Olympians burned by Rich East's 63-yard touchdown with 30 seconds left in Saturday's game, but they vow to bounce back.
Rich East 35, Rich Central 29: The Rockets scored on a 63-yard heave with 30 seconds left in the game to rally past the visiting Olympians.
Spartans boys and girls cross country teams hit the halfway mark of the year with positive showings at the Argo Invite and in an East Suburban Catholic Conference dual meet.
The Olympians remained unbeaten in conference after Nakeyta Clair sparked a 25-20, 25-12 victory over the Blazing Trojans.
The Blazing Trojans tried to rally late, but early mistakes cost Bloom on homecoming weekend in a 41-25 loss to Rich Central.
Rich Central 41, Bloom Township 25: Olympians' offense puts up points in bunches on the road, while the Blazing Trojans can't slow down the Rich Central pass rush.
Olympians follow lead of Mississippi recruit Nakeyta Clair in straight-sets girls volleyball victory over Blazing Trojans.
Maureen Volkman, one of the captains of the Spartans' girls cross country team, talks about 'pack running,' pushing through injuries, and taking a leadership role.
A pregame ceremony for the parents of the Spartans' senior football players kicked off the Friday night festivities on Sept. 8.
The Blazing Trojans duo turns in several dazzling plays to help Bloom get into the win column with a 47-7 rout of Amundsen on Saturday.
Bloom Township 47, Amundsen 7: Led by LaVante Blackful, the Blazing Trojans click on all cylinders and bounce back from last week's tough loss.
Freshman forward Alec Guarino is living up to his own expectations this season, and he's helping the Spartans' boys soccer team make some noise.
Spartans' giveaways were critical during Friday night's 35-19 loss at home to Nazareth, and some defensive deficiencies also will be addressed.
Nazareth Academy 35, Marian Catholic 19: The Road Runners trample over the Spartans on Senior Parent Appreciation night by rushing for more than 300 yards.
Olympians take a 1-2 record into their next game against neighborhood rival Bloom, must cut down on miscues to turn the corner.
Robeson 28, Rich Central 14: Two third-quarter miscues enabled the Raiders to take control in the second half against the Olympians.
Olympians roll to 4-1 girls tennis victory over rival Rich East behind the play of Gabrielle Etienne.
Spartans' keeper Everett Senetar does his best work between the pipes. But he enjoys scuba diving and his goal one day is to become a marine biologist.
Bloom Township boys cross-country runner Jacob Hernandez places fifth in Thornton Fractional South Invitational.
2009 graduate Marian Catholic graduate Charles Beard continues to support Spartan athletics. He attends many events, cheers for Marian athletes and takes photographs, too.
Spartans' running back piles up 195 yards and scores two touchdowns in a victory over Benet Academy.
Blazing Trojans fight back on a day of ups-and-downs behind the leadership of quarterback LaVante Blackful. And the storms were powerful, too.
Glenbard South 30, Bloom Township 28: Blazing Trojans wait out two delays lasting a total of 90 minutes, but can't overcome controversial safety call.
Spartans finally find some breathing room in the second half of a 27-7 victory over the Redwings on Friday night at Benedictine University.
Oak Forest put up 47 points over the Olympians, who managed 12 on their home field.
Senior outside hitter Amber Fryer's improvement hasn't gone unnoticed. She is close to landing a college volleyball scholarship offer.
Spartans open with big victory over St. Viator. Rich Central ushers in Terrell Alexander coaching era in style.
Junior's fumble return for a touchdown is a highlight in the Blazing Trojans season-opening loss.
Bloom Township dropped a 28-14 decision to Thornwood on Saturday afternoon as the two teams met in the season-opener on a beautiful day, for a T-Bird.
The Blazing Trojans were all but left for dead in their season-opening 28-14 loss to Thornwood, but Jalen Thomas returned a fumble for a touchdown and Bloom put up a fight to the finish.
Thornwood 28, Bloom 14: Blazing Trojans turn ball over twice on T-Birds goal line and are unable to overcome those miscues.
Olympians wide receivers coach Ryan Yarborough wants his youngsters to learn the importance of accountability.
Spartans return entire cast after finishing sixth in IHSA state tournament a year ago.
Blazing Trojans' youngsters gained experience under fire a year ago. Now, they're ready to dish out some lumps on their own.
Olympians figure to be explosive with pitch-and-catch combination of Devonte Black and Sean Mitchell leading the way.
Spartans will turn to ground game and Jeruel Taylor and he'll be running behind a big offensive line.
Spartan left-hander Brett Lilek gained valuable experience and exposure pitching against some top-notch competition this summer.
St. James Health and Wellness Institute offers a myriad of recreational sports activities and health and wellness options, too.
How do you play the 475-yard, par-4 16th hole at Glenwoodie Golf Course? Ryan Grelecki explains.
Veteran head coach Dave Mattio was pleased with what he saw as Marian Catholic's varsity football team took to the practice field this week.