BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com Some people may say they are crazy. Ultramarathoners, anyone who runs a footrace longer than 26.219 miles, might agree that they are a rare breed. But there is something that keeps those runners coming back, even if it means that they are running for more than […]
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Heritage Volleyball The Hawks concluded their home season on Thursday with a 25-12, 25-10 win against Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond. It was a memorable victory for the school. The win was No. 25 for the year and broke the school record for most wins in a single season. The […]
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com St. Joseph-Ogden Football St. Joseph-Ogden moved a step closer to the playoffs on Friday with a 41-21 victory over visiting Olympia. SJ-O is playoff-eligible after reaching the five-win mark. Olympia (3-5) was officially eliminated from playoff consideration. Head coach Shawn Skinner considers the Week 8 performance […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Thanks to a 27-point fourth quarter on Friday, Oakwood rallied to defeat visiting Westville and officially clinch a berth in the postseason football playoffs. The Comets improved their season record to 6-2 with a come-from-behind 34-24 conquest of the Tigers. Westville (3-5) carried a 12-7 lead […]
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com Coming into his sixth-grade year at Heritage Junior High in 2017, Zach Ruwe thought he was a sprinter. That school year, during track season, he had his sights set on crossing the finish line of short-distances races first. The goal was not lofty or short-sighted. It’s […]
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com What are your goals and where can they take you? Although they may not realize it yet, runners on the St. Joseph Middle School cross-country team are realizing the answer to this question as they prepare to compete at the IESA State level on Saturday. For […]
The Village of Ogden’s Harvest Fest is a tradition rooted in fun and giving back. The annual Harvest Fest event will be held on October 26 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Prairieview-Ogden South. Those who are masked or in a costume will be admitted for free. There is a […]
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com The St. Joseph Parent Teacher Club is excited to host their second annual Trunk or Treat event at St. Joseph Middle School on October 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. “Everyone is welcome,” PTC Chair Jen Wagner said. The Trunk or Treat event is one the […]
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Heritage Volleyball Bree Buck delivered a team-high 13 kills on Tuesday, but Heritage’s 11-match winning streak was ended at home by Decatur Lutheran, 27-25, 22-25, 25-23. Bri Struck had eight kills and Malanie Smithenry added five kills. Olivia Sorensen handed out 29 assists to go with […]
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com St. Joseph-Ogden Volleyball Emily Bigger delivered 19 assists on Tuesday as the Spartans topped Prairie Central 25-12, 25-11 in Fairbury. Bigger also had eight digs and three service aces. Kennedi Burnett swatted six kills and contributed eight digs. Rylee Stahl led the defensive effort with 11 […]
