BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The Spartans were outscored 18-5 in the third quarter on Saturday at home and lost a 65-51 decision to unbeaten Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin. Chance Izard netted a season-high seven three-point shots and scored 25 points, leading the team in scoring for the 11th time in 16 games. At […]
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Young’s 22-points put Oakwood over Salt Fork in Vermilion County Tournament
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Katelyn Young scored eight first-quarter points and Addie Wright had four in the opening frame on Thursday as the Comets opened up a double-digit lead at home en route to a 46-31 verdict over Salt Fork. Young tallied a game-high 22 points, marking the 15th time […]
Young and Wells lead Comets over Armstrong-Potomac in Vermilion County Tournament
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The Comets (10-9) opened play in the Vermilion County Tournament on Saturday at Danville’s Palmer Arena by overpowering Armstrong-Potomac 59-32. The point total was the second-fewest allowed by Oakwood this season. Josh Young led the Comets with 14 points. Brevin Wells totaled 10 points. Finishing with […]
Tri-County halts VGH girls’ basketball win streak
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Tri-County halted a five-game winning streak for the Blue Devils (16-4) on Thursday at Kansas with a 67-61 triumph. VG/H carried a 48-46 lead into the final quarter, but the Titans rallied thanks to hitting 11 of 14 free throws down the stretch. For the fourth […]
Judah Christian’s second quarter enough to top Hawks
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The Hawks were outscored 17-4 in the second quarter on Saturday and suffered a 62-55 loss to Judah Christian in Champaign. Judah’s lead after one quarter was 16-13. Logan Nohren made a team-high 18 points for VG/H. Jake Eversole, after missing the previous six games with […]
Prairieview-Ogden Board approves Glo Bingo and Consignment Sale Fundraisers
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com The Prairieview-Ogden district is gearing up for a few fundraisers that are sure to raise money for the schools while also providing residents a way to gather and have a good time. On Monday, the PVO school board approved the PTO’s plans for Bingo Glo and […]
Recognizing, preventing RSV in babies
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com A kiss on the forehead during a snuggle with an infant is not unusual. But when someone has symptoms of the common cold come in close contact with an infant, they could be spreading more than just affection. Dr. Stefanie Schroeder, a pediatrician at Carle, said […]
Golden Rule Trucking looking for full-time drivers
Golden Rule Trucking, Inc is contracted with FedEx Ground to pick up and deliver packages. We are looking to hire full time delivery drivers that have excellent customer service skills to join our work family. We do have contractual obligations to meet. The mandated qualifications must be met or exceeded. They are […]
Commentary: A new perspective through friendship
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Explanation is not the same as justification. Sometimes they can be polar opposites and have no relationship or relevance to each other. Consider the story of a young man who was raised in a small – but growing – midwestern community. He lived in the same […]
VGH boys’ basketball snaps two-game losing streak
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Three players scored in double figures on Tuesday as the Hawks broke a two-game losing streak with a 64-47 win at Tri-County. Blake Smith tallied a game-high 19 points to lead VG/H, which led 20-6 after one quarter and 36-15 at halftime. Carson Howard generated a […]