Christian Bentancur, a Marian Central Catholic High School sophomore, averaged 25 points per game in one week. Playing forward, he had 15 points in three games In the Dec. 9 […]
Marian Central High School senior Matthew Cotting is the son of Sandra and James Cotting, Cary. A four-year high honor roll student, Matthew has been active in National Honor Society […]
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Vallorie Williams, a junior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the first female wrestler in school history in the first year the Illinois […]
Among the new faces Marian Central Catholic High School welcomed this fall is the Rev. Charles Warren, its new spiritual director. He grew up in Rockford, graduated from Boylan Central […]
Shaina Yumol is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. She is the daughter of Jonie Yumol, Woodstock. A member of the French Honor Society, Shaina has also been […]
In her first year on varsity, Marian Central Catholic High School sophomore Madison Kenyon is playing No. 2 singles. Her record is 9-1. She is ranked 85th in Illinois […]
A new Rosary Garden on the grounds of Marian Central is a place to go on campus for quiet time and reflection. And since it was completed in May 2020, […]
Senior Erin Conroy’s theater involvement at Marian Central Catholic High School has included performing on stage; working on costumes, props, hair and makeup; helping build sets; and serving as an […]
Topping both iTunes and Billboard Music Charts was just icing on the cake for 2007 Marian Central Catholic High School graduate Ryan Knott and his wife, Sarah. The duo, known […]
A police and fire escort, fans, and families greeted Marian Central Catholic High School wrestlers Saturday to celebrate a victorious homecoming after the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association state […]
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