They Shoot! They Score! in YMCA League
By J1 Reporter Mary Cate Tabor High school sports are very competitive and put a lot of pressure on athletes to always win.This winter 12 Marian juniors decided to participate […]
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Latin’s last year leaves mark on students, school
(Reprinted from the printed January 2020 Network) OliviaSullivan “The English dictionary is made up of Greek and Latin words. So if you don’t recognize a word, but you know some […]
‘The Plague’ won’t get these players down
Emma Williams With another season over half-way over, Marian’s Varsity basketball team is continuing to put in full effort, despite the injuries and illnesses that may threaten their motivation. Senior […]
Basketball team rises to the top, begins journey of success
By J1 Reporter Anna Feldman The squeak of the ball cart rings through the dark empty gym. The overhead lights flicker until they illuminate the shiny hardwood floor. A single […]
CeCe Hacker: A Basketball Biography
Video Story by J1 Reporter Daisy Owen A look inside the story of Marian student athlete CeCe Hacker and her experience of being a starting player for both soccer and […]
Basketball prelims show hope for great season
Aileen Zitek Basketball is a sport that has been cherished for years past and many years to come. The basketball season is right around the corner and the team is […]
Basketball season ends with District Runner Up plaque
by Anna Cook Since 2010, Marian’s Varsity Basketball team has not competed in the District Tournament. On Feb. 20, the team played Papillion South in the first round and won […]
Omahans struggle with love for college basketball
by Maggie Prosser Blue Jay fans bleed blue, but do they bleed red, too? Omahans have had a long-standing internal struggle with who to root for during a Creighton versus […]
Golden era of basketball bounces back, hopes to make a rebound
by Maggie Prosser “I think it’s starting to turn around,” Ms. Ronda Motykowski said. Motykowski explained that all sports teams at Marian have their highs and lows. It’s a continuous cycle […]
The history and mystery of March Madness
column by victoriaackermann For college basketball fans, March 14 will spark the hysteria that is the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament. The tournament begins with 68 teams in a […]
Basketball team brings school together to start new tradition
briannawessling Between Surprise Day, Field Day and Gnimocemoh, Marian has a slew of unique traditions. This year, Marian’s basketball team is trying to start another one. To show their support […]
THE R3J3CT$
“One team. One dream. Coming together to shock the world” By J1 Reporters Shannon McSweeney and Sofy Herrera The R3J3CT$ pose after a game on Jan. 24, 2016 Pictured (from […]
Make it happen: Basketball strives for success behind new coaches
morganhobbs Make it happen: three simple words that might not mean anything to most people. But for the Marian basketball team, these three words drive everything they do. “It [‘Make […]
Raise the Roof! Dancin’ Granny Leaves Legacy
By J1 Reporter Grace Sall Billy Bluejay. That’s who most would say the mascot for the Creighton NCAA college basketball team is. But season regulars would offer someone else who […]
Hoop Dreams: Coach Schmidt Inspires on and off the Court
Inspirational Feature by J1 Reporter Maddie Mingo “On the baseline!” Players cringe as these words fill the gym. Lining up, they run from basket to basket, feeling each breath come quicker […]
