Sophmore Randall Nauden reaches to break the plane of the end zone against Bloom Township Friday night. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Marian Catholic defense set the tone against Bloom Township on Friday night, and Randall Nauden and the Spartan offense were more than happy to reap the[Read More…]
Author: Kevin Kelly
Marian Catholic Thwarted by Thornwood’s Late Touchdown
Randall Nauden scored in the fourth with 3:39 to go, but Thornwood sealed the deal with 50 seconds left in the game. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Host Marian Catholic was thwarted in the fourth, came up 22 yards short of a victory in its season opener. Both the[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Honors All Battling COVID-19 by Lighting Up Spartan Stadium, Mattio Field Friday
Dave Mattio Field and Spartan Stadium at Marian Catholic are lit on Friday, April 17, 2020, honoring all who are battling COVID-19. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic honored healthcare workers, first responders, and essential workers Friday night by lighting up Spartan Stadium and Dave Mattio Field. Dave Mattio[Read More…]
Spartans (27-5) Thwarted by Simeon on Deciding Hoop in Final Seconds
Marian Catholic’s Ahron Ulis takes quick action Wednesday v. Simeon at Eisenhower High School in Blue Island. (Photo: MCHS) Blue Island, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Simeon scored with less than two seconds remaining Wednesday, escaping with a 48-46 victory over Marian Catholic in the Eisenhower IHSA 4A Sectional semifinals. Joe Green paced three[Read More…]
Spartans (27-4) Outduel Thornton for 4A Argo Regional Championship
With a final of 57-54, the Marian Catholic Men’s Basketball team defeated Thornton for the Class 4A Regional title! Next up is Simeon on Wednesday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sectional semis at Eisenhower. (Photo: MCHS) Summit, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Despite trailing after each of the first three quarters, Marian[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Spartans Pummeled by JCA in ESCC Battle
The Spartans faced off against the Joliet Catholic Hilltoppers, falling 70-28. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL- Marian Catholic’s Tasheem Lawson and Josh Coates put up some impressive rushing numbers on Friday against ESCC rival Joliet Catholic. Coates busted loose for a 76-yard touchdown run and Lawson scored three times, rushing for[Read More…]
Spartans Foiled by Marian Central for Homecoming 2018
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- There was plenty of energy on Friday at Marian Catholic. An enthusiastic Homecoming crowd. The return of injured Kameron Floyd to Spartan Stadium. The energy carried over to the field for much of the contest. Seeking its first ESCC win since 2011, Marian was tied at halftime[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Rolls Past North Lawndale to Even Mark at 1-1
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It was easy to excuse the Marian defense for allowing 137 yards passing against nonconference foe North Lawndale. Courtesy of six sacks and constant pressure on the quarterback, the Marian defense limited the Phoenix to minus-85 yards rushing to produce the Spartans’ first shutout since 2012. The[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Comes Up Short vs. Oak Lawn in See-Saw Contest
Head Coach Erick Middleton talks to his team Friday in Oak Lawn. (Photo: Marian Catholic) Oak Lawn, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Opening-game high school contests are characterized by mistakes and miscues. Host Oak Lawn had its share of first-game flaws on Friday, but many of Marian Catholic’s mishaps appeared at the worst times.[Read More…]
Alum, Veteran Assistant Erick Middleton To Head Football Program At Marian Catholic
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As Marian Catholic continues to rebuild its football program toward a consistent IHSA playoff contender, the Spartans will turn to one of their own to lead the charge, the school announced Thursday afternoon. Class of 1998 alum Erick Middleton will serve as Marian’s ninth football coach. An[Read More…]
