Anticipation ran high Jan. 13 as a crowd gathered in Marian Central Catholic High School’s auditorium for a commitment ceremony for Hurricane football standout Christian Bentancur. Having received a total […]
Christian Bentancur, a Marian Central junior, was a repeat, unanimous all-tournament selection at the Jacobs Holiday Tournament in December. He averaged 25 points a game during the tourney. He is […]
Jordyn Kratochvil, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the daughter of Jim and Jen Kratochvil, Woodstock. Her nominating guidance counselor said, “Jordyn is a rock-solid student […]
The Lady ’Canes are riding the wave of a very successful basketball season so far. As of Jan. 7, their record stands at an impressive 19-6. “I credit our success […]
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 […]
Congratulations to senior Cale McThenia for averaging 22 points a game over the last month! CONGRATULATIONS!
Jacob Bonnet, a senior, is the son of Jason and Carmi Bonnet of Crystal Lake. In Jacob’s nomination, his guidance counselor said, “Jacob is truly one of Marian’s finest. […]
Most sprinters spend their entire careers and never get their name etched as a holder of a track and field record. It took Dominique Thomas, a Marian Central Catholic graduate, […]
Samuel Manaois, a Marian Central High School senior, is the son of Sandy and Andre Manaois, Algonquin. “Sam is a soft-spoken and kind young man who takes his academics […]
Ella Notaro has been the No. 1 golfer at Marian Central for the past two seasons. She regularly shoots in the low 40s, with the potential to break 40 […]
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