Sports

RedHawks in Action: August 29-September 4

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

Eddie Dougherty

September 4, 2026

Senior volleyball player Domenica Liberti sets up to serve against CCL rival St Laurence

Football

Marist football will take on Montini to kick off the start of the conference season at home Friday, September 4. They are coming off of a strong win over King College Prep last Saturday, August 29. Senior running back Conor Hunt and senior defensive lineman Brandon Brown were key contributors for the RedHawks.

Girls Volleyball

The Marist girls volleyball team has started their season 7-0. They won the Plainfield North Invitational Tournament Saturday, August 29. Senior leaders Taylor Berg and Maggie Kurpekis were named to the All Tournament Team. The team also beat St Laurence Tuesday, September 1 and Bloomington Central Catholic Wednesday, September 2. They will play Montini Catholic September 8.

Girls Flag Football

The flag football team beat Stagg Saturday, August 29 improving their record to 3-1 on the year.

“We just need to continue to work to get better and keep our goal of making it far in the season and playoffs which motivates us to do our best,” said senior safety Maggie Dunlap.

They will take on Naperville Central High School Saturday, September 5.

Girls Tennis

The girls tennis team placed third in the Jacob’s Invitational tournament Saturday, August 29. Due to the heat their match against Providence Wednesday, September 2 was canceled. They will take on Mother McAuley next Wednesday September 9.

Cross Country

Boys and Girls will have their first meet Saturday, Sept 4, at Lyons Township in Western Springs.

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.