By FRED KRONER Fred@mahometnews.com Addy Martinie slugged her sixth home run in her last six games on Thursday (April 25) as St. Joseph-Ogden kayoed Mahomet-Seymour, 11-4, in a non-conference softball game at Randy Wolken Field. Martinie and Grace Osterbur each stroked three hits. Martinie also pounded a double and drove […]
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Christie Clinic Photos: Oakwood Baseball 2024
This photo album of the Oakwood Softball 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-Baseball-vs-Okaw-Valley.
Vermillion Strikes Out 17, Leads Oakwood to 10-5 Victory Over Schlarman Academy
By Fred Kroner Caydence Vermillion struck out a career-high 17 batters on Monday (April 22) as the Oakwood softball team clubbed Schlarman Academy, 10-5, in Danville. Vermillion allowed three hits and walked three batters in the seven-inning game. Jada Finley and Gracie Hanner each delivered two hits for the Comets. […]
Oakwood Rallies to Overcome Early Lead Slip, Secures 12-10 Victory Over Paris in Nail-Biter
By Fred Kroner In a bizarre game on Wednesday (April 24), Oakwood’s baseball team scored nine runs in the first inning, but then had to rally from a 10-9 deficit in the sixth inning to secure a 12-10 triumph at home over Paris. Jackson Dudley pitched two innings of hitless […]
Martinie Homers in Third Straight Game, Leads SJ-O Softball to Dominant 14-2 Victory at Maroa-Forsyth
By Fred Kroner Addy Martinie slugged a home run on Monday (April 22) for the third consecutive game, powering the St. Joseph-Ogden softball team to a 14-2 win at Maroa-Forsyth. Martinie was 3-for-4, and also clubbed a double. She drove in a game-high four runs. Timera Backburn-Kelly was the beneficiary […]
Landrus Continues Hot Streak, Leads St. Joseph-Ogden to 10-3 Win Over Westville
By FRED KRONER Fred@mahometnews.com Luke Landrus produced his third three-RBI game in a row on Wednesday (April 24) and teammate Braxton Waller registered his 14th multi-hit game of the season as St. Joseph-Ogden captured a 10-3 baseball victory at Westville. Landrus was 2-for-4 and Waller was 2-for 5. Teammates with […]
Parkland College Announces Vibrant Lineup for Spring Music Concerts: Heritage HS to perform
This spring, Parkland College is set to delight music enthusiasts with a series of concerts featuring a diverse array of performances from its talented student ensembles. Scheduled for May 4 and 5, these events promise a celebration of musical excellence across genres, showcasing both classical compositions and modern arrangements. Diverse […]
2024 Best U.S. High Schools Report: St. Joseph-Ogden and Heritage Analysis
The latest rankings from the U.S. News Best High Schools have been released, providing insights into nearly 25,000 public high schools across the United States. This extensive study, in collaboration with RTI International, highlights how well schools are preparing students for college, based on a comprehensive analysis of state assessments […]
Champaign County Real Estate Faces Dwindling Supply Amid Rising Prices
The real estate market in Champaign County is encountering a significant contraction in home inventory and a corresponding surge in prices, according to the latest data from the Champaign County Association of REALTORS® (CCAR). With the spring season underway, it appears to be an advantageous period for sellers. During the […]
Parkland Community College Hosts Native Plant Festival and Sale to Promote Environmental Awareness
Parkland Community College is gearing up to host the much-anticipated Native Plant Festival and Sale on May 4, 2024, aiming to educate and engage the community in sustainable gardening and environmental conservation. The event, scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the college’s W Building (Tony Noel […]