St. Joseph-Ogden fall sports award winners

The fall of 2025 was one to remember for St. Joseph-Ogden athletics. Varsity letters were awarded to 129 student-athletes across sports and activities.

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ST. JOSEPH - St. Joseph-Ogden High School didn’t just wrap up a fall sports season. It closed the book on one of the most memorable stretches of athletic success the program has seen in years.

Last week, the Spartans announced 129 varsity letter winners from fall sports and activities, a number that speaks not only to wins and trophies, but to depth, commitment and consistency across the athletic department. From packed Friday nights on the football field to championship-caliber finishes on the cross country course and the soccer pitch, St. Joseph-Ogden athletes left their mark throughout the fall of 2025.

Football set the tone early.

After absorbing injuries to key players at the start of the season, the Spartans could have folded. Instead, they regrouped, leaned on grit and tenacity, and found their rhythm when it mattered most. St. Joseph-Ogden finished 8-5 and authored an impressive postseason run that reminded opponents the Spartans are rarely an easy out in November.

It was the kind of season that doesn’t show up fully in a record book. It showed up in long practices, next-man-up performances and a squad that stayed connected through adversity. For the players who earned letters, it was a season built on determination as much as talent.

Distance running brought statewide recognition.

Both the boys and girls cross country teams delivered top-10 finishes at the IHSA state meet in Peoria, continuing SJO's place among Illinois’ elite programs. The boys finished seventh overall, while the girls claimed sixth, a testament to months of disciplined training and steady progression.

Cross country success rarely comes overnight. It is built mile by mile, often before sunrise and long after the school day ends on the roads through and around town. The state finishes reflected not only strong front runners but complete teams that could pack together and score when it mattered most.

Soccer might have been the headline act.

Behind the combined scoring punch of senior Zach Harper and junior Tyler Hess, the Spartans rolled through much of their schedule, overwhelming opponents with pace, precision and confidence. St. Joseph-Ogden finished the season 24-2-2, with the only blemish coming in a hard-fought sectional championship loss to Williamsville.

Under head coach Chris Stevens, the Spartans put together a program-best 22-match unbeaten run, winning 20 matches and tying two. It was the kind of stretch that defines a season and leaves a lasting standard for what Spartan soccer can be.

While championships and records grab attention, the heart of the announcement rested with the 129 student-athletes who earned varsity letters. Those letters represent early mornings, late nights, and the willingness to balance academics with the demands of high-level competition. They also represent teammates who may not always appear in box scores but are essential to a program’s success.

Below is the complete list of award winners and varsity letter recipients at St. Joseph-Ogden High School. Each fall sport and activity contributed to that total, reinforcing the idea that St. Joseph-Ogden athletics is not built on one team or one season, but on a culture of excellence.

FOOTBALL

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Spartan running back Wyatt Wertz celebrates as he lands in the end zone for a touchdown against Pontiac. The senior shared this season's team Offensive Award with Kaden Wedig.

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Team Awards

MVP – Kodey McKinney
MIP – Jonathon Moore
Defensive Award – Coy Hayes
Offensive Award – Wyatt Wertz & Kaden Wedig
Scout Team Award – Holden Hausle
Special Teams Award – Lucas Smith
Lineman Award – Brennan Oleynichak
Spartan Team Player Award – Tim Blackburn-Kelley

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Letterwinners

Matt Alexander, Sr.
Tim Blackburn-Kelley, Sr.
Will Franklin, Sr.
Charlie Hale, Sr.
Coy Hayes, Sr.
Ryker Lockhart, Sr.
Kodey McKinney, Jr.
Jackson Mohr, Sr.
Jonathon Moore, Sr.
Brennan Oleynichak, Sr.
Colton Overstreet, Sr.
Logan Rosenthal, Sr.
Landon Smith, Sr.
Lucas Smith, Sr.
Hunter Van Meenen, Sr.
Wyatt Wertz, Sr.
Willis Canamore, Jr.
Jameson Ennis, Jr.
Paityn Mann, Jr.
Maddux Musselman, Jr.
Cameron Wagner, Jr.
Brayden Waller, Jr.
Kaden Wedig, Jr.
Liam Carter, So.
Caleb Courter, So.
Landon May, So.
Lane McKinney, So.
Mason Osterbur, So.
Logan Umbarger, So.
Ryder Van Meenen, So.
Owen Wall, So.
Lucas Waters, So.

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VOLLEYBALL

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Emma McKinney, Emerson Williams, Hadley McDonald and members of the SJO volleyball celebrate a point during set one of their regional semifinal match against Unity. Emerson received the team's Offensive Award this fall.

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Team Awards

MIP – Ally Schmitz
Defensive Award – Katie Ericksen
Offensive Award – Emma McKinney
Varsity Spartan Award – Emma Wells
JV Spartan Award – Greta Goldenstein
Freshman Spartan Award – Ella Buhs

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Letterwinners

Addi Childers, Sr.
Katie Ericksen, Sr.
Emma McKinney, Sr.
Ally Schmitz, Sr.
Emma Wells, Sr.
Lily Ahart, Jr.
Brynn Ikemire, Jr.
Alivia Learned, Jr.
Hadley McDonald, Jr.
Addi Stevens, Jr.
Emerson Williams, Jr.
Ava Alexander, So.
Megan Kearney, So.
Atleigh Miller, So.
Vivian Smith, So.
Raegan Wheatley, So.

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TENNIS

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Maddie Wells makes solid contact while play doubles in SJO's road match at Urbana in September. Starting wrestling season last month, look for the senior to qualify for the IHSA girls' state tournament this February.

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Team Awards

MVP – Sami Kelso
MIP – Shelby Warns
Mental Attitude Award – Madison Farber

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Letterwinners

Claire Hartman, Sr.
Samantha Kelso, Sr.
Ava Midkiff, Sr.
Ainsely Rhoton, Sr.
Lily Rice, Sr.
Karleigh Spain, Sr.
Maddie Wells, Sr.
Madison Farber, Jr.
Audrie Helfrich, Jr.
Sophie Schmitz, Jr.
Shelby Warns, Jr.
Avarie Dietiker, So.
Kenley Ray, So.
Nora Buckley, Fr.

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SOCCER

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Junior Yadie Acosta-Reyes dribbles the ball down the field in the Spartans home playoff match against Unity. Look for the midfielder to return next fall to help SJO duplicate their 2025 season greatness.

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Team Awards

MVP – Zach Harper
Offensive Award – Tyler Hess
Defensive Award – Steven Newman
Freshman MIP – Luke Dunn
Coaches Award – Quinn Stahl

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Letterwinners

Rudra Chaudhary, Sr.
Zach Harper, Sr.
Michael McDaniel, Sr.
Branson Pearman, Sr.
Quinn Stahl, Sr.
Hadley Sweet, Sr.
Yadiel Acosta-Reyes, Jr.
Lizzie Clark, Jr.
Jaxson Colvin, Jr.
Skyler Graham, Jr.
Nicholas Harris, Jr.
Tyler Hess, Jr.
Waylon Jones, Jr.
Steven Newman, Jr.
Jaxon Potts, Jr.
Miles Atwood, So.
Hunter Cler, So.
Luke Dunn, Fr.
Lucas Stevens, Fr.
Caleb Taylor, Fr.

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MARCHING BAND

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Emily Bird plays clarinet while performing with the SJO Marchng Band during the halftime show during the football team's home game against Paxton-Buckley-Loda.

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Band Awards

MVP – Sara Bytnar
Up and Comer Award – Ramsay Arnold
Spirit Award – Delaney Nekolny
Leadership Award – Sydney Steinbach
Spinner Award – Arianna Pecchenino
Heartbeat of the Band Award – Gregory Wells

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Letterwinners

Emily Bird, Sr.
Sara Bytnar, Sr.
Claire Hartman, Sr.
Cooper Kietzman, Sr.
Michael McDaniel, Sr.
Patrick McMahon, Sr.
Delaney Nekolny, Sr.
Kaleb Peoples, Sr.
Sydney Steinbach, Sr.
Carlee Taylor, Sr.
Zain Bialeschki-Hua, Jr.
Isabella Turner, Jr.
Cole Beckett, So.
Tyler Bonny, So.
Patrick Clark, So.
Aubrey Matheny, So.
Connor McMahon, So.
Alyssa Robinson, So.
Nayeli Steele, So.
Ramsay Arnold, Fr.
Reid Bewley, Fr.
Bailey Blakley, Fr.
Brady Blunier, Fr.
Jade Gains, Fr.
Arianna Pecchenino, Fr.
August Rosser, Fr.
Ryan Schmitz, Fr.
Taylor Vaughn, Fr.
Greg Wells, Fr.
Gwen Welsh, Fr.

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GOLF

Team Awards

MVP – Asher Pruemer
MIP – Trevor Ames

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Letterwinners

Trevor Ames, Sr.
Wade Clark, Sr.
Nathan Daly, Sr.
Asher Pruemer, Sr.
Graham Ray, Sr.
Devan Swisher, Sr.
Garrett Loschen, Jr.
Finn Miller, Jr.

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SIDELINE CHEERLEADING

Team Awards

MIP – Addison Wright
Spirit Award – Abby Reynolds
Lexi Barbour Award – Addison Walsh

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Letterwinners

Iris Davis, Jr.
Leah Gaines, Jr.
Faith Jackson, Jr.
Peighton Riem, Jr.
Ava Smoot, Jr.
Abby Reynolds, So.
Samantha Ryan, So.
Addison Walsh, So.
Sorena Welsh, So.
Presley Ideus, Fr.
Addison Wright, Fr.

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CROSS COUNTRY

Team Awards

Boys MVP – Colin Burnett & Lance Retz
Girls MVP – Grace Bressner
Boys MIP – Sam Zadeh
Girls MIP – Grace Bressner
Tim Mies Effort Award – Nate Farney
Ashley Wright Effort Award – Allie Bott
Rick Walden Most Consistent Award – Colin Burnett

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Letterwinners

Lance Retz, Sr.
Sydney Steinbach, Sr.
Cyrus Zadeh, Sr.
Abby Bello, Jr.
Colin Burnett, Jr.v Nate Farney, Jr.
Kyla Franckey, Jr.
Mark Harbourt, Jr.
Aiden Hundley, Jr.
Kiah Riesel, Jr.
Grace Bressner, So.
Hunter Dilley, So.
Eli Franklin, So.
Nathan Hinkel, So.
Tessa Walker, So.
Sam Zadeh, So.
Ramsay Arnold, Fr.
Charlene Barbee, Fr.
Adam Bello, Fr.
Allie Bott, Fr.
Brady Johnson, Fr.
Caylah Roberts, Fr.
Taylor Vaughn, Fr.

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Photo of the Day |Spartans turn Vandals playoff hope upside down

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ST. JOSEPH - Vandalia receiver Kohnor Depew is turned upside down after a hit by St. Joseph-Ogden's Kodey McKinney on a pass play late in the fourth quarter. The catch would have put the Vandals in a short field situation where they had been successful in scoring earlier in the Class 3A quarterfinal playoff game. The Spartans rallied back from a 21-17 first half deficit to defeat Vandalia and extend their playoff run. Next Saturday, the SJO hosts Unity, who beat Williamsville 42-7. The two programs last met in a semifinal game a decade ago.

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After Spartans stun Benton, it's on to face Roxana in second-round redux

In a thrilling finish, senior Lucas Smith drilled a 43-yard field goal as time expired to lift St. Joseph-Ogden over previously undefeated Benton. Quarterback Kodey McKinney threw for 194 yards and a touchdown to lead SJO’s offense. The Spartans now head to Roxana for their second-round playoff game.

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St. Joseph-Ogden kicker Lucas Smith kicks a PAT in the Spartans' road game against Bloomington Central Catholic back in October. The senior's 4th quarter heroics propelled SJO into a second-round playoff game at Roxana.

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Lucas Smith watches his kick against Pontiac.

SNS - Before the bus even pulled out of St. Joseph last Saturday, there was a question hanging in the air — could the Spartans win a playoff game without a true field goal kicker? Turns out, the answer was waiting three hours south in Benton, on the right foot of senior Lucas Smith. With the score tied and the clock drained to its final second, Smith’s 43-yard field goal cut through the wind and through Benton’s perfect record, sending St. Joseph-Ogden home with a 17-14 upset over the third-seeded Rangers.

For three quarters, it looked like the Spartans had found their stride at exactly the right time. Senior quarterback Kodey McKinney led a crisp opening drive, finishing with a 46-yard touchdown pass to junior wide receiver Kaden Wedig. Late in the second quarter, senior running back Wyatt Wertz muscled through the Benton defense for a three-yard score, giving SJO a 14-0 halftime lead. But Benton, who came in averaging over 40 points per game, wasn’t going to stay silent. Two fourth-quarter touchdowns evened the score and tightened the crowd’s pulse — setting up Smith’s defining moment.

The story of the game, though, may have been SJO’s defense. Benton’s offense, which had racked up 418 points during the regular season, was bottled up for most of the day. The Spartans allowed just 14 points and forced the Rangers to work for every yard on their 62 offensive plays. Logan Rosenthal and sophomore Logan Umbarger each finished with seven tackles, while Brayden Waller and Lane McKinney helped anchor a defense that collected five tackles for loss — a season high.

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Landon Smith (right) is blocked by a Pontiac offensive lineman. Not afraid of contact, the senior's physicality and confidence has grown since the start of the season, making him a valuable asset on defense.

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McKinney finished with a steady hand under pressure, completing 16 of 19 passes for 194 yards. Wedig was his top target, pulling in 10 catches for 169 yards, while Tim Blackburn-Kelley added three more receptions. On the ground, Wertz and McKinney each chipped in 36 rushing yards, helping chew the clock and keep the Benton defense guessing.

Now, the Spartans (7-3) head into the second round with momentum and belief. They’ll travel to Roxana (7-3) for a Saturday afternoon showdown at 2 p.m. The matchup is a reunion of sorts — the two programs last met in the postseason two years ago, a 48-47 shootout that ended with Roxana on top. The Shells rely on a deep backfield led by sophomore Mekhi Shorter, who has topped 100 yards three times this season, and wideout Sean Maberry, who has a knack for turning receptions into touchdowns.

But this Roxana team hasn’t faced the kind of gauntlet SJO just survived. Every team that beat the Spartans this year — Unity, Monticello, Bloomington Central Catholic and Seneca — is still alive in the playoffs. All four Illini Prairie Conference qualifiers won their openers, strengthening the argument that no one in Class 3A is more battle-tested than SJO.

If the Spartans can push past Roxana, they’ll earn a quarterfinal matchup against either Vandalia or Greenville — and, for the first time this postseason, a playoff game at Dick Duval Field.

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SJO's Will Franklin plays defense for the Spartans in their road game at Bloomington Central Catholic.

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Spartan Senior Salute |12 and out with Coy Hayes

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Coy Hayes said the best advice he's received from a coach was, "After wrestling, everything is easy." As one of the seniors leading St. Joseph-Ogden through a tough 2025 conference schedule, Hayes embodies the spirit of tenacity, grit and determination.

Leading the team through hard work, dedication, and tradition that comes with being a proud Spartan, he is an intimidating figure on the field. We asked him and his fellow seniors a dozen questions to get to know them better. Here's what he told us:

Sentinel: What is your favorite class at St. Joseph-Ogden High School?

Hayes: Co-op

Sentinel: What is your go-to pregame meal?

Hayes: Subway sandwich

Sentinel: What is your dream car?

Hayes: Bugatti

Sentinel: Name theree people you would invite to dinner if you won the lottery?

Hayes: My grandpa, grandma, and mom

Sentinel: What is the best coaching advice you ever had?

Hayes: "After wrestling, everything is easy."

Sentinel: Name an Instagram handle everyone should follow.

Hayes: Idk

Sentinel: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you booking a flight?

Hayes: Jamaica

Sentinel: What is your hype-song?

Hayes: Cricket on a line - Mud Digger, Colt Ford, The Lacs

Sentinel: If you were a superhero, what would your alias be and your two main super powers?

Hayes: Blues Clues. I would be able to fly and shoot money out of my hands.

Sentinel: Favorite place to eat with you friends?

Hayes: Culver’s

Sentinel: If you could become a professional athlete, what sport would you be playing?

Hayes: Synchronized swimming

Sentinel: What other sports have you played at St. Joseph-Ogden and for how long?

Hayes: Wrestling four years and football four years.

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Spartan Senior Salute |12 and out with Wyatt Wertz

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Few players run harder — or think faster — than Spartan Wyatt Wertz. At a solid 5'11", 180 pounds, the senior back has combined quick reads with relentless determination after returning back to action from an injury suffered earlier in the season. Despite scoring three touchdowns in road losses for the Spartans against Central Catholic and Seneca, Wertz is back to help SJO take a deep stab into the postseason. Averaging 8.7 yards/carry in those two games, upcoming opponents will St. Joseph-Ogden hard to defeat.

As St. Joseph-Ogden heads into Friday’s regular-season finale, here's a few tidbits about Wyatt that he shared earlier this week.

Sentinel: What is your favorite class at St. Joseph-Ogden High School?

Wertz: Forensic Science

Sentinel: What is your go-to pregame meal?

Wertz: Chicken and rice

Sentinel: What is your dream car?

Wertz: Porsche 911 gt3 rs

Sentinel: Name theree people you would invite to dinner if you won the lottery?

Wertz: I wouldn’t tell anyone, so no one

Sentinel: What is the best coaching advice you ever had?

Wertz: Don’t think, just do

Sentinel: Name an Instagram handle everyone should follow.

Wertz: brycecrawford

Sentinel: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you booking a flight?

Wertz: Japan

Sentinel: What is your hype-song?

Wertz: I listen to rain noises

Sentinel: If you were a superhero, what would your alias be and your two main super powers?

Wertz: I would be called The Dude and I would have super speed and time travel

Sentinel: Favorite place to eat with you friends?

Wertz: Cookout in backyard

Sentinel: If you could become a professional athlete, what sport would you be playing?

Wertz: UFC

Sentinel: What other sports have you played at St. Joseph-Ogden and for how long?

Wertz: Track, past 3 years

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Friday Night Forecast |Week 9 Illini Prairie Conference football predictions

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Here are Week 9 predictions from Illini Prairie football pundits for this edition of The Sentinel’s Friday Night Forecast.

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ST. JOSEPH - Lucas Smith boots the ball on kickoff for the Spartans. Smith and 15 other seniors will be honored tonight before the start of the Spartans' home game against Pontiac.

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Week 9 predictions

Illini Prairie Game of the Week
Rantoul vs Illinois Valley Central

Sara C: Illinois Valley Central .::. 36-12
Alan: Illinois Valley Central .::. 45-20
Denise: Illinois Valley Central .::. 21-0
Denise J: Illinois Valley Central .::. 21-14
J: Illinois Valley Central .::. 18-6
Mike Roy: Illinois Valley Central .::. 24-7
C: Illinois Valley Central .::. 32-0
Brooks Look: Rantoul .::. 21-14

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Monticello vs Paxton-Buckley-Loda

Sara C: Paxton-Buckley-Loda .::. 32-27
Alan: Monticello .::. 35-14
Denise: Monticello .::. 28-7
Denise J: Monticello .::. 36-14
J: Monticello .::. 24-22
Mike Roy: Monticello .::. 27-7
C: Paxton-Buckley-Loda .::. 21-18
Brooks Look: Monticello .::. 28-21

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Central Catholic vs Prairie Central

Sara C: Central Catholic .::. 48-27
Alan: Central Catholic .::. 42-17
Denise: Central Catholic .::. 42-14
Denise J: Central Catholic .::. 67-24
J: Central Catholic .::. 42-7
Mike Roy: Central Catholic .::. 55-7
C: Central Catholic .::. 67-14
Brooks Look: Central Catholic .::. 56-7

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St. Joseph-Ogden vs Pontiac

Sara C: St. Joseph-Ogden .::. 48-21
Alan: St. Joseph-Ogden .::. 52-10
Denise: St. Joseph-Ogden .::. 56-7
Denise J: St. Joseph-Ogden .::. 42-27
J: St. Joseph-Ogden .::. 42-26
Mike Roy: St. Joseph-Ogden .::. 35-6
C: St. Joseph-Ogden .::. 32-21
Brooks Look: St. Joseph-Ogden .::. 42-16

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Unity @ Mt. Vernon

Sara C: Unity .::. 30-27
Alan: Unity .::. 49-28
Denise: Mt. Vernon .::. 28-21
Denise J: Unity .::. 48-12
J: Unity .::. 34-7
Mike Roy: Unity .::. 46-14
C: Unity .::. 32-0
Brooks Look: Unity .::. 36-28

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Last week's Illini Prairie Conference scores

Seneca 39, St. Joseph-Ogden 36
Unity 48, Illinois Valley Central 14
Paxton-Buckley-Loda 46, Rantoul 0
Central Catholic 48, Pontiac 21
Monticello 18, Prairie Central 14

Week 8 Results

Rank	Name	Record	Notes
1	Mike Roy	5-0	Week 8 winner!!!
2	J	4-1	5-way tie
2	Denise	4-1	5-way tie
2	Alan	4-1	5-way tie
2	Sara	4-1	5-way tie
2	Brooks Look	4-1	5-way tie

Cumulative Standings (After Week 8)

Rank	Name	Total Record	Wins	Notes
1	Brooks Look	33-7	2	Week 2 & 5 winner
2	Denise	30-10	0
2	Alan	30-10	1	Week 7 winner
4	Sara	26-9	1	Week 3 winner
5	J	25-5	2	Week 1 & 4 winner
6	Lyman	10-5	0
7	Mike Roy	10-0	2	Week 6 & 8 Winner
8	Frank	7-3	0
9	Denise J	5-0	0	New participant this week
10	Keith	3-2	0

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Spartan Senior Salute |12 and out with Landon Smith

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For Landon Smith, physical play in the trenches define what football is all about — toughness, teamwork, and trust. The senior lineman has anchored SJO’s front with in his third year of varsity football, collecting 15 tackles so far across six games. Before the Spartans close out their regular season, #67 shares the best coach advice he's received over the years and more.

Sentinel: What is your favorite class at St. Joseph-Ogden High School?

Smith: History of American Rock

Sentinel: What is your go-to pregame meal?

Smith: An energy drink

Sentinel: What is your dream car?

Smith: SRT Hellcat

Sentinel: Name theree people you would invite to dinner if you won the lottery?

Smith: Cam Skattebo, Jay Cutler, Brian Dawkins

Sentinel: What is the best coaching advice you ever had?

Smith: “Don’t be a jag” - Coach Sweeney

Sentinel: Name an Instagram handle everyone should follow.

Smith: @nflhatememes

Sentinel: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you booking a flight?

Smith: Greece

Sentinel: What is your hype-song?

Smith: Walkin by Denzel Curry

Sentinel: If you were a superhero, what would your alias be and your two main super powers?

Smith: Landon Smith - invisibility and time freezing

Sentinel: Favorite place to eat with you friends?

Smith: Chipotle

Sentinel: If you could become a professional athlete, what sport would you be playing?

Smith: Football (as a kicker)

Sentinel: What other sports have you played at St. Joseph-Ogden and for how long?

Smith: Track freshmen Year

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Spartan Senior Salute |12 and out with Hunter Van Meenen

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With one regular-season game left, Hunter Van Meenan is still locked in. Having seen action in five contests this season, his ability to make plays when his number is called is consistent and dependable. The senior rusher has recorded ten tackles, an interception, and one sack. In his Spartan Senior Salute: 12 and Out, learn a little more about Hunter and his favorite class at St. Joseph-Ogden High School.

Sentinel: What is your favorite class at St. Joseph-Ogden High School?

Van Meenen: Strength Training

Sentinel: What is your go-to pregame meal?

Van Meenen: A sandwich.

Sentinel: What is your dream car?

Van Meenen: Porsche 911 GT3RS

Sentinel: Name theree people you would invite to dinner if you won the lottery?

Van Meenen: Drake, Faze Adapt, and Lil Uzi Vert

Sentinel: What is the best coaching advice you ever had?

Van Meenen: "Don’t blink"

Sentinel: Name an Instagram handle everyone should follow.

Van Meenen: @hunter.vanmeenen.34

Sentinel: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you booking a flight?

Van Meenen: Japan

Sentinel: What is your hype-song?

Van Meenen: Survival by Drake

Sentinel: If you were a superhero, what would be your alias?

Van Meenen: Batman

Sentinel: Favorite place to eat with you friends?

Van Meenen: Chipotle

Sentinel: If you could become a professional athlete, what sport would you be playing?

Van Meenen: Hockey

Sentinel: What other sports have you played at St. Joseph-Ogden and for how long?

Van Meenen: Baseball my freshman and sophomore year.

Spartan Senior Salute |12 and out with Logan Rosenthal

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Strong, smart and dependable - that’s how you would have to describe senior linebacker Logan Rosenthal. Whether he’s plugging a hole or trying to rip the ball, the senior brings relentless effort and leadership to every down. As St. Joseph-Ogden prepares for its final regular-season game, we asked about a few of his favorite things for his Spartan Senior Salute.

Sentinel: What is your favorite class at St. Joseph-Ogden High School?

Rosenthal: Strength

Sentinel: What is your go-to pregame meal?

Rosenthal: Uncrustables / PB & J

Sentinel: What is your dream car?

Rosenthal: 2018 Camaro ZL1

Sentinel: Name theree people you would invite to dinner if you won the lottery?

Rosenthal: Johnny Manziel, Kevin Hart, and Tim Tebow

Sentinel: What is the best coaching advice you ever had?

Rosenthal: "If you’re only here for yourself and not the name on the front of the jersey, then you shouldn’t be here at all."

Sentinel: Name an Instagram handle everyone should follow.

Rosenthal: @lrosenthal_1701

Sentinel: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you booking a flight?

Rosenthal: Jamaica

Sentinel: What is your hype-song?

Rosenthal: No Role Modelz - J Cole

Sentinel: If you were a superhero, what would be your two main super powers?

Rosenthal: Able to fly and strength

Sentinel: Favorite place to eat with you friends?

Rosenthal: Buffalo Wild Wings

Sentinel: If you could become a professional athlete, what sport would you be playing?

Rosenthal: Baseball

Sentinel: What other sports have you played at St. Joseph-Ogden and for how long?

Rosenthal: Baseball since freshman year.

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Spartan Senior Salute |12 and out with Ryker Lockhart

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As one of the seniors leading St. Joseph-Ogden through another hard-fought season, Riker Lockhart embodies the spirit of dedication, teamwork and tradition.

Fierce and tenacious, Lockhart delivered four solo and was in on six more tackles in a career night against Seneca. On offense, his best night at receiver came against Bloomington Central Catholic, making seven catches for 106 yards.

In his Spartan Senior Salute: 12 and Out, he shared with us some of his favorite things, his dream car and more.

Sentinel: What is your favorite class at St. Joseph-Ogden High School?

Lockhart: Math with Coach Duval

Sentinel: What is your go-to pregame meal?

Lockhart: String cheese with trail mix

Sentinel: What is your dream car?

Lockhart: Matte black Ferrari LaFerrari

Sentinel: Name theree people you would invite to dinner if you won the lottery?

Lockhart: Bryce Crawford, Baylen Levine, Sharife Cooper

Sentinel: What is the best coaching advice you ever had?

Lockhart: “You’re a beast, so play like one.” - Tucker Barron

Sentinel: Name an Instagram handle everyone should follow.

Lockhart: @ryker_lockhart.13

Sentinel: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you booking a flight?

Lockhart: Jamaica

Sentinel: What is your hype-song?

Lockhart: 3 Headed Goat by Lil Durk, Polo G, and Lil Baby

Sentinel: If you were a superhero, what would your alias be and your two main super powers?

Lockhart: Shadow Blaze. Teleportation and Invisibility.

Sentinel: Favorite place to eat with you friends?

Lockhart: Raising Cane’s

Sentinel: If you could become a professional athlete, what sport would you be playing?

Lockhart: Basketball "

Sentinel: What other sports have you played at St. Joseph-Ogden and for how long?

Lockhart: Soccer - 1 year Basketball - 3 years "

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Spartan Senior Salute |12 and out with Jackson Mohr

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

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Before Jackson Mohr trades his SJO jersey for a cap and gown next May, the senior shared a few insights into his life, his alter-ego superhero identity and well, more about Mohr.

Sentinel: What is your favorite class at St. Joseph-Ogden High School?

Mohr : 504 Study Hall with Mr Wolf.

Sentinel: What is your go-to pregame meal?

Mohr : Mac Snack from RibCage

Sentinel: What is your dream car?

Mohr : 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 Sport 4x4 long bed Club cab with Bright White Exterior and Camel Brown interior

Sentinel: Name theree people you would invite to dinner if you won the lottery?

Mohr : Jeff Wendling, my dad, and my brother Cole

Sentinel: What is the best coaching advice you ever had?

Mohr : Don't be sorry, be better

Sentinel: Name an Instagram handle everyone should follow.

Mohr : @Curdisthecurd

Sentinel: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you booking a flight?

Mohr : Gulf Shores, Alabama

Sentinel: What is your hype-song?

Mohr : Stricken by Disturbed

Sentinel: If you were a superhero, what would your alias be and your two main super powers?

Mohr : I'd be like Iron Man but with a car/mech thingy

Sentinel: Favorite place to eat with you friends?

Mohr : China King.

Sentinel: If you could become a professional athlete, what sport would you be playing?

Mohr : Nascar.

Sentinel: What other sports have you played at St. Joseph-Ogden and for how long?

Mohr : Scholastic Bowl and manage Baseball

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