Balanced scoring lifts St. Joseph-Ogden over BHRA


A trio of nine-point performances powered St. Joseph-Ogden past BHRA 46–37. The Spartans used three second‑quarter 3-pointers to take control and extend their early-season momentum.


ST. JOSEPH - St. Joseph-Ogden defeated Bismarck-Henning-Rossville-Alvin 46-37 in a home matchup last Tuesday. The Spartans used a strong second quarter, highlighted by three 3-pointers, to take a 25-19 lead into halftime and maintain control the rest of the way.

SJO featured a balanced scoring effort, with senior Katie Erickson, junior Hayden Dahl and sophomore Atleigh Miller each finishing with nine points. Kayla Osterbur, Ainsley Dirksmeyer and Addie Brooks added five points apiece, while Timera Blackburn‑Kelley chipped in four to round out the Spartans’ offense.

BHRA’s Ella Acton led all scorers with 14 points, all coming in the first three quarters. Alivia Reifsteck and Gentry Elson contributed eight points each for the Blue Devils, who remained within reach but were unable to overcome SJO’s midgame surge.

The victory marks the third straight for St. Joseph-Ogden, which opened the season with a 30-point win over Arthur‑Lovington‑Atwood‑Hammond and followed with a 14-point victory against Clifton Central.

SJO looks to extend its winning streak to four when it hosts Tuscola in a nonconference matchup Monday.




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65 players earn 2A IBCA All-State recognition


Unity senior Raegen Stringer dribbles the ball around a Clinton player during their non-conference game in December. Stringer, earned all-state recognition along with 64 other players from the IBCA on Friday.

Photo: PhotoNews Media/Clark Brooks


BEDFORD PARK - The Illlinois Basketball Coaches Association released this year's Class 2A all-state team selections today. Only one local player, Unity standoutRaegen Stringer, received a nod from the prep coaches' association.

Stringer, who will continue her basketball career at Illinois College, averaged 15.5 points, four steals, and four assists per game. The Rocket was named to the third team.

See the complete list of honorees from around the state below.


FIRST TEAM
(FIRST NAME LAST NAME, SCHOOL, YEAR)


Madison Schroeder, Peotone, 12;
Taylor Davidson, Stillman Valley, 11;
Clair Hulke, (Rock Island) Alleman, 12;
Camryn Veltrop, Morrison, 11;
Mya Wardle, (Peoria) Notre Dame, 12;
Lexi Baer, (Peoria) Notre Dame, 10;
Marissa Zane, Robinson, 12;
Lauren Miller, Camp Point Central/Southeastern, 11;
Emma Behrmann, Nashville, 10;
Amayah Doyle, Carterville, 12


SECOND TEAM
(FIRST NAME LAST NAME, SCHOOL, YEAR)


Alyssa Koerkenmeier, Breese Mater Dei, 11;
Kaydence Schroeder, Breese Central, 12;
Sophia Hoffman, Carlyle, 11;
Audrey Erickson, (Rock Island) Alleman, 12;
Dalia Dejesus, Deer Creek-Mackinaw, 10;
Anna Weber, Pleasant Plains, 10;
Allie Geiger, (Elmhurst) IC Catholic Prep, 12;
Madison Kenyon, (Woodstock) Marian Central Catholic, 12;
Trinity Davis, (Kankakee) Bishop McNamara, 11;
Liz Shea, Robinson, 12


THIRD TEAM
(FIRST NAME LAST NAME, SCHOOL, YEAR)


Taylor Trame, Breese Central, 10;
Maris Zurliene, Breese Mater Dei, 11;
Macy Groharing, Byron, 10;
Emma Meyer, Carlyle, 12;
Riley Edwards, Fairfield, 12;
Kaitlyn White, (Minonk) Fieldcrest, 12;
Reagan Reed, (Carthage) Illini West, 11;
Brooklyn Burnett, (Metropolis) Massac County, 12;
Samantha Brinkmann, Nashville, 9;
Summer Brinkmann, Nashville, 9;
Julia Mingus, (Peoria) Notre Dame, 11;
Jayce Privia, PORTA A/C, 12;
Jillian DeFranza, (Wilmette)Regina Dominican, 10;
Mya Janssen, Stillman Valley, 12;
Raegen Stringer, Tolono Unity, 12


HONORABLE MENTION
(FIRST NAME LAST NAME, SCHOOL, YEAR)


Adalyn Voss, (Rock Island) Alleman, 10; Riley Ciwinski, (Aurora) Central Catholic, 11; Sofia Corral, (Aurora) Central Catholic, 11; Emilee Travnicek, (Belleville) Althoff Catholic, 12; Cate Uhren, (Bloomington) Central Catholic, 12; CeCe Toennies, Breese Central, 11; Karly Peters, Camp Point Central/Southeastern, 11; Brilyn Lantz, Camp Point Central/Southeastern, 12; Allison Wheeler, Canton, 11; Mara Serafini, Carmi-White Co, 12; Sam Schmuke, Columbia, 11; Kallie Oestreicher, DuQuoin, 12; Katie Campbell, Greenville, 12; Lillie Woodworth, Hamilton, 12; Mary Kate Hilgart, (Elmhurst) IC Catholic Prep, 10; Reese Benford, (Chicago) Latin School, 12; Crystal McHugh, Lisle, 12; Maddie Gesky, Manteno, 9; Avery Braden, Maroa-Forsyth, 10; Adalyn Gower, (Metropolis) Massac County, 12; Maycee Randall, Mt. Carmel (IL), 10; Camryn Martin, Newton, 11; Karlie Hoke, PORTA A/C, 12; Carson Arthalony, PORTA A/C, 11; Olivia Fraterrigo, (Wilmette) Regina Dominican, 10; Maggie Fleischli, (Springfield) Sacred Heart-Griffin, 12; Chloe Probst, Teutopolis, 12; Addy Freihaut, (Downs) Tri-Valley, 10; Ayva Rush, Vienna, 11; and LaKeeyah Barnes, (Chicago) Wendell Phillips, 12.




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