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St. Joseph-Ogden wins Class 2A state championship at Illinois Field

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 2:51 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

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Summary

St. Joseph-Ogden defeated Harvest-Westminster 15-1 in five innings to claim the Class 2A state championship on June 14 at Illinois Field in Champaign. Head coach Josh Haley, in his 15th season with SJ-O, expressed immense joy for both the current team and past players who contributed to the program's success. This victory marks the culmination of a decade-long journey for the Spartans, who faced numerous setbacks in previous seasons. The win adds to the program's storied history, with multiple regional and sectional titles now complemented by their first state championship.

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By the Numbers

•SJ-O finishes the game with a 15-1 score against Harvest-Westminster.
•Josh Haley celebrated his 515th coaching win with the Spartans.
•The team previously reached state finals in 2016 and 2017, finishing as runner-ups.
•Haley emphasized the importance of the community's support in achieving this victory.
•The championship marks the culmination of a challenging journey for the program.

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2:51 PMYahoo Sports — Daniels For Haley, state title 'goes beyond baseball'

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Jun. 14—CHAMPAIGN — Standing alone on the brown infield turf at Illinois Field, almost near where St. Joseph-Ogden shortstop Kodey McKinney scooped up a groundball for the first out of Saturday night's Class 2A state championship game, Josh Haley couldn't stop smiling. Haley experienced quite the range of emotions in the immediate aftermath of watching the SJ-O baseball program he has led for ...
— Yahoo Sports

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