4o By Fred Kroner Zach Harper scored three goals while Alex Acosta and Logan Mills recorded three assists on Monday (Sept. 30) to spark the St. Joseph-Ogden soccer team to a 7-0 win at Champaign’s Judah Christian. Mills also netted a goal as did Davin Alvarez, Yadi Acosta and Branson […]
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Ray Leads SJ-O to Runner-Up Finish at IHSA Class 1A Regional; Junior Claims Medalist Honors
By Fred Kroner St. Joseph-Ogden’s all-underclassmen boys’ golf team placed second on Wednesday (Oct. 2) in the13-school IHSA Class 1A regional tournament at Danville Country Club. Junior Graham Ray was the tournament’s medalist, carding a season-best 81 to win by one stroke. Asher Pruemer placed in a tie for fifth […]
Seggebruch Leads SJ-O with Six Kills in Home Loss to Chillicothe IVC
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometdaily.com St. Joseph-Ogden Volleyball Ava Seggebruch collected six kills on Monday (Sept. 30) for the St. Joseph-Ogden volleyball team, which dropped a 25-19, 25-12 decision at home to Chillicothe IVC. Emma McKinney finished with 20 assists and four digs. Addi Childers and Tinley Ideus both landed two […]
Savanna Franzen Leads St. Joseph-Ogden Girls to Eighth-Place Finish at Spartan Classic with Top-10 Performance
By Fred Kroner Savanna Franzen finished eighth in the 148-runner Spartan Classic girls’ cross-country race. Her 3-mile time was 17:54.00. Other Spartan finishers were Grace Bressner (19th in 18:58.87), Tessa Walker (42nd in 20:20.92), Abigail Bello (85th in 22:34.81), Sydney Steinbach (89th in 22:39.34) and Kiah Riesel (121st in 24:44.46). […]
St. Joseph-Ogden Boys’ Cross Country Takes Third at Spartan Classic, Jack Fisher Leads with Top-10 Finish
By Fred Kroner St. Joseph-Ogden’s boys’ cross-country team ran third in its own 28-school Spartan Classic meet on Saturday (Sept. 28). Jack Fisher was the top SJ-O finisher, covering the 3-mile layout in 15 minutes, 43.97 seconds. He finished in ninth place. Other team leaders were Lance Retz (33rd in […]
Emma McKinney Shines Despite St. Joseph-Ogden’s Two-Set Loss to Pontiac
By Fred Kroner Emma McKinney had 13 assists, six digs and two service aces on Thursday (Sept. 26) in a 25-20, 25-14 Illini Prairie Central Conference volleyball loss at home to Pontiac. Ava Seggebruch recorded four kills and nine digs. Tinley Ideus also had nine digs and Emerson Williams collected […]
Jaxson Colvin’s Five Saves Lead St. Joseph-Ogden to 3-0 Shutout Victory Over St. Thomas More
By Fred Kroner Jaxson Colvin recorded five saves on Thursday (Sept. 26) as the St. Joseph-Ogden soccer team posted a 3-0 win at St. Thomas More. The shutout was the Spartans’ ninth of the season. Alex Acosta netted two goals and Yadi Acosta hit the team’s other goal. SJ-O (13-2-1) […]
St. Joseph-Ogden Clinches Playoff Spot with 26-20 Victory Over Carterville
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometdaily.com St. Joseph-Ogden Football St. Joseph-Ogden’s state-ranked football team became playoff-eligible on Friday (Sept. 27) with a 26-20 non-conference victory at home over Carterville. SJ-O scored the game’s first 20 points. The Spartans, ranked fourth in Class 3A, are 5-0. Carterville, which had been receiving votes in […]
Forest Glen Preserve to Host Revolutionary War Reenactment and Pioneer Craft Day
This weekend, history enthusiasts and families alike will have the opportunity to step back in time at the Forest Glen Preserve, which will host the Vermilion Valley Encampment, a Revolutionary War reenactment. The two-day event, running from Saturday, September 28, to Sunday, September 29, will feature live demonstrations, period fashion […]
Midwest Food Bank Mobilizes Disaster Relief Efforts Ahead of Hurricane Helene
As Hurricane Helene bears down on the southeastern United States, Midwest Food Bank is mobilizing its disaster relief teams across its various locations to prepare for the anticipated widespread power outages and water shortages. The nonprofit organization is working closely with other agencies to ensure food and essential supplies are […]