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May 28, 2022
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‘A perfect fit’: Luke Mertens takes over St. Patrick football program

‘A perfect fit’: Luke Mertens takes over St. Patrick football program

Luke Mertens wasn't sure if he'd ever coach again. But when a familiar name asked if he'd become the next football coach at St. Patrick, Mertens knew it'd be a perfect fit.

By Michal Dwojak●
December 16, 2021 at 1:31 pm CST

St. Patrick names Luke Mertens new football coach

St. Patrick names Luke Mertens new football coach

St. Patrick announced Wednesday that alumnus Luke Mertens will be the school's new football coach. Mertens was previously a head coach at Lakes and Lake Zurich.

By Michal Dwojak●
December 15, 2021 at 12:13 pm CST

‘Star-studded’ Sycamore defense gets second postseason shutout in a row, tops St. Patrick to reach semifinals

‘Star-studded’ Sycamore defense gets second postseason shutout in a row, tops St. Patrick to reach semifinals

For the second week in a row, the Sycamore defense came away with a shutout in the postseason, blanking No. 13 St. Patrick, 14-0, to advance to the Class 5A semifinals for the first time since 2016.

By Eddie Carifio●
November 13, 2021 at 5:49 pm CST

Photos: Sycamore earns trip to state semifinals with win over St. Patrick
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Photos: Sycamore earns trip to state semifinals with win over St. Patrick

Sycamore beat St. Patrick 14-0 in the IHSA Class 5A state quarterfinal game Saturday afternoon at Sycamore High School.

By Mark Busch - mbusch@shawmedia.com●
November 13, 2021 at 5:33 pm CST

Live coverage: St. Patrick vs. Sycamore football

Live coverage: St. Patrick vs. Sycamore football

Friday Night Drive’s Eddie Carifio has live coverage from Saturday’s St. Patrick vs. Sycamore football game here

By Shaw Local News Network●
November 13, 2021 at 1:30 pm CST

Biggest postseason surprise? That just might be St. Patrick

Biggest postseason surprise? That just might be St. Patrick

The St. Patrick community came together to watch the Shamrocks make program history Friday with a win over Rochelle, sending the Shamrocks to the quarterfinals for the first time.

By Michal Dwojak●
November 10, 2021 at 9:24 am CST

CCL/ESCC Notes: St. Rita RB Kaleb Brown set to return

CCL/ESCC Notes: St. Rita RB Kaleb Brown set to return

Kaleb Brown is expected to make his return for St. Rita after missing most of the regular season. Plus notes on St. Ignatius, Marist and a perfect CCL/ESCC start to the playoffs.

By Michal Dwojak●
November 03, 2021 at 10:18 am CDT

Sterling knocked out of 5A playoffs by physical St. Patrick squad

Sterling knocked out of 5A playoffs by physical St. Patrick squad

The Sterling football team saw its season come to an end with a 44-14 loss to Chicago St. Patrick in the first round of the Class 5AS playoffs on Saturday afternoon at Roscoe Eades Stadium

By Dan Woessner●
October 30, 2021 at 10:15 pm CDT

Live coverage: St. Patrick vs. Sterling football

Live coverage: St. Patrick vs. Sterling football

Sports reporter Dan Woessner has live coverage from Saturday’s St. Patrick vs. Sterling football game here

By Shaw Local News Network●
October 30, 2021 at 1:00 pm CDT

Sterling faces tough test in home game to open 2021 playoffs

Sterling faces tough test in home game to open 2021 playoffs

The last time the Sterling football team walked off Prescott Memorial Field, there was a bitter taste in the Golden Warriors’ mouths. But after a Senior Night loss to eventual Western Big 6 champion Moline in Week 8, Sterling gets another chance to play at Roscoe Eades Stadium when it hosts Chicago St. Patrick in a Class 5A first-round playoff game at 2 p.m. Saturday.

By Ty Reynolds●
October 29, 2021 at 7:30 pm CDT
CCL/ESCC notes: St. Viator, St. Patrick battle for playoff lives

CCL/ESCC notes: St. Viator, St. Patrick battle for playoff lives

St. Viator and St. Patrick will battle for their playoff lives against each other Friday. Plus notes on Marist and the division titles outlook.

By Michal Dwojak●
October 20, 2021 at 10:16 am CDT
2021 fall preview: Scouting the CCL/ESCC Purple division

2021 fall preview: Scouting the CCL/ESCC Purple division

Marian Catholic joins the CCL/ESCC Purple, while St. Viator will look to defend its division title.

By Kyle Nabors●
August 17, 2021 at 5:00 am CDT

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