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Photo of the Day | Big trouble in little St. Joe

Linebacker Drew Coursey fights his way into the Pontiac backfield during St. Joseph-Ogden's home game on September 27, 2019. Coursey made two tackles, one for a loss, and credited with one assist in SJO's 19-0 win. The senior also recovered one fumble in conference game on Friday. Improving to 4-1, the Spartans could only muster just one more regular season victory, finishing the regular season 5-4 and drawing Williamsville for first-round playoff opponenty. The undefeated Bullets rolled to 54-26 win over SJO on their way to the Class 3A state title.

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Photo Gallery | Spartans posts road win at Unity

St. Joseph-Ogden senior Hayden Lewis goes wild for the camera after his team's upset victory over the heavily favored Unity Rockets at Hicks Field.

Williams leads SJO over Fisher with 12 kills, Roesch collects seven aces

The St. Joseph-Ogden volleyball team posted their 25th win ...

Photo-of-the-day | Trimble and Spartans win at home in straight sets

St. Joseph-Ogden's Bree Trimble pops up a dig in their regular season home volleyball match against Maroa-Forsyth. The Trojans fell in two sets 25-18 and 25-14 to the Spartans on September 25, 2018. (PhotoNews Media/Photo by Clark Brooks)

Volleyball milestone reached, SJO's McDonald reaches the 400th match win

Members of the St. Joseph-Ogden volleyball program pose for a group photo with head coach Abby McDonald after her 400th win on Monday. The milestone came came after the Spartans defeated Hoopeston Area at home in two sets, 25-13, 25-22. Under McDonald's leadership the program ...

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St. Joseph-Ogden volleyball team wins season opener at Maroa

Photo-of-the-Day | Spartans bust out a second victory in home game against Rantoul

Ryan Miller runs throught the banner during team introductions before the start of St. Joseph-Ogden's home game against Rantoul back on September 7, 2018. The Spartans defeated the visiting Eagles 21-6 to go 2-0 on the season. SJO hosts Rantoul this Friday at Dick Duval Field and will recognize this year's senior class prior to kickoff. Seniors from the school's cheerleading squad, cross country, tennis and golf programs will also be introduced to fans and spectators. The 5-2 Spartans, second in the Illini Prairie Conference, hope to secure win number 6 to guarantee a spot in the upcoming IHSA football playoffs.

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Photo Gallery |SJO beats Prairie Central

Six moments from St. Joseph-Ogden's game against Prairie Central.

Photo Gallery | Spartans posts road win at Unity

34 great photos from this year's gridiron thriller at Hicks Field.

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Photo-of-the-Day | SJO volleyball brings home state trophy

Lacey Kaiser dives for a dig in St. Joseph-Ogden's third-place match against Rockford Lutheran at the IHSA Volleyball State Finals on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Kaiser and the Spartans defeated the Lady Crusaders 2-1 to finish in third place in the Class 2A state tournament at Redbird Arena. (PhotoNews Media/Photo by Clark Brooks)

Volleyball milestone reached, SJO's McDonald reaches the 400th match win

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St. Joseph-Ogden volleyball team wins season opener at Maroa

Photo Gallery | SJO defeats Monticello in Week 1 at Dick Duval Field

St. Joseph-Ogden quarterback Logan Smith dives into the end zone to score the first touchdown on Dick Duval Field's newly installed turf surface on Friday. Smith scored five times and three a 31-yard TD in the Spartans 40-14 win over visiting Monticello.

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SJO's Tim Blackburn-Kelley hauls in a short pass during the first quarter of play against the Sages. The explosive sophomore running back finished the night with 38 yards on seven carries and hauled in three passes for 31 yards. Blackburn-Kelley and the Spartans travel to Hicks Field this Friday to face Illini Prairie Conference favorite Unity. The Rockets also won their season opener defeating Prairie Central at home, 27-12.

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Monticello quarterback Luke Teschke, a senior, prepares throw the ball deep into SJO territory during the first quarter of their conference game. Teschke threw for 248 yards against the Spartans and ran collected 128 of the Sages' 177 yards rushing.

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SJO student fans cheer after another Spartan first down during first quarter action.

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Monticello's Jeremiah Wenke and Brandon Peters celebrate as teammate Raiden Colbert completes his 32-yard run through the St. Joseph-Ogden defense for a touchdown. The Sages would score their only other score in the third quarter on a 27-yard pass play.

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St. Joseph-Ogden English teacher Ashton Harwood (center) works with student-journalists Maya Botts (left) and Grace Getty (right) on the sidelines during first half. In just one year's time, the high school's journalism program grew from 12 students during the previous academic year to nearly 50 students. Harwood said that after a long hiatus SJO's school newspaper resume publishing again this school year.

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A trio of St. Joseph-Ogden football fans share a laugh during a lull in second half action at Dick Duval Field.

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Student fans cheer for the Spartans during the first half of the Illini Prairie Conference game.

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Spartan quarterback Logan Smith rolls out of the pocket in the second quarter. Smith led SJO's offense with 102 yards rushing and threw for another 163 yards. With the speed and mobility of a seasoned tailback, four of the five senior's touchdowns on Friday came inside the red zone.

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A flag girl waits for the command to begin her routine during the SJO Marching Band's halftime show.

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A member of the SJO Marching Band plays rototoms during halftime.

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Ray Gutierrez, Braxton Waller, Kodey McKinney, and Corbin Wells celebrate a recovered Monticello fumble.

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Lightning illuminates the sky to the west of St. Joseph forcing officials to suspend the game until a small storm system passes through the area.

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Kicker Joe Frasca kicks off to resume the game after a lightning delay in the third quarter.

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Die-hard SJO fans watch the game from under their umbrella after a nearly hour and half lightning delay.

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Spartan fans endure a light rain during third quarter action.

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With his team up on the scoreboard, Spartan linebacker James Barron is all smiles in the fourth quarter.

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Sophomore running back Wyatt Wertz takes the ball in a handoff from SJO quarterback Kodey McKinney for a short gain during fourth quarter action. Wertz had four touches to finish with 26 yards rushing.

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Following tradition, the entire Spartan football team sings the school song after their first victory on Dick Duval Field's new turf.

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Stat girls from the St.Joseph-Ogden football team sing the school song after the game with the team and fans.

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Photo-of-the-Day: November 23, 2021

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St. Joseph-Ogden forward Cole Berry guards a Monticello player slashing his way into the paint during their game back on February 3, 2015. Berry and the Spartans won the home game, 70-50.

Photo Gallery | Rockets best Spartans in homecoming showdown

Unity senior Jonah Sullivan stands with his parents for photos during Friday Senior Night recognition at Hicks Field.

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Rocket lineman Michael Jancola hugs his mother during the senior recognition festivities before the start of Unity's homecoming football game against St. Joseph-Ogden.

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St. Joseph-Ogden's Keaton Nolan is wrapped up by Unity's Grant Albaugh and Austin Langendorf during first quarter action of their Illini Prairie Conference matchup on April 9. The Rockets defense held SJO scoreless the first half on its way to a 48-16 homecoming victory.

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Unity's Logan Jones dives into the end zone to bump his team first half lead to 27-0 over the Spartans in the second quarter.

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Enjoying a beautiful spring evening of high school football, Rocket student fans stand along the fence in the west end zone cheering their team on to victory.

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A member of the Rockets Dance Team performs with the troupe during halftime while the Unity football retired to the locker room at the intermission with a 28-0 lead over the visiting Spartans.

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Chased down the field by Unity defensive back Logan Jones, St. Joseph-Ogden's Jackson Rydell celebrates the first touchdown of he game for the Spartans. SJO would score one more time and tack on a safety in the second half but it wasn't enough to overcome the four TD deficit earned earlier in the contest.

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With 6:41 to play in the third quarter, 6'4", 271-pound running back Lane Innes head for the end zone for a Unity touchdown in the third quarter. The score widen Unity's lead over SJO, 41-6.

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