High School Sports RSS: marmion football

Marmion out-executed by Prairie Ridge

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Now you see it, now you don't. And therein lies the problem with stopping a well-run option attack in high school football. That's what Marmion Academy's defense found itself up against Friday in its 31-7 loss to Prairie Ridge in a second-round IHSA Class 6A playoff game.

Prairie Ridge's defense stymies Marmion

BY CARTER CRANE — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Prairie Ridge's defense had four sacks, three fumble recoveries and an interception en route to a 31-7 win over visiting Marmion in Class 6A second-round action on Friday.

Where is the buzz?

BY JIM OWCZARSKI -- BEACON NEWS — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Here we are in the second round of the IHSA playoffs, and it feels like something's missing. A little buzz, perhaps. A little excitement. Not that having a resurgent Marmion Academy program, a scrappy Oswego squad and a frighteningly consistent Geneva team isn't any fun � any football at this time of year is.

Defense cannot rest in Aurora area

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

In a game decided along the line of scrimmage, it is the skill positions that reap the rewards of fame in victory. Quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers dominate headlines and storylines.

Thorpe has Marmion back on track

BY PAUL JOHNSON -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Paul Johnson: The success Marmion's football program is now experiencing saw its beginning five years ago.

Marmion runs past Huntley in first round

By BRIAN MILLER For The Sun-Times Media — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

The Marmion ground attack, benefiting from the synthetic turf field at Aurora Christian, pounded out 375 yards on 39 carries Friday and scored five touchdowns to lead the Cadets to a 42-20 victory over Huntley in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs.

Marmion's balance sinks Huntley

BY PAUL JOHNSON — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Marmion ran for 361 yards and had rushing touchdowns from five different players en route to a 42-20 Class 6A win over Huntley Friday night.

Marmion 'D' earns an 'A' vs. Montini

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

Marmion beat Montini Catholic for the first time since 1998 with an 18-7 victory cemented the Cadets' status as a legitimate playoff contender and as one of the best defensive units in the area.

Marmion takes down Montini

BY CARTER CRANE — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Marmion 18, Montini 7: Adam Andras broke up a pass in the end zone with 2:12 left to end a late threat from the Broncos, then scored two plays later on an 85-yard run for the Cadets (8-1, 4-0 Suburban Christian Blue).

Exorcise program

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

It's been a long time since Marmion has had a Friday night like this one.

Marmion overpowers Lincoln-Way West

By STAN WHITE For The Sun-Times News Group — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

Size mattered. At least it did Friday night in Lincoln-Way West's 45-35 loss to Marmion. The Cadets, using an offensive line that averaged 6-foot-4 and 270 pounds, overpowered the Warriors, as did their big running backs.

Cadets take care of ball, rival Chargers

By BOB REYNOLDS For The Beacon-News — Sat, 3 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

Marmion locked up with archrival Aurora Central Catholic at Marmion's Fichtel Field in a steady, sometimes driving rain. As a result, the Cadets did not complete a pass all evening, yet had enough offense and big plays by T.J. Lally to earn a 21-0 triumph.

Cadets overpower Marian in second half

By BOB REYNOLDS For The Beacon-News — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:01 CST

Marmion Academy head coach Dan Thorpe had an explanation for the performance his team gave in the second half of the Cadets' showdown with Marian Central Catholic: conditioning.

Defensive shift gives Marmion a boost

BY JIM OWCZARSKI jowczarski@scn1.com — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

A switch to a 5-2 defensive alignment has paid big dividends for Marmion, which followed a Week 1 loss to South Elgin with wins over Mundelein and defending Class 5A state champ St. Francis.

Emotion carries Cadets past Spartans

By BOB REYNOLDS For The Sun-Times News Group — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:01 CST

Marmion carried a lot of emotion on the bus to St. Francis for both teams' opener of the new Suburban Christian Conference Blue.

Cadets turn in a dominant first half

By CHRISTINE BOLIN For The Beacon News — Sat, 5 Sep 2009 00:01 CST

Marmion's football team came out fast and strong Friday night, beating Mundelein 24-8 at Fichtel Field.

Storm beats Marmion in solid start

By SCOTT MILLER For The Sun-Times News Group — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:01 CST

South Elgin fell behind 14-0 early on in the season opener against visiting Marmion Academy Saturday in Streamwood. The Storm then rallied for a 24-14 win. It's the first time South Elgin has won its season opener and also marks the first time in school history that the Storm is above .500.

South Elgin storms past Marmion

BY MIKE CLARK -- Assistant YourSeason.com Editor — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:00 CST

South Elgin spotted Marmion two first-quarter touchdowns before rallying to beat the Cadets 24-14 Saturday afternoon in Streamwood.

Breakdown: Marmion football 2009

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:00 CST

A look at Marmion Academy's 2009 prep football team.

Suburban Christian Blue preview capsule

BY BEN MEYER-ABBOTT — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

St. Francis won the Class 5A state championship last year and enters the 2009 season on a 10-game winning streak. But the Spartans will have to contend with Montini.

Marmion's Weber heading to Whitewater

BY RICK ARMSTRONG rarmstrong@scn1.com — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00 CST

Middle linebacker Joe Weber, a Marmion grad, has committed to NCAA Division III power Wisconsin-Whitewater.