Back on April 12 in 2019, the Spartans rolled to overwhelming 9-1 victory over visiting Paxton-Buckley-Loda in a non-conference meet up in the 'Joe'. The St. Joseph-Ogden baseball team collected six hits with juniors Drew Coursey and Jaden Miller pounding a couple RBIs apiece.
Despite giving up a fifth-inning home run by Keyn Humes, SJO hurler Keegan McCarty picked up the win striking out 12 batters in five innings.
Adam Frerichs, Sam Wesley, Kaden Jacobs, Nick Boggs also recorded hits against PBL.
Here are the editor's top picks from the 170 action photos from the game.
Senior spotlights with Aubrey Kern, Cody Johnston & Kristen Costa
Aubrey Kern
Clubs & Activities
Volleyball (1 year)
Student Council, Maroon Platoon
Hometown:Student Council, Maroon Platoon
St. Joseph Siblings:
Older brother Hobbies:
Hanging out with family and friends Favorite SJO memories:
Going to all of the home games and Homecoming and Prom week. Favorite classes:
All of her English classes and Biology Favorite teachers:
Mr. Risley and Mrs. Kinney at St. Joseph Middle School and Mr. Kiel Duval and Mrs. Heather Lindenmeyer at St. Joseph-Ogden High School. College:
Parkland College, Undecided major Advice to future SJO students:
Have as much fun as you can and to not take anything for granted.
Cody Johnston
Clubs & Activities
Bass Fishing, Scholastic Bowl, We The People, Rube Goldberg Team, Marching Band, SADA
Hometown:St. Joseph Hobbies:
Fishing, riding motorcycles, and playing video games Favorite SJO memories:
He earned first place in his We The People unit, and he also earned first place in percussion at one of his marching band competitions. Cody also enjoyed participating on the Rube Goldberg team. Favorite classes:
Biology, Physics, U.S. History, Civics, and Calculus Favorite teachers:
Mr. Risley at St. Joseph Middle School and Mrs. Jeanna Kerner, Mr. Robert Glazier, Mr. Marshall Schacht, and Mrs. Lianne Rash at SJO College:
Parkland College, majoring in Engineering Technical training:
Electrical Union Apprenticeship Advice to future SJO students:
Pursue extracurricular activities and to do your homework.
Kristen Costa
Clubs & Activities
Student Council-Class President, Student Council-Student Body President, AMP, Spanish Club, Maroon Platoon, NHS, Drama Club, We The People
Hometown:St. Joseph Siblings:
One younger brother, one older brother, and one older sister Hobbies:
Singing, donating her time for volunteer work, and hanging out with friends and family Favorite SJO memories:
Her greatest memories involvement in Student Council. She was elected into the IASC (Illinois Association of Student Council), and she was the first ever SJO student elected to serve as Vice President of this organization. Kristen also really enjoyed planning out the Kickapoo District Convention for Student Council. Favorite classes:
All of her Spanish classes and Biology Favorite teachers:
Mr. Dassow and Mrs. Ford at St. Joseph Middle School and Senor Zak Sutton and Mr. Marshall Schacht at SJO. College:
Illinois College, majoring Spanish education (K-12). Advice to future SJO students:
Enjoy what you have when you have it, and do not take anything for granted.
Text & photos provided by St. Joseph-Ogden High School.
Spartan Spotlight with senior Danie Kelso
Danie Kelso
Clubs & Activities
Track and Field (4 years)
Cross Country (1 year)
Bible Club
Hometown:Cross Country (1 year)
Bible Club
St. Joseph Siblings:
One older and one younger sister Hobbies:
Reading and running Favorite SJO memories:
She said her greatest memories at SJO centers around track and field. During her freshman year, her 4 X 400 M relay advanced to State, which was an unbelievable moment for her. During her junior year, her 4 X 200 M relay placed first at IHSA State Track & Field Finals, which was incredible, she added. Favorite classes:
U.S. History and Anatomy and Physiology Favorite teachers:
Mrs. Stierwalt at St. Joseph Grade School, Mr. Risley at St. Joseph Middle School, and Mrs. Stacey Kietzman and Mr. Marshall Schacht at SJO. College:
Millikin University majoring in nursing Collegiate Sport:
She will join the Big Blue NCAA Div. III track & field program this fall Advice to future SJO students:
Do not take anything for granted.
Track & Field Career Bests
60 Meter Dash | 8.71 |
100 Meter Dash | 13.82 |
200 Meter Dash | 29.45 |
400 Meter Dash | 1:04.9 |
800 Meter Run | 2:41.45 |
2 Mile | 18:17.0 |
3 Mile | 23:44.0 |
5k | 27:00.0 |
4X200 Relay | 1:47.35 |
4X400 Relay | 4:32.12 |
Above: Kelso, with Spartan teammates Atleigh Hamilton, Hailey Birt and Maclayne Taylor pose for photos at the top of the Class 1A podium after winning the title race at the 2019 Illinois High School Association Track & Field State Finals on Saturday, May 18, in Charleston. The program finish the state meet in a two-way tie for third with St. Teresa.
Below: Kelso fires out of the blocks in her relay squad's 4x200 prelim at the 2019 state track meet. Along with fellow junior Hailey Birt, sophomore Atleigh Hamilton and senior Maclayne Taylor the Spartans dominated their heat with 1:45.07 finish to qualify for Saturday's finals. (Photos: PhotoNews Media/Clark Brooks)
Text provided by St. Joseph-Ogden High School.
Rowland makes DACC Honor's List
St. Joseph resident Libby Rowland was named to Danville Area Community College's Spring 2020 Honor's List.
In order to earn Honors List recognition eligible students must carry a class load of 12 or more credit hours and have a B+ (3.5) grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
This is the second consecutive semester the 2019 SJO graduate has made the list.
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Photos this week
The St. Joseph-Ogden soccer team hosted Oakwood-Salt Fork in their home season opener on Monday. After a strong start, the Spartans fell after a strong second-half rally by the Comets, falling 5-1. Here are 33 photos from the game.
Photos from the St. Joseph-Ogden volleyball team's home opener against Maroa-Forsyth from iphotonews.com.