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SJO baseball lands spot in 2A championship game

Will Haley celebrates a triple at state baseball semifinals
Scoring two quick runs in the bottom of the first inning, St. Joseph-Ogden never had to look over their shoulder on the way to their first state title game since 2017. Here are a few photos from Friday night game. Click on the photos to see a larger view.
SJO's Finn Miller and Trevor Ames head to the dugout to celebrate their team's vistory

Logan Rosenthal slides in at home plate for first run of the game Asher Pruemer tosses a pitch for St. Joseph-Ogden

Will Haley celebrates a triple at state baseball semifinals SJO's Kodey McKinney

Head coach Josh Haley talks to St. Joseph-Ogden baseball players St. Joseph-Ogden's Trevor Ames shakes hands with fans


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Oh yeah! Spartans punch ticket to Class 2A title game

The Spartan baseball team scored two runs in the first inning, putting the Crusaders on their heels for the next six and half on their way to the program's first title game appearance since 2017.
SJO's Finn Miller and Trevor Ames head to the dugout to celebrate their team's vistory
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CHAMPAIGN - Finn Miller and Trevor Ames head to the dugout to celebrate with teammates after the Spartans defeated Ottawa Marquette with a 6-1 victory in their IHSA Class 2A semifinal game on Friday. Their combined effort helped the baseball team secure the second spot in Saturday's title game. With two runner-up trophies in their possession, SJO hopes to take first place hardware back to their school just 11 miles east of Illinois Field. St. Joseph-Ogden takes on Harvest-Westminster Academy at 7 p.m. on Saturday.


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Ames and Spartans aiming high

Spartan baseball team enjoys home game like atmosphere in state semifinal showdown against Ottawa Marquette.
Trevor Ames hangs out with SJO fans after the game
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CHAMPAIGN - Trevor Ames celebrates St. Joseph-Ogden's win over the Marquette Crusaders with student fans after his team's 6-1 win in the Class 2A semifinal game at Illinois Field on the University of Illinois campus. With almost home field advantage again on Saturday, SJO takes on the Warrior-Lions at 7 p.m. Despite going 0-3, Ames, a senior, tallied one RBI and a stolen base in the IHSA postseason contest. With the 38-2 Spartans' home field just 10 miles from the IHSA state baseball venue, hundreds of loyal SJO fans of all ages packed the west stands, cheering on their team.


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SJO advances to baseball state championship

Scoring two quick runs in the bottom of the first inning, St. Joseph-Ogden never had to look over their shoulder on the way to their first state title game since 2017.
Head coach Josh Haley talks to St. Joseph-Ogden baseball players
Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

CHAMPAIGN - SJO head coach Josh Haley give Trevor Ames, Will Haley, and Finn Miller a pep talk during a timeout by the Crusaders. The Spartans went on to defeat Ottawa Marquette to advance to Saturday's Class 2A championship game against Harvest Christian Academy-Westminster Christian with a 6-1 decision. The title game is slated to start at 7 p.m. at Illinois Field. Ames, who booked a stolen base, delivered one run and RBI, Miller had two hits and a RBI, and Haley scored twice, finishing the game with one hit.


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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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Fired Up! Haley scores twice in St. Joseph-Ogden's semifinal baseball win at state

St. Joseph-Ogden repeats 2016 performance, advancing to Class 2A baseball state championship game.
Will Haley celebrates a triple at state baseball semifinals
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CHAMPAIGN - Spartan catcher Will Haley celebrates while on third base after hitting a triple in St. Joseph-Ogden's state semifinal baseball game against Ottawa Marquette. The top-ranked Spartans advance to Saturday's Class 2A championship game against Harvest Christian Academy-Westminster Christian after a 6-1 victory over the two-time Class 1A state champions. Haley scored twice after making four appearances at the plate in Friday's game at Illinois Field.


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Poised and determined, Pruemer delivers in state baseball win

Asher Pruemer pitches completes state semifinal game, giving up four hits and striking out six in the Spartans' baseball victory at state.
Asher Pruemer tosses a pitch for St. Joseph-Ogden
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CHAMPAIGN - St. Joseph-Ogden pitcher Asher Pruemer delivers a pitch during Friday's IHSA Class 2A state semifinal at Illinois Field. The senior, who contributed one hit on offense, threw a complete game to lead the top-ranked Spartans to a 6-1 victory over Ottawa Marquette and send SJO into Saturday's state championship game against Harvest Christian Academy-Westminster Christian at 7 p.m.


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