Stories about Marmion Academy high school sports
After finishing his junior year with a 25-1 record and his second straight second-place finish in the Class 1A state singles bracket, Marmion junior Ben Graft has been named the Kane County Chronicle boys tennis Athlete of the Year.
Meet the 2023-24 Kane County Chronicle All-Area Boys track and field team, featuring standouts from across the area.
Kaneland clinched all-state medals in the 3,200-meter run and high jump, while Marmion and St. Charles North both had all-state finishers in the pole vault.
St. Charles North's Nathan McLoughlin and Dimitri Roslaes, Kaneland's Fredrick Hassan and Marmion's Ryan Anderson each qualified for the state track finals in their respective events, while St. Charles North softball won their fourth straight regional title.
After five athletes from Kaneland, St. Charles East and Batavia made it to state in the Class 3A 3,200-meter run, each runner hopes to fight their way up to all-state honors during this weekend's IHSA Boys Track and Field State Meet.
Aidan Wyzard and Dylan Hodges each won four events, while Eli Crome qualified in three to help lead Sycamore to a sectional title. Dale Johnson qualified in two distance events for Sterling, and 11 1,600 runners qualified.
After a 13-year drought, the Kane County Meet’s first-place plaque is heading home with West Aurora.
Superb late-inning defense, a clutch two-run home run, and an RBI infield single in the sixth inning enabled Marmion’s baseball team to a 5-3 victory over St. Francis Monday afternoon in Aurora.
The high school boys outdoor track and field season is coming to the starting line. Here are previews of teams in the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.
A combination of an explosive offense, clutch pitching, pristine defense and smart baserunning helped Marmion to a 10-0 win over Rochelle.
St. Charles East's Marley Andelman won the Class 3A 800-meter run, Kaneland's David Valkanov won the Class 3A 3,200 and the Batavia girls were second in the Class 3A 4x400 relay at the Illinois Top Times meet in Bloomington.
The boys tennis season is underway. Here are previews of teams from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.
The high school boys lacrosse season is just around the corner. Here are previews of teams from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.
Marmion Academy’s Fishing Team will host its annual Lenten Fish Fry Fundraiser in March at the catholic school at 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora.
The 2024 high school baseball season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.
Here is the 2023-2024 Kane County Chronicle All-Area boys basketball team.
Adam Guerra will return to high school football after a two-year break as Marmion's new head coach. Guerra previously coached at St. Patrick and led the Shamrocks to their first quarterfinal appearance in 2021.
Trailing 34-27 at the start of the second half, Kaneland tightened up at both ends of the court to pull ahead of the host Cadets, ending the period with a 42-40 lead. The Knights remained dominant in the final frame for a 58-50 win and a berth in their own sectional.
St. Charles East's Ben Davino made headlines throughout the season across the country with his drive to finish his career with a fourth state championship. Saturday was his crowning moment, the perfect capper to his illustrious career.
Marmion was second and Oswego Co-op third at the Metea Valley Sectional swimming meet on Saturday, while Oswego's Chase Maier swept the 200 and 500 freestyle races and Marmion's Brayden Capen won the 200 IM to lead state qualifiers.
Batavia and Marmion each had a pair of sectional champions at the Hinsdale Central Class 3A Wrestling Regional on Saturday.
Glenbard West hosted the Class 3A Glenbard West Regional wrestling meet in Glen Ellyn on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.
Behind six individual champions, Marmion won the 3A Glenbard West Regional on Saturday over the host Hilltoppers.
Kelton McEwen scored 21 points including a pair of 3-pointers in three quarters Friday to lead St. Francis to a 58-31 win over Marmion Academy in a Chicago Catholic White Division game.
Marmion jumped out to an early 11-point lead, but Ottawa responded to earn a nonconference win Wednesday in Ottawa.
The Clint Arlis Invitational wrestling meet was held at Batavia High School on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024.
Marmion placed third as a team and Batavia's Ben Brown won his bracket at the Clint Arlis Invite on Saturday at Batavia.
Turning to the defense that has keyed its strong start this season, Streator limited Marmion to just 12 points in the second half in a 52-37 victory during the third-place game at the Plano Christmas Classic.
For the first time in 43 years, the Reapers will be playing for the title at their own tournament after beating Marmion 55-52 in Friday night’s late semifinal in the 60th annual Plano Christmas Classic.
Sixth-seeded Marmion Academy defeated third-seeded La Salle-Peru 46-42 Thursday night despite shooting 36.2%, being outrebounded 38-27 and not having a scorer in double digits.
Between undefeated individual wrestling seasons, consecutive state titles in volleyball and more, there was no shortage of triumphs throughout the 2023 athletics calendar in Kane County. Here's at least five of the top overall stories in the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.
Plano's Caidan Ronning won the 150-pound title at the Reaper Classic on Saturday. Dixon had 10 medalists and took the team title.
Kaneland senior forward Parker Violett popped in nine points, eight rebounds and had four blocks as the Knights ran past a cold-shooting Marmion in the second half for a 50-35 win in Aurora on Saturday.
Hudson Kirby showing a growing confidence on the floor for Geneva. St. Charles Eas's acob Vrankovich battles through offensive slow night to help Saints in Dec. 6 loss, and more in Jake Bartelson's Kane County basketball notebook.
Stumm, the Marmion senior, had 25 points and three steals in a win over Marian Central Catholic on Nov. 28. Stumm was chosen by voters. Chronicle sports reporter Jacob Bartelson caught up with him to discuss his season and more.
Led by St. Francis senior quarterback Alessio Milivojevic, who led the Spartans to a Class 5A state semifinal berth and threw for 3,408 yards, 40 touchdowns and four interceptions, here is the 2023 Kane County Chronicle all-area football team.
Led by 2023 Player of the Year, Geneva senior midfielder Liam O'Donoghue, here is the Kane County Chronicle all- area soccer team.
The 2023-24 boys basketball season tips off this week and here are previews of teams from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.
Check out photos from the Class 2A boys State Cross Country meet on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 at Detweiller Park in Peoria.
Daffenberg helped pace Marmion to a Class 2A sectional title. He individually placed seventh with a 16:03.80. is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is his Q&A with Jacob Bartelson.
Konen, the reigning Class 2A state champion, uses positivity and talent amid historic season.
The CCL/ESCC announced its year-end awards for each of the six divisions. Here are all the coach and individual awards, including all-conference honors.
Marmion's boys win the Class 2A Woodstock Cross Country Sectional title; Sandwich's Sunny Weber runs away with girls title. Kaneland also qualifies as a team while Sycamore qualifies two boys runners.
Batavia has already clinched the DuKane Conference title outright. St. Charles North, St. Francis and Geneva already locked-up postseason bids, while Burlington Central needs a win over 7-1 Huntley. Check out the Friday Night Drive staff picks for week 9.
HJ Grigsby and Larry Stringham each ran for two touchdowns as Joliet Catholic piled up 411 yards rushing and rolled to a 45-0 win over Marmion.
Friday Night Drive reporter Steve Millar has live updates and scores from Friday night’s Joliet Catholic vs. Marmion football game
Geneva is looking for one more win to secure their postseason bid, while Batavia looks to stave off Wheaton Warrenville South to wrap up a likely DuKane Conference title. More in Jake Bartelson's preview capsules and the Friday Night Drive staff picks for the weekend.
Marmion junior Regan Konen, who was the Class 2A individual state champion last weekend after winning the tournament by one stroke, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is his Q&A with Jacob Bartelson.
Marmion junior Regan Konen won the Class 2A state champion on Saturday, beating out Sacred Heart Griffin’s Cal Johnson by one stroke at Weibring Golf Club in Normal.
Batavia is vying for securing a playoff bid, while Geneva and Wheaton North is the big game to watch in the DuKane Conference. More in Jake Bartelson's preview capsules and the Friday Night Drive staff picks for the weekend.