Mustangs collect another victory, want to finish season with a flourish

By Steve Eighinger | October 11, 2024

MENDON, Ill. — Make no mistake about it, that victory Thursday night was important for the Unity-Payson football team. The Mustangs’ 26-12 win over Beardstown before the U’s faithful fans proved doubly important, from the standpoint of both immediate result and potential long-range impact. Unity’s Western Illinois Valley Conference North victory was its second in a…

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Countdown to kickoff: Mustangs ready to tackle challenging schedule, seek return to playoffs

By Don Crim, Senior Columnist | August 18, 2024
The Unity-Payson football program wants to continue a string of success and return to the playoffs after going 6-3 last season to reach the Class 2A postseason. | Matt Schuckman photo

Coverage of the Unity-Payson football team is brought to you by: MENDON, Ill. — An early-season gauntlet once again awaits the Unity-Payson football team. The Mustangs are scheduled to face three playoff teams from a year ago — Winchester West Central, Greenfield-Northwestern and Camp Point Central — during the first four weeks of the season.…

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