Preston Sarna threw a complete game and struck out 13 batters to lead Marian Central to a 2-1 win over Johnsburg in Woodstock in the Class 2A Johnsburg Regional quarterfinals […]
Marian Central Catholic freshman Kaylie Kowalsky is captain of the JV softball team. She leads by example – showing up early and staying late, and being fair and firm. Kaylie […]
Senior Dominic Aragona won first place in the 100m spring and long jump at the Tri-Meet with Johnsburg and Richmond-Burton. . CONGRATULATIONS!
Gracie has started off her senior season with a bang scoring five goals in the first two games. As the central attacking midfielder, Gracie is responsible for distribution to the […]
Jared Kniola spent his winter season in the weight room, working on hurdle form, and attending sprint training practices, and it is paying off. He has dropped time at every […]
Congratulations to Marian Central senior fencer Olivie Schlossman who was awarded the Karen Kenyon Sportsmanship Award at the Great Lakes Conference Championship this weekend. Each school nominates a male and […]
Woodstock North sophomore Abbie Manoso competes in four events on the varsity track team. Abbie comes to practice ready to work and gives 110% every day. She is a versatile […]
Spencer Cullum had 15 points and 11 rebounds in the Blue Streaks’ regional loss to Crystal Lake Central. Cullum, a junior, led the Streaks in scoring this year with 16 […]
Ella Notaro led the Marian Central Catholic Hurricanes to a Regional Championship, averaging 16 points and three steals over three postseason tournament games, finishing the Hurricanes’ season with a 25-8 […]
Kaden Combs, a Woodstock North varsity wrestler, finished his junior year with a record of 13-6. Despite missing a majority of the season due to injury, Kaden finished just one […]
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