By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Logan Smith scored a career-high 29 points on Friday (Feb. 9) as the St. Joseph-Ogden boys’ basketball team clinched at least a share of the Illini Prairie Conference title with a 73-72 overtime win at Tolono Unity. Smith also handed out five assists. After falling behind […]
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Christie Clinic Photos: SJ-O Wrestling 2024
This photo album of the St. Joseph-Ogden wrestling team is brought to you by Christie Clinic. The photos were taken by Amanda Sullivan Wells. To view the entire album https://sjodaily.smugmug.com/SJO-Wrestling-v-Central.
Tri-County defeats Heritage girls’ basketball
By Fred Kroner Addi Hopper collected 12 points – including two baskets from three-point range – and Brooklyn Powell added 10 points on Monday (Feb. 5) for the Heritage girls’ basketball team, which took a 73-24 loss at Tri-County in its regular-season finale. Gracie Tate accounted for the team’s other […]
White leads Hawks against Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond
By Fred Kroner Sophomore Rylan White led Heritage in scoring for the 13th time in his last 14 games on Tuesday (Feb. 6) in a 72-45 loss at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond. White netted 16 points, including two baskets from three-point range. Anthony Happ and Destin Nickle both tallied seven points. Clark Roland […]
Comets defeat Schlarman Academy
By Fred Kroner Jaydah Arrowsmith scored 16 points and teammate Bella Braford notched a season-high 13 points on Monday (Feb. 5) as Oakwood dispatched Schlarman Academy, 54-15, in Danville. Taylor Smooth registered seven points while Gracie Hanner and Nikita Taylor both fired in six points. Finishing with two points apiece […]
Salt Fork boys’ basketball defeats Oakwood
By Fred Kroner Salt Fork snapped the five-game winning streak of the Oakwood boys’ basketball team on Tuesday (Feb. 6), 43-39, in Fithian. Jackson Dudley led the Comets with 10 points. Carsen Dudley connected on nine points and Alec Harrison ended with eight points. Bryson McDaniel scored five points, Brody […]
SJ-O closes regular season with win over PBL
By Fred Kroner Three Spartans scored in double figures on Monday (Feb. 5) as St. Joseph-Ogden’s girls’ basketball team closed its regular-season home schedule with a 63-24 win over Paxton-Buckley-Loda. Addison Frick netted 15 points, Katie Ericksen contributed 13 points and Addy Martinie added 12 points. Ericksen and Frick each […]
Spartans overpower Rantoul
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com In its regular-season home-finale on Tuesday (Feb. 6), the St. Joseph-Ogden boys’ basketball team overpowered Rantoul, 68-35. Tanner Jacob led the way with 15 points and Coy Taylor drained 14 points. Tanner Siems scored 13 points and Luke Landrus chipped in with 10 points. Also reaching […]
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Leads by Example with Innovative Solar Energy Project
In a move towards sustainability, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has taken a significant leap forward by embracing solar energy. The recent completion of a cutting-edge solar panel installation atop its 99,000 square foot facility marks a pivotal moment in the District’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and energy […]
The Wallflowers to perform at Virginia Theatre
In an exciting announcement for music enthusiasts and fans of rock across the region, the Champaign Park District has revealed that the iconic rock band The Wallflowers will grace the stage of the historic Virginia Theatre. The much-anticipated concert is scheduled for Friday, July 19, 2024, at 8:00 P.M. The […]