While we see the impressive results on the course, it’s important to remember the time, effort, and dedication that go into reaching this level. Wyatt is a great example of how hard work can pay off.
I also asked what he enjoyed most about the weekend. He said he really enjoyed spending time with some of the other golfers before teeing off on the first day. For Wyatt, the anticipation of competing at State was one of the highlights. His favorite memory on the course? Making his first birdie on the third hole of day one!
We hope Wyatt was able to soak in the experience, enjoy the weekend, and take pride in everything he accomplished.
Congratulations, Wyatt! We’re proud of you and the work you put in to get here.
Go Hawks!
Wyatt finished tied for 44th place out of 112 of the top 1A golfers in Illinois. That is an impressive accomplishment, and we couldn’t be prouder of him!
After the tournament, I had a chance to ask Wyatt a few questions about his experience. When asked how much time he spends working on his game during the offseason, he estimated 2–3 hours a day, seven days a week. While we see the impressive results on the course, it’s important to remember the time, effort, and dedication that go into reaching this level. Wyatt is a great example of how hard work can pay off.
I also asked what he enjoyed most about the weekend. He said he really enjoyed spending time with some of the other golfers before teeing off on the first day. For Wyatt, the anticipation of competing at State was one of the highlights. His favorite memory on the course? Making his first birdie on the third hole of day one!
We hope Wyatt was able to soak in the experience, enjoy the weekend, and take pride in everything he accomplished.
Congratulations, Wyatt! We’re proud of you and the work you put in to get here.
Go Hawks!
Wyatt wrapped up his first round at the IHSA State Golf Tournament today with a 79, putting him in a tie for 31st place out of 112 golfers!
Now, he and Coach Stielow are getting ready for one more round tomorrow.
We're proud of you, Wyatt! Keep competing and enjoy the opportunity to represent Meridian on the state stage.
One more round. Go Hawks!
These pictures are courtesy of Meridian Yearbook.
Now, he and Coach Stielow are getting ready for one more round tomorrow.
We're proud of you, Wyatt! Keep competing and enjoy the opportunity to represent Meridian on the state stage.
One more round. Go Hawks!
These pictures are courtesy of Meridian Yearbook.
HAWK NATION, OUR MS GIRLS ARE ON A ROLL!
Our Meridian Middle School girls basketball teams have come out on fire to start the season! The 7th grade is off to a perfect 6-0 start, while the 8th grade is sitting at an impressive 5-1.
Both teams have picked up several big conference wins over the past week, including a nail-biter against a strong Clinton team! These girls are competing, battling, and finding ways to get the job done.
We’re proud of the way these teams are representing Meridian, and we’re just getting started! Check out the team roster and help us recognize the athletes working hard to make this season special.
Next week, we hit the road to take on WL before returning home on October 15 to face Shelbyville. Let’s keep the momentum rolling!
Keep working. Keep competing. Keep rolling, Hawks!
#HawkNation #GoHawks
Our Meridian Middle School girls basketball teams have come out on fire to start the season! The 7th grade is off to a perfect 6-0 start, while the 8th grade is sitting at an impressive 5-1.
Both teams have picked up several big conference wins over the past week, including a nail-biter against a strong Clinton team! These girls are competing, battling, and finding ways to get the job done.
We’re proud of the way these teams are representing Meridian, and we’re just getting started! Check out the team roster and help us recognize the athletes working hard to make this season special.
Next week, we hit the road to take on WL before returning home on October 15 to face Shelbyville. Let’s keep the momentum rolling!
Keep working. Keep competing. Keep rolling, Hawks!
#HawkNation #GoHawks
Big conference win for our Lady Hawks tonight! The girls took care of business against Tuscola, winning in straight sets with a sharp performance from start to finish.
Our team will hit the road for a couple of matches before returning home on October 19 to take on Okaw Valley for Senior Night.
Good effort tonight, girls! Go Hawks!
Our team will hit the road for a couple of matches before returning home on October 19 to take on Okaw Valley for Senior Night.
Good effort tonight, girls! Go Hawks!
Today, Hawk Nation sent one of our own off to State!
There’s something special about being part of a small-town school. When one of our own gets the opportunity to do something special, we come together to support him/her.
This morning, all of our Fall athletes — from middle school through high school — lined the sidewalk outside the high school to give Wyatt Martin a proper send-off as he heads to Bloomington for the IHSA State Golf Tournament. (Video posted below.)
The golf clap was followed by a little AC/DC, and then Wyatt headed out with his grandparents, who are driving him up to Bloomington for his first practice round. His mom, Ashley, and dad, Craig, will meet them there. The family is doing their best to keep everything just like they did for the sectional tournament — same routine, same preparation, nothing to throw Wyatt off.
Coach Stielow will be up there with Wyatt throughout the tournament, offering a few pointers, helping him prepare, and most importantly, helping him keep those nerves under control and enjoy the experience.
From the entire Meridian athletic family — we’re proud of you, Wyatt. Go represent Meridian and enjoy every minute of it!
Good luck at State!
Go Hawks!
Video and pictures are courtesy of Meridian Yearbook. They do a fantastic job!
https://youtu.be/E3282NeG5eY
There’s something special about being part of a small-town school. When one of our own gets the opportunity to do something special, we come together to support him/her.
This morning, all of our Fall athletes — from middle school through high school — lined the sidewalk outside the high school to give Wyatt Martin a proper send-off as he heads to Bloomington for the IHSA State Golf Tournament. (Video posted below.)
The golf clap was followed by a little AC/DC, and then Wyatt headed out with his grandparents, who are driving him up to Bloomington for his first practice round. His mom, Ashley, and dad, Craig, will meet them there. The family is doing their best to keep everything just like they did for the sectional tournament — same routine, same preparation, nothing to throw Wyatt off.
Coach Stielow will be up there with Wyatt throughout the tournament, offering a few pointers, helping him prepare, and most importantly, helping him keep those nerves under control and enjoy the experience.
From the entire Meridian athletic family — we’re proud of you, Wyatt. Go represent Meridian and enjoy every minute of it!
Good luck at State!
Go Hawks!
Video and pictures are courtesy of Meridian Yearbook. They do a fantastic job!
https://youtu.be/E3282NeG5eY
WYATT IS GOING TO STATE!
What a day for Wyatt Martin!
Wyatt fired a 74 today at the IHSA 1A Sectional at the University of Illinois Orange Course, finishing tied for 6th place and earning a spot in the IHSA State Golf Tournament!
Wyatt will compete at Prairie Vista Golf Course in Bloomington on Friday and Saturday, with a practice round on Thursday.
Wyatt becomes just the second boy in Meridian history to qualify for the IHSA State Golf Tournament. That is a BIG deal!
Congratulations, Wyatt! We are incredibly proud of you and can’t wait to cheer you on at State!
Go Hawks!
What a day for Wyatt Martin!
Wyatt fired a 74 today at the IHSA 1A Sectional at the University of Illinois Orange Course, finishing tied for 6th place and earning a spot in the IHSA State Golf Tournament!
Wyatt will compete at Prairie Vista Golf Course in Bloomington on Friday and Saturday, with a practice round on Thursday.
Wyatt becomes just the second boy in Meridian history to qualify for the IHSA State Golf Tournament. That is a BIG deal!
Congratulations, Wyatt! We are incredibly proud of you and can’t wait to cheer you on at State!
Go Hawks!
GO GET ’EM, WYATT!
Meridian Junior Wyatt Martin is on the course today at the IHSA Class 1A Monticello Sectional at the University of Illinois Orange Course in Urbana!
After shooting a 79 at the regional, Wyatt is competing for a chance to advance to the IHSA State Finals.
Stay focused, Wyatt, and enjoy the moment! We’re behind you all the way!
Go Hawks!
Meridian Junior Wyatt Martin is on the course today at the IHSA Class 1A Monticello Sectional at the University of Illinois Orange Course in Urbana!
After shooting a 79 at the regional, Wyatt is competing for a chance to advance to the IHSA State Finals.
Stay focused, Wyatt, and enjoy the moment! We’re behind you all the way!
Go Hawks!
Here is this week's athletic schedule for the MS.
Here is this week's athletic schedule for the HS.
2026 MERIDIAN HOMECOMING!
What a day to be a Hawk!
Our Homecoming morning kicked off with our 8:00 AM Hawk Nation Student Tailgate Breakfast, where students gathered for some food, music, and fun before cheering on our football team.
From our Couch Club bringing the energy, to our student-created broadcast crew calling the action, to Hawk Nation filling the stands and cheering on our undefeated team, the Homecoming atmosphere was something special!
A special shoutout to all of our students who helped make today memorable, including our 2026 Homecoming Court!
Meridian 2026 Homecoming Court:
Mini-King: Davis Copenbarger
Mini-Queen: Emery Hight
Freshman Attendants
Zada Dudley
Ella Hilton
Jackson Manon
Daiishawn Sloan
Sophomore Attendants
Addison Marion
Maggie Smithers
Jaxson Craft
Lucas Roberts
Junior Attendants
Maddie Briggs
Elin Markham
Brody Britton
Wyatt Martin
Senior Candidates
Molly Burgess
Reese Cramm
Charlotte Pritts
Isaac Hanson
Drew Smithers
Grady Stock
2026 Homecoming King: Carter Miller
2026 Homecoming Queen: Taylor Kraft
We even had our own broadcast crew at Homecoming today! A few of our students took it upon themselves to create their own sideline announcing crew and bring a little extra excitement to an already unforgettable Saturday.
Love seeing our students take initiative, have fun, and find their own ways to support our Hawks!
Thank you to everyone who came out, showed their support, and helped make this such a great day for Meridian.
A 44-40 Homecoming victory, an undefeated 7-0 football team, and a whole lot of Hawk pride. This is what Hawk Nation is all about! GO HAWKS!
What a day to be a Hawk!
Our Homecoming morning kicked off with our 8:00 AM Hawk Nation Student Tailgate Breakfast, where students gathered for some food, music, and fun before cheering on our football team.
From our Couch Club bringing the energy, to our student-created broadcast crew calling the action, to Hawk Nation filling the stands and cheering on our undefeated team, the Homecoming atmosphere was something special!
A special shoutout to all of our students who helped make today memorable, including our 2026 Homecoming Court!
Meridian 2026 Homecoming Court:
Mini-King: Davis Copenbarger
Mini-Queen: Emery Hight
Freshman Attendants
Zada Dudley
Ella Hilton
Jackson Manon
Daiishawn Sloan
Sophomore Attendants
Addison Marion
Maggie Smithers
Jaxson Craft
Lucas Roberts
Junior Attendants
Maddie Briggs
Elin Markham
Brody Britton
Wyatt Martin
Senior Candidates
Molly Burgess
Reese Cramm
Charlotte Pritts
Isaac Hanson
Drew Smithers
Grady Stock
2026 Homecoming King: Carter Miller
2026 Homecoming Queen: Taylor Kraft
We even had our own broadcast crew at Homecoming today! A few of our students took it upon themselves to create their own sideline announcing crew and bring a little extra excitement to an already unforgettable Saturday.
Love seeing our students take initiative, have fun, and find their own ways to support our Hawks!
Thank you to everyone who came out, showed their support, and helped make this such a great day for Meridian.
A 44-40 Homecoming victory, an undefeated 7-0 football team, and a whole lot of Hawk pride. This is what Hawk Nation is all about! GO HAWKS!
HAWKS WIN! 7-0!
What a Saturday at Meridian! Our football boys battled their way to a 44-40 Homecoming victory over a very good Pawnee team, keeping our undefeated season rolling at 7-0!
A beautiful day, a great Homecoming atmosphere, and a game that had a little bit of everything. It was a back-and-forth battle right down to the wire, and exactly the kind of Saturday football game you hope for.
A huge thank you to all of our community members, students, families, and alumni who stepped up and got loud to support our boys. The energy around our football program and our school was something special today. This is what Hawk Nation is all about!
Our team continues to show tremendous heart, resilience, and determination. We are proud of the way these guys continue to compete and represent our school.
The job isn't finished!
Next up, we travel to Martinsville for a Saturday night matchup at 6:00 PM. Let's keep this thing rolling!
7-0. One team. One community.
GO HAWKS!
What a Saturday at Meridian! Our football boys battled their way to a 44-40 Homecoming victory over a very good Pawnee team, keeping our undefeated season rolling at 7-0!
A beautiful day, a great Homecoming atmosphere, and a game that had a little bit of everything. It was a back-and-forth battle right down to the wire, and exactly the kind of Saturday football game you hope for.
A huge thank you to all of our community members, students, families, and alumni who stepped up and got loud to support our boys. The energy around our football program and our school was something special today. This is what Hawk Nation is all about!
Our team continues to show tremendous heart, resilience, and determination. We are proud of the way these guys continue to compete and represent our school.
The job isn't finished!
Next up, we travel to Martinsville for a Saturday night matchup at 6:00 PM. Let's keep this thing rolling!
7-0. One team. One community.
GO HAWKS!
HAWK NATION — WE NEED YOU TONIGHT!
What a week it has been at Meridian! From Boys Volleyball and Powder Puff to our Homecoming Assembly filled with games, laughter, and school spirit, our students have made this week one to remember.
Tonight, we want to take that spirit beyond the school walls and into our community!
We are calling on all of Meridian to come out and line the streets for our Homecoming Parade tonight at 5:30 PM!
The parade will be escorted out of the school by our community first responders, travel down Wall Street, turn at Whit's End onto Front Street, then turn onto Glenn Street before heading back to Wall Street and finishing at the school.
Our fall athletes, students, coaches, and organizations will be out celebrating, and we want them to see the community that stands behind them.
Tomorrow, our football team takes on Pawnee at 11:00 AM. Our students have planned a Homecoming Tailgate Breakfast, and the day will continue with football, friends, and the Homecoming Dance.
But first, let's show our kids what it means to be part of Meridian.
You don't have to be a parent, an athlete, or even have a student in school to be part of this. This is OUR community, and our kids deserve to see us show up for them.
Bring the family. Find a spot along the route. Wave, cheer, and help us make some memories.
Let's fill the streets with Green and White!
These Fall athletic program pictures are courtesy of Chad Mitchell Photography.
GO HAWKS!
What a week it has been at Meridian! From Boys Volleyball and Powder Puff to our Homecoming Assembly filled with games, laughter, and school spirit, our students have made this week one to remember.
Tonight, we want to take that spirit beyond the school walls and into our community!
We are calling on all of Meridian to come out and line the streets for our Homecoming Parade tonight at 5:30 PM!
The parade will be escorted out of the school by our community first responders, travel down Wall Street, turn at Whit's End onto Front Street, then turn onto Glenn Street before heading back to Wall Street and finishing at the school.
Our fall athletes, students, coaches, and organizations will be out celebrating, and we want them to see the community that stands behind them.
Tomorrow, our football team takes on Pawnee at 11:00 AM. Our students have planned a Homecoming Tailgate Breakfast, and the day will continue with football, friends, and the Homecoming Dance.
But first, let's show our kids what it means to be part of Meridian.
You don't have to be a parent, an athlete, or even have a student in school to be part of this. This is OUR community, and our kids deserve to see us show up for them.
Bring the family. Find a spot along the route. Wave, cheer, and help us make some memories.
Let's fill the streets with Green and White!
These Fall athletic program pictures are courtesy of Chad Mitchell Photography.
GO HAWKS!
What a day for Wyatt Martin!
Wyatt fired an impressive 79 yesterday at the IHSA Class 1A Macon (Meridian) Regional, earning himself a spot in the Class 1A Sectional!
He will compete Monday, October 5, at the University of Illinois Orange Course in Urbana. Congratulations, Wyatt, and best of luck as you continue your postseason run!
We also want to recognize the rest of our boys' golf team for their hard work, commitment, and effort throughout the season. We are proud of the way these Hawks have represented Meridian!
Great work, gentlemen! Go Hawks!
Team photo courtesy of Chad Mitchell Photography.
Wyatt fired an impressive 79 yesterday at the IHSA Class 1A Macon (Meridian) Regional, earning himself a spot in the Class 1A Sectional!
He will compete Monday, October 5, at the University of Illinois Orange Course in Urbana. Congratulations, Wyatt, and best of luck as you continue your postseason run!
We also want to recognize the rest of our boys' golf team for their hard work, commitment, and effort throughout the season. We are proud of the way these Hawks have represented Meridian!
Great work, gentlemen! Go Hawks!
Team photo courtesy of Chad Mitchell Photography.
Girls Golf Season Comes to an End!
Our girls wrapped up their season today with a great day at the IHSA Regional at Meadowview Golf Course in Mattoon.
We’re proud of these ladies and the effort, improvement, and commitment they showed throughout the season. Thank you for representing Meridian Athletics with pride!
Great season, Hawks!
Our girls wrapped up their season today with a great day at the IHSA Regional at Meadowview Golf Course in Mattoon.
We’re proud of these ladies and the effort, improvement, and commitment they showed throughout the season. Thank you for representing Meridian Athletics with pride!
Great season, Hawks!
MHS has a couple of coaching opportunities for the upcoming spring!
Here is this week's athletic schedule for the MS.
Here is this week's athletic calendar for the HS.
