By Fred Kroner Brennan Struck collected two hits on Tuesday (April 2), but the Heritage baseball team dropped a 20-5 decision at home to Arthur Christian. Robert Holloman, Lukas Miller and Rylan White each ended with one hit. Miller drove in two runs. Scoring runs for the Hawks were Anthony […]
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McDaniel and Smith Lead Oakwood to Third Place with Wins in Triple Jump and 100m Dash at Weather-Affected Meet
By Fred Kroner Bryson McDaniel won the triple jump (36-8) and Connor Smith outsprinted all competitors in the 100-meter dash (11.44 seconds) on Tuesday (April 2) to highlight the performances by the Oakwood boys’ track and field team in a six-school meet at Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin. McDaniel’s margin of victory was 6-8. […]
Taylor Sprints to Victory in 400m as Oakwood Girls Secure Second Place at Weather-Shortened Meet
By Fred Kroner Nikita Taylor won the 400-meter dash on Tuesday (April 2) as the Oakwood girls’ track and field team placed second in a six-school meet at Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin. Taylor’s time was 1:05.57 and her margin of victory was 1.34 seconds. Weather conditions forced the meet to be canceled following […]
Drews and Dudley Shine at Bat, but Oakwood Falls to Okaw Valley in High-Scoring Game
By Fred Kroner Derek Drews and Jackson Dudley each powered two hits on Saturday (March 30), but the Oakwood baseball team dropped a 14-10 decision at home against Okaw Valley. Carsen Dudley, Brody Taflinger, Cort Vermillion and Alex Wallace all ended with one hit. Carsen Dudley delivered two RBI. Drews […]
Blackburn-Kelly’s Stellar Pitching and Team’s Power Surge Propel St. Joseph-Ogden to Dominant Wins
By Fred Kroner Timera Blackburn-Kelly pitched a five-inning one-hitter on Monday (April 1) as the St. Joseph-Ogden softball team handed Bloomington Central Catholic a 14-2 loss at Randy Wolken Field. Blackburn-Kelly (3-0) walked five and registered nine strikeouts. Halle Brazelton, Adelyn Jannusch and Grace Osterbur all drove in two runs. […]
Waller’s Bat Leads St. Joseph-Ogden to Convincing 9-1 Win Over Bloomington Central
By FRED KRONER Fred@mahometnews.com Braxton Waller produced his third three-hit game of the season on Monday (April 1), leading the St. Joseph-Ogden baseball team to a 9-1 victory at home against Bloomington Central Catholic at Meier Field. Waller was 3-for-3 with two RBI. Will Haley, Tanner Jacob and Kodey McKinney […]
Christie Clinic: Safeguarding Your Vision, The Importance of Protecting Your Eyes During a Solar Eclipse
Nathan Crouch, OD Department of OphthalmologyChristie Clinic As celestial events go, few are as captivating and potentially hazardous as a solar eclipse. The allure of witnessing the moon pass in front of the sun, casting a shadow on the Earth, draws millions of people outdoors to witness this. However, amidst the […]
Heritage Baseball Sets Season Run Record in 14-9 Loss to Oakwood
By Fred Kroner The Heritage baseball team hit a season’s high for runs scored on Thursday (March 28), but dropped a 14-9 decision at Oakwood. Anthony Happ drilled three hits and is batting .538 during his current four-game hitting streak. Lukas Miller collected two hits and three RBI. Brennan Struck […]
Heritage’s Ashbrook and Denmark-Collins Secure Second Place Finishes at Tuscola Track Meet
By Fred Kroner Heritage athletes Aidan Ashbrook and Eli Denmark-Collins were each second in individual events on Thursday (March 28) in a five-school boys’ track and field meet at Tuscola. Ashbrook was the runner-up in the 800 meters (2:19.97). Denmark-Collins was second in the 1,600 meters (5:13.00). Clark Roland earned […]
Loran Tate Leads Heritage to Strong Finishes in Champaign County Track Meet
By Fred Kroner Loran Tate placed among the top eight in two individual events and helped two relays to top-eight finishes on Saturday (March 30) in the 10-school Champaign County girls’ track and field meet at Urbana. Tate was fourth in the triple jump (31 feet, 8 inches) and seventh […]