When you make the National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association Wrestling National Championships two years in a row, you will most likely get offers to continue your career at a four-year school. Not to mention the two all-state medals that Marian Central Catholic grad Elon Rodriguez earned in high school. The Triton College wrestler, who earned […]
Luke Silva, a Marian Central Catholic graduate and Aurora University wrestler, did not have a peer. Not at Millikin University and not at 174 pounds. The Spartan grappler won the title at the Millikin University Open. He posted four victories to win the 174-pound title. Three of those victories were by pinfall, and one was […]
Marlon Pomili would like to be an All-American. Not just on the football field. The Marian University of Indianapolis athlete would like to earn National Association of Intercollegiate All-American status in the classroom as well. “I want to take advantage of the weight room during the winter,” Pomili said. “I will be working out frequently […]
Ryan Jones, a Marian Central Catholic graduate and Marengo native, is extremely happy. He could be even happier after next year’s cross-country season. The University of Illinois-Springfield runner, who is listed as a junior on the roster, helped the Prairie Fire take sixth in the recent NCAA Division II Cross Country National Championships. He was […]
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