High School Sports RSS: mothermcauley girls basketball

Young survives and advances

BY ELI KABERON — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00 CST

Young had to fight for all 32 minutes, finally putting away Mother McAuley in the fourth quarter, winning the St. Ignatius Sectional 59-45. The Dolphins (26-2) held a five-point lead heading into the final quarter, but out-scored the Mighty Mac�s 18-9 over the final eight minutes.

Macs are mighty at line vs. Bogan

BY TINA AKOURIS takouris@suntimes.com — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:00 CST

Mother McAuley went 11-for-12 from the line in the final 2:50 to nail down a 60-54 win over Bogan Tuesday in the Class 4A St. Ignatius Sectional semifinals. Young opened the first game with a 13-0 run and coasted past host St. Ignatius 81-32.

Mighty Macs' rally sinks Bogan

BY MATT LE CREN — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00 CST

No. 15 Mother McAuley rode a game-ending 19-10 run to a 61-57 home win Wednesday over No. 12 Bogan, which was playing without Xavier recruit Lynette Holmes. Holmes was at the United Center for a ceremony honoring McDonald's All-American team selections.

Mighty Macs end GCAC drought

BY MATT LE CREN — Sat, 6 Feb 2010 00:00 CST

Mother McAuley avenged last month's double-overtime loss to Trinity and won its first GCAC Red tournament title since 2000 by beating the Blazers 53-46 on Saturday in River Forest.

Macs top Regina

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:00 CST

Mother McAuley 54, Regina 39: No. 19 Mother McAuley earned a GCAC Red win behind strong efforts from Caitlin Cody (11 points) and Margaret Wildner (10 points).

Mother McAuley defeats Richards

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00 CST

Mother McAuley 54, Richards 22: Meg Murphy led a balanced Mighty Mac (16-7) attack with eight points.

Mother McAuley topples Regina

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00 CST

Mother McAuley 55, Regina 39: Caitlyn Cody scored 22 to lead Mother McAuley (13-6, 3-1) in the GCAC Red. Meg Murphy added eight points for the Mighty Macs.

No reason to get bent out of shake

BY TONY BARANEK -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00 CST

TONY BARANEK: Inquiring minds wanted to know the story behind �The Case of the Missing Handshake� after Mother McAuley�s dramatic 53-51 victory Jan. 6 over host Marist.

Murphy's three lifts Mother McAuley

BY TONY BARANEK -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Wed, 6 Jan 2010 17:00 CST

With less than a minute remaining down by two to Marist, Mother McAuley senior Meg Murphy hit a three-pointer to give the Mighty Macs a 53-51 victory in Wednesday's "Battle of Mount Greenwood" at Marist.

Mighty Macs roll past Hononegah

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00 CST

Mother McAuley 61, Hononegah 37: Mother McAuley (8-6) was led Bridget Balsem's 15 points while Margaret Wildner added 12 in the win at the State Farm tournament.

Mother McAuley topples Hononegah

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00 CST

Mother McAuley 61, Hononegah 37: Mother McAuley (8-6) was led Bridget Balsem's 15 points while Margaret Wildner added 12 in the win at the State Farm tournament.

Hampton leads Hillcrest past Macs

BY TONY BARANEK -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00 CST

Hillcrest senior Uniquah Hampton scored 18 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead the Hawks past Mother McAuley Tuesday in nonconference action at McAuley.

Mighty Macs down St. Ignatius

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00 CST

Mother McAuley 65, St. Ignatius 58: Margaret Wildner scored 15 points and Molly Stasaitis added 14 for the Mighty Macs (7-4, 1-0 GCAC Red).

Meteors storm past McAuley

BY JOE TROST — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:00 CST

No. 18 T.F. North survived a third-quarter rally by visiting Mother McAuley to earn a 56-46 nonconference win on Saturday.

Flanagan, Mighty Macs stymie Stagg

BY TONY BARANEK tbaranek@southtownstar.com — Tue, 8 Dec 2009 00:00 CST

Mother McAuley's Annie Flanagan hit a pair of key three-pointers to slow Stagg's momentum and the No. 24 Mighty Macs went on to win 58-40 Tuesday. It was the next-to-last game this season for McAuley coach Karen Ade, who is expecting her first child in March. AD Laurie Jakubczak will be the Macs' interim coach.

Mighty Macs get a boost from Balsam

BY TIM O'BRIEN -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Mon, 7 Dec 2009 18:00 CST

Senior guard Bridget Balsam, who is wearing a brace on her left knee after suffering a torn ACL as a freshman, is making a major impact for Mother McAuley.

Mother McAuley edges Marian

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 00:00 CST

Mother McAuley 48, Marian Catholic 45: Bridget Blasam scored 16 to lead Mother McAuley (4-3) at Maine West. Teammate Kaitlyn Cody added eight points.

Morgan Park stays perfect, stops Macs

BY TIM O'BRIEN -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 00:00 CST

No. 9 Morgan Park had 14 points apiece from Gabrielle Richmond and Raven Nelson en route to a 63-52 nonconference win over Mother McAuley on Wednesday night.

Rogowski helps Hersey survive Macs

BY TINA AKOURIS takouris@suntimes.com — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

No. 22 Hersey let an 18-point lead slip away in the fourth quarter before recovering to beat No. 20 Mother McAuley 85-76 in overtime Friday in the Maine West tournament. Stevenson and No. 19 Maine West also won.

Mighty Macs take down Mt. Assisi

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Mother McAuley 68, Mt. Assisi 31: No. 25 Mother McAuley (2-0) got 16 points and 10 rebounds from Margaret Wildner and 10 points and seven rebounds from Caitlin Cody.