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Lefty Lilek Leads Marian Catholic to Fast Start

Junior baseball standout considered one of the top southpaw's in the state.

The Marian Catholic baseball team figures to smash last year’s win total of eight.  After the Spartans dismantled Bremen (10-0) and Joliet Central (9-4), they were 8-2. So, one more win ...

And Brett Lilek is in the middle of the Marian resurgence. He went 3-for-4 with three RBIs against Bremen.

He is rated as one of the top pitching prospects in the state.  The 6-4, 185-pound southpaw has led the Spartans on the mound and at the plate. He plays in the outfield when he's not pitching.

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Close, But no Deal

The Marian Catholic softball team took on defending state champion Sandburg.  With Becca Gray on the mound, you had to like the Spartans' chances. However, three unearned runs killed any hopes and the Eagles won 4-2.  Despite the loss, the Spartans took a 6-3 record into play today.

Losselyong Making Noise

The Marian Catholic girls soccer team is off to a slow start but is seeing some solid production from Hailey Losselyong who had two goals in a setback against Marist early this week. The loss dropped the Spartans record to 1-2-2.

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Craft, Williams Shine at All-Star Event

Bloom girls basketball players Tysheka Craft and Angenay Williams participated in the Moraine Valley All-Star game where Williams was voted the game's Most Valuable Player.

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