The Upper Sangamon River Conservancy (USRC) invites the public to a day of learning and outdoor activities at the Sangamon River Showcase on May 11th, from noon until 5 p.m. at the Izaak Walton Cabin on 679 Senna Drive. This engaging event is designed to enlighten attendees about the Sangamon […]
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Heritage’s Relay Team Clinches Fourth at Monticello Track Invitational, Sets Personal Bests
By Fred Kroner Heritage’s 3,200-meter relay captured fourth place on Friday (April 12) in the 17-team Monticello Boys’ Track and Field Invitational. The foursome of Aidan Ashbrook, Cohen Sands, Eli Denmark-Collins and Clark Roland were timed in 9:05.54. All four runners achieved personal-bests and top 25 finishes in one individual […]
Oakwood Athletes Set Personal Bests at Unity High School Girls’ Track Invitational
By Fred Kroner Six Oakwood athletes placed among the top 25 individually and established new personal bests on Friday (April 12) in the 18-team Unity High School girls’ track and field invitational. Aubri Elliott was the Comets’ top placer, running third in the 200 meters (28.86 seconds). Elliott was also […]
Oakwood Softball Struggles at Tuscola Tournament Despite Strong Individual Performances
By Fred Kroner Bella Bradford and Samantha Dunavan had hits in all three games on Saturday (April 13) at the Tuscola Tournament, but the Oakwood softball team went 0-3 for the day. The Comets lost to Camp Point Central, 9-1, to Tuscola, 8-1, and to Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond, 7-6, on a walk-off […]
Oakwood Clings to Victory in High-Scoring Baseball Clash Against St. Thomas More, 14-10
By Fred Kroner In a non-conference baseball game that featured 25 hits, 24 runs and 12 walks, Oakwood held off visiting St. Thomas More, 14-10, on Friday (April 12). Carsen Dudley popped three hits while teammates Jackson Dudley, Alec Harrison and Chase Harrison all ended with two hits. Every Oakwood […]
Carson Maroon Dominates with Wins in 800m and 1600m Relay at Monticello Boys’ Track Invitational
By Fred Kroner Carson Maroon won one individual event and helped one relay team to a victory on Friday (April 12) in the 17-school Monticello Boys’ Track and Field Invitational. Maroon won the 800 meters with a personal-best time of 1:59.30. He also teamed up with Colin Wayland, Logan Smith […]
St. Joseph-Ogden Relay Team Shines with Victory and Runner-Up Finish at Unity Invitational
By Fred Kroner Four St. Joseph-Ogden runners teamed up to win one relay and take second in another on Friday (April 12) in the 18-school Unity High School Girls’ Track and Field Invitational. Joining forces on the winning 800-meter relay were Katie Ericksen, Iris Davis, Lilly Ahart and Payton Carter. […]
Huckstadt Throws Second No-Hitter as St. Joseph-Ogden Softball Crushes Paxton-Buckley-Loda 19-1
By Fred Kroner Sophomore Amelia Huckstadt pitched her second complete-game no-hitter on Thursday (April 11) as the St. Joseph-Ogden softball team overpowered visiting Paxton-Buckley-Loda, 19-1, in an Illini Prairie Conference contest at Randy Wolken Field. In four innings, Huckstadt walked two and struck out seven. The lone PBL run scored […]
St. Joseph-Ogden Triumphs in High-Scoring Game, Extends Win Streak to Five
By FRED KRONER Fred@mahometnews.com Nolan Earley collected three hits, Tanner Jacob scored three runs and Braxton Waller knocked in three runs on Friday (April 12) as the St. Joseph-Ogden baseball team posted a 13-9 victory at Normal University High. Luke Landrus pitched 4 1/3 innings of relief for Earley and […]
Christie Clinic Photos: SJO Baseball vs. Mahomet-Seymour
This photo album of the St. Joseph-Ogden baseball team is brought to you by Christie Clinic. The photos were taken by Madelyn Grindley. To view the entire album visit: https://sjodaily.smugmug.com/SJO-Baseball-vs-Maahomet-Seymour