Andrean's Jeremy Wright

Andrean's Jeremy Wright checks a low pitch from Marian Catholic pitcher Ryan Waaso during Saturday's game.

Patrick Swanson

Patrick Swanson lays down a bunt for Marian Catholic during Saturday's game against Andrean.

Andrean's Jamie Johnson, Marian Catholic's Conner Madey

Andrean's Jamie Johnson, right, slides into second base before Marian Catholic's Conner Madey can make the catch for the tag.

Marian Catholic's Christian Halley, Andrean's Nick Podkul

Marian Catholic's Christian Halley slides into second base before Andrean's Nick Podkul can field the throw during Saturday's game.

Marian Catholic's Ryan Waaso

Marian Catholic's Ryan Waaso delivers a pitch during Saturday's game against Andrean.

Marian Catholic's Christian Halley, Andrean's Jimmy Tarala

Marian Catholic's Christian Halley dives back into first base at the last second before Andrean's Jimmy Tarala can complete the catch.

Andrean's Joe Plesac

Andrean's Joe Plesac delivers a pitch during Saturday's game against Marian Catholic.

Andrean's Nick Podkul

Andrean shortstop Nick Podkul throws to first base for an out during Saturday's game against Marian Catholic.

Marian Catholic's Brad Bohlen, Andrean's Jeremy Wright

Marian Catholic's Brad Bohlen beats the tag of Andrean's Jeremy Wright tag at second base Saturday afternoon.

Thornton's Jauan Wesley helps his team win the 400-meter relay in43.47 seconds Saturday at the Stagg Invitational.

Thornton's Jauan Wesley,left, and teammate Jalen Banks are side-by-side in the 100-meter finals

Thornton's Jauan Wesley,left, and teammate Jalen Banks are side-by-side in the 100-meter finals. Wesley finished first with Banks coming in a very close second during the Stagg Invitational on Saturday.

Marian Catholic's Cameron Howard runs in the 3,200-meter relay

Marian Catholic's Cameron Howard runs in the 3,200-meter relay during the Stagg Iinvitational on Saturday.

Marian Catholic's Dillion Burns runs in the 400-meter relay during Saturday's Stagg Invitational.

Mount Carmel's Darrion Hoard runs in the 400-meter relay at Saturday's Stagg Invitational.

Mount Carmel's Darrion Hoard runs in the 400-meter relay at Saturday's Stagg Invitational. The Caravan finished third in the vent with a time of 45.69 seconds.

Thornton's Demetrius Mitchell clears a hurdle during a preliminary heat in the 110-meter hurdles at the Stagg Invitational on Saturday.

Thornton's DeShawn Ramey runs in the 3,200-meter relay on Saturday at the Stagg Invitational.

Thornton's DeShawn Ramey runs in the 3,200-meter relay on Saturday at the Stagg Invitational. The Wildcats finished second in the team standings.

Thornton's Tifonte Hunt, center, wins a preliminary heat in the 110-meter high hurdles

Thornton's Tifonte Hunt, center, wins a preliminary heat in the 110-meter high hurdles during the Stagg Invitational on Saturday. Hunt won the event in 14.71 seconds.

Thornton's Adonis Johnson of Thornton goes over the bar in the high jump during the Stagg Invitational on Saturday.

Thornton's Tifonte Hunt won the 110-meter hurdles Saturday at the Stagg Invitational.

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The Times Coach of the Year Annie Byrne is 216-51 in eight years as Marian Catholic's head coach. This year, the Spartans won the Class 4A state title.