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Everything St. Joseph-Ogden XC & TF. A combined 9 State Championships, 18 team trophies, 479 All-State medals, and always on the hunt for the next!

St. Joseph, Illinois
Joined May 2013
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5 years
2019 Class 1A 3rd place Spartans! #GreatDayToBeASpartan
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6 years
Thoughts and prayers go out to @uhscrosscountry , DACC Cross Country, and the family and friends of Savannah Day. Your smile and energy was contagious. You'll be missed by all. #Family
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One of the most successful Spartans in history! ⚪ 4xSchool Record Holder ⚪ 2xLong Jump State Champ ⚪ 12 All-State Medals (3 years) ⚪ 2xTeam Trophies Congratulations Atleigh Hamilton! #OnceASpartanAlwaysASpartan #GreatDayToBeASpartan #Family
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3 years
Advice for 2A and 3A teams at state. 1. Heat management. 2. Stay out of the sun. 3. Bring a hat. 4. Enjoy every second of it. 5. Roll with the punches. 6. Be thankful
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YOUR SPARTANS ARE 2018 CLASS 1A STATE CHAMPIONS!!! #OHBABY #OHBABY #OHBABY #GREATDAYTOBEASPARTAN
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6 years
It's with broken heart I report the passing of Murelle Plotner. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.
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4 years
Congratulations to Coach Steffen on her engagement to Coach Johnson!
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7 years
How good is your conference? #IlliniPrairie
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6 years
2018 Class 1A State Champions! #ohbaby #GreatDayToBeASpartan
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8 years
If we get to 150 RT and 150 fav, Wyatt Wolfersberger will grow a mustache for XC State! HELP!!!! #ohbaby
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6 years
ATLEIGH HAMILTON 2018 LONG JUMP STATE CHAMPION!!! #ohbaby #GreatDayToBeASpartan #10
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6 years
Let's be honest... The season "starts" on the 8th, but it doesn't really "start" on the 8th. The season has been going for as long as you've dedicated yourself. #EveryStep
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6 years
Go big or go home!
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3 years
"What if I told you we could do it, but we'll have to do it together?"
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2 years
How were conditions you ask?
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3 years
OH MY GOODNESS!!! WOMEN RAN OUT OF THEIR MINDS!! Unofficial 4th overall!!! #SurvivalOfTheFittest
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7 years
State Runner Up! #GreatDayToBeASpartan
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2 years
Want to know what joy for a teammates performance looks like? We care about who you are, not how fast you run.
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4 months
Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a new school record in the 1600m! Carson Maroon is our new school record holder, 4:22.30!!!
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2 years
Our very own Ava Knap had been featured in this months Women's Running Magazine! It's possibly one of the coolest things ever! If you have an extra copy, I'll buy it from you!
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5 years
Sectional Champs!
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6 years
Sport is bigger than you can understand. We ran with a purpose today, to honor a fallen competitor. #Family @uhscrosscountry @ILXCTF @MileSplitIL @SJOsports
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SJO will have brought home 5 state trophies this year! 🏆(girls xc)🏆(volleyball)🏆(girls Track)🏆(softball)🏆(baseball) #GreatDayToBeASpartan
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5 years
"When you stop running aginst your teammates and start running for your teammates, you become a better runner." #OthersFirst
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2 years
So thankful Coach Rein has spent the last 9 years as our assistant coach! We're hoping for a Tom Brady retirement, but if not, we're extremely fortunate to have learned from you! You've helped direct more kids in a positive direction than you even know! Thank you Coach Rein!
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3 years
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Duval family. He will be missed dearly by the SJO and surrounding communities.
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6 years
Congratulations to Riley Baker for signing his letter of intent to run track at @EIU_TF ! Congratulations Riley, your dedication and hardwork continues to pay off! #GreatDayToBeASpartan @MileSplitIL @ILXCTF @ngpreps @StJosephleader
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6 years
BAKER NEW SCHOOL RECORD!!!! 38.55!!! STATE RUNNER UP!!!! #ohbaby #ohbaby #ohbaby #GreatDayToBeASpartan #ClassOf2018
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5 years
By the end of the night Saturday, Maclaine Taylor will have won a state trophy in cross county, basketball, and track. This will be her 5th team trophy. Good luck ladies! #ohbaby #PlayEmAll @SJOGirlsHoops
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Congratulations to Aiden Meyer for signing his NLI to compete and continue his academics at The Eastern Illinois University! #OnceASpartanAlwaysASpartan
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As a freshman, Ava was not the fastest female in her class. She won today, 4462 logged miles latter. #SurvivalOfTheFittest
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4 years
2 weeks ago Kailyn Ingram was in a car accident that could have ended her life... Today she ran a 14 second course PR. Value every opportunity! #GreatDayToBeASpartan
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5 years
First female over 5,000 miles logged! #ohbaby #ohbagby
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8 years
I would say 15-16 was a good year in St. Joe!
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2 years
Congratulations Ava, we're extremely proud of you! Go Zags!
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Cassidy Bagby is All-State!!! #ohbaby
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5 years
Reflection: @DistNightPal -You don't understand the level of competition until you are there. -You don't understand the community of distance running until you've bought in. -You don't understand the FUN until you've experienced it! -It⚡was⚡electric! Thanks Coach Quick
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@SJORunning
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Our boys finished 4th with a season best!
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NEW SCHOOL RECORD IN THE 400M FOR ATLEIGH HAMILTON!!! 58.83 #ohbaby #GreatDayToBeASpartan
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4 years
12 new mile PRs this morning!!! #HowHotIsTheFire 🔥🔥🔥
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Logan Wolfersberger ran 8:48 2 years ago... Today he ran 4:55... you don't need to know anything about running to understand how that happened! HARD WORK! #ohbaby #GreatDayToBeASpartan
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Women will bring home the 3rd place team trophy! #ohbaby #GreatDayToBeASpartan #LetsGo
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Finishing off the season with a trophy ceremony is always unforgettable. Thanks to athletes, coaches, families, friends, administrators, teachers, fan club, 5k, and everyone else who made this season one to remember! #GreatDayToBeASpartan
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Congratulations to Cassidy Bagby for committing to continue her academic and running career at Indiana State University! #GreatDayToBeASpartan
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Congratulations to Spencer Wilson on committing to continue his academic and athletic career at Eastern Illinois University! Spencer will be competing in cross country and track! #GreatDayToBeASpartan #OnceASpartanAlwaysASpartan #ohbaby
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NEW SCHOOL RECORD!!! 300IH 39.16!!! Congratulations Riley Baker!!! #ohbaby #ICanNotMakeThisStuffUp #GreatDayToBeASpartan
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He now has the 3200m record as well! Congratulations, Carson Maroon! #GreatDayToBeASpartan #ohbaby
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The life of a coach! @dfranckey saw one of his athletes did not order any food. So what does he do? Takes money out of his own pocket and buys him a meal! I'll let you know 1st hand, Coach Franckey is first class!
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Congratulations to Taryn Sexton for running a 2min PR in the 3200m TT today!!! OH MY GOODNESS!!! SHE HAS BEEN WORKING HER TAIL OFF FOR HER TEAM DURING THIS PANDEMIC!!! GREAT THINGS HAPPEN TO THOSE WHO WORK!!! #ohbaby #GreatDayToBeASpartan
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To all our alum that just ended their track seasons, and some careers, our hearts break for you. We're so proud of you and who you've become. You've helped shape our program into what it is today. Thank you! #Family #OnceASpartanAlwaysASpartan
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2 years
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire @UnityRunnerGuy @uhscrosscountry community.
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He may not have been as pumped as me, but Logan's previous PR in the mile was over 9 minutes... he ran 5:34 tonight! #ohbaby 😶😶😶😶
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Men and women finish 3rd! Off to State!
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3 years
First state qualifier of the day!
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Spartan men finish 5th!
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Atleigh also jumped a new school record of 18-7.75, breaking her record from a year ago! #ohbaby
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6 years
Parents: While on vacation if your athlete gets up early and/or makes time for a run, be proud! They have made an investment in something bigger than themselves, they've invested in the TEAM! #EveryStep
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Congratulations to Private 1st Class Rieches for his graduation of basic today! #OnceASpartanAlwaysASpartan #Family
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He lowers his own school record!!! That's a full 1609!!! 4:18.63 1600m conversion!!!
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5 years
"I don't coach kids to beat the competition. I coach kids to be the best version of themselves. Beating the competition may be the result of extraordinary individuals working together."
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6 years
Congratulations to Faith Houston for signing her letter of intent to run at @SIU_TrackXC next year! #GreatDayToBeASpartan
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Honoring one of the greatest to ever do it! Thank you @PVsteen for everything you have done for our sport!
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4x800 meet Champions! #ohbaby
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Sectional Champs!
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Due to the tragic events that have happened in our community and within our running community, Ava Knap is going to postpone her public signing. Thank you for your understanding.
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The 16th track and XC banner is up! #GreatDayToBeASpartan #ohbaby
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It's cross country season!
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IT'S OFFICIAL SJO GIRLS ARE STATE CHAMPIONS! 3 ALL-STATERS! #OHBABY #GREATDAYTOBEASPARTAN
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"Summer is not just about becoming a better athlete, but also a better person. The decisions you make will shape your future." "It's easy to go with the crowd. The top of the mountain doesn't hold very many people."
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4 years
Extremely thankful for this family and every opportunity we had this 2020 XC season.
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New 200m IPC Record!
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4x800m MEET CHAMPIONS! #ohbaby
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Carter is the 1st 2A All-State track athlete in school history! Congratulations, Payton, on your runner-up finish in the pole vault at the 2024 IHSA State Championships! Congratulations on a fantastic career! #ohbaby #GreatDayToBeASpartan #OnceASpartanAlwaysASpartan
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Congratulations to 4 Spartans for moving up the top 25 All-Time list! Jillian Plotner 11th Ava Knap 19th Ashlyn Lannert 20th Brandon Mattsey 19th #ohbaby #OthersFirst #GreatDayToBeASpartan
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Women ran great! 7th place finish!
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7 years
Sorry to hear of the passing of Nita Brooks. She loved SJO kids and SJO sports. Prayers to her family and friends.
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7 years
Guess who is on the cover of the IHSA Calendar!?!
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SPARTAN WOMEN WIN THE SECTIONAL!!! #GreatDayToBeASpartan
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2016 IHSA Girls State Champs... St. Joseph-Ogden! #HowBadDoYouWantIt #ohbaby
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Carson Maroon became the fastest male to pull on a Spartan jersey today! Congratulations Carson! #DisciplineOverMotivation
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3 years
Congratulations to Atleigh! We're extremely proud of you! #GreatDayToBeASpartan #OnceASpartanAlwaysASpartan #Family
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SJO boys finish 2nd to qualify for the state meet!
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2 years
All-State Discus Thrower!
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Fun watching Riley Baker make his @EIU_TF debut tonight! He doesn't race to race, he races to win! That was on full display tonight! Keep up the good work! #ohbaby
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In her last race of her high school career, Zea ran a 28 second PR! Thanks for your commitment Z! #TakeNothingForGranted
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Two former Spartans, Earp and Fish, were voted best teammates on their @EIU_XC team! Why did we have success when they were on our teams? This is why! Congratulations @Austin_Earp and @abbynicole41 couldn't be more proud! #Family #OnceASpartanAlwaysASpartan
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Last tweet: Bags did not earn All-State Honors today... She earned it by her consistency over 4 years. Summer/xc/winter/track/summer/xc/winter/track/summer/xc/winter/track/summer/xc... This sport is easy to understand, difficult to execute! Great job Bags!!!
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Coming home with some All-State medals! 🏅 Congratulations to all our athletes this season! #GreatDayToBeASpartan
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Sharing a 3rd place trophy with a program like @Stt_girls_Track that @ToddVohland has created is a lot of fun! Congratulations to them for an outstanding state meet! #Family
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Beautiful November morning in Peoria! How lucky are we to have the opportunity to represent the traditions established before us. We only hope to honor those before us and continue to pave the way for the future. #GreatDayToBeASpartan
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Tonight we paired runners together to help some earn new PRs. 7 athletes earned new PRs with the help of their teammates! Running fast is fun, but helping others succeed makes an impact on lives forever! #HowHotIsTheFire 🔥 🔥 🔥
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3.65! NEW SCHOOL RECORD!!!
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5 years
First freshman out of the class of 2022 to earn their 1000 mile shirt! Congratulations Ava! #ohbaby #GreatDayToBeASpartan
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Your 2nd place Spartans!
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Baker in the 300IH! SMASHES his school record! 38.87!!! #ohbaby #MovingOn
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I can not say enough positive things about these two young men. OVC Champs again! High school teammates and EIU teammates. Positive attitudes, coachable, competitive, and willing to do anything the coaches thought would help them improve. #OnceASpartanAlwaysASpartan
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