Marist’s Ashley Holder, SouthtownStar Girls Volleyball Player of the Year
During her three seasons as a varsity setter at Marist, Ashley Holder didn’t see herself as much as a leader as she did a connector. …
- May 8, 2012
Girls Volleyball: Cary-Grove too much for Marist
NORMAL — Cary-Grove was down, but never out. And when it counted, the Trojans were unflappable. Meanwhile, Marist’s first-ever appearance at the state volleyball finals …
- May 8, 2012
Girls volleyball state preview
If familiarity breeds contempt, there could be a lot of chippiness when Benet and St. Charles East meet in a Class 4A semifinal at 7:30 …
- May 8, 2012
Girls Volleyball: Marist rallies back to top Lyons
Marist’s quest Saturday to beat Lyons at the Class 4A Hinsdale South Supersectional and earn the program’s first-ever trip to state finals weekend turned into …
- May 8, 2012
Girls Volleyball: Marist downs Sandburg in thriller
Because Kirsten Ivkovic was just in time, the third time was Marist time Thursday in a thrilling 28-26, 26-24 victory over Sandburg in the Class …
- May 8, 2012
Girls volleyball: Marist responds to “big-match” Mother McAuley challenge
For Mallory Salis, it was old hat. At 13 kills and 12 digs she was, as usual, big-match ready for Marist in the No. 3 …
- Nov 16, 2011
Marist’s win clinches ESCC share
Marist will jump on a jet in a few days and fly to Phoenix, Ariz., for a two-day tournament in the hot, dry desert. Joliet …
- Oct 27, 2011
Marist rallies to top Benet
Marist did a little soul-searching after back-to-back losses to Sandburg in its Asics Challenge finale and to Providence on Tuesday. That, a few minor lineup …
- Oct 19, 2011
Marist gets the best of Mother McAuley
Last year, Marist ended Mother McAuley’s playoff mystique. Tuesday night, the RedHawks stole the Mighty Macs’ comeback magic in Game 1, then put on a …
- Sep 20, 2011
Marist newcomers off on right foot
A dare or a bet weren’t involved, but No. 4 Marist proved Thursday it could beat Stagg with one shoe off. Well, at least junior …
- Sep 13, 2011
Girls volleyball rankings
Sun-Times Girls Volleyball Rankings (Last week’s ranking in parenthesis) 1. Benet 7-1 (5) Hannah Kaminsky finding her attackers. 2. York 8-2 (1) Caroline Rose, Melissa …
- Nov 14, 2011
Short-handed Marist easily handles Hornets
Marist is a very good team. Marist will be even better when 6-foot-4 middle hitter Lauren Zielinski is fully recovered from surgery to her right …
- Aug 27, 2011
SouthtownStar girls volleyball preview
Over the past nine seasons, few schools have posted as many girls volleyball victories as Marist. Under coach Natalie Holder, the RedHawks never have had …
- Aug 25, 2011
Marist takes two at Asics Challenge
Cocky? Not at all. Ready? Absolutely. That was pretty much the attitude among the players for No. 1 Marist after a sweep in pool play …
- Oct 2, 2010
SouthtownStar girls volleyball notebook
The most shocking result of the 2010 Mother McAuley Asics Challenge was in Game 1 of the semifinal between Marist and Cary-Grove. It figured to …
- Oct 5, 2010
Volleyball playoffs are coming
The state playoffs are coming! The state playoffs are coming! Inquiring minds have been wanting to know for at least the last couple of weeks, …
- Oct 22, 2010
Marist and McAuley both advance
The challengers were worthy. The favorites didn't falter. That was the tale of the tape Tuesday night in the Class 4A Shepard Sectional semifinals, where …
- Nov 3, 2010
Niedospial is SouthtownStar player of the year
Caroline Niedospial can really make a crowd gasp. Time after time this season, the 2010 Jenny's Steakhouse/SouthtownStar Girls Volleyball Player of the Year seemingly did …
- Nov 16, 2010
Holder leads Marist to great season
It's not easy to walk away from a winner. Especially when you're leaving it for something that is far from a sure thing. Natalie Holder …
- Nov 16, 2010
Marist gets season-opening win
The focus was lost only once, early in Game 2 when visiting Hinsdale South went up 3-0. Marist coach Natalie Holder, in fact, told an …
- Aug 26, 2010
SouthtownStar girls volleyball notebook
Traveling to Indiana on Sept. 4 for matches against Mishawaka and Mishawaka Marian Catholic really hit home for Marist coach Natalie Holder. Holder is a …
- Sep 14, 2010
Marist bounces back vs. McAuley
Game 1 was lost. As far as Marist senior Courtney Collins was concerned, it was out of sight before she went back onto the court …
- Sep 15, 2010
Marist takes Rich East tourney
Marist's 25-21, 25-21 decision over Lyons improved the RedHawks' record to 18-0. Earlier, they survived a stern challenge in the semifinals from Mother McAuley to …
- Sep 26, 2010










