Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Jason Hodges of Park Forest, cousin of former Chicago Bulls player Craig Hodges, signed a letter of intent to play baseball at the University of Arkansas last Wednesday at Guaranteed Rate Field. Hodges was also one of 10 players who received a World Series ring from the Chicago White[Read More…]
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Marian Catholic Spartans Pummeled by JCA in ESCC Battle
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 182 yards on just 12 totes. But the Spartans were no match for the[Read More…]
Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck to Throw Opening Pitch at Saturday’s Crosstown Cup
Sr. Mary Jo and the Chicago White Sox, together again. Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Chicago White Sox and Marian Catholic High School announced today that the “Pitching Nun,” Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck OP, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Saturday’s Crosstown Cup against the Chicago Cubs. The game[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…]
Rockets Fall to Bloomington Purple Raiders in Home Opener
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich East fell to the Bloomington Purple Raiders 21-14 in the Rockets’ home opener Saturday. The Rockets put up 6 in the first quarter and fought in the fourth quarter, putting 8 points on the board. In spite of their rallying efforts, the Purple Raiders scored 7 points[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…]
Rich East Rockets Roll Over Urbana Tigers 36-6
Urbana, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Rich East Rockets scored a solid win over the Urbana Tigers 36-6 Friday in Urbana, Illinois. After a scoreless first half, the Rockets put up 28 points in the 3rd quarter to the Tigers’ 6. Those six points were all the Tigers could muster. The Rockets notched[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Comes Up Short vs. Oak Lawn in See-Saw Contest
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. The visiting Spartans committed 13 penalties and had three turnovers in a 28-22 nonconference season-opening[Read More…]
Sr. Mary Jo Marian Catholic Bobblehead Presale; Watch Her on Fox and Friends
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sister Mary Jo Sobieck, O.P., the Dominican Sister from Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights is getting her own bobblehead. After her incredible curveball opening pitch Saturday evening at Guaranteed Rate Field, Sr. Mary Jo has appeared on Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News with Lester[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Baseball Players Contend in Annual Classic at Sox Park
Chicago Heights, Ill. (July 25, 2018) – Marian Catholic baseball players took the opportunity to play in an annual classic game at Guaranteed Rate Field, the Double Duty Classic (DDC). The Chicago White Sox hold the event to celebrate the history and tradition of Negro League baseball in Chicago while also promoting the[Read More…]