With declining numbers in enrollment and athletics, the Marian Central Catholic High School Hurricanes are shopping for a conference that better suits their size. “We’d like to find some place similar to us to compete against,” Marian athletic director Curtis Price said. As the smallest school – by a considerable margin – he said, “The […]
All three area volleyball teams faced season-ending losses this past week in their respective IHSA regional playoff matches. At the IHSA Class 3A Woodstock High School Regional, the Woodstock North High School Thunder (20-16-1 overall, 5-7 Kishwaukee River Conference) defeated the Woodstock Blue Streaks (4-13 overall; 2-10 KRC) in the first round with a 25-16, […]
The Marian Central Catholic High School boys football team qualified for the IHSA Class 5A state playoffs this past weekend with a 44-21 victory over the Saint Patrick High School Shamrocks. Senior quarterback and running back Gavin Scott led the Hurricanes with two touchdowns and 160 yards rushing. Marian head coach Mike Maloney was pleased […]
Marian struggles with loss of starters to injuries The Marian Central Catholic High School football team lost 42-20 Sept. 15 to East Suburban Catholic Conference opponent Marist High School (4-0 overall; 2-0 ESCC). Without four starters, Marian struggled to keep pace with the competitive, Redhawks who scored 28 points in the first quarter. “We try […]
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