The Sentinel: Photo of the Day: SJO begins postseason run to state

Photo of the Day: SJO begins postseason run to state

St. Joseph-Ogden's Becca Steinbach and Rachel Divan (right) team up to block a hit from Bismarck-Henning-Rossville-Alvin during first set action of their regional semifinal match on Tuesday. The Spartans, who won the postseason opener in straight sets, 24-14, 25-16, advance to the Thursday's regional title contest against St. Teresa. The Bulldogs advanced to their second meeting against SJO after knocking of Hoopeston Area, 25-16, 25-9, in an earlier match. More Sentinel photos coming soon.

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Illustrious - Showcases and the stories behind Illinois’ most iconic high school gyms

CHICAGO - On a quiet Saturday afternoon in January 2012, at the Oak Park-River Forest field house, a simple thought refused to leave Vincent Johnson alone.

Covering a girls basketball game for the Oak Leaves, Johnson found himself looking beyond the box score and into the bones of the building itself. The space was overwhelming in the best way. Big. Empty. Striking. The field house - massive, architectural, overwhelming in character - was alive with echoes. The gym itself demanded his attention.

Photo of the Day: SJO begins postseason run to state

Illustrious - Showcases and the stories behind Illinois’ most iconic high school gyms

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