It is a fact that Media Wever High School offered basketball to its male students.  The MWHS boys brought home three District titles and one Regional title during its existence.  No other information was located regarding the athletic program at Media Wever High School.  We assume that baseball and track was also offered at the school. As you can see in the photo to the right, football was definitely offered at Media High.  We are hopeful an area history buff will fill us in on the missing information we are seeking.

 

 

Three District Titles and one Regional Title trophy was earned by the boys of Media Wever High.  One District and the Regional title were won in the same year.  We are hopeful someone will provide information about this incredibly successful team.  What was the enrollment?  How could such a small school beat the likes of probably Monmouth High to win a Regional title?  Their successful seasons are listed below.

 

1931-32                     Roseville District Tournament            Coach's name & record needed

                                  1st Rd lost to Keithsburg 26-5

                                  Monmouth beat Kirkwood in title game

   

1932-33                     Roseville District Tournament            Coach's name & record needed

1938-39                     Blandinsville District Champions  Coach's name & record needed

                                  1st Rd Beat Stronghurst 29-28

                                  1st Rd lost to Peoria Woodruff 43-23

                                  Peoria Woodruff Beat East Peoria in title game

                                  Woodruff lost in Elite 8 Round

       

1939-40  Postseason scores, record, and coach's name needed.

   

1940-41                     Stronghurst District Tournament        Coach's name & record needed

1944-45                     Stronghurst District Champions     Coach Carl Shelton

                                  Semi-Final lost to Roseville 44-37

                                  Monmouth beat Roseville in title game

    

1945-46                     Blandinsville District Tournament      Coach's name & record needed

                                  1st Rd Beat Sciota NW 50-46

                                  Semi-Final lost to Stronghurst 80-42

                                  Bardolph beat Stronghurst in title game

    

1957-58                     Stronghurst District Tournament        Coach's name & record needed

 

The Media Wever Bulldogs had some very successful runs in football as well.  The 1967 team is said to have been very good.  Virgil Boucher coached football at Media in the early 1940's before departing for Peoria Woodruff where he would establish a successful career there. He is a member of the Illinois High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame. If you have any more information regarding the Media Wever football program, please send us an e-mail.  Some of the better seasons enjoyed at Media Wever are listed below.  Thank you to Tom Sikorski for his research.

 

 

Track & Field 

 

In the era of 1945-1947, Media's "famous" 1/5 mile cinder track was the best track in area short of Monmouth College's track. It was a  1/5 mile instead of customary 1/4 because of being limited by the size of the available lot.  If you have any information on the successes of the Media thinclads please drop us a line.

 

 

If you have any information regarding Media Wever High School please complete a School Submission Form or a Guest Commentary Form.  We would enjoy a photo of the great sports teams if you find one available.  You may also e-mail us at ihsgdwebsite@comcast.net or write us at:

 

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