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Mount Carmel runs into problems

BY CHRIS KUCHTA, Correspondent — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The importance of special-teams play often moves to another level in the postseason. Saturday afternoon at Gately Stadium, Mount Carmel wasn't the team that won that battle.

Loyola gets its kicks vs. Caravan

BY TAYLOR BELL — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Leo Sheridan kicked a state-record five field goals to lead No. 6 Loyola past No. 13 Mount Carmel 24-7 Saturday in a Class 8A quarterfinal in Wilmette.

Caravan aims for role reversal vs. Loyola

BY CHRIS KUCHTA -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Mount Carmel will be looking to avenge a regular-season loss to Loyola when it hosts the Ramblers in a Class 8A quarterfinal Saturday at Gately Stadium.

Caravan 'D' stalls Stevenson

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Mount Carmel had a key defensive stand with just over a minute left and held off previously unbeaten Stevenson 23-16 Friday night in a Class 8A second-round game at Gately Stadium.

Greer, defense save Caravan vs. Simeon

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

A 22-yard touchdown run by Milton Greer with less than five minutes to play and a great last stand by the defense lifted Mount Carmel to a 19-14 victory over Simeon in a Class 8A opener Saturday night at Gately Stadium.

Quinlan's pick opens way for Celtics win

BY MIKE DUFFIN — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Providence defensive back Joey Quinlan�s interception of a tipped pass late against No. 15 Mount Carmel led to a 17-14 comeback victory for the No. 5 Celtics on Friday night in New Lenox.

Caravan capitalizes vs. St. Laurence

BY CRAIG LYNCH — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

No. 16 Mount Carmel forced five turnovers and blocked a punt en route to a 48-7 romp past St. Laurence Saturday at Gately Stadium.

Banks, Caravan down Crusaders

BY MATTHEW WOOD — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Michael Banks rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns Friday night in visiting Mount Carmel�s 31-21 victory over Brother Rice.

Mount Carmel holds off Brother Rice

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

Mount Carmel quarterback Chris Sujka had Friday night's Catholic League Blue showdown against Brother Rice circled as a must-win. After a 54-18 loss to No. 1 St. Rita last week, the Caravan certainly needed it.

Small Akui comes up big for St. Rita

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Fri, 2 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

In 87 football games between South Side rivals St. Rita and Mount Carmel, there have been few performances like the one 5-5 Mustang junior Jahwon Akui put on Friday as No. 2 St. Rita rolled to a 54-18 victory at Gately.

Rivalry of all rivalries

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Steve Tucker: I attended my first Mount Carmel-St. Rita football game more than 25 years ago. It met all of my expectations of what a great rivalry should be. The South Side Catholic League powers will face off for the 87th time Friday at Gately Stadium.

Vote: Who was the top football star in Week 5?

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Star gazing: YourSeason.com's stars of the week is back by popular demand. Be sure to vote for who you think is the top star. Voting ends Wednesday night at 10 p.m. Please note voting is limited to one vote per day per computer.

Sujka's arm, Barcelona's return key Caravan

BY PATRICK Z. MCGAVIN — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:00 CST

Chris Sujka threw for one touchdown and ran for another, and Chris Barcelona ran an interception back 90 yards for a score, leading No. 13 Mount Carmel past host De La Salle 42-21 on Friday night.

Ramblers punish bumbling Caravan

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Will Forsyth threw for one touchdown and ran for another and Addison Perry rushed for two touchdowns to lead the Ramblers to a 28-15 upset of No. 2 Mount Carmel Friday at Gately Stadium.

Welcome back: Caravan crushes Friars

BY STEVE TUCKER -- STAFF REPORTER — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:00 CST

Mount Carmel built an early lead and blasted Fenwick 49-14 Friday at Toyota Park in coach Frank Lenti's first game back after suspension.

Caravan's fast start dooms Lake Forest Academy

BY PATRICK Z. MCGAVIN — Fri, 4 Sep 2009 18:00 CST

No. 3 Mount Carmel opened a 37-0 lead and coasted to a 46-30 nonconference win over Lake Forest Academy Friday night at Gately Stadium.

Caxys to line up against Mount Carmel

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

David, in this case, is not some unhinged shepherd boy going out of his way to pick a fight with Goliath. Yes, Lake Forest Academy did agree to perennial powerhouse Mount Carmel.

Mount Carmel honors Bajenski with a win

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

With heavy hearts, Mount Carmel opened its season with a 53-27 victory over Simeon in the middle game of the Preseason Prep Bowl Friday at Soldier Field. Morgan Park and De La Salle also won.

Tradition goes 4th

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

Steve Tucker: It�s no exaggeration to say that Jack Sherlock was born to play football for Mount Carmel. The senior captain, who plays wide receiver and linebacker, is a fourth generation Sherlock Caravan football player.

Catholic Blue preview capsule

BY ADAM JAHNS ajahns@suntimes.com — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

Mount Carmel and St. Rita are the frontrunners, but the Blue is tough and deep. Providence has arguably the most difficult schedule in the state.

A more demanding profession

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:01 CST

Around here, the preseason's biggest high school football news didn't come when a major-college recruit was busted for having a beer in his hand or booze on his breath. No, it was more about procedure than partying -- IHSA bylaws, not law and order.

No. 4 Mount Carmel: High hopes as usual

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

Mount Carmel is the No. 4 team in Steve Tucker's preseason Super 25 football rankings. Be sure to watch our video featuring the Caravan, which are led by center Mike Husar, linebacker Chris Barcelona, defensive lineman Nathan Ollie and receiver Jack Sherlock, exclusively here.

No football for Caravan's Filer

BY STEVE TUCKER -- STAFF REPORTER — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

Mount Carmel linebacker Adonis Filer will not play football this season, choosing instead to concentrate on basketball. The junior was a key member of both teams last season.

Mount Carmel has letter closure

BY PHIL ARVIA parvia@southtownstar.com — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

It wouldn't be accurate to suggest Mount Carmel's principal thinks the IHSA is wrong. Rather, the Rev. Carl Markelz merely wished Monday to correct one bit of information supplied by the IHSA regarding the South Side school's suspension of record-setting football coach Frank Lenti.

Lenti reaction: No piling on coach, Mt. Carmel

BY PHIL ARVIA parvia@southtownstar.com — Sat, 8 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

Reaction was muted to the news that a marketing department letter sent to hundreds of prospective Mount Carmel students ran afoul of IHSA bylaws. "It's not something, I'm sure, that Frank takes lightly," St. Rita coach Todd Kuska said.

Letter led to Lenti's suspension

BY PHIL ARVIA parvia@southtownstar.com — Fri, 7 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

A marketing department letter mailed to prospective students in the spring of 2008 has resulted in a two-game suspension for Mount Carmel football coach and athletic director Frank Lenti, the IHSA confirmed Friday.

Caravan's Lenti, Maine South's Bliss suspended

BY ADAM JAHNS ajahns@suntimes.com — Thu, 6 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

Two prominent high school football coaches -- Mount Carmel head coach Frank Lenti and Maine South offensive coordinator Charlie Bliss -- are both suspended to start the coming season.

A golden moment for Lynch, Team USA

By Pat Disabato, Staff Writer — Tue, 7 Jul 2009 04:00 CST

Mount Carmel grad Jordan Lynch recovered a fumble in Team USA's recent 41-3 win over Canada in the gold-medal game of the International Federation of American Football Junior World Championships.