Ella is a four year, four sport athlete in volleyball, basketball, softball, and track and field. Earlier this season, Ella was recognized as an Illinois State Scholar.
Ella plans on attending the University of Illinois in the fall and major in interdisciplinary health.
Ella is pictured here receiving the LIC scholarship with Marshall High School principal John Ritchey.
Congratulations, Ella!
On Friday, January 30 th , Marshall High School senior Kaiden Sanders signed his letter of intent
to attend Saint Mary of the Woods College and play college football. Kaiden signed his letter
with his parents, girlfriend Abbie, members of the Marshall High School football coaching staff,
as well as dear friends and classmates in attendance.
Saint Mary of the Woods in 2025 ended a very successful four-year run in sprint football. The
Pomeroys won two Midwest Sprint Football League championships (2022, 2025) and finished as
runner-up during the other two seasons (2023, 2024). SMWC is currently in a transitional phase
for football as the program will embark on its inaugural season at the NAIA college football
level in the fall of 2026.
Kaiden was highly recruited as a wide receiver by the Pomeroys after he played the position all
four years at Marshall High School. During his senior season, Kaiden finished with 18
receptions for 407 yards and 5 touchdowns. Kaiden also had 19 rushes for a total of 176 yards
and 2 touchdowns, recording a season long run of 81 yards for a TD in the final regular season
game at Newton which qualified the Lions for the IHSA playoffs for the first time wince 2017.
In addition, Kaiden recorded one kickoff return for 22 yards during the 2025 campaign. On the
defensive side of the ball, Kaiden had a total of 54 tackles playing from the cornerback position,
finishing second on the team with 46 solo tackles. He also intercepted 2 passes which tied for
the team lead.
Kaiden plans to study Finance in college, which will suit him well since he already manages an
auto detailing business in his spare time.
Congratulations, Kaiden, and best of luck at the next level!
Marshall Schools buildings will be open at 7:00 a.m. for early student drop-off on Thursday, 1/29, and Friday, 1/30.
Some bus routes will be limited. Drivers will be in touch to arrange alternative pick-ups if needed. Buses will run slower than normal.
Buildings will be open at 7:00 a.m. for early drop-off (McNary Hallway and Office doors at MHS, normal drop-off doors at MJHS, Office doors and 5th grade doors at North School, North drop-off doors at South School).
If you feel your student can’t make it to school safely, please call the school and the absence will be excused.
MHS Girls Basketball at Dieterich Holiday Tournament
Dec. 26, 27, 29
Friday, December 26
4:00 vs OPH
Saturday, December 27
11:30 vs Arcola
4:00 vs BSE
Monday, December 29
To Be Determined
MHS Boys Basketball @ First Financial Classic (TH South Vigo HS)
Dec. 26, 27, 29, 30
Here is a link to online tickets for the tournament.
https://sites.eventlink.com/s/terre-haute-south-vigo/Tickets
Tickets can also be purchased at the door.
The Lions open up vs the Sullivan Golden Arrows at 7:30 (IL) in the final game of Day 1 on Friday, December 26.
Thursday, Dec. 18 vs South Vermillion starts at 5:30 with a shortened JV Game followed by the Varsity game
Saturday, Dec. 20 vs North Central has been canceled due to low numbers in the North Central program.