ATHLETICS SCHEDULE UPDATES — SEPTEMBER 1–5
Due to the extreme heat this week, we have made several changes to athletic schedules. Please take note of the updated game times and cancellations below.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOFTBALL
Tuesday, Sept. 1
@ Monticello
7:00 PM--No B innings
Bus: 4:30 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 2
@ Mount Zion
7:00 PM--No B innings
Bus time: TBD
Friday, Sept. 4
@ Decatur Catholic
4:30 PM--This game and time is still TBD
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASEBALL
Tuesday, Sept. 1
vs. Monticello — HOME
7:00 PM--No B innings
Wednesday, Sept. 2 (8th Grade Night)
vs. Sullivan — HOME
6:30 PM--No B innings
Thursday, Sept. 3
vs. AO — HOME
6:30 PM--No B innings
VOLLEYBALL
NO SCHEDULE CHANGES THIS WEEK
Tuesday, Sept. 1
@ Monticello
6:00 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 2
@ Cerro Gordo
6:00 PM
Thursday, Sept. 3
vs. AO — HOME
6:00 PM
Saturday, Sept. 5 — TOURNAMENTS
• Varsity: Sullivan Tournament — 9:00 AM
• JV: St. Teresa Tournament — 9:00 AM
FOOTBALL
Tuesday, Sept. 1
at Pawnee
6:30 PM
Bus time: 4:50 PM
Friday, Sept. 4
vs. Cerro Gordo — HOME
7:00 PM
No change at this time
SOCCER
No matches the remainder of this week.
Soccer players should stay tuned for updates regarding practice times, as those may change due to the heat.
GOLF
Tuesday, Sept. 1
Match at Windsor--CANCELED
Thursday, Sept. 3
Match in Pana--STILL BEING EVALUATED--DECISION WILL BE MADE THURSDAY MORNING BY PANA
We appreciate everyone's flexibility and understanding as we make adjustments.
Parents, please continue to watch SportsYou for additional updates and practice time changes as conditions change.
Due to the extreme heat this week, we have made several changes to athletic schedules. Please take note of the updated game times and cancellations below.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOFTBALL
Tuesday, Sept. 1
@ Monticello
7:00 PM--No B innings
Bus: 4:30 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 2
@ Mount Zion
7:00 PM--No B innings
Bus time: TBD
Friday, Sept. 4
@ Decatur Catholic
4:30 PM--This game and time is still TBD
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASEBALL
Tuesday, Sept. 1
vs. Monticello — HOME
7:00 PM--No B innings
Wednesday, Sept. 2 (8th Grade Night)
vs. Sullivan — HOME
6:30 PM--No B innings
Thursday, Sept. 3
vs. AO — HOME
6:30 PM--No B innings
VOLLEYBALL
NO SCHEDULE CHANGES THIS WEEK
Tuesday, Sept. 1
@ Monticello
6:00 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 2
@ Cerro Gordo
6:00 PM
Thursday, Sept. 3
vs. AO — HOME
6:00 PM
Saturday, Sept. 5 — TOURNAMENTS
• Varsity: Sullivan Tournament — 9:00 AM
• JV: St. Teresa Tournament — 9:00 AM
FOOTBALL
Tuesday, Sept. 1
at Pawnee
6:30 PM
Bus time: 4:50 PM
Friday, Sept. 4
vs. Cerro Gordo — HOME
7:00 PM
No change at this time
SOCCER
No matches the remainder of this week.
Soccer players should stay tuned for updates regarding practice times, as those may change due to the heat.
GOLF
Tuesday, Sept. 1
Match at Windsor--CANCELED
Thursday, Sept. 3
Match in Pana--STILL BEING EVALUATED--DECISION WILL BE MADE THURSDAY MORNING BY PANA
We appreciate everyone's flexibility and understanding as we make adjustments.
Parents, please continue to watch SportsYou for additional updates and practice time changes as conditions change.
3RD PLACE FINISH!
Keaton and Joe finished the weekend with a 3rd place finish at the Fall Frenzy High School Bass Fishing Tournament in Decatur!
They ended the tournament with a final weigh-in of 13.31 lbs.
With 16 schools competing, a 3rd place finish is something to be proud of!
Great job, guys!
Keaton and Joe finished the weekend with a 3rd place finish at the Fall Frenzy High School Bass Fishing Tournament in Decatur!
They ended the tournament with a final weigh-in of 13.31 lbs.
With 16 schools competing, a 3rd place finish is something to be proud of!
Great job, guys!
The Music Boosters will have pork burgers available to purchase at Friday night's game! Come hungry to cheer on the Hawks and support our music programs!
LEADING THE WAY!
Keaton Arndt and Joe Strohkirch are currently sitting in 1st place after Day 1 of the Fall Frenzy High School Bass Fishing Tournament in Decatur!
The duo finished Day 1 with 5 fish weighing in at 9.86 lbs.
Day 2 is officially underway — let’s wish them luck as they chase the championship!
Go Hawks!
Keaton Arndt and Joe Strohkirch are currently sitting in 1st place after Day 1 of the Fall Frenzy High School Bass Fishing Tournament in Decatur!
The duo finished Day 1 with 5 fish weighing in at 9.86 lbs.
Day 2 is officially underway — let’s wish them luck as they chase the championship!
Go Hawks!
Here is this week's athletic calendar for the HS.
WHAT A NIGHT TO BE A HAWK!
A perfect night for football at Meridian as the Hawks came away with a 45-8 win over Oblong!
The boys played great, the weather was perfect, and the atmosphere was even better. Great food from our concessions, fantastic front-row seats for the Rowdy Couch Club, and our cheer team and band kept the energy going all night long!
Thank you Hawk Nation for your support!!
Go Hawks!
A perfect night for football at Meridian as the Hawks came away with a 45-8 win over Oblong!
The boys played great, the weather was perfect, and the atmosphere was even better. Great food from our concessions, fantastic front-row seats for the Rowdy Couch Club, and our cheer team and band kept the energy going all night long!
Thank you Hawk Nation for your support!!
Go Hawks!
The district has the need for a substitute custodian, primarily at the Macon campus. If you are interested please call 217-764-5269 for more information.
The Meridian Hawks Volleyball team opens the home schedule tonight as we take on Sullivan!
Meridian High School Gym
JV – 6:00 PM
Varsity to follow
Admission
Adults: $4
Students (Non-Meridian) $3
Senior Citizens: $1
Can’t make it to the game? Watch the action live on Hudl:
Hudl Fan Page
Come out and support the Hawks as we kick off another season!
GO HAWKS!
Meridian High School Gym
JV – 6:00 PM
Varsity to follow
Admission
Adults: $4
Students (Non-Meridian) $3
Senior Citizens: $1
Can’t make it to the game? Watch the action live on Hudl:
Hudl Fan Page
Come out and support the Hawks as we kick off another season!
GO HAWKS!
HOME OPENERS ARE HERE!
Tonight marks the beginning of another exciting season at home as Meridian Volleyball and Meridian Soccer host their home openers!
Volleyball vs. Sullivan--JV starts at 6:00PM
Soccer vs. Olympia--Game time 6:00PM
There is also something new making its debut tonight — our new American Flag, which will be proudly displayed. We are excited to add this flag to our HS gym and create another way to show pride and tradition within Meridian Athletics.
A special thank you to Decatur Memorial Hospital and the Decatur Memorial Foundation for their generous support of Meridian Athletics. Their community sponsorship helped make this project possible, and we are grateful for their continued investment in the health, wellness, and activities of our students.
The home-opening excitement continues later on this week! Meridian Football will host its home opener this Saturday against Oblong. Game time 6:00pm.
We hope you'll join us and help give our teams a great home-opening atmosphere! Let's pack the gym, fill the stands, and support our Hawks!
For the complete Meridian Athletics Fall schedule, use the link below.
https://schools.snap.app/meridianhawks
It is a great day to be a HAWK!
Tonight marks the beginning of another exciting season at home as Meridian Volleyball and Meridian Soccer host their home openers!
Volleyball vs. Sullivan--JV starts at 6:00PM
Soccer vs. Olympia--Game time 6:00PM
There is also something new making its debut tonight — our new American Flag, which will be proudly displayed. We are excited to add this flag to our HS gym and create another way to show pride and tradition within Meridian Athletics.
A special thank you to Decatur Memorial Hospital and the Decatur Memorial Foundation for their generous support of Meridian Athletics. Their community sponsorship helped make this project possible, and we are grateful for their continued investment in the health, wellness, and activities of our students.
The home-opening excitement continues later on this week! Meridian Football will host its home opener this Saturday against Oblong. Game time 6:00pm.
We hope you'll join us and help give our teams a great home-opening atmosphere! Let's pack the gym, fill the stands, and support our Hawks!
For the complete Meridian Athletics Fall schedule, use the link below.
https://schools.snap.app/meridianhawks
It is a great day to be a HAWK!
Beginning Tuesday, August 25, the high school and middle school will begin dismissing school ten minutes earlier than normal. This change in format is being done in an effort to better accommodate transportation times to the Stonington campus and, in turn, alleviate later bus drop offs after school. Going forward, students will be dismissed from the high school and middle school at 2:20 pm on a regular day, 1:20 pm on a 1:30 dismissal day and 11:00 am on a half day of school. If you ride/pick up after school, please make sure to note the adjustment to these times. Thank you in advance!
Here is this week's athletic calendar for the HS.
HAWKS WIN BIG!
After making the two-hour trip to Pal-Hut, our football team came away with a 62-14 victory!
What a way to open the season. Great job by our players and coaches, and thank you to everyone who made the long trip to support the Hawks!
Now it’s time to come home!
Home Opener: Saturday, August 29--6:00PM
Meridian vs. Oblong
We’d love to see a big crowd at the home opener as we keep the season rolling!
Full Football Schedule: https://schools.snap.app/meridianhawks/athletics/football/b/v
Photo Credit: Chad Mitchell Photography
Photo used with permission / rights belong to Chad Mitchell Photography.
LET’S GO HAWKS!
After making the two-hour trip to Pal-Hut, our football team came away with a 62-14 victory!
What a way to open the season. Great job by our players and coaches, and thank you to everyone who made the long trip to support the Hawks!
Now it’s time to come home!
Home Opener: Saturday, August 29--6:00PM
Meridian vs. Oblong
We’d love to see a big crowd at the home opener as we keep the season rolling!
Full Football Schedule: https://schools.snap.app/meridianhawks/athletics/football/b/v
Photo Credit: Chad Mitchell Photography
Photo used with permission / rights belong to Chad Mitchell Photography.
LET’S GO HAWKS!
The online store to order additional PE items is now open! Visit the link below to order the required PE t-shirt (MMS & MHS), Hawks shorts, and/or a drawstring bag. The online store will close after Labor Day with all orders shipping directly to your home.
https://store.onestoneapparel.com/meridian_ms/shop/home
https://store.onestoneapparel.com/meridian_ms/shop/home
36 and a WIN!
What a round for our junior golfer, Wyatt Martin!
Wyatt shot a 36 on 9 holes last night to take home the individual win for Meridian!
Way to go, Wyatt! Keep it rolling, Hawks!
#MeridianHawks #HawksGolf #IndividualWinner
Here is this week's athletic calendar for the HS.
Green and White Night 2026
What a great night to celebrate Meridian Athletics and, more importantly, our community.
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our fall athletes. We were proud to introduce every fall program, including our youth JFL teams, and celebrate the coaches and athletes who will represent Meridian this season.
A special thank you to Dr. Raymond and our marching band for a fantastic National Anthem and school song, our cheerleaders for keeping the energy high all night, and Brandon Chappell for doing an outstanding job behind the microphone.
Thank you to the Meridian Booster Club for their work in the concession stand, and to the South Macon Fire Department for their flag presentation and support of our school.
We also appreciate our football coaching staff for adapting the evening's activities because of the wet field conditions and finding a way for our football players to get out and be part of the night.
Nights like last night are a reminder of what makes our community special. When we come together to support our kids, encourage them, and help them become stronger people, we are doing something worthwhile.
Thank you, Hawk Nation, for making Green and White Night a great night. We’re looking forward to an incredible fall season!
What a great night to celebrate Meridian Athletics and, more importantly, our community.
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our fall athletes. We were proud to introduce every fall program, including our youth JFL teams, and celebrate the coaches and athletes who will represent Meridian this season.
A special thank you to Dr. Raymond and our marching band for a fantastic National Anthem and school song, our cheerleaders for keeping the energy high all night, and Brandon Chappell for doing an outstanding job behind the microphone.
Thank you to the Meridian Booster Club for their work in the concession stand, and to the South Macon Fire Department for their flag presentation and support of our school.
We also appreciate our football coaching staff for adapting the evening's activities because of the wet field conditions and finding a way for our football players to get out and be part of the night.
Nights like last night are a reminder of what makes our community special. When we come together to support our kids, encourage them, and help them become stronger people, we are doing something worthwhile.
Thank you, Hawk Nation, for making Green and White Night a great night. We’re looking forward to an incredible fall season!
Green and White Night is STILL ON!
Despite the rain today, we are moving forward with tonight’s Green & White Night!
A few reminders as we get ready:
Team roster announcements will begin at 6:00 PM on the football field.
Following the announcements, we will take our big group picture.
Our Marching Band will play National Anthem and School Song.
Volleyball and soccer scrimmages will begin following the picture and will take place at the same time in their respective areas.
Athletic Storage Sale: We have been cleaning out our athletic storage areas, and there will be several items available for sale tonight on the white tables near the concession stand. Most items will be $5 each. Stop by and take a look!
We look forward to seeing our athletes, families and community tonight as we kick off another great year of Meridian Athletics!
See you tonight at 6:00!
Despite the rain today, we are moving forward with tonight’s Green & White Night!
A few reminders as we get ready:
Team roster announcements will begin at 6:00 PM on the football field.
Following the announcements, we will take our big group picture.
Our Marching Band will play National Anthem and School Song.
Volleyball and soccer scrimmages will begin following the picture and will take place at the same time in their respective areas.
Athletic Storage Sale: We have been cleaning out our athletic storage areas, and there will be several items available for sale tonight on the white tables near the concession stand. Most items will be $5 each. Stop by and take a look!
We look forward to seeing our athletes, families and community tonight as we kick off another great year of Meridian Athletics!
See you tonight at 6:00!
The Golf Season is Underway!
Our golfers kicked off the season yesterday at the annual Hawk Invite at Moweaqua Golf Course!
It's always great to see our golfers back on the course and representing Meridian. We're looking forward to watching this group grow, compete, and enjoy the game throughout the season.
Good luck to coach Stielow and the entire Meridian Golf Team. This year's roster is attached.
Great start, Hawks!
Our golfers kicked off the season yesterday at the annual Hawk Invite at Moweaqua Golf Course!
It's always great to see our golfers back on the course and representing Meridian. We're looking forward to watching this group grow, compete, and enjoy the game throughout the season.
Good luck to coach Stielow and the entire Meridian Golf Team. This year's roster is attached.
Great start, Hawks!
Football is officially underway as practices kicked off last week!
The rest of our fall programs begin their first practices this week—an exciting time for Meridian Athletics.
Don’t forget: our annual Green & White Night is this Friday at 6:00 PM. We hope to see you there!
The rest of our fall programs begin their first practices this week—an exciting time for Meridian Athletics.
Don’t forget: our annual Green & White Night is this Friday at 6:00 PM. We hope to see you there!
Meridian Athletics – Fall 2026 Key Dates & Events
As we prepare for an exciting fall season, we are proud to share important dates and events across Meridian Athletics. We encourage our entire community to come out, support our student-athletes, and be part of a great season.
Green & White Night – Friday, August 14 (6:00 PM)
Join us for one of Meridian’s proud traditions as we officially kick off the fall athletic season.
• Fall program introductions begin at 6:00 PM on the football field and will include youth programs, middle school teams, and high school teams.
• Our Marching Band will be introduced and perform as part of the evening.
• A full group picture will take place following introductions.
• Following the ceremony:
– Football will begin warmups
– Soccer and Volleyball will each hold a 20-minute scrimmage
• Concessions will be open — come hungry and enjoy the evening.
• A selection of older Meridian athletic uniforms will be available for purchase near the concession stand.
We look forward to continuing to build this into a strong community tradition.
High School Athletic Picture Day
• August 17 (Golf picture day will be August 24th)
• Order forms available through head coaches and the HS office
Fall Program Highlights
Volleyball
• Pack the Place Night – September 10
• Senior Night – October 19
Football
• Senior Night – October 24 (1:00 PM, prior to kickoff)
Cheerleading
• Mini Cheer Camp Performance – October 24 (Halftime of football game)
Golf
• Senior Night – September 24 at Moweaqua Golf Course
Soccer
• Senior Night – October 5
Middle School Recognition Nights
• MS Softball 8th Grade Night – August 25
• MS Baseball 8th Grade Night – September 2
Homecoming Week Schedule:
(Week of September 28th)
Monday, September 28
• Volleyball vs. Tuscola
Wednesday, September 30
• Boys Volleyball – 6:00 PM
• Powder Puff Game – 7:00 PM
• King & Queen Announcement (following volleyball)
Thursday, October 1
• Soccer vs. Arthur Christian
Friday, October 2
• Free Breakfast for HS students & staff – 7:00 AM
• Class Games
• District Pep Assembly
• Parade – 5:30 PM
Saturday, October 3
• Football vs. Pawnee – 11:00 AM
• Coronation Ceremony – 7:30 PM (Auditorium)
• Homecoming Dance – 8:00–10:30 PM (HS Gym)
Varsity Football Game Day Food Vendors
We appreciate the support of our school organizations providing additional food options:
• August 29 – Post Prom (Powder Puff Game) – JJ’s Sandwiches
• September 4 – Music Boosters – Pork Burgers
• September 12 – FFA/Ag Foundation
• October 3 – Student Council – Ribeye & Pork Chop Sandwiches (Homecoming)
• Local favorite Rockwell Coffee will also be on-site at home varsity football games.
We are looking forward to a fantastic fall season. Thank you for your continued support of Meridian Athletics!
Go Hawks!
As we prepare for an exciting fall season, we are proud to share important dates and events across Meridian Athletics. We encourage our entire community to come out, support our student-athletes, and be part of a great season.
Green & White Night – Friday, August 14 (6:00 PM)
Join us for one of Meridian’s proud traditions as we officially kick off the fall athletic season.
• Fall program introductions begin at 6:00 PM on the football field and will include youth programs, middle school teams, and high school teams.
• Our Marching Band will be introduced and perform as part of the evening.
• A full group picture will take place following introductions.
• Following the ceremony:
– Football will begin warmups
– Soccer and Volleyball will each hold a 20-minute scrimmage
• Concessions will be open — come hungry and enjoy the evening.
• A selection of older Meridian athletic uniforms will be available for purchase near the concession stand.
We look forward to continuing to build this into a strong community tradition.
High School Athletic Picture Day
• August 17 (Golf picture day will be August 24th)
• Order forms available through head coaches and the HS office
Fall Program Highlights
Volleyball
• Pack the Place Night – September 10
• Senior Night – October 19
Football
• Senior Night – October 24 (1:00 PM, prior to kickoff)
Cheerleading
• Mini Cheer Camp Performance – October 24 (Halftime of football game)
Golf
• Senior Night – September 24 at Moweaqua Golf Course
Soccer
• Senior Night – October 5
Middle School Recognition Nights
• MS Softball 8th Grade Night – August 25
• MS Baseball 8th Grade Night – September 2
Homecoming Week Schedule:
(Week of September 28th)
Monday, September 28
• Volleyball vs. Tuscola
Wednesday, September 30
• Boys Volleyball – 6:00 PM
• Powder Puff Game – 7:00 PM
• King & Queen Announcement (following volleyball)
Thursday, October 1
• Soccer vs. Arthur Christian
Friday, October 2
• Free Breakfast for HS students & staff – 7:00 AM
• Class Games
• District Pep Assembly
• Parade – 5:30 PM
Saturday, October 3
• Football vs. Pawnee – 11:00 AM
• Coronation Ceremony – 7:30 PM (Auditorium)
• Homecoming Dance – 8:00–10:30 PM (HS Gym)
Varsity Football Game Day Food Vendors
We appreciate the support of our school organizations providing additional food options:
• August 29 – Post Prom (Powder Puff Game) – JJ’s Sandwiches
• September 4 – Music Boosters – Pork Burgers
• September 12 – FFA/Ag Foundation
• October 3 – Student Council – Ribeye & Pork Chop Sandwiches (Homecoming)
• Local favorite Rockwell Coffee will also be on-site at home varsity football games.
We are looking forward to a fantastic fall season. Thank you for your continued support of Meridian Athletics!
Go Hawks!
