Marian Catholic shuts out Rich Township: The Spartans held the Raptors to 51 total yards and 4 first downs.
Author: Kevin Kelly
Spartans Stifle Crete-Monee to Win Regional Title
Marian Catholic tightened the defensive clamps Friday, shutting down Crete-Monee in the Thornton 3A regional title contest, 39-16.
Spartan Defense Stifles Rival Bloom Township
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 benefits. With Marian limiting visiting Bloom Township to 2 yards off offense in the first half, Nauden scored four touchdowns[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Thwarted by Thornwood’s Late Touchdown
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 Spartans and Thornwood had late opportunities in the two-minute drill on Friday. The T-Birds, who hadn’t gained a second-half first down, drove 57 yards and[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Honors All Battling COVID-19 by Lighting Up Spartan Stadium, Mattio Field Friday
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. #LightsForTheFight
Spartans (27-5) Thwarted by Simeon on Deciding Hoop in Final Seconds
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 Spartans in double figures with 16 points and eight rebounds, while Ahron Ulis chipped in 15 points and seven[Read More…]
Spartans (27-4) Outduel Thornton for 4A Argo Regional Championship
Summit, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Despite trailing after each of the first three quarters, Marian Catholic outbattled Thornton, 57-54, Friday to win the Argo IHSA 4A Regional championship. It was a game that left Spartan fans breathless and likely came close to stopping a few hearts. Ahron Ulis was 6-for-6 from the line[Read More…]
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…]
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…]