Photo Gallery | Spartans notch first soccer win of the season

Logan Ingram St. Joseph-Ogden's Logan Ingram boots the ball down the field during second half soccer action against Meridian on March 22. After a well-played contest and a loss on the road at St. Thomas More, SJO rebounded to shoot down the visiting Hawks, 3-2.
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Emily Elsbernd dribbles the ball down the field Moving from her usual role as defender, Emily Elsbernd dribbles the ball unchallenged toward the Meridian box playing in a forward position.
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St. Joseph-Ogden's Jared Emmert passes the soccer ball Spartan Jared Emmert concentrates on making a pass in front of Hawk defender.
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SJO's Will Page lines up a pass SJO defender Will Page lines up a pass away from Meridian forwards during first half play on Monday.
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Spencer Wilson takes great strides to push the ball down the field Running stride for stride with a Meridian player, Spartan Spencer Wilson pushes the ball across the field to change the game momentum.
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