St. Joseph-Ogden student fans and players celebrate the varsity basketball team's one-point overtime victory at the Rocket Center on Friday. The Spartans (23-6) outlasted the Rockets in a thrilling 73-72 road game, remaining undefeated in the Illini Prairie Conference at 8-0. Photo: PhotoNews Media/Clark Broooks
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