ST. JOSEPH - If quarterback Lane McKinney can get the ball within a three-foot target around senior Kaden Wedig, the play has darn good odds of turning into a touchdown. Whether that statistical trend continues tonight with SJO's road game at Paxton-Buckley-Loda remains to be seen.
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Coy Hayes runs through the team tunnel at the start of St. Joseph-Ogden's playoff game against Vandalia. The Spartans advanced to a semifinal showdown against Unity after a 38-24 win over the Vandals. Hayes, who finished the game with three solo tackles and one for loss, tallied six total in the postseason victory for SJO. See more photos in the free download gallery here and check out even more from the SJO-Vandalia game for a limited time only here in the subscriber gallery.
Senior Tim Blackburn-Kelley breaks through the Spartan banner during team introduction prior to the start of St. Joseph-Ogden's home playoff game against Vandalia on November 15, 2025. Down 21-17 at the half, SJO rallied back with 21 second-half points while holding the Vandals to a just three points in thir IHSA quarterfinal playoff game to win 38-24. See more photos in the free download gallery here and check out even more from the SJO-Vandalia game for a limited time only here in the subscriber gallery.
St. Joseph-Ogden's Ryker Lockhart runs the ball 20 yards after snagging an interception in SJO's home playoff game against Vandalia on November 15, 2025. The Spartans won the quarterfinal playoff game 38-24, moving to 8-4 on the season. Next up, the Spartans faced the Unity Rockets a semifinal game for a shot to the Class 3A state championship game. See more photos in the free download gallery here and check out even more from the SJO-Vandalia game for a limited time only here in the subscriber gallery.