When Marian Catholic (24-16) was mired in an early season, five-game skid — albeit against mostly quality programs, including St. Francis — first-year coach Ryan Summers decided to tell his ...

Marian Catholic finished fourth at the Class 3A championships last season to cap a 24-18 season under head coach Ryan Summers. “That was the best experience in my entire life,” Rynne said.

In girls volleyball, four-time state champion Benet and three-time champs Marist and Joliet Catholic join Mother McAuley — which has a state-best 17 titles — and Wheaton St. Francis, which has ...

Jack Malarkey plows snow at Marian Catholic High School where he was principal. (Submitted Photo) Dakosty remembers Malarkey placing new turf on the football field in 90-degree heat and plowing snow.