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LANSING, Ill. (April 23, 2023) – For the first time in program history, a Marian Catholic alum will lead the Spartans' boys basketball program. Rick Romeli, a 2001 grad, was announced Monday as Marian's new head coach. He replaces Mike Taylor, who stepped down after 20 seasons and more than...

LANSING, Ill. (April 23, 2023) – Only a tiny fraction of high school players ever make it to professional baseball; one source estimates the number at 0.5%. So it's a big deal for TF South's Red Wolves every spring when they head to U.S. Steel Yard in Gary — home...

LANSING, Ill. (April 19, 2023) – Two athletic booster club presidents who worked to improve the school's facilities and a pair of talented brothers highlight the 2023 induction class for the TF South Athletic Hall of Fame. The class is made up of Doug Elkins, Mike Manno, Michael Holba, Tom...

Scores from TFS, Marian Catholic, Illiana Christian LANSING, Ill. (April 12, 2023) – Two South Suburban men's basketball players were named NJCAA Division II All-Americans last week. Nakyel Shelton was picked for the First Team after averaging 23.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 3.4 assists. Damontae Taylor, who earned a spot...

Scores from TFS and Marian Catholic LANSING, Ill. (March 31, 2023) – As a 5-foot-8 quarterback and receiver for the TF North football team, Anthony Pignatiello knew he wanted to stay around the game. "I kind of knew during my junior year that my playing days would come to an end...

Above: TFS facilities plans include expanding the wrestling area to accommodate the increased interest in girls wrestling. (Photo: Josh Bootsma)  LANSING, Ill. (March 3, 2023) – With 180 athletes between the boys and girls teams, the Red Wolves track and field program has outgrown its facilities. But there’s help on the...

Scores from TFN, Marian Catholic, Illiana Christian, and SSC LANSING, Ill. (March 27, 2023) – Based on early returns, TF South's baseball team has the bats to outscore some teams. That's a good thing, because the Red Wolves' pitching staff has a new look this spring. "Our seniors last year were...

LANSING, Ill. (March 3, 2023) – It’s been an emotional year or so for Ken Reynolds. “I had a personally difficult 2022, losing my mom and mother-in-law,” the longtime Lansing resident said. But Reynolds has had some career highlights as well. Last spring, the former baseball player, assistant coach, and head...

NJCAA Region IV honor follows career coaching record of 480–88; home record of 265–15 SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (March 3, 2023) – John Pigatti’s coaching career started when he was still in high school and has taken him all over the country. And now it’s taken the South Suburban College men’s basketball...

Scores from Marian Catholic, TFN, Illiana Christian, and SSC LANSING, Ill. (March 15, 2023) – For the first time in two decades, Marian Catholic will have a new boys basketball coach next season. Mike Taylor resigned last week, ending a consistently successful 20-year run leading the Spartans. Marian was 357-221 under...