Spartan Senior Salute |
12 and out with Brennan Oleynichak


SJO football lineman Brennan Oleynichak
Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

As the regular season winds down, Brennan Oleynichak continues to be a force in the trenches — setting the tone with every snap and every block. The senior lineman has been a cornerstone of the Spartans’ success, helping pave the way to a 4-4 record in the face of tough competition in the Illini Prairie Conference this season. In his Spartan Senior Salute: 12 and Out, he shares his favorite coaching advice and more.


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

Oleynichak: Trigonometry/ Pre-Calc


Sentinel: What is your go-to pregame meal?

Oleynichak: Uncrustable and Gatorade


Sentinel: What is your dream car?

Oleynichak: GMC Sierra 1500


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

Oleynichak: Jonathon Taylor, Cody Johnson, Wyatt Wertz


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

Oleynichak: "Don’t be a JAG," Coach Sweeny


Sentinel: Name an Instagram handle everyone should follow.

Oleynichak: @brennanoley27


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

Oleynichak: Bora Bora


Sentinel: What is your hype-song?

Oleynichak: Dreams and Nightmares- Meek Mill


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

Oleynichak: Super O. - Strength and ability to read minds


Sentinel: Favorite place to eat with you friends?

Oleynichak: Buffalo Wild Wings


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

Oleynichak: Football


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

Oleynichak: Track and Field, all four years





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Spartan Senior Salute |
12 and out with Colton Overstreet


SJO's Colton Overstreet breaks up a pass play
Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

From early morning practices to Friday night victories, Colton Overstreet has left a quiet mark on the St. Joseph-Ogden football program. On the field, Overstreet has been in on 24 tackles in his seven games on defense and one interception to his name.

In his Spartan Senior Salute, the SJO senior shares his favorite place to eat with friends and three people he would invite to dinner if he won the lottery.


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

Overstreet: Foods


Sentinel: What is your go-to pregame meal?

Overstreet: Spaghetti and meatballs


Sentinel: What is your dream car?

Overstreet: Bugatti Chiron


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

Overstreet: My mom, dad, and girlfriend


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

Overstreet: “Don’t blink” - Coach Skinner


Sentinel: Name an Instagram handle everyone should follow.

Overstreet: @coverstreet42


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

Overstreet: Australia


Sentinel: What is your hype-song?

Overstreet: Swag Surfin’ by F.L.Y.


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

Overstreet: I’d be Thor. My main super powers would be flying and super strength.


Sentinel: Favorite place to eat with you friends?

Overstreet: Las Palmas


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

Overstreet: Football


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

Overstreet: Basketball for one year, soccer for a year, track for four years, and football for three years.





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Spartan Senior Salute |
12 and out with Tim Blackburn-Kelley


Tim Blackburn-Kelley runs through the banner at the start of the game
Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

As one of the few three-year veteran varsity players leading St. Joseph-Ogden through a hard-fought season, Tim Blackburn-Kelley, a three-sport athlete, has seen it all — the highs, the hard work, and the pride that comes with being a Spartan. With 699 all-purpose yards this season across eight games, he has finished three games with over 100 receiving yards.

From his favorite go-to pregame snack to where he likes to meet friends for food and good times, Tim shares tidbits about life beyond the gridiron in his Spartan Senior Salute.


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


Sentinel: What is your go-to pregame meal?
Blackburn-Kelley: Trolls' gummy worms


Sentinel: What is your dream car?
Blackburn-Kelley: 2020 Matte Black Hellcat with a red interior and chrome rims.


Sentinel: Name theree people you would invite to dinner if you won the lottery?
Blackburn-Kelley: Kodey Fitch and Waller


Sentinel: What is the best coaching advice you ever had?
Blackburn-Kelley: Play fast and physical


Sentinel: Name an Instagram handle everyone should follow.
Blackburn-Kelley: @Parke.Fitchfanpage


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


Sentinel: What is your hype-song?
Blackburn-Kelley: 25, Rod Wave


Sentinel: If you were a superhero, what would your alias be and your two main super powers?
Blackburn-Kelley: Batman. I can time travel and have super speed.


Sentinel: Favorite place to eat with you friends?
Blackburn-Kelley: Cane's


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


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





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