Sports
Signing Coup: Marian Catholic Sends 15 Athletes to Collegiate Ranks
Marian Catholic wrestling standout Nate Jackson took action—this time with a pen, not a pin. Jackson signed a national letter of intent to continue his career at Indiana University. He was one of 15 Spartans to announce his plans in a ceremony at school.
In February, Marian Catholic's Nate Jackson was crowned King of the Mat.
Jackson pinned Lemont's Eric Kirkman in 3 minutes 29 seconds to capture the 170-pound championship in the Class 2A state wrestling tournament at Assembly Hall in Champaign. Jackson finished with a 39-1 record.
Earlier this week, he was one of 15 Spartan standouts to announce his college plans. Jackson signed a national letter of intent with Indiana University during a ceremony at Marian Catholic.
Find out what's happening in Chicago Heightswith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Following is a rundown of the Spartan signees:
FOOTBALL: Phil Faso, lineman (St. Ambrose), Brad Engstrand (St. Ambrose), Matt Hurt (St. Ambrose), Kevin Pawlak (St. Ambrose, Iowa), Jack Ziltz (Akron).
Find out what's happening in Chicago Heightswith free, real-time updates from Patch.
BOYS BASKETBALL: Erik Crittenden (Elmhurst College).
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Alanna Ferry (Benedictine University), Sarafina Handy (Kankakee Community College).
BOYS LaCROSSE: Zach Henry (Aurora University).
GIRLS LaCROSSE: Shelby Cosman (Augustana).
GIRLS GOLF: Sam Barlage (Augustana).
GIRLS SOCCER: Mollie Lindeman (Aquinas College).
BOYS VOLLEYBALL: Will Craft (Carthage College).
SOFTBALL: Josie Novak (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University).
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
