<body><div><p>Scoring points hasn’t been a problem this season for Marist.</p><p>That trend continued in Week 5 as the Redhawks traveled to Elmhurst and defeated IC Catholic 34-26 in a CCL/ESCC crossover.</p><p>Through the first five games of the season, Marist, which improved to 4-1 overall, tallied 148 points, good enough for an average of 29.6 per outing.</p><p>Having a running back the caliber of John McAuliffe certainly helps.</p><p>The Cornell commit was at his best against the Knights, carrying 32 times for 211 yards and four touchdowns. The 6-foot, 200-pound senior added a fifth TD on a 41-yard pass from quarterback Jacob Ritter.</p><p>“John runs with a lot of heart and passion,” Marist coach Mike Fitzgerald said. “He’s our captain. The guys believe in him. He wants the ball in his hands in important situations.</p><p>“He runs hard, he’s tough to bring down but he also has breakaway speed as well. And our O-line was a big part (of McAuliffe’s success).”</p><p>With Marist clinging to a 27-26 lead late in the fourth quarter, McAuliffe provided some much-needed space between the teams as his 23-yard TD run with 4:22 remaining gave the guests a 34-26 advantage.</p><p>The Redhawks, who trailed 7-0 after the opening quarter, drew level at 7-all on McAuliffe’s 1-yard run. </p><p>A 10-yard sprint by McAuliffe at 4:52 of the second quarter put Marist in front 14-7. Just 1:45 later, McAuliffe found the end zone on a 31-yard run to make it 21-7.</p><p>McAuliffe’s 41-yard scoring reception from Ritter set the halftime score at 27-14 Marist. Ritter finished the game 8-of-14 passing for 113 yards and added 71 yards rushing on 11 attempts.</p><p>Through the first five games of the season, McAuliffe has carried 104 times for 554 yards and seven touchdowns.</p><p>“Last weekend (a 31-30 loss to Joliet Catholic in double overtime) was emotional,” Fitzgerald said. “The guys could have been like, ‘Here we go again’ but they stepped up, made plays and they were able to find ways to stay together.</p><p>“We had the lead (against Joliet Catholic) and we let it slip away. This time, it came down to getting a stop against IC Prep and we made the plays and found a way to get it done.”</p><h2>Local News</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3I31sR_0vonaiNR00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3I31sR_0vonaiNR00" width="1024" height="679" ></figure><h2>Girls Volleyball | Hot time for Mother McAuley in rivalry win over Marist </h2><p>By Jeff Vorva | September 30, 2024 </p><p>Spread the loveHot gym. Hot rivalry. It was all getting to Mother McAuley hitter Sydney Buchanan a little bit. So, during crunch time, she pounded kill after kill in the second set and the Mighty Macs took a 26-24, 25-23 road victory over Marist on Sept. 26 in a neighborhood rivalry game in a packed…</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0mMOTt_0vonaiNR00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0mMOTt_0vonaiNR00" width="1024" height="678" ></figure><h2>Area Sports Roundup: St. Xavier football holds off Concordia Ann Arbor </h2><p>By Jeff Vorva | September 30, 2024 </p><p>Spread the loveSt. Xavier’s football team got pressed a little in the fourth quarter when Concordia Ann Arbor (Mich.) returned a fourth-quarter interception for a touchdown to make it a one-score game. But kicker Peyton Benes relieved the tension with a 23-yard field goal with 2 minutes, 24 seconds to play in what turned out…</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3Yaij7_0vonaiNR00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3Yaij7_0vonaiNR00" width="1568" height="1568" ></figure><h2>K.J. Morris kick-starts Brother Rice in romp past St. Patrick </h2><p>By Mike Walsh | September 30, 2024 </p><p>Spread the loveAs beginnings go, it’s tough to top the one that K.J. Morris provided his Brother Rice teammates. On the opening kickoff of the Crusaders’ 48-0 CCL/ESCC crossover victory over St. Patrick at Triton College in Week 5, Morris sprinted 95 yards for a touchdown. For an encore, Morris returned a punt 45 yards…</p><h2>North Dakota State commit Myles Mitchell, Richards race past Argo </h2><p>By Mike Walsh | September 30, 2024 </p><p>Spread the loveFor those who attended Friday night’s South Suburban Red matchup between Richards and Argo hoping to see running back Myles Mitchell at his best, in no way did they go home disappointed. In guiding the Bulldogs to an impressive 41-0 victory in Summit, Mitchell carried 29 times for 191 yards and five touchdowns.…</p><h2>Vanderbilt commit Jack Elliott, Mount Carmel cruise by Benet </h2><p>By Mike Walsh | September 30, 2024 </p><p>Spread the loveThrough the first five games of the season, Mount Carmel has piled up 215 points for an average of 43 points per game. One of the primary reasons why the Caravan have been so successful thus far is the play of senior quarterback Jack Elliott. In guiding Mount Carmel to a 48-13 Week…</p><h2>Cornell commit John McAuliffe, Marist get past IC Catholic </h2><p>By Mike Walsh | September 30, 2024 </p><p>Spread the loveScoring points hasn’t been a problem this season for Marist. That trend continued in Week 5 as the Redhawks traveled to Elmhurst and defeated IC Catholic 34-26 in a CCL/ESCC crossover. Through the first five games of the season, Marist, which improved to 4-1 overall, tallied 148 points, good enough for an average…</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2chMj6_0vonaiNR00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2chMj6_0vonaiNR00" width="1024" height="768" ></figure><h2>‘Pinky’ power: Jonathan Castro leads Kennedy past Carver </h2><p>By Mike Clark | September 30, 2024 </p><p>Spread the loveWhen Jonathan Castro first went out for football at Kennedy, no one knew who he was. So his new teammates gave him a nickname. “Honestly, I just love the color pink,” the Crusaders senior said. “So I came in sophomore year and no one really knew my name. They saw I had a pink…</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3Q8h5L_0vonaiNR00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3Q8h5L_0vonaiNR00" width="1920" height="1440" ></figure><h2>Quinn, Guerrero-Cuellar, and Porfirio honor 13th Ward Seniors </h2><p>By Carol Mcgowan | September 30, 2024 </p><p>Spread the loveAlderman Marty Quinn, state Representative Angie Guerrero-Cuellar and state Senator Mike Porfirio held the annual Senior Celebration at West Lawn Park on September 20. The celebration, which started back in 2004, honors seniors of the 13th Ward that have made a significant impact in their neighborhood. This year’s honorees were Ray Konrath, Bill…</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=36kWJC_0vonaiNR00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=36kWJC_0vonaiNR00" width="724" height="483" ></figure><h2>The Southwest Regional Publishing Football Top 10, Week 6 </h2><p>By Mike Walsh | September 30, 2024 </p><p>Spread the love1 MOUNT CARMEL (4-1) Last week: Beat Benet 48-13 This week: at Brother Rice Comment: QB Jack Elliott continues to excel with four total TDs vs. Redwings. 2. 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Cornell commit John McAuliffe, Marist get past IC Catholic

Scoring points hasn’t been a problem this season for Marist. That trend continued in Week 5 as the Redhawks traveled to Elmhurst and defeated IC Catholic 34-26 in a CCL/ESCC crossover. Through the first five games of the season, Marist, which improved to 4-1 overall, tallied 148 points, good...

Cornell commit John McAuliffe, Marist get past IC Catholic

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