Marian's Bohlen having a near record-breaking season

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Marian Catholic third baseman Brad Bohlen found a simple trick to improving his batting average and helping his team.

Marian aims to keep sectional tennis streak alive

In 2010, '11 and '12, Marian Catholic's Julian Childers beat Homewood-Flossmoor's Brad Holt for a sectional tennis title.

Marian Catholic hands Andrean first loss of season

MERRILLVILLE | Brad Bohlen probably didn't want anyone to know his secret to success with hitting, but the cat is about to be out of the bag.

Homewood-Flossmoor tops Marian in neighborhood rivalry

FLOSSMOOR | Jeremy Orbik knew the game was on the line when he entered in relief in the sixth inning with Homewood-Flossmoor leading 7-5.

Stay classy? Spartans prefer winning

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Though they would have you believe otherwise, there are differences between the five freshmen starters among Marian Catholic's Spartans and their older teammates.

Andrew too much for young Spartans

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | After Tuesday's loss to Andrew, Marian Catholic coach Kerri Evans reminded her team that the 2012 softball season got off to a shaky start before the Spartans settled in and learned from their early season struggles.

Thornton's Wesley comes up big at Stagg Invitatironal

PALOS HILLS | Jauan Wesley says he can tell when he wins a race, even though he’s looking straight ahead and the fellow next to him is nearly even with him.

Marian Catholic baseball team ready for move up

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | After struggling through the regular season with an 18-17 record, the Marian Catholic baseball team ran the table and danced on Silver Cross Field after beating LaSalle-Peru 10-2 for the Class 3A title in June. The 17 losses were the most by a state champion.

Marian's Wieser is the team's 'driver'

Paige Wieser might be the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of prep water polo.

Times Illinois Girls Basketball Coach of the Year: Marian Catholic's Annie Byrne

Marian Catholic coach Annie Byrne has been leading a busy life since the team won the Class 4A state title on March 2, but she isn't minding the extra obligations.

Marian loses Class 4A Illinois State University super-sectional

NORMAL | With an all-junior starting lineup, the future is bright for the Marian Catholic boys basketball team.

Marian Catholic's Tyler Ulis is a leader

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Tyler Ulis heard all the talk about how he should transfer.

Marian Catholic girls win IHSA Class 4A girls basketball state title

NORMAL | The Marian Catholic girls basketball team has perfected the art of the buzzer-beater.

Ulis turns it on late in Marian win over Crete-Monee

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | For Tyler Ulis, it wasn't a matter of if, but when.

Walsh, defense lead Marian Catholic to state bid

BLOOMINGTON | Marian Catholic girls basketball coach Annie Byrne gave her senior captain Megan Walsh a big bear hug and these words: “I told you we would get there.”

Marian Catholic guard Ulis too much for T.F. South

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Tyler Ulis would rather pass the ball than shoot it.

Marian's Veazey finds playoff not easy

Bree Veazey had 90 yards to the flag from light rough on the second hole at Coyote Run Golf Course.

Freshmen lead Thornton Fractional to boys soccer win

CALUMET CITY | Thornton Fractional's Alexis Gallegos and Julian Alvarez are picking up the varsity level pretty nicely. Especially since both are ninth graders.