Photo of the Day - February 7, 2021


St. Joseph-Ogden's Jake Pence slashes his way toward the hoop

Pence power

Senior Jake Pence (left) attacks the paint darting by a Breese Central player during St. Joseph-Ogden's Class 2A state semifinal basketball game on March 11, 2016 in Peoria. Thanks to outscoring the Cougars 33-15 in the second half, the Spartans advanced to Saturday's game on the wings of a 60-48 victory. Playing guard, Pence finished the night with eight points and a rebound for the eventual state champions from downstate Illinois.

(Photo: PhotoNews Media/Clark Brooks)


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