By FRED KRONER Fred@mahometnews.com St. Joseph-Ogden’s nine-game baseball winning streak was halted on Saturday (March 30) in the second game of a non-conference doubleheader against Teutopolis at Meier Field. SJ-O won the first game, 2-0, but dropped a 15-8 decision in Game 2. Luke Landrus had his third dominant pitching […]
The much-anticipated dates for the third annual prom dress and attire giveaway have been announced, with the community-driven event poised to bring joy and style to many. Organized by former Champaign County Recorder of Deeds, Mike Ingram, the giveaway has become a beacon of generosity and support within the community, […]
By Fred Kroner Zaien Smith extended his hitting streak to five games on Monday (March 25), but the Heritage baseball team lost a 15-0 decision at Neoga. Anthony Happ had the Hawks’ other hit. Rylan White continued his superlative series of pitching performances. White appeared in relief in one inning […]
By Fred Kroner Gracie Hanner, Karleigh Nelson and Caydence Vermillion had hits for Oakwood on Monday (March 25) in a 14-0 loss at Tolono Unity. Gracie Enos and Vermillion shared the pitching duties. Each faced 14 batters. Vermillion recorded two strikeouts in her two-inning relief stint. On Tuesday (March 26), […]
By Fred Kroner Nikita Taylor placed second in two individual events and one Oakwood relay finished in the runner-up position on Monday (March 25) as the Comets opened the outdoor season in a six-school meet at Hoopeston Area. Taylor was second in the 200 meters (29.25 seconds) and the long […]
By Fred Kroner Thomas Wells was a double winner in individual events and Macen Phillips anchored two winning relays on Monday (March 25) as the Oakwood boys’ track and field team cruised to team honors in their outdoor opener at Hoopeston Area. Wells won the 1,600 meters (5:06.85) and the […]
By Fred Kroner Marshall pushed across a run in the bottom of the eighth inning on Wednesday (March 27) to deal Oakwood a 4-3 non-conference baseball loss. Bryson Marcinko had two hits for the Comets and teammate Chase Harrison scored two runs. Marcinko scored the other Oakwood run. Jackson Dudley […]
By Fred Kroner Madison Stevens fired a six-hitter on Tuesday (March 26) as St. Joseph-Ogden’s softball team topped visiting Kankakee Bishop McNamara, 7-2, at Randy Wolken Field. Stevens walked no one and struck out six batters. Timera Blackburn-Kelly ended with two hits, two runs scored and drove in one run. […]
By FRED KRONER Fred@mahometnews.com Asher Pruemer and Dalton York teamed up on a two-hit shutout on Monday (March 25) as the St. Joseph-Ogden baseball team won at Salt Fork, 15-0, in four innings. Pruemer walked one and fanned five in his three-inning stint. York worked the final inning and struck […]
SPRINGFIELD – The 2024 Illinois spring trout fishing season will open Saturday, April 6 at 58 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state. An early opportunity at select trout sites – the spring catch-and-release fishing season – will open Saturday, March 23. No trout may be kept during the catch-and-release period, […]
