The Sentinel: 02/22/19

Second Time Almost A Charm

SJO's Payton Vallee challenges Teutopolis' Lexie Niebrugge for the ball.

Payton Vallee challenges Teutopolis' Lexie Niebrugge for the ball in the second half of their Class 2A state semifinal game on Friday evening. Despite an outstanding first half against the Wooden Shoes, the Spartans fell 50-31 and advanced to the division's third place game. SJO will face Hillsboro in Redbird Arena at 5:30pm on Saturday. (PhotoNews Media/Clark Brooks)

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