By Fred Kroner Charlie Schmitz and Spencer Wilson had the top individual placings for the St. Joseph-Ogden boys’ track and field team in the 25-team St. Teresa Invitational, in Decatur, on Saturday (May 11). Schmitz was third in the pole vault (personal-best 13 feet, 8 inches) and Wilson took third […]
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Blackburn-Kelley Dominates with 11 Ks in St. Joseph-Ogden’s Shutout Win Over Argenta-Oreana
By Fred Kroner Timera Blackburn-Kelley struck out 11 on Saturday (May 11) as the St. Joseph-Ogden softball shut out visiting Argenta-Oreana, 4-0, in a non-conference game at Randy Wolken Field. Blackburn-Kelley permitted two hits and one walk in her seven-inning performance. The shutout was her third of the spring. Pacing […]
St. Joseph-Ogden Baseball Hits 30-Win Milestone for Sixth Time in a Decade with Dominant Victory Over Salt Fork
By Fred Kroner For the sixth time in the past 10 seasons, coach Josh Haley’s St. Joseph-Ogden baseball squad achieved 30 wins. The Spartans (30-4) reached that plateau on Saturday (May 10), battering Salt Fork, 15-5, in a non-conference game at home on Meier Field. The streak excludes 2020, when […]
St. Joseph-Ogden’s Carter and Franzen Qualify for State Track Finals
By FRED KRONER Fred@mahometnews.com Senior Payton Carter and junior Savanna Franzen were the only St. Joseph-Ogden athletes to qualify for the IHSA Class 2A girls’ track and field meet. In the 17-school Charleston Sectional on Thursday (May 9), Carter tied for second place in the pole vault (10 feet, 3 […]
Middle Fork River Forest Preserve: Prime Viewing Spot for Potential Northern Lights Display in Champaign County This Weekend
This weekend, residents of East Central Illinois might be in for a rare and mesmerizing treat—a potential sighting of the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis. Triggered by a series of potent solar flares that began emanating from the sun this Wednesday, this celestial phenomenon could be visible […]
Christie Clinic Photos: Oakwood Track and Field
This photo album of the Oakwood Track and Field team is brought to you by Christie Clinic. The photos were taken by Amanda Sullivan Wells. To view the entire album visit: https://sjodaily.smugmug.com/OHS-Track-County-at-Salt-Fork or https://sjodaily.smugmug.com/OHS-Track-at-Bismarck.
Holloman Shines Despite Heritage’s Struggles in Back-to-Back Losses
By Fred Kroner Robert Holloman’s double was the only hit by Heritage on Tuesday (May 7) in a 15-0 baseball loss at home to Salt Fork. Teammate Zaien Smith also reached base after getting hit by a pitch. Brennan Struck and Lukas Miller each pitched two innings. Struck fanned three […]
Heritage Hawks Secure First Season Win with Explosive Fourth Inning Against Arcola
By Fred Kroner Heritage scored a run in the first inning on Wednesday (May 8) against Arcola and never trailed while posting its first win of the softball season. The Hawks carried a 4-2 lead into the fourth inning when they erupted with an eight-run outburst. Heritage (1-15) returns to […]
Hughes Leads Oakwood to Victory Over Covington, Comets Win 7 of Last 8
By Fred Kroner Dustin Hughes pitched Oakwood to a 7-4 victory at home on Tuesday (May 7) against Covington, Ind. In seven innings, Hughes (3-2) struck out three and issued two walks. He also had an RBI. The Comets’ five-hit attack was paced by Cort Vermillion and Bryson Marcinko, each […]
Spartan Power Surge: St. Joseph-Ogden Softball Dominates With 11-Game Winning Streak
By FRED KRONER Fred@mahometnews.com St. Joseph-Ogden’s softball team extended its winning streak to 11 games after starting the week with three wins in three days. On Wednesday (May 8), the Spartans topped LeRoy, 10-0, behind a three-hit pitching performance from Madison Stevens (9-3). The shutout was the third of the […]