March 31, 2025 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

Armstrong, Spartans start off Arteaga Era with unbeaten opening week

What a way to start the season. And the Drew Arteaga Era.

The St. Joseph-Ogden High School girls’ basketball team opened its opening week of the 2021-22 season under Arteaga, its new coach, with three resounding victories to win the four-team Toyota of Danville Turkey Tournament that the Spartans hosted.

The Spartans closed the tournament with a 54-26 win against Centennial last Thursday night, which was preceded by a 43-34 win against Tri-County on Nov. 16 and a 55-8 victory against Urbana on Nov. 15.

Ella Armstrong, Peyton Jones and Taylor Wells made the all-tournament team for SJO.

In the win against Centennial, SJO jumped out to a 17-2 lead at the end of the first quarter, led 25-6 at halftime and went into the fourth quarter ahead 37-15.

Armstrong poured in a game-high 18 points against Centennial, while Ashlyn Lannert contributed 11 points. Payton Jacob (eight points), Jones (seven points), Wells (three points), Addison Frick (two points), Alison Kearney (two points), Ellie Ward (two points) and Addy Martinie (one point) also dotted the scoring column.

In the win against Tri-County, the Spartans trailed 12-10 at the end of the first quarter, but went into halftime ahead 21-18 before the Titans took a 32-31 lead into the fourth quarter. The Spartans, however, clamped down defensively and outscored Tri-County 12-2 in the final quarter to earn a signature win against one of the top small-school programs in the state.

Armstrong paced SJO with 15 points, while Jones joined her in double figures with 10 points. Frick (five points), Alyssa Hamilton (five points), Abby Behrens (four points), Jacob (two points) and Wells (two points) rounded out the scoring for the Spartans.

SJO held a commanding 14-1 lead at the end of the first quarter against Urbana before leading 39-4 at halftime and 50-8 at the end of the third quarter.

Lannert scored a game-high 11 points against Urbana to spark SJO, with Jacob adding 10 points and Wells contributing eight points. Hallie Harms (seven points), Jones (four points), Hamilton (four points), Armstrong (three points), Frick (two points), Behrens (two points), Kearney (two points) and Ward (two points) all chipped in on the offensive fun as well.

SJO (3-0) is set to host Paris at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday in its only game this week before the Spartans resume play against Tuscola on Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. at home.

Banner
Related Posts

Maroon named student-athlete of the month

November 25, 2020

November 25, 2020

Carson Maroon wants to have a job that supports people in their time of need. “After high school, I hope...

SJO awaits guidance from IHSA

January 27, 2021

January 27, 2021

St. Joseph-Ogden High School is anticipating getting additional guidance from the IHSA today regarding the start of high school sports...

Mills, Ketchum spark Spartans into regional championship match

October 13, 2022

October 13, 2022

Logan Mills probably has never had a more meaningful goal. Hunter Ketchum probably has never made more meaningful saves. And,...

Ingram, Behrens lead SJO soccer in spring season

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

The St. Joseph-Ogden boys’ soccer team experienced a whirlwind of aseason during the 2020-21 school year. A season they’ll likely...

SJO girls’ track and field aiming for another banner year

April 2, 2019

April 2, 2019

Hoisting a state championship trophy is how the St. Joseph girls’ track and field team ended its season last May....

Armstrong leads balanced offense in win against Pontiac

February 25, 2021

February 25, 2021

Recovering from a tough home loss with a road win is always a good sign.Especially with multiple road games on...

Plotner’s positive attitude key to success

April 30, 2019

April 30, 2019

Jillian Plotner is having an amazing track season. The St. Joseph-Ogden junior helped the 3,200 relay team win first place...

SJO football schedule for 2019 set

July 1, 2019

July 1, 2019

Making the playoffs is always a goal for the St. Joseph-Ogden High School football team. Having qualified in 27 of...

St. Joseph Pony League wins tournament championship

July 13, 2021

July 13, 2021

By Jim Cotter —-URBANA—- In baseball, as is usually the case with most other sports, finishing a season better than...

5 questions with TREVOR AMES

March 1, 2024

March 1, 2024

How would you describe this team? This team is special. What is a lesson you have learned this season? Having...

SJO volleyball state preview: In the players’ own words

November 15, 2019

November 15, 2019

Before the St. Joseph-Ogden High School volleyball team plays Breese Mater Dei at noon on Friday in a Class 2A...

Mattsey, Knott leading SJO boys’ track and field this spring

May 13, 2021

May 13, 2021

Almost a month into its first full outdoor season since 2019 and theSt. Joseph-Ogden boys’ track and field team has...

Cain, Pence help SJO boys’ basketball post two wins

January 27, 2020

January 27, 2020

Playing a competitive nonconference schedule is nothing new for the St. Joseph-Ogden High School boys’ basketball team. The Spartans face...

Spartans win Toyota of Danville Classic as Jacobs earns MVP honors

December 5, 2023

December 5, 2023

How well the St. Joseph-Ogden boys’ basketball team would fare this season without current Illinois State guard Ty Pence in...

SJO girls’ basketball tips off season tonight

November 14, 2022

November 14, 2022

The St. Joseph-Ogden High School girls’ basketball team has lofty expectations each winter. This winter is no different for the...

Comments
Leave a Reply