John Deere
Middle School
Athletics
Athletic Programs
- Field and School Locations
- Volleyball
- Football
- Cross-Country
- Girls Tennis (Fall)
- Boys Basketball
- Wrestling
- Girls Basketball
- Moline Middle School Swimming
- Track & Field
- Cheerleading
- Boys Tennis (Spring)
- Boys Soccer
- Girls Soccer
Field and School Locations
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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) |
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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 |
Volleyball
2026 Volleyball Schedule (Head 7th Grade Coach: Mrs. Chrissy Dieckman / Head 8th Grade Coach: Mrs. Teresa Stabler)
September 3rd DEERE @ Edison
September 9th. DEERE @ Washington
September 10th. DEERE @ Glenview
September 15th. Jordan @ DEERE
September 17th. DEERE @ Seton
September 22nd Washington @ DEERE
September 24th DEERE @ Wilson
September 28th. Glenview @ DEERE
September 29th. Edison @ DEERE
October 1st DEERE @ Geneseo
October 5th. Geneseo @ DEERE
October 8th. DEERE @ Jordan
October 13th. Seton @ DEERE
October 19th Wilson @ DEERE (Wharton Field House) 7th @ 6:00pm / 8th 20 minutes after completion of first game.
7th plays first at 4:00pm. 8th plays at 5:00 pm unless otherwise noted!
Football
2026 8th Grade Football Schedule (Head Coach: Mr. Alvino Carbajal / Assistant Coach: Mr. Ben Enlgle)
August 26th Edison @ DEERE
September 2nd DEERE @ Glenview
September 9th BYE
September 16th. DEERE @ Washington
September 23rd Galesburg @ DEERE
September 30th DEERE @ Geneseo
October 7th. Wilson @ DEERE (Browning Field). 8:00pm
2026 7th Grade Football Schedule ( Head Coach: Mr. David Parkins / Assistant Coach: Mr. Josh Anders)
August 25th. Edison @ DEERE
September 1st DEERE @ Glenview
September 9th. Alleman @ DEERE
September 15th. DEERE @ Washington
September 22nd Galesburg @ DEERE
September 29th DEERE @ Assumption
October 7th. Wilson @ DEERE (Browning Field) 6:00 pm
All Games start at 4:15 pm unless otherwise noted! Please look at Football Location Tab for football fields!
Cross-Country
2026 August Cross Country Training
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3 8:00-9:00 am Practice |
4 8:00-9:00 am Practice |
5 8:00-9:00 am Practice (Meet @ Browning Field) |
6 8:00-9:00 am Practice |
7 OYO :30 Run/1:00 Walk x 8-10 times |
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10 8:00-9:00 am Practice |
11 OYO 1:00 Run/1:00 Walk x 8-10 times |
12 OYO 5 min warm-up 1 Mile Run 5 min cool down |
13 OYO 5-10 x 2:00 Run/1:00 Walk |
14 First Day of School No Practice |
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17 3:20-4:45 pm Practice |
18 3:20-4:45 pm Practice |
19 3:20-4:45 pm Practice |
20 3:20-4:45 pm Practice |
21 3:20-4:45 pm Practice |
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Bring:
Water Bottle
Running Shoes
Physical (6th graders your school physical is valid, 7th & 8th graders need a sports physical)
Location: John Deere Middle School
We will meet behind the school by the bike racks.
*August 5th we will meet at Wharton by the track.
OYO = On your own
On Wednesday practices during school days the student athletes will go to the cafe at dismissal and be supervised until meetings are done at 3:15 for teachers. Practice will be normal time.
Questions please contact Coach Anderson randerso@molineschools.org
Meet Schedule
August 26th Moline Invite Empire Park (Hampton) 4:30
September 2nd Geneseo Invite Richmond Hill (Geneseo) 4:30
September 9th Glenview Invite Jacobs Park (East Moline) 4:30
September 14th Pioneer Pacers Invite Camden Park (Milan) 4:30
September 22nd Rock Island Invite Sunset Marina (R.I.) 4:30
September 30th Heartland Conference Jacobs Park (East Moline) 4:30
October 10th. IESA Sectionals TBD
October 17th IESA State Normal, IL
**Possibility of changes due to weather or unforeseen circumstances
Questions contact Coach Anderson randerso@molineschools.org
Girls Tennis (Fall)
John Deere Middle School
Girl’s Tennis Meet/Tournament Schedule
Fall, 2025
Date Opponent Location
Sept. 23rd Tuesday Wilson Home (Deere Courts)
Sept. 24th Wednesday RI/S/J Home (Deere Courts)
Sept. 30th Tuesday Glenview Middle Home (Deere Courts)
Oct. 2nd Thursday Glenview Middle UTHS Tennis Courts
Oct. 7th Tuesday Wilson Wilson Tennis Courts
Oct 15th & 16th W/TH Middle School Tournament Moline High School/Riverside Courts Moline
Oct 17th Friday Tournament Rain Date MHS/Riverside Courts Moline
Our team (and individual) photos will be taken on Monday, September 22nd.
All meets are scheduled to begin by 4:00 PM. Please try to arrive earlier if possible. Players are responsible for their own transportation to and from the meets and tournament. All participating players are required to stay until 6:00 PM to support their teammates. Players should bring water and snacks to games and practices as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
Coach Slininger
721-9467 (Cell)
Boys Basketball
2026 Heartland Boys Basketball Schedule (7th Grade Coach: TBA / 8th Grade Coach: Mr. Scott Hollenback)
November 5th. Geneseo @ DEERE
November 7th. DEERE @ Sherrard Tournament (8th Grade only)
November 10th. Glenview @ DEERE
November 12th. DEERE @ Edison
November 16th. Washington @ DEERE
November 17th. DEERE @ Seton
November 19th. Jordan @ DEERE
December 1st Wilson @ DEERE
December 2nd DEERE @ Geneseo
December 3rd DEERE @ Glenview
December 7th. Edison @ DEERE
December 8th. DEERE @ Washington
December 10th. Seton @ DEERE
December 15th. DEERE @ Jordan
December 16th. DEERE @ Wilson (Wharton Field House) 7th Grade @ 6:00pm / 8th to follow
7th Grade plays first @ 4:00pm followed by the 8th grade game.
Wrestling
2026 - 2027 Wrestling Schedule. ( Head Coach: Mr. Isaiah Schaub / Assistant Coach: Mr. Juan Tapia)
December 16th. DEERE @ Washington
January 6th. DEERE @ Alleman (Seton Catholic School)
January 9th. DEERE @ Geneseo Tournament. (9:00 am)
January 13th. DEERE @ Sherrard
January 20th Glenview @ DEERE
January 27th Edison @ DEERE
January 30th DEERE @ Orion Tournament (Orion High School)
February 3rd DEERE @ Geneseo
February 6th. DEERE @ DeKalb Tournament
February 10th. Wilson @ DEERE (Wharton Field House) 6:00pm
February 27th DEERE @ IESA Regional Tournament (Rock Island High School) 9:00am
March 6th DEERE @ IESA Sectional Tournament (DeKalb Huntley Middle School) 9:00am
March 12th &13th. DEERE @ IESA State Tournament (The Convocation Center on the Campus of Northern Illinois) 9:00am
Meets start at 4:15 pm unless otherwise noted.
Girls Basketball
2027 Heartland Conference Girls Basketball Schedule (8th Grade Coach: Ms. Becky Anderson / 7th Grade Coach: Mr. Timothy Loss)
January 14th Geneseo @ DEERE
January 19th Glenview @ DEERE
January 21st DEERE @ Edison
January 25th. Washington @ DEERE
January 26th. DEERE @ Seton
January 28th. Jordan @ DEERE
February 2nd. Wilson @ DEERE
February 4th DEERE @ Geneseo
February 8th DEERE @ Glenview
February 9th. Edison @ DEERE
February 16th. DEERE @ Washington
February 18th. Seton @ DEERE
February 23rd DEERE @ Jordan
February 25th. DEERE @ Wilson 7th Grade 6:00pm / 8th Grade 7:00pm (Wharton Field House)
7th grade plays first @ 4:00pm followed by the 8th grade game.
Moline Middle School Swimming
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 coaching staff will provide a schedule for practices and meets.
*Must have a physical and $10 athletic fee paid and turned into the athletic office.
*Bring a swimsuit, goggles, and towel to practices and meets.
*Needs 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:
3/1/27 – Practice
3/3/27 – Practice
3/5/27 – Practice
Week 2:
3/8/27 – Swim Meet AWAY vs. East Moline 4:15pm
3/10/27 – Swim Meet HOME vs. Rock Island 4:30pm
3/12/27 – Practice
Week 3:
3/15/27 – Practice
3/17/27 – Swim Meet HOME vs. Morrison 4:30pm
3/19/27 – Practice (End of season pool party)
Practice Times:
3:45 - 4:45 PM
Practice/HOME Swim Meet Location:
Moline High School Pool
Coaching Staff:
Hunter Johnson
Michael Roche
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.
Track & Field
2026 Track Season
Coaches: Kyle Ekberg, Amanda Kelly, Chuck Ellis, Quasean Ford, Tobaris Holmes, Mikaela Simmons, and Kate Zacharewicz.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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3 Open Gym 3:15 - 4:15pm |
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10 Open Gym 3:15 - 4:15pm |
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16 TRACK STARTS 3:15 - 4:45pm |
17 3:15 - 4:45pm |
18 2:15 - 3:45pm |
19 3:15 - 4:45pm |
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23 3:15 - 4:45pm |
24 3:15 - 4:45pm |
25 2:15 - 3:45pm |
26 3:15 - 4:45pm |
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30 SPRING BREAK |
31 9- 10:30am **optional workout |
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2 9- 10:30am **optional workout |
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6 NO SCHOOL |
7 3:15 - 4:30pm |
8 JD/Wilson/ Edison/Washington - 4:30pm @ Rock Island |
9 3:15 - 4:30pm |
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13 3:15 - 4:30pm |
14 3:15 - 4:30pm |
15 City Meet - 4:45pm @ Browning Field |
16 3:15 - 4:30pm |
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20 3:15 - 4:30pm |
21 3:15 - 4:30pm |
22 Boys Conf. Invite - 4:45pm @ Browning Field |
23 3:15 - 4:30pm |
24 Riverdale Coed @ Riverdale |
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27 Geneseo/JDMS 4:00pm @ Geneseo |
28 3:15 - 4:30pm |
29 Girls’ Conf. Invite - 4:30pm @ Rock Island |
30 **Track Party** 3:15 - 4:00pm |
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Cheerleading
Coach: (Mrs. Joni Johnson)
Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders interested in trying out for Football Cheerleading. Please join us on August 17th and 18th for tryouts. Please meet in the Fitness room after school. Tryouts should be done by 5:00pm
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 Johnson
Boys Tennis (Spring)
Boys Soccer
Head Coach: Ms. O'Brien
Assistant Coach: Mr. Aguirre
2026 Soccer Schedule
September 5th. Clinton Rosette @ Browning Field 10:00am
DeKalb Huntley @ Browning Field 12:00pm
September 17th QC Christian @ DEERE. 4:30pm
September 19th. DEERE @ Minooka 10:00am
DEERE @ Minooka 11:30am
September 23rd. DEERE @ Wilson (Moline Soccer Bowl). 6:30pm
September 24th. Mendota Northbrook @ DEERE 4:30pm
September 26th DePue @ DEERE 6:00pm
October 8th DEERE @ QC Christian (Green Valley) 4:30pm
Girls Soccer
2026 Schedule
April 18th - Minooka Double Header @ Minooka High School/Middle School. 10:00am
April 22nd - North Scott @ DEERE 5:30pm
April 29th - Wilson vs. DEERE @ Browning Field 4:15pm
May 2nd - Joliet vs DEERE @ Browning Field 11:30am
May 6th - EMSSC vs DEERE @ Jacobs Park (East Moline) 5:30pm
May 12th - Geneseo vs. DEERE @ DEERE 6:00pm