Brazelton notches 2 wins for SJO on Tuesday

ST. JOSEPH - St. Joseph-Ogden's Holden Brazelton tries to roll Clifton Central's Kayden Cody to his back in the third period of their 138-pound match at Tuesday's marathon triangle meet. Brazelton, a finalist in last February's state tournament, defeated Cody by Major Decision, 15-1. After a half dozen exciting matches, the Spartans defeated the visiting Comets by a narrow 40-35 decision. Brazelton picked up his second win in the team's next match against the Oakwood-Salt Fork Coop, defeating Jack Ajster, 9-2.

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Sports Page | Spartans win Toyota of Danville Classic title

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ST. JOSEPH - Last Saturday, St. Joseph-Ogden (4-0) won their fourth-consecutive Toyota of Danville Classic title. Piling on 26 points in the first quarter, the Spartans went on to defeat Oakwood with a total-team effort, 74-42. Here is a look at some of the players and moments that made it possible.

Athletes featured in this edition are Tanner Jacob (tournament MVP), Logan Smith, Coy Taylor, Tanner Siems, Luke Landrus and Tim Blackburn-Kelley from St. Joseph-Ogden. Oakwood's Brody Taflinger and Carson Dudley, who led his team with 15 points, are also included.

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Santa Claus is making an early stop in St. Joseph this Saturday

ST. JOSEPH - St. Joseph-Stanton Fire Family will host a "Holly Jolly Christmas" from 7-10 am at the St. Joseph-Stanton Fire Station on Saturday.

The family-friendly event will have various craft tables, a hot cocoa bar with all the fixings, and a cookie decorations station with cookies from nearby Casey's.

"We add a little more fun each year!" Vickie Reese told The Sentinel yesterday. "This year is the 75th Anniversary of the Fire Department so we are showcasing that achievement on a special tree this year."

Best of all, Santa Claus will stop by at 10 am in his firetruck sleigh to greet all the children and guests. Kids will receive a gift bag after the visit from St. Nick.

"We have some surprises that aren’t on the flyer," Reese said. "After the kids see Santa, they will get a special Firetruck gift bag that has some take-home crafts, reindeer food, and the Santa’s Helper fire helmet.

A Pancake and Sausage breakfast will be served from 7am-9:30am by members of SJS Fire Family. A photographer will also be on hand to take family portraits from 8-9:30 am.

This is the third 3rd year the Fire Family has hosted the Holly Jolly Christmas event. It would have been the fifth, but the Covid pandemic postponed one year and canceled it in another according to Reese. For more information, see the flyer below.

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