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Boys Basketball: Simeon ends Marist’s playoff run

To a player Simeon was not going to get caught looking ahead. Marist certainly earned the Wolverines’ attention after posting stunning victories over Public League …

May 2, 2012

Boys Basketball: Marist’s run comes to an end vs Simeon

Having lost in the opening round of the playoffs last season, Marist’s playoff run this season took on a special meaning for senior Tyler Oden. …

Mar 9, 2012

Boys Basketball: Miracle Marist hoping to unseat Simeon

Playing a nationally-ranked Simeon team Friday, Marist will no doubt be heavy underdogs. But considering how the RedHawks got to the Argo Sectional title game, …

Mar 20, 2012

Boys Basketball: Marist’s comeback stuns Bogan

Marist’s Nic Weishar was a part of the miraculous comeback, and he didn’t believe it. He scored the game-tying basket that forced an improbable overtime, …

Mar 17, 2012

Boys Basketball: Late Marist three stuns Curie

Marist’s Lexus Williams smiled and showed no signs of stopping. On this night, the junior guard had good reason. Williams’ three-pointer with two seconds left …

Mar 9, 2012

Boys Basketball: Marist downs rival Brother Rice

Marist’s L.J. McIntosh is no stranger to the big moment on the big stage. Having scored 18 points in Marist’s 75-69 home win in January …

Mar 6, 2012

Boys Basketball: Marist pulls away from Joliet Catholic

Marist’s Matt O’Reilly knows how to ring in a successful Senior Night. The sharpshooter buried four three-pointers — including two in the first minute of …

Feb 28, 2012

Boys Basketball: Marist’s Nic Weishar sinks free throw to top Benet

Standing at the free-throw line with a chance to win the game Friday against Benet, Marist’s Nic Weishar had a flashback. Against Harlan earlier this …

Feb 23, 2012

Boys Basketball: Marist finds road to victory over Marian

Marist hadn’t walked out of Marian Catholic’s gym with a win since 2005. Trailing by six and having gone more than five minutes without a …

Feb 10, 2012

Joe Henricksen’s City/Suburban Hoops Report

City Remember Marist? The RedHawks were ranked in the preseason but quickly fell off the map after dropping December games to St. Viator and Niles …

Feb 15, 2012

Boys Basketball: LJ McIntosh key in Marist’s ‘W’ vs Nazareth

Marist guard L.J. McIntosh was all over the floor against Nazareth, hitting jump shots, creating off the dribble and being an all-around terror on the …

Feb 9, 2012

Boys Basketball: Marist overruns Carmel

The smothering full-court pressure of Marist overwhelmed East Suburban Catholic foe Carmel from start to finish Friday night as the RedHawks rolled to a 51-38 …

Jan 27, 2012

Boys Basketball: Seton edges Marist in closing seconds

Seton coach Brandon Thomas wasn’t about to pretend Russell Robinson’s game-winning lay-in was the result of any fancy, drawn-up play. “It wasn’t a play, I’m …

Jan 31, 2012

Boys Basketball: Nic Weishar writes feel-good story for Marist

Nic Weishar never quit. The Marist sophomore overcame his own free-throw misses and flu-like symptoms to score on a rebound basket as time expired to …

Jan 27, 2012

Boys Basketball: Marist honors former teammate, top Brother Rice

Marist paid tribute to one of its own Tuesday night. Paul Simmons, who died suddenly last April during his senior season, was honored during a …

Jan 22, 2012

Boys Basketball: Marist holds on for third at Centralia

CENTRALIA, Ill. – Marist coach Gene Nolan had been here before and it was not a pleasant feeling. With Marist leading 54-52, Nolan watched as …

Dec 30, 2011

Boys Basketball: Marist advances in winners bracket

Marist managed to avoid the Centralia Curse on Thursday night. The RedHawks were the only Chicago-based team to earn a victory and continue to advance …

Dec 29, 2011

Boys Basketball: Marist makes short work of Salem

In a day filled with blowouts at the Centralia Holiday Tournament, Marist put a finishing touch on the opening day, making short work of Salem, …

Dec 28, 2011

Boys Basketball: Marist slows Eisenhower for invite title

Preparing his team with a scheme, Marist coach Gene Nolan typically is looking to give up about 40 to 50 points a game defensively. And …

Dec 27, 2011

Boys Basketball: Unbeaten St Viator routs Marist

If respect is earned, then St. Viator took a huge step towards it Friday night in Arlington Heights. The Lions, who were picked near the …

Dec 17, 2011

Boys Basketball: Greg Leifel’s shooting propels Notre Dame past Marist

Notre Dame coach Tom Les had seen enough late in the second half against Marist Friday night. His team was trailing 34-19 and one of …

Dec 14, 2011

Boys Basketball: Marist’s Lexus Williams leads the charge vs St Rita

When Marist needed a big shot made Tuesday against No. 5 St. Rita, Lexus Williams answered the call. The junior poured in a team-high 25 …

Dec 12, 2011

Boys Basketball: East Suburban Catholic preview capsules

EAST SUB. CATHOLIC Outlook: Benet has come back down to earth. Expect Marist and St. Patrick to compete for the title. Top five players: Ismar …

Dec 18, 2011

Marist basketball player dies after collapsing at senior event

The community at Marist is mourning the loss of a 17-year-old student who died early Friday after collapsing while playing basketball during a senior lock-in …