Spartans dominate Crusaders in 2A baseball semifinal


The St. Joseph-Ogden baseball team scored six runs across five innings to defeat two-time Class 1A state champions Ottawa Marquette at Illinois Field on Friday.

Kodey McKinney celebrates at third base
Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

CHAMPAIGN - Kodey McKinney celebrates his arrival at third on a Marquette error in the outfield in the bottom of the fourth inning. The top-ranked Spartans advance to Saturday's Class 2A championship game against Harvest Christian Academy-Westminster Christian after defeating the Crusaders, 6-1. Later in the inning, the senior shortstop scored another run for SJO.





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