By FRED KRONER fred@mahometdaily.com For the second time this season, the St. Joseph-Ogden volleyball team rallied from a one-set deficit to collect a non-conference victory. On Monday (Sept. 23), the Spartans rallied against visiting Marshall and posted a 24-26, 25-13, 25-20 victory. Emma McKinney recorded a sparkling performance, handing out […]
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Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Now Offering COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines for 2024-2025 Season
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has announced that both COVID-19 and flu vaccines are now available for the 2024-2025 season, urging residents to get vaccinated to stay protected during the upcoming fall and winter months. With respiratory viruses like influenza and COVID-19 expected to circulate, CUPHD emphasizes the importance […]
Buffalo Trace Whiskey Hike Returns October 20 to Benefit Forest Preserve Friends Foundation
The Forest Preserve Friends Foundation and Watson’s Shack & Rail are excited to invite you to the Buffalo Trace Whiskey Hike on Sunday, October 20, from 2-4 PM at the Buffalo Trace Trail, located in Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve. This unique fundraising event allows participants to enjoy the […]
Ames Leads SJ-O Golf with Top-20 Finish at Paris Invitational, Team Secures Sixth Place
By Fred Kroner Trevor Ames shot an 86 to lead the St. Joseph-Ogden golf team on Saturday (Sept. 21) at the 13-school Paris Invitational. Ames had a top-20 finish individually and SJ-O ended in sixth place with a team score of 359. Asher Pruemer carded an 89 for the Spartans. […]
Acosta’s Hat Trick Powers SJ-O Soccer to Dominant 7-1 Victory Over Chillicothe IVC
By Fred Kroner For the fourth consecutive game, a St. Joseph-Ogden soccer player recorded a hat trick on Saturday (Sept. 21) in a 7-1 win at home on Dick Duval Field over Chillicothe IVC. Alex Acosta led the offensive attack. He logged three assists in addition to his three-goal performance. […]
Franzen and Bressner Lead SJ-O with Top-3 Finishes at Peoria Notre Dame Invitational
By Fred Kroner St. Joseph-Ogden teammates Savanna Franzen and Grace Bressner ran second and third, respectively, on Saturday (Sept. 21) in the open division of the 540-runner Peoria Notre Dame Richard Spring girls’ cross-country invitational at Peoria’s Detweiller Park. Franzen covered the 3-mile layout in 18 minutes, 24.83 seconds. Bressner […]
Fisher and Retz Lead SJ-O with Top-15 Finishes at Peoria Notre Dame Invitational
By Fred Kroner St. Joseph-Ogden runners Jack Fisher and Lance Retz secured top-15 finishes on Saturday (Sept. 21) in the open division of the 665-runner Peoria Notre Dame Richard Spring boys’ cross-country invitational at Peoria’s Detweiller Park. Fisher ran the 3-mile course in 16 minutes, 7.75 seconds and placed fifth. […]
Seggebruch Leads SJ-O in Tough Loss to St. Thomas More in Conference Opener
By Fred Kroner Ava Seggebruch logged four kills and four digs on Thursday (Sept. 19) for the St. Joseph-Ogden volleyball team, which dropped its Illini Prairie Conference opener at home to St. Thomas More, 25-10, 25-12. Seggebruch and Addi Childers each had one block assist. Emma McKinney handed out seven […]
Rice and Kelso-Clampitt Duo Shine in SJ-O Tennis Loss to Pontiac
By Fred Kroner Lily Rice, in singles, and the doubles team of Samantha Kelso and Madison Clampitt were victorious on Thursday (Sept. 19) for St. Joseph-Ogden, which dropped a 7-2 decision to Pontiac in a girls’ tennis meet at the Atkins Tennis Center. Rice won at No. 6 singles, 6-1, […]
St. Joseph-Ogden Remains Undefeated with 42-28 Victory Over Chillicothe IVC in Penalty-Ridden Game
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometdaily.com St. Joseph-Ogden’s state-ranked football team eclipsed the 40-point mark for the third time in four games on Friday (Sept. 20) en route to a 42-28 triumph at Chillicothe IVC in a penalty-marred contest. Kodey McKinney and Wyatt Wertz both scored two touchdowns for SJ-O, which built […]










