BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com A chance for redemption turned into a case of déjà vu on Saturday for Oakwood High School’s football team. For the second year in a row, the Comets played at Pana in a Class 2A playoff game. For the second year in a row, Pana dealt […]
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Legacy of consistency and hard work keeps Spartan Runners successful
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The past met the present on Saturday for the St. Joseph-Ogden girls’ cross-country team. A legacy of success added another chapter at Peoria’s Detweiler Park in the annual state meet. The Spartans placed seventh in the 26-school field, marking the 13th year in a row that […]
Lemmon to be inducted into Heritage Hall of Fame, Booster Club to raise money through Meet the Player Night
The Heritage Booster Club will be raising funds for the high school’s team on Nov. 16 during Meet the Player Night. The 2019 boys’ and girls’ basketball teams, cheerleaders and pep band members will be introduced. Doors will open with a light meal offered for a nominal fee from 5 […]
McDonald: “This is what we’ve prepared for all season.”
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com St. Joseph-Ogden’s volleyball team has one more road trip in its future. The Spartans are headed to the Class 2A state semifinals in Normal following Friday’s rousing come-from-behind super-sectional victory over Chicago Christian on the Knights’ home court. “So surreal,” senior middle hitter Lacey Kaiser said. […]
Extra Inning Softball ranks Dowling second in US class of 2020 softball players
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com They were a group of 17 teen-aged girls, brought together during nine weeks of summer vacation 2019 for a series of softball games and practices. They played in France. They played in Ireland. They played throughout the United States. Five of them had just finished with […]
“Right Here, Right Now” takes Spartans to IHSA Supersectional
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com St. Joseph-Ogden couldn’t do anything about the location of Wednesday’s sectional championship volleyball match, but the Spartans had a say in the location of the seating arrangements. Prior to the final set at Watseka High School, SJ-O coach Abby McDonald instructed setter Emily Bigger to switch […]
Oakwood School District receives “Commendable” on Illinois Report Card
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com The Oakwood School District received a “Commendable” designation on the Illinois Report Card, which was released on Oct. 31. Each year, the Illinois State Board of Education gives school summative designations based on data provided. Schools receive Exemplary School, Commendable School, Underperforming School, and […]
Heritage receives “Commendable” designation on Illinois Report Card
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com The Heritage School District received a “Commendable” designation on the Illinois Report Card, which was released on Oct. 30. Each year, the Illinois State Board of Education gives schools summative designations based on data provided. Schools receive Exemplary School, Commendable School, Underperforming School, and Lowest-Performing School […]
St. Joseph-Ogden High School is an “Exemplary” School, according to Illinois Report Card
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com St. Joseph-Ogden High School was recognized as one of the state’s best last week, according to the Illinois Report Card. Recognized as an “Exemplary” School, St. Joseph-Ogden joins nearly 11-percent of all schools in the state that receive the top ranking. St. Joseph-Ogden moved up from […]
Prairieview-Ogden receives “Exemplary” status on Illinois Report Card
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com For the second year in a row, the Prairieview-Ogden School District has been recognized as one of the best in the state by the Illinois State Board of Education, which produces the Illinois Report Card. Recognized as an “Exemplary School, Prairieview-Ogden joins nearly 11-percent of all […]