Update: Marian's Abby Kresal is the Patch Athlete of the Week

Kresal, a Marian Catholic sophomore, made it to the state swimming competition in two events, placing 16th in the 100-yard breaststroke and 24th in the 200-yard individual medley in the state preliminary races. 

Your Patch is a place to celebrate local high school athletes. Show your support for these prep sports MVPs—each of whom is Athlete of the Week in his or her local Patch—by cheering them on in the comments thread, sharing your own photos with the Patch community and voting in the poll. Do you think we're missing someone? Tell us in the comments and share his or her photo to the gallery above. (It's easy. Just click the Upload Photos and Videos link — learn more here.) Read more about this week's MVPs in the photo gallery, and show your support for them by: There is one more way for you to become a more interactive fan: Sign up to become a Patch sports blogger. (Learn more about blogging on Patch here). *Correction: Oak Forest's Katie …

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UPDATE: Who Gets the Biggest Roar from the Crowd This Week ...?

Sandburg junior wrestling standpout Mitch Cook gained the most support in "Roar of the Crowd" polling. He is now eligible for February Patch Athlete of the Month Recognition.

Your Patch is a place to celebrate local high school athletes. Show your support for these prep sports MVPs — each of whom is Athlete of the Week in his or her local Patch — by cheering them on in the comments thread, sharing your own photos with the Patch community and voting in the poll. Do you think we're missing someone? Tell us in the comments and share his or her photo to the gallery above. (It's easy. Just click the Upload Photos and Videos link — learn more here.) Read more about this week's MVPs in the photo gallery, and show your support for them by: There is one more way for you to become a more interactive fan: Sign up to become a Patch sports blogger. (Learn more about blogging on Patch here).

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Marist Girls Basketball Sports a Mighty Cast of Super Heroes

JeTaun Rouse and Leah Bolton continue to lead the way for the RedHawks, but don't discount the contributions from a supporting cast that has Marist streaking toward Monday's Illinois Wesleyan Supersectional.

Marist boasts the high school girls basketball version of Batman and Robin. JeTaun Rouse and Leah Bolton lead the RedHawks’ fight for all that’s good with their explosive moves on the offensive end and their quick hands on defense. But don’t forget about the supporting cast of caped crusaders that have backed them up every step of the way during a storybook season. Marist (32-1) picked up contributions up-and-down a loaded roster in a 52-32 victory over Lincoln-Way East on Thursday night in the championship game of the Class 4A Sandburg Sectional. Senior forward Asia Bey grabbed nine of her 10 rebounds in the first half when the RedHawks crashed the boards to generate second-chance points. Junior guard Claire Ryan accepted the challenge of…

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Girls Basketball: Rouse, Marist Put the Hurt on L-W East in Sectional Final

Marist 52, Lincoln-Way East 32: JeTaun Rouse scored 10 of her game-high 17 points in the fourth quarter as the RedHawks won their first sectional title since 2008.

The Skinny: Marist’s JeTaun Rouse played with a sore knee. She delivered a performance that left Lincoln-Way East feeling the pain of what might have been in a 52-32 RedHawk victory in the championship game of the Class 4A Sandburg Sectional. Rouse scored 10 of her game-high 17 points in the fourth quarter on Thursday night as the RedHawks won their first sectional title since 2008. She poured in seven straight points in a personal highlight reel-like surge that included a 3-pointer from just in front of the Marist student body and two straight steals that she turned into layups. The RedHawks used a 1-3-1 defense to prevent Lincoln-Way East from penetrating the lane and crashed the boards on offense to generate second-chance points. Patch’…

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Ron Kremer

1:58 pm on Friday, February 24, 2012

No question, Marist has a very athletic group. Is there a way to slow the RedHawks down? Or are they destined to play for the Class 4A state championship? What do you think?   more ›

Girls Basketball: Marist Rolls to Class 4A Regional Title

JeTaun Rouse scored 26 points in Marist's 81-50 girls basketball victory over T.F. North in the Class 4A regional final on Thursday night. Randyll Butler added 14 points and 10 rebounds.

Girls Basketball: Marist Finishes Off Fenwick, Undefeated Season in Conference Play

Leah Bolton scored 25 points in Marist's 73-43 girls basketball victory over Fenwick on Wednesday night.

Pedal to the Metal Philosophy Serves No. 1-Rated Marist Girls Basketball

Marist pushes the pace, racks up wins. Lincoln-Way East and Homewood-Flossmoor remain hot on the RedHawks' heels as postseason play draws nearer.

1. Marist (26-1): That fine line between fast and too fast? The RedHawks are close to solving it. They’ve been wreaking havoc with their fastbreak attack. JeTaun Rouse (17 points, 6 steals, 3 assists) and Leah Bolton (16 points, 5 rebounds) were on top of their game in a 54-41 victory over Maine South in the Sweet 16 Tournament. 2. Lincoln-Way East (21-3): Better late than never? Caitlin McMahon came alive in the second half of the Griffins’ 51-42 victory over Sandburg. She scored 18 of her game-high 20 points in the final two quarters. 3. Homewood-Flossmoor (17-7): Charnelle Reed scored 11 points in the Vikings’ 60-35 loss to Bolingbrook. Lauren Parker added 10 points and three steals. The two will look to get H-F back on track vs. …

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Girls Basketball: Marist's Latest Triumph is a 'Sweet' One

JeTaun Rouse and Leah Bolton powered Marist to a 54-41 girls basketball victory over Maine South in Sweet 16 Tournament play at Lake Zurich.

Bolton, Rouse Keep Marist Girls Basketball on Top of Weekly Patch Power Rankings

Lincoln-Way East, Homewood-Flossmoor, Stagg and Mother McAuley all pushing forward, too, as the girls basketball season inches closer to the start of postseason play.

1. Marist (22-1): Ever hear of Equal Opportunity Scoring? The RedHawks picked up 17 points each from JeTaun Rouse and Leah Bolton in their 57-24 victory over Resurrection. 2. Lincoln-Way East (18-2): Amy Jacobsen’s 16 points led a balanced attack for the Griffins in a 51-27 victory over Joliet West. Taylor Johnson had 14 points and seven assists. Caitlin McMahon added 12 points and 11 rebounds. 3. Homewood-Flossmoor (16-6): Amena Brent and Charnelle Reed continue to give Viking opponents headaches. Brent scored 16 points and pulled down nine rebounds in a 58-41 victory over Lockport. Reed scored 15 points. 4. Stagg (14-5): Revi McMahon, Maggie Yandel and the rest of the Chargers are charging. McMahon scored 15 points in a 57-49 victory …

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