John Deere
Middle School
Athletics
Attention any 8th grade boy interested in playing basketball next year at Moline High School. There will be a meeting for incoming freshman players and parents. The meeting will be Wednesday April 17th at 6:00pm at the MHS Auditorium.
Parents and Athletes!! Please remember any individual who participates in a sport at John Deere Middle School needs a yearly physical. If a physical form is not on file in the nurse’s office the athlete is not allowed to participate. This needs to be completed before try outs!!
Email Mr. Michna for any questions. bmichna@molineschools.org
Athletic Programs
- Field and School Locations
- Football
- Volleyball
- Cross-Country
- Girls Tennis (Fall)
- Boys Basketball
- Wrestling
- Girls Basketball
- Moline Middle School Swimming
- Track & Field
- Cheerleading
- Boys Tennis (Spring)
Field and School Locations
|
John Deere Middle School |
Galesburg High School (Football) |
| Geneseo Football (The Old Athletic Field) 411 East North Street Geneseo, IL 61254 (309)945-8807 |
Saukie Field (Football) |
|
Alleman High School (Football) |
Soule Bowl (Football) 1325 23rd Avenue East Moline, Il 61244 (309) 755-1919 |
| Browning Field (Football) 1800 20th Avenue Moline, IL 61265 (309)757-3539 |
Wharton Field House (Volleyball & Basketball) 1800 20th Avenue Moline, Il 61265 (309) 757-3539 |
| Richmond Hill Park (Cross- Country) 600 H K Robinson Drive Geneseo, Il 61254 (309) 944-2244 Rock Island, Il 61201 |
Lake Storey Park (Cross Country) |
| Campbell Sports Complex (Cross-Country) 8399 29th Street West Rock Island, Il 61201 (309) 732-7275 |
Football
2023 8th Grade Football Schedule (Head Coach: Mr. Brandon Hollenback / Assistant Coach: Mr. Ryan Reade)
August 31st Glenview @ DEERE
September 13th. Washington @ DEERE
September 16th. Edison @ DEERE (10:00am)
September 20th. DEERE @ Galesburg
September 28th. Geneseo @ DEERE
October 4th. Wilson @ DEERE (Browning Field). 6:15 pm
2023 7th Grade Football Schedule ( Head Coach: Mr. Alvin Carbajal / Assistant Coaches: Mr. Ben Engle & Mr. Damon Burnham)
August 29th. Glenview @ DEERE (W 26-6)
September 2nd. DEERE @ Edison (10:00am)
September 6th. DEERE @ Alleman
September 12th. Washington @ DEERE
September 19th. DEERE @ Galesburg
September 26th. East Moline @ DEERE
October 4th. Wilson @ DEERE (Browning Field). 4:15 pm
All Games start at 4:15 pm unless otherwise noted! Please look at Football Location Tab for football fields!
Volleyball
2023 Volleyball Schedule (Head 7th Grade Coach: Mrs. Chrissy Dieckman / Head 8th Grade Coach: Mrs. Teresa Stabler)
September 5th. DEERE @ Washington
September 7th. DEERE @ Edison
September 14th. DEERE @ Glenview
September 16th. 7th Grade Tournament @ Jordan 8:00am
September 19th. Jordan @ DEERE
September 21st. DEERE @ Seton
September 25th. Edison @ DEERE
September 26th. Washington @ DEERE
September 28th. Wilson @ DEERE
October 3rd. Geneseo @ DEERE
October 5th. DEERE @ Geneseo
October 10th. Glenview @ DEERE
October 12th. DEERE @ Jordan
October 16th. DEERE @ Wilson (Wharton Field House) 7th @ 4:00pm / 8th 20 minutes after completion
October 17th. Seton @ DEERE
7th plays first at 4:00pm. 8th plays at 5:00 pm
Cross-Country
2023 Cross Country Schedule (Head Coach: Ms. Becky Anderson / Assistant Coach: Mrs. Kate Zacharewicz
August 30th. Moline Invite. Empire Park (Hampton)
September 6th. Geneseo Invite Richmond Hill Park (Geneseo)
September 13th. Glenview Invite. Jacobs Park (East Moline)
September 16th. Galesburg Invite Lake Storey Park (Galesburg) 9:00am
September 18th. Pioneer Invite. Camden Park (Milan)
September 21st. Rock Island Invite Campbell Sports Complex (Rock Island) 4:00 pm
September 27th. Heartland Conference Host: Pioneers / Camden Park (Milan)
October 7th IESA Sectional Sterling High School (Host: Sterling Challand)
October 14th. IESA State TBA
Meets start at 4:15 pm unless otherwise noted
Girls Tennis (Fall)
Girls Tennis Schedule 2023. Head Coach: Mr. Tom Slininger
DATE VERSUS LOCATION
September 26th. Tuesday. Wilson. @ DEERE
September 28th. Thursday. Wilson. @ Wilson
October 3rd. Tuesday. Alleman. @ DEERE
October 5th. Thursday. Glenview. @ DEERE
October 10. Tuesday. Tournament. @ Moline High School/Riverside
October 11. Wednesday. Tournament. @ Moline High School/Riverside
Boys Basketball
2023 Heartland Boys Basketball Schedule (7th Grade Coach: Mr. Mike Welch / 8th Grade Coach: Mr. Scott Hollenback)
November 4th. DEERE @ Jordan Tournament (8th Only)
November 7th. Washington @ DEERE
November 9th. DEERE @ Edison
November 11th. DEERE @ Jordan Tournament (7th Only)
November 13th. DEERE @ Glenview
November 14th. Geneseo @ DEERE
November 16th. Jordan @ DEERE
November 28th. Seton @ DEERE
November 30th. DEERE @ Wilson
December 4th. DEERE @ Washington
December 5th. Edison @ DEERE
December 7th. Glenview @ DEERE
December 11th. DEERE @ Geneseo
December 13th. DEERE @ Jordan
December 18th. DEERE @ Seton
December 20th. Wilson @ DEERE (Wharton Field House) 7th Grade @ 5:00pm / 8th to follow
7th Grade plays first @ 4:00pm followed by the 8th grade game.
Wrestling
WRESTLING MEETING ON NOVEMBER 9TH!!
Attention anyone that is interested in wrestling for JDMS this year. There will be a short informational meeting in the fitness room from 3:15 - 4:00pm on November 9th! This is for any 6th, 7th, or 8th grader! Please see Mr. Michna for any other information.
2024 Wrestling Schedule. ( Head Coach: Mr. Dan Francescon / Assistant Coach: Mr. Juan Tapia
December 13th. DEERE @ Glenview
Decemeber 18th. DEERE @ Orion (5:30 pm)
January 6th. DEERE @ Geneseo Tournament. (9:00 am)
January 11th. DEERE @ Sherrard (5:30 pm) Gym 2
January 18th DEERE @ Edison
January 20th. DEERE @ Best of the Midwest - Plainfield (9:00 am)
January 24th. Washington @ DEERE
January 25th DEERE @ Galesburg ( Wicall Gymnasium) 1135 W. Fremont St. Galesburg 5:00 pm
January 27th. DEERE @ Orion Tournament (9:00am / 7:00 am Weigh ins)
January 31st. Alleman @ DEERE
February 5th DEERE @ Colona (Tri with Glenview) 4:30pm
February 7th. DEERE @ Wilson (East Gym of Moline High School) 4:15 start time
February 14th. Geneseo @ DEERE
Meets start at 4:00 pm unless otherwise noted. We could add more meets!!
Girls Basketball
8th Grade Girls Basketball Tryouts
Monday, December 18th 3:15-5:00
Wednesday, December 20th 3:15-5:00
If you have any questions please see Coach Anderson.
2024 Heartland Conference Girls Basketball Schedule (8th Grade Coach: Ms. Becky Anderson / 7th Grade Coach: Mr. Logan Bennison
January 13th. DEERE 7th @ Jordan Tournament
January 20th. DEERE 8th @ Jordan Tournament
January 23rd. DEERE @ Edison
January 25th. DEERE @ Glenview
January 29th. Geneseo @ DEERE
January 30th. Jordan @ DEERE
February 1st. DEERE @ Seton
February 5th Washington @ DEERE.
February 6th. DEERE @ Wilson
February 8th. DEERE @ Washington
February 12th. Edison @ DEERE
February 13th. Glenview @ DEERE
February 20th. DEERE @ Geneseo
February 22nd. DEERE @ Jordan
February 27th. Seton @ DEERE
February 29th. Wilson @ DEERE (Wharton Field House)
7th grade plays first @ 4:00pm followed by the 8th grade game.
Moline Middle School Swimming
Interested in Swimming? Come join the Moline High School Swimming Feeder Team! Anyone that can swim down and back without stopping and/or touching the bottom will make the team!
Our competitive swim team is dedicated to teaching and developing swimmers of all ages, skill, and competition levels. Led by the Moline High School Swimming Coaching Staff and other experienced coaches, we will provide all swimmers, aspiring and experienced, to have fun, build friendships, and to achieve competitive success. We promote a positive TEAM atmosphere, while learning and developing swimming and life skills. Come try it and like it!
Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment that promotes swimming as a lifelong sport and competitive swimming as an aspect of that sport. We strive to empower every swimmer, regardless of age or ability, to reach his or her highest potential, both as an athlete and as a person.
Location: Moline High School Pool
Moline Middle School Swimming Team
John Deere Middle School and Wilson Middle School swimming team consists of any 6th, 7th or 8th grade girl or boy who would like to participate. Practices are held at the Moline High School Pool. Practices and swim meets are held during the month of March. The high school coaching staff will provide a schedule for practices and meets. There are informational handouts available in the athletic office.
*Must have a physical and $10 athletic fee paid.
*Bring a swimsuit, goggles, and towel to practices and meets.
*Need to be at practice to be able to compete in meets.
*For safety purposes, athletes must be able to swim down and back the entire length of the pool without stopping and/or touching the bottom.
Week 1:
3/5/24 – Practice
3/6/24 – Swim Meet AWAY vs. East Moline 4:15pm
3/7/24 – Swim Meet HOME vs. Rock Island 4:30pm
Week 2:
3/12/24 - Practice
3/13/24 – Practice
3/14/24 – Practice
Week 3:
3/19/24 – Practice
3/20/24 – Swim Meet @ HOME vs. Morrison 4:30pm
3/21/24 – Practice (Pool-Pizza Party)
Practice Times:
4:30 - 5:30pm
Practice/HOME Swim Meet Location:
Moline High School Pool
Coaching Staff:
Hunter Hendricksen
Michael Roche
Swim Meet estimated Timeline:
3:15pm - On Deck
3:30pm - Warm ups
4:30pm - Meet start time
5:30pm - Estimated meet end time
3/6/24 - Swim Meet AWAY vs. East Moline 4:30pm
East Moline Municipal Pool
4011 Archer Dr
East Moline, IL 61244
Track & Field
2024 Track Season !
April 3rd. Boys and Girls Track @ Rock Island High School. 4:30pm (Deere, Edison, Washington, & Alleman)
April 10th. Girls Invite @ Moline. 3:00pm (Heartland Conference Girls Teams)
April 16th. Boys and Girls Track @ Geneseo. 3:00pm ( Deere, Edison, & Geneseo)
April 19th. Boys and girls track @ Riverdale 4:30pm
April 22nd Boys and Girls Track @ Moline. 5:00pm (Deere, Wilson, Alleman & Glenview)
April 23rd. Boys and Girls @ UTHS (Soule Bowl) 4:30 pm (Deere and Glenview)
April 24th. Boys Invite @ Moline. 4:30pm (Heartland Conference Teams)
April 30th. Boys and Girls Heartland Conference Championship @ Geneseo 3:00pm (Heartland Conference Teams)
May 11th. IESA Sectional Meet @ Geneseo
May 17&18 IESA State Meet @ East Peoria
Coaches: Kyle Ekberg, Camille VanHyfte, Chuck Ellis, Quasean Ford, and Mary Bargren.
Cheerleading
Coaches: (Mrs. Dawn Carnahan and Ms. Camille Santamour)
Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders interested in trying out for Football Cheerleading. Please join us on August 29th and 30th from 3:30 - 4:30pm for cheer clinics. You MUST attend one cheer clinic to be able to try out. Tryouts will be held on August 31 after school!
You must have a sports physical on file in the nurse's office. You can email your physical to Coach Carnahan!
Hope to see you there!
Coach Carnahan and Coach Santamour
dcarnahan@molineschools.org