Tanner Siems logs another double-double, SJO wins IPC game at IVC

CHILLICOTHE - In another thrilling display on the hardwood, St. Joseph-Ogden showcased their prowess, securing a hard-earned victory over Illinois Valley Central with a final score of 58-53. Tanner Siems proved to be a standout for the Spartans, delivering his second double-double of the week. The senior dominated beneath the basket, racking up 22 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. His defensive tenacity was on full display with three steals, contributing crucially to his team's defensive effort.

Leading the charge in scoring was Coy Taylor, who notched an impressive 23 points, including a stellar 12-for-16 performance from the free-throw line. Taylor, a senior leader for St. Joseph-Ogden, also tallied nine rebounds and led the team in assists, further solidifying his impact on the game.

Despite a lean bench rotation that saw action from only eight players, the Spartans managed to convert 19 of their 52 field goal attempts, showing efficiency particularly from the charity stripe where they sank 18 of 28 attempts. Parker Fitch and Collin Thomey were perfect from the line, each contributing crucial points in the victory.

Looking ahead, the 13-5 Spartans remain focused as they prepare to host the Prairie Central Hawks (6-13) later today at 5:30 PM. Seeking their third conference win, St. Joseph-Ogden aims to maintain their momentum in the competitive Illini Prairie Conference.


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St. Joseph-Ogden ties Monticello at conference wrestling meet, Wagner averts SJO loss

CHILLICOTHE - St. Joseph-Ogden wrestling showcased resilience and grit on January 18 during the Illini Prairie Conference at Illinois Valley Central High School, battling Monticello to a dramatic 40-40 tie.

After defeating Rantoul earlier in the tournament, the Spartans started strong against the Sages, jumping to a commanding 17-0 lead. Jackson Walsh set the tone with a dominant 17-0 tech fall over Aiden Komnick at 113 pounds, while Camden Getty followed with a lightning-fast 34-second pin against Monticello's Kellan Lamb at 120 pounds.

Monticello responded with a string of victories, including Nick Litchfield’s 18-2 tech fall at 126 pounds and a forfeit at 132 pounds. Despite SJO's Aiden Hundley and Landen Butts securing key wins at 138 and 144 pounds, Monticello mounted a comeback. Russ Brown’s 16-1 tech fall at 190 pounds tied the score at 34-all, and Hunter Romano’s second-period pin at 215 pounds gave the Sages their first lead of the match, 40-34.

The Spartans’ hopes rested on sophomore heavyweight Cam Wagner, who delivered under pressure. Wagner pinned Nate Darnell in just 55 seconds, tying the match at 40-40 and preserving SJO’s unbeaten record for the day.

With Monticello behind them, the Spartans faced two more challenges on Saturday: Unity, a 2023 IHSA Class 1A Elite 8 team, and host Illinois Valley Central.

Summary of Key Results
  • 106: Ben Wells (SJO) pinned River Young (Monticello), 1:32
  • 113: Jackson Walsh (SJO) tech fall over Aiden Komnick (Monticello), 17-0
  • 120: Camden Getty (SJO) pinned Kellan Lamb (Monticello), 0:34
  • 138: Aiden Hundley (SJO) pinned Daniel Moore (Monticello), 1:31
  • 144: Landen Butts (SJO) tech fall over Drake Weeks (Monticello), 16-0
  • 190: Russ Brown (Monticello) tech fall over Carter Liam (SJO), 16-1
  • 215: Hunter Romano (Monticello) pinned Nathan Phillips (SJO), 4:38
  • 285: Cam Wagner (SJO) pinned Nate Darnell (Monticello), 0:55

Box Score
106 - WELLS, BEN (SJO) over Young, River (Monticello), Fall 1:32; 113 - WALSH, JACKSON (SJO) over Komnick, Aiden (Monticello), Tech Fall 17-0; 120 - GETTY, CAMDEN (SJO) over Lamb, Kellan (Monticello), Fall 0:34; 126 - Litchfield, Nick (Monticello) over BIRT, ELI (SJO), Tech Fall 18-2; 132 - Osborne, Will (Monticello) over Forfeit, (SJO), FORFEIT; 138 - HUNDLEY, AIDEN (SJO) over Moore, Daniel (Monticello), Fall 1:31; 144 - BUTTS, LANDEN (SJO) over Weeks, Drake (Monticello), Tech Fall 16-0; 150 - Ducker, Isaiah (Monticello) over WARE, THOMAS (SJO), Fall 0:35; 157 - Shubert, Colton (Monticello) over DALY, NATHAN (SJO), Fall 1:08; 165 - MOORE, JONATHON (SJO) over Mikulich, Christian (Monticello), Fall 5:51; 175 - Sinkosky, Max (Monticello) over SWISHER, DEVAN (SJO), Fall 0:55; 190 - Brown, Russ (Monticello) over Carter, Liam (SJO), Tech Fall 16-1; 215 - Romano, Hunter (Monticello) over PHILLIPS, NATHAN (SJO), Fall 4:38; 285 - WAGNER, CAM (SJO) over Darnell, Nate (Monticello), Fall 0:55.



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