By Fred Kroner
The Spartans scored once in each half on Thursday (Aug. 26), but dropped a soccer decision to an Urbana Uni High team which scored twice in each half to secure a 4-2 win.
Freshman Collin Thomey and junior Aiden Cromwell hit the Spartans’ goals. Spencer Wilson and Garrett Siems were credited with the SJ-O assists.
Goalkeeper Hunter Ketchum had a season-high 16 saves.
On Saturday (Aug. 28), the Spartans overcame a one-goal halftime deficit to salvage a 2-2 tie with visiting Danville.
Will Page scored on a penalty kick and Cromwell tallied the equalizer, with an assist from Thomey. Ketchum posted six saves.
SJ-O (2-1-1) returns to action on Monday (Aug. 30) at home against Schlarman Academy.
