By Fred Kroner Ethan Merritt’s third hat trick of the season on Thursday (Sept. 14) propelled the Oakwood/Salt Fork soccer team to a 9-0 victory on the road against Schlarman Academy. The Comets held a 38-0 edge on total shots. Other Oakwood/Salt Fork goal-scorers were Jacob Pricer, Thomas Wells, Cooper […]
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Oakwood football defeats Clifton Central
By Fred Kroner Scoring five touchdowns in a football game against an opponent that has been in the playoffs 15 of the last 16 years the IHSA has conducted a postseason is impressive in itself. What Oakwood’s squad did on Friday (Sept. 15) was to score those touchdowns on a […]
Macie Russell leads Oakwood/Salt Fork at Richard Spring Invite
By Fred Kroner Oakwood/Salt Fork senior Macie Russell ran fourth in a field of 421 participants on Saturday (Sept. 16) in the open division of the Richard Spring girls’ cross-country invitational at Detweiller Park, in Peoria. Her 3-mile time was 19 minutes, 22.4 seconds. Teammate Callie Richardson was 76th in […]
Edwards finishes first for Oakwood/Salt Fork Cross Country
By Fred Kroner Brayden Edwards was the top placer for the Oakwood/Salt Fork boys’ cross-country team on Saturday (Sept. 16) in the open division of the Richard Spring Invitational at Detweiller Park, in Peoria. Edwards was timed in 18 minutes, 22.80 seconds and took 134th in the 573-runner field. Teammates […]
Watseka defeats Oakwood volleyball in two sets
By Fred Kroner Oakwood’s road trip to Watseka on Thursday (Sept 14) resulted in a 25-11, 25-22 volleyball loss to the Warriors. The Comets (3-6) return to action on Tuesday (Sept.19) at Hoopeston Area.
Sullivan defeats Heritage volleyball
By Fred Kroner Heritage dropped a two-set, non-conference volleyball decision at home to Sullivan on Thursday (Sept. 14). The Redskins posted a 25-22, 25-17 victory. The Hawks (10-6-1) return to action on Monday (Sept. 18) at Chrisman.
Hawks place 8th in Tuscola Invite
By Fred Kroner Heritage freshman Clark Roland finished in 16th place on Saturday (Spt. 16) in the 17-school Tuscola boys’ cross-country invitational. His 3-mile time was 16 minutes, 43.01 seconds. Teammates trailing Roland were Eli Denmark-Collins (36th in 17:53.49), Aiden Ashbrook (39th in 17:55.16), Cohen Sands (61st in 18:46.64), Joshua […]
Christie Clinic Photos: Oakwood Golf
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Christie Clinic Photos: St. Joseph-Ogden Golf
This photo album of Oakwood and St. Joseph baseball teams is brought to you by Christie Clinic. To view the entire album visit https://sjodaily.smugmug.com/2023-St-Joseph-Ogden-Golf.
St. Joseph-Ogden 2023 Hall of Fame: Brian Allen
EDITOR’S NOTE: St. Joseph-Ogden will induct five new members into its Hall of Fame on Sept. 15, 2023 at halftime of the school’s homecoming football game against Chillicothe IVC. The new inductees are Brian Allen (Class of 1993), Jerry Hewerdine (teacher and coach), Marvin Lee Flessner (Class of 1951), Susan […]