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[Marian Catholic Athletics @Athletics_MCHS]

🎾 Congratulations to sophomore Nate Banks on earning ESCC All-Conference honors!

Banks was one of Marian Catholic's top singles players throughout the season and capped off his year with a first-round victory at the Joliet Catholic Sectional, winning 7-5, 6-2.

#GoSpartans

[Marian Catholic Athletics @Athletics_MCHS]

🏆 Spartan Athlete of the Week 🏆

Bronx DeBergh had a big week for Spartan Baseball:

⚾️ 6-for-10
⚾️ 3 doubles
⚾️ 1 HR

Read more🔗: https://t.co/NHPhLkK6DS

#GoSpartans #SpartanNation

[Steve Porter @StevePorter51]

RIP Ron Felling🏀🙏

[Marian Catholic Athletics @Athletics_MCHS]

🥎 GAMEDAY – SPARTAN SOFTBALL

Senior Day at home vs. Nazareth Academy.
Honoring Ella DeNormandie & Morgan McMahon. 🖤💛
🕟 4:30 PM
📍 Marian Catholic Varsity Softball Field

#GoSpartans #SeniorDay #SpartanSoftball

[Marian Catholic Athletics @Athletics_MCHS]

🏀 Marian Catholic welcomes Marc Lopez as the new Head Girls Basketball Coach!

With 24 years of experience, Coach Lopez brings leadership, culture, and a vision for success to the Spartans.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/5r8QTW0Zzg

#GoSpartans #SpartanNation

[Marian Catholic Athletics @Athletics_MCHS]

✍️ Congratulations to Jonathan Dortch on signing with University of Saint Francis!

A key member of the Spartan line, Jonathan helped Marian Catholic capture the ESCC Red Division Championship this season.

Best of luck at the next level, Jonathan!

#GoSpartans #SpartanNation

[Marian Catholic Athletics @Athletics_MCHS]

✍️ Congratulations to Owen Askren on signing with University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh!

The Spartan QB set school records for completions (138) and passing yards (1,801) while helping lead Marian Catholic to the ESCC Red Division Championship.

Best of luck at the next level, Owen!

[Marian Catholic Athletics @Athletics_MCHS]

✍️ Congratulations to Ian Parker on signing with Quincy University!

A key contributor at WR/DB, Ian made an impact on both sides of the ball while helping Marian Catholic win the ESCC Red Division Championship.

Best of luck at the next level, Ian!

#GoSpartans #SpartanNation

[Marian Catholic Athletics @Athletics_MCHS]

✍️ Congratulations to Kyle Scott on signing with Quincy University!

The Spartan running back rushed for 900+ yards, helped Marian Catholic win the ESCC Red Division Championship, and earned All-Conference honors.

Best of luck at the next level, Kyle!
#GoSpartans #SpartanNation

[Marian Catholic Athletics @Athletics_MCHS]

✍️ Congratulations to Ty Jackson on signing with Southwestern Illinois College!

A three-year varsity player, Ty helped lead the Spartans to a Regional Championship this season while leading the team in scoring at 12.7 PPG.

Best of luck at the next level, Ty!

#GoSpartans

[Benet Basketball @BenetHoops]

Benet Boys Basketball Fundraiser. Open to all alums, parents, and friends. Click here to purchase your ticket…https://t.co/8vBiXM1gHz

[RedditCFB @RedditCFB]

Illinois State is believed to be the first school ever to qualify for the Semifinals in a D1 postseason tournament in Football, MBB, and WBB in the same academic year. They lost an overtime heartbreaker in the FCS Final, and are headed to the NIT Semifinal and WNIT Fab Four.

[J.P. Cooney @jp_cooney]

I spent years prosecuting public corruption and standing up for the rule of law because I believe in this country. The fact that nearly 6,000 of you believe in this campaign enough to make a contribution – I don't take that lightly.

We have a midnight FEC deadline. If you can, chip in $7 for VA-07 and help us reach that 6,000 donor milestone. Thank you!

[Patrick Baldwin @CoachBaldwin23]

Leaving Valpo is not easy… and I don’t think it’s supposed to be.
Valparaiso is one of those places you truly have to experience to understand. There’s an essence to it, a pride, a toughness, a connection, that can’t fully be explained unless you’ve lived it every day. It’s in the locker room, in the relationships, in the battles, and in the moments that stay with you long after the final buzzer.
I’m incredibly grateful for the way this place embraced me from day one. The people here, Roger “The Rev” Powell, players, staff, administration, and community make Valpo special. And what makes this bittersweet is simple: we shared something real. We built relationships, created extraordinary memories, and went through moments together that I’ll carry with me for life.
This next chapter is an opportunity to grow and build alongside someone I’ve known for a long time, someone I’ve coached and watched develop into the man and leader he is today. That makes this move meaningful in a different way, but it doesn’t make leaving any easier.
Valpo, thank you for welcoming me with open arms. The love is real, and it’s forever reciprocated. May God Bless You and Keep You! Love you Valpo!

[Casey Taylor @CaseyTaylor520]

@TariqCotton00 gets the chance to manage in an elite 8 game with a chance to go to the final 4.

Tariq is a program / Culture changer - when he steps into a building he impacts PEOPLE on a level far greater than basketball. Every program he has been apart of since becoming a manager at Marian to becoming a manager at Illinois, he has impacted winning at the highest of highest level and has built life changing relationships that is deeper than the ball bouncing.

So proud of you Riq and your development over the last 6-7 years. You are a program changer!

Can’t wait to watch @IlliniMBB and Riq tn!!!

@Athletics_MCHS
@mtaylor_mike

[Jeremiah Jones @Jeremiah_Jones3]

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[Keisha Newell @Coach_Newell1]

Build skills. Build confidence. Build your game.

Camps are officially open and we’ve built something for everyone. Come & get better with us this summer! Click link ⬇️ for the full lineup. 🏀

Registration: https://t.co/bJj86crsM0

#Camps #HoopDevelopment #GetBetterEveryday

[Dan Zaksheske @RealDanZak]

Incredible take from Charles Barkley on Tom Izzo:

"The media, who don't know anything about sports, say 'Why is he yelling his players?' That's called coaching... if parents & friends get mad because you're getting yelled at, get better parents & better friends."

[Joliet Central Athletics @JolietCentralAD]

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Roger Powell Sr., one of the most iconic athletes in Joliet Central High School history. His loss is felt across our community, where his impact and legacy remain unmatched.

Roger starred at Joliet Central from 1968–1972, wearing the number 43, and cemented himself as one of the greatest Steelmen ever.

He set the school career scoring record with 2,200 points and helped lead the Steelmen to a third‑place finish at the 1970 State Tournament, averaging 33 points per game that season. He scored 90 points in 4 games at the state finals.

After his legendary high school career, Roger continued his excellence at Illinois State University, becoming one of the Redbirds’ all‑time leading scorers with 1,306 points across four varsity seasons. He was later inducted into the Illinois State Percy Family Hall of Fame for his outstanding collegiate career.

The Joliet Central family extends our heartfelt thoughts to his loved ones during this time.

Roger Powell Sr.’s legacy will forever live on in the halls of Joliet Central and in the hearts of all who were inspired by his greatness.

#OnceASteelmenAlwaysASteelmen