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Boys Soccer: Marmion’s Mick Maley ‘driven to be the best’

Shortly after Marmion gutted out a 2-1 overtime sectional victory over Sterling, coach Kevin O’Connor said of senior Mick Maley, “I don’t have enough superlatives. …

  • Apr 12, 2012

Boys Soccer: Marmion falls in third-place match

Marmion wanted to send coach Kevin O’Connor into retirement with a victory. The Cadets weren’t able to do that, but it wasn’t for lack of …

  • Apr 12, 2012

Boys Soccer: Marmion's title run ends in state semis

The sun shined on Marmion Friday, but fortune did not. Mike Frasca scored his 42nd goal of the season but it wasn’t enough as the …

  • Apr 12, 2012

Boys Soccer: Marmion keeping it simple for state semifinal

Even though the IHSA’s Class 2A State soccer final four features three new opponents, Marmion is hoping an old, reliable approach works for two more …

  • Apr 12, 2012

Boys Soccer: Mather makes it case with ‘beautiful style’

The best soccer games, typically involve a clash of styles. When the Class 2A soccer semifinals unfold Friday morning at Lincoln-Way North, the unstoppable meets …

  • Apr 12, 2012

Boys Soccer: Marmion advances to state with OT win over Lakes

Mick Maley got the victory ride of his life. Maley curved a beautiful ball into the far post with two minutes elapsed in overtime that …

  • Apr 12, 2012

Marmion continues playoff run

It may have taken just over 95 minutes of soccer, but the determination of Marmion’s players not to let coach Kevin O’Connor’s last season end …

  • Oct 28, 2011

Mike Frasca, Mick Maley fuel Marmion victory

With several members of Marmion’s soccer program also involved in Junior ROTC, the Cadets understood the importance of closing ranks and staying in formation in …

  • Nov 5, 2011

Marmion edges Kaneland to grab regional title

As time ticked away, the intensity of Saturday’s DeKalb Class 2A regional championship increased proportionally with Kaneland fans hoping for an equalizer, while Marmion’s faithful …

  • Nov 3, 2011

Marmion coach O’Connor steps aside

What makes this morning’s Columbus Day match more notable for Marmion soccer isn’t it being the home finale. It will be the last time Kevin …

  • Oct 22, 2011

Three goals not enough for Marmion

Marmion managed to score three consecutive goals and yet it wasn’t enough as the Cadets’ strikes were sandwiched between pairs of scores by Glenbard North …

  • Oct 11, 2011

Marmion blows by Burlington Central

As two of the four senior captains, Mike Frasca and Mick Maley wanted to make certain Marmion would not have a déjà vu experience at …

  • Oct 6, 2011

Marmion scores early, often in win

With the way Marmion’s soccer team was peppering Aurora Central Catholic goalie Michael O’Donnell with shots early in Thursday’s Suburban Christian match, it seemed only …

  • Sep 28, 2011

Marmion outlasts Mount Carmel

As much as Marmion coach Kevin O'Connor was displeased with his team's play during Wednesday's 4-3 victory over Mount Carmel, his first comment said it …

  • Sep 30, 2010

Marmion blanks Oswego

With both teams using Saturday's nonconference match as an opportunity to fine tune things, both coaches saw positives but Marmion coach Kevin O'Connor was understandably …

  • Oct 3, 2010

Marmion routs Guerin

Marmion 7, Guerin 1: Mick Maley scored three goals and Matt Beach had two goals and one assist in the Marmion (1-0) win. …

  • Aug 25, 2010

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