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Marian's New Boys Volleyball Coach Having A Blast
Despite the fact Spartans dropped their first match of the season, Bob Piekarski says couldn't ask for a better group of kids to take under his wing.
Marian Catholic's Bob Piekarski is in his first year as the Spartans' boys volleyball coach. He's also in his first year coaching on the high school level.
He previously coached women's volleyball for two years at South Suburban College. He already has noticed a number of differences.
“There is a great difference between coaching boys and girls,” Piekarski said after Marian dropped a tight match to Lincoln-Way East. “This is the greatest group of kids. They are polite, and I enjoy it tremendously.”
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Go West, Young Spartans
The Marian Catholic baseball team went 3-1 on its trip to Scottsdale, Ariz. The highlight of the trip was a thrilling 5-4 nine-inning victory over Sandia Prep, New Mexico. Brett Lilek had the game-winning hit, a solo home-run, and Robbie Nunn picked up the win in relief.
Extra Points
The Marian Catholic softball team went 2-2 on its recent trip to Orlando, Fla. The Spartans dropped a close one to Blair Academy 5-4, throttled Dyer County, Tenn., 10-0 and split a double-header with Baylor, Tenn., winning 8-0 and losing 8-6.
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* The Bloom Township girls soccer team opened its season with a 3-0 win over Evergreen Park. Jazmin Aldape scroed two goals and Monica Chavolla had the other goal. Katelin Wallek had two saves in goal.
* The highly rated Rich Central baseball team got its season off to a fast start. The Olympians defeated Chicago Harlan 12-6. Brandon Fowler went 3-for-4 with three RBIs.
