By FRED KRONER fred@Mahometnews.com The St. Joseph Panthers were held scoreless on Friday (Sept. 29) in an IESA Class 2A state tournament quarterfinal game at Eastside Centre, in Peoria. St. Joseph dropped a 2-0 decision to then-undefeated Staunton, allowing single runs in the fifth and sixth innings. The Panthers were […]
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Heritage choir enters contest to sing with Foreigner
The stage is set for high schools in Champaign County as they battle it out for a unique musical opportunity. Thirteen local schools are in the running for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform with the iconic rock band, Foreigner, at the State Farm Center on October 22. The winning choir […]
Museum of the Grand Prairie to host Harvest Fest on Oct. 7
As the colors of fall paint the landscape, the Museum of the Grand Prairie is gearing up to celebrate the vibrant season with its annual Harvest Fest. Set to take place on Saturday, October 7, from 1-3 p.m., the festival promises a slew of traditional autumnal activities for attendees of […]
Christie Clinic: How Physical Therapy helps to improve quality of life
By the Christie Clinic Department of Physical Therapy Physical therapy is a dynamic healthcare discipline that goes beyond the traditional perception of treating injuries or ailments. It is a comprehensive approach that empowers patients to take charge of their health, improve their quality of life, and achieve optimal physical well-being. […]
St. Joseph-Stanton Fire Department to hold Open House on Oct. 12
The St. Joseph-Stanton Fire Protection District is excited to announce its annual Open House, in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week. This year’s event promises to be as memorable and educational as ever, with special emphasis on bringing the community together to celebrate the bravery and dedication of its firefighters. […]
Spartans head to Pontiac looking for playoff eligibility
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com St. Joseph-Ogden’s football team twice came back from deficits on Friday (Sept. 29) at home against unbeaten Bloomington Central Catholic, but couldn’t put together a third comeback. BCC, ranked fourth in the state in Class 2A, topped SJ-O, ranked fifth in Class 3A 35-21, in an […]
Spartan Volleyball wins at home over Rantoul
By Fred Kroner Halle Brazelton posted 20 assists and six digs on Thursday (Sept. 28), leading the St. Joseph-Ogden volleyball team to a win at home, 25-17, 25-16, against Rantoul. Peyton Williams collected 10 kills, five digs and one service ace. Addie Roesch totaled six kills, two digs, one block […]
Spartan runners compete at Nike XC Town Twilight cross-country meet
By Fred Kroner St. Joseph-Ogden teammates Carson Maroon and Aden Armstrong placed among the top 75 on Saturday (Sept. 30) in the 44-school Nike XC Town Twilight boys’ cross-country meet at Terre Haute, Ind. In a field with 536 participants, Maroon was 29th with a 5,000-meter time of 16 minutes, […]
SJ-O soccer defeats St. Anne
By Fred Kroner Zach Harper and Logan Mills each scored two goals for the St. Joseph-Ogden soccer team on Friday (Sept 29) to highlight a 6-2 win at St. Anne. Alex Acosta and Spencer Wilson each netted one goal. Wilson registered three assists and Mills assisted on one score. Jacek […]
Lily Rice leads Spartans at Decatur St. Teresa
By Fred Kroner Lily Rice, at No. 4 singles, produced the lone win for the St. Joseph-Ogden girls’ tennis team on Thursday (Sept. 28) at home in a 5-1 loss to Decatur St. Teresa. Rice upended Sheileona Singleton, 6-0, 6-0. SJ-O (2-7) returns to action on Tuesday (Oct. 3), also […]