Spartans win regional basketball title


Photo: PhotoNews Media/Clark Brooks

Andrew Beyers accepts the regional championship plaque for the Spartans on Friday at the Rocket Center. St. Joseph-Ogden deflected two come-from-behind attempts by Unity to win the title game, 58-50. SJO plays next at Clifton Central where the team will face El Paso-Gridley in the sectional semifinal on Tuesday. More photos from this epic title game coming soon.

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STATE CHAMPION!

Photo: PhotoNews Media/Clark Brooks

Unity's Lexi Ritchie stands at the top of the podium after defeating Richwood's Jaida Johnson (on her right) for the 155-pound title at the inaugural IHSA Girls' Wrestling State Finals on Saturday. Ritchie carved out a 10-8 decision over Johnson to not only become the first female wrestler in the state to earn the title at that weight class but also Champaign County's first female high school state wrestling champion. She finished her sophomore season with a 23-9 record on Saturday. On her left on the podium is bronze medal winner Valeria Rodriguez from Schaumburg.
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