By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Tanner Jacob scored 17 points and Tanner Siems added 16 points on Tuesday (Jan. 16) as the St. Joseph-Ogden boys’ basketball team topped Prairie Central, 64-39, in Fairbury. Coy Taylor hit nine points and Logan Smith bucketed eight points to go with a game-high 10 assists. […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Christian Paul made a season-high 16 points on Wednesday (Jan. 10), but the Heritage eighth-grade boys’ basketball team dropped a narrow decision at home, 35-28, to Urbana University High. Teammate DaKarai Hill finished with six points. On Tuesday (Jan. 16), Heritage suffered a 49-40 loss at […]
By Fred Kroner Freshman Addi Hopper scored a season-high 16 points on Thursday (Jan. 11) for the Heritage girls’ basketball team, which fell just short at home against Blue Ridge, 36-32. In the Hawks’ first 20 games of the year, Hopper had attempted just three free throws. Against Blue Ridge, […]
By Fred Kroner Rylan White made a team-high 12 points on Friday (Jan. 12), but the Heritage boys’ basketball team lost at home to Argenta-Oreana, 69-36. White nailed four three-point shots. Jacob Bensyl hit seven points (including one three-pointer) while Clark Roland and Brennan Struck each scored six points for […]
By Fred Kroner Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin knocked off Oakwood, 48-40, on Friday (Jan. 12) in a first-round game of the Vermilion County Tournament at Danville Area Community College. Jaydah Arrowsmith led the Comets with 21 points. Gracie Hanner added eight points and Nikita Taylor wound up with six points. Bella Bradford contributed […]
By Fred Kroner Alec Harrison scored 22 points and Carsen Dudley added 13 points on Saturday (Jan. 13) as the Oakwood boys’ basketball team opened play in the Vermilion County Tournament with a 54-38 triumph over Georgetown-Ridge Farm. The week-long tournament is being held at Danville Area Community College’s Mary […]
By Fred Kroner Tanner Jacob sparked the St. Joseph-Ogden boys’ basketball team to a 63-46 victory at home on Saturday (Jan. 13) over Maroa-Forsyth, helping the Spartans snap a two-game losing streak. Jacob, who bucketed two shots from three-point range, also had three assists and three steals. Teammates scoring in […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Sophomore Addison Brooks bagged a season-high four three-pointers on Thursday (Jan. 11) as the St. Joseph-Ogden girls’ basketball team extended its winning streak to four games. SJ-O posted a 40-38 win at Chillicothe IVC. Addison Frick notched two three-pointers and scored 10 points. Timera Blackburn-Kelley chipped […]
As East Central Illinois braces for near-zero temperatures this weekend, residents must prepare to protect their homes against freezing pipes. Burst pipes can cause extensive damage and costly repairs, so taking preventative measures is crucial. This comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and steps to keep your pipes […]
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage, the most critical in the past 20 years, prompting an urgent call for donors in Champaign and across the nation. Currently, the Red Cross blood supply has plummeted to alarmingly low levels, impacting the availability of vital blood and platelet […]
