Marist Earns Program’s 1st State Basketball Title with 44-28 Win over Benet
Marist became the second Chicago private school to win the Class 4A state title, holding Benet scoreless in the second quarter to secure a 44-28 victory.
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Marist dominates Benet to win its first basketball state championship
CHAMPAIGN — For 117 years of the Illinois High School Association state basketball tournament, only one Chicago private school won the large-school state championship. That was Mount Carmel back in 1985. Saturday in Chicago featured St. Patrick's Day parades and the river was dyed green. And a South Side Catholic School finally won another state title.Marist upset Benet, the defending champs, 44-28 at State Farm Center. "This feels great," senio…
Marist wins first IHSA boys basketball state title with 44-28 win over Benet Academy
Welcome to the IHSA 4A boys basketball state championship featuring two ESCC teams battling it out. Defending state champs Benet Academy is back in the title game after a thrilling 39-38 semifinal win over DePaul College Prep and is on a quest for a repeat, taking on Marist. The Redhawks are in the championship game for the first time in school history. Benet took down Marist in a conference matchup back in February. This highlight is sponsored …
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