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Monday, December 1, 2025

Massey Quiz #26- Illinois Schools and Nicknames













Test your knowledge of past and present Illinois High School’s nicknames. I will give you the school (past or present), you come up with their nickname! 

The answers are at the end of the quiz. Keep track of your score and read exactly what your score indicates. If you would like- share your score on the Facebook or Massey Blog under the comments. 


#1- Cobden


#2- Freeport


#3- Chadwick


#4- Hoopeston


#5- Effingham


#6- Lincoln


#7- Teutopolis


#8- DeKalb


#9- Freeburg


#10- Centralia


#11- Collinsville


#12- Fisher


#13- Whitney Young


#14- Polo


#15- Hampshire


#16- East Rockford


#17- Mattoon


#18- Rochelle


#19- Illinois Valley Central


#20- Canton (What were they before Little Giants?)


#21- Lombard College


#22- Knox College before Prairie Fire?


#23- Monmouth before consolidated with Roseville?


#24- Fulton


#25- Wataga HS before consolidation?














Answers

1- Appleknockers

2- Pretzels

3- Silver Streaks

4- Cornjerkers

5- Flaming Hearts

6- Railsplitters

















7- Wooden Shoes

8- Barbs

9- Midgets

10- Orphans & Little Annies

11- Kahoks

12- Bunnies

13- Dolphins

14- Marcos
















15- Whip Purs

16- E-Rabs (East Red and Blacks

17- Green Wave

18- Hubs

19- Grey Ghosts

20- Plowboys





















21- Golden Tornadoes

22- Siwash

23- Zippers

24- Steamers

25- Spartans (They were in Sparta Township)

















What Your Score Means

22-25 Correct- You are going to be the next director of the IHSA. 

18-21 Correct- You should be in charge of scheduling for your local high school. Tell your local AD to move over- you are ready to take charge.

14-17 Correct- You are a good sports fan but you need to take a road trip to see some high school games around the State. 

10-14 Correct- You need to spend a night as a mascot for your local high school!!

0-9 Correct- Are you from Missouri, or just Quincy!!

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