By Fred Kroner Oakwood’s eighth-grade boys’ basketball team has lost three consecutive games, two by margins of four points, or less. The Knights were edged at Salt Fork, 25-24, on Thursday (Nov. 16), lost at Prairieview Ogden, 42-27, on Tuesday (Nov. 28) and took a 33-29 loss at home on […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com St. Joseph’s seventh-grade boys’ basketball team raised its winning streak to four games after road wins at Danville North Ridge (40-30 on Thursday, Nov. 30) and Hoopeston Area (49-12 on Saturday, Dec. 2). Against North Ridge, Brock Franzen notched 18 points and Isaac Hernandez hit eight […]
By Olivia Martin, PT, DPT Winter weather often comes with a price – icy sidewalks and slippery surfaces that increase the risk of slips and falls. These accidents can lead to serious injuries, ranging from sprains and fractures to more severe complications. To enjoy the winter season without the worry […]
Residents of the St. Joseph-Ogden and Homer areas have been advised to be on alert following reports of suspicious activities involving vans in the area. The St. Joseph-Ogden School District, through its School Resource Officer, has issued a community warning about these concerning incidents. In the first incident, which occurred […]
By Fred Kroner Freshman Brooklyn Powell tallied a team-high 12 points on Saturday (Dec. 2) as the Heritage girls’ basketball team rolled to its first win of the season, 31-24, at home over Champaign Academy. Bri Ploense contributed eight points and Addi Hopper collected six points. Loran Tate scored three […]
By Fred Kroner Chrisman snapped the two-game winning streak of the Heritage boys’ basketball team with a 71-40 victory on Saturday (Dec. 2) in Chrisman. Brennan Struck hit a team-high 10 points for the Hawks. Rylan White, who collected the team’s lone three-pointer, followed with nine points. Also contributing to […]
By Fred Kroner Oakwood’s girls’ basketball team has won three of its last four games following an 0-3 start to the season. The latest victory was over Rantoul, 51-31, on Saturday (Dec. 2) on the Eagles’ court. Nikita Taylor provided a season-high 19 points for the Comets. Jaydah Arrowsmith finished […]
By Fred Kroner Senior Alec Harrison and junior Jackson Dudley were named to the all-tournament team for Oakwood’s Comets, which placed second in the Toyota of Danville Classic boys’ basketball tournament at SJ-O. In the championship game, Oakwood was bested by the host Spartans, 74-42, on Saturday (Dec. 2). The […]
By Fred Kroner Senior Holden Brazelton and sophomore Nathan Daly were each 3-0 on Saturday (Dec. 2) as St. Joseph-Ogden opened its wrestling season at home by defeating two of three opponents. The Spartans handled Danville, 52-26, and Urbana, 58-21, and dropped a 53-19 decision to LeRoy. Competing at 132 […]
By Fred Kroner Addy Martinie scored 18 points and Addison Frick followed with 17 points on Thursday (Nov. 30) as the St. Joseph-Ogden girls’ basketball team reached the .500 mark with a 57-32 non-conference victory at Danville. SJ-O (2-2) moved into a 22-6 lead after one quarter and led, 37-10, […]
