Sports

RedHawks in Action: August 22-August 28

In his weekly column, Sports Editor Eddie Dougherty recaps highlights from the week with a look ahead to key games coming up.

Eddie Dougherty

August 28, 2026

Senior football players Tommy Hosty and Michael Town celebrating a touchdown against Simeon in their first game of the season (Credit jkaskie.visuals)

Marist Varsity sports teams have hit the ground running in the first week of the fall season.

Football

Football got their first win over Simeon 44-28 Saturday, August 22. The brotherly duo of junior quarterback Jake Flemling and sophomore wide receiver Conor Fleming were key contributors for the Redhawks.

“We are looking forward to our next game to keep showing everyone what we are capable of doing this season, especially with some of the doubt from outsiders,” said quarterback Jack Bullington.

The team will take on King College Prep this Saturday, August 29.

Volleyball

The Marist Girls volleyball team won in two sets in their season opener against Wheaton-Warrenville South Thursday, August 27. They will play St. Laurence at home September 1.

Soccer

Marist Soccer took home a big win in their opener against Lincoln-Way Central on Tuesday August 25. They won 2-1 against Mount Carmel on August 27. They will take on Lincoln-Way East at Lincoln-Way East August 29 and Brother Rice September 5 at home.

Flag Football

Girls flag football has started their year 2-1 with wins over St. Francis August 25 and Aurora Catholic Central the next day. They will play Stagg at Stagg August 29 and at Mother McAuley September 1.

Golf

The boys golf team has had a hot start to their season as they have won all of their first five matches. They will play in the Nazareth Academy Invitational Tournament August 29.

About the Contributor

Eddie Dougherty, Sports Editor/Advanced Broadcaster

I am a senior here at Marist High School and I am currently in my second year of both broadcasting and journalism. I won the best podcast award last year for Broadcasting 1. I am proud to be the Sports Editor, as well as publish news articles here, on our award-winning news site. I currently play football here at Marist. I am the president of Student Council, a Student Ambassador, and a member of Broadcasting Club, Investment Club, and MHS Media Press Club. Outside of school I love to play golf and watch football. I am a big Bears fan and watch them every Sunday. I want to attend college next year and want to major in the sports media field. My dream is to work in sports after college.