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Fightin' Irish Boys Athletics is please to announce the start of the 2008-2009 sports season. Our Athletic site will offer players, parents, faculty and fans to get the latest news on Bishop McNamara Athletics. Please check back here for information on your favorite Bishop McNamara team.
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Welcome to Bishop McNamara Boys Soccer
GREAT YEAR
The Irish soccer team ended its year today with a loss to Morgan Park. However, the coaching staff would like to express its gratitude to everyone involved with the squad. It is because of the special people involved with this team that we were able to have such a special year. We are All-City and Regional champs for the first time in MAC soccer history, and that is something no one can take from us. Congratulations on a great year. We wish the best of luck to our seniors and look for great things from this squad in the future.
IRISH GAME RECAP
Regionals
After Mac's 9-0 opener in Regionals against Watseka, they returned to action today against Wilmington in the regional semifinal. Anjel Salgado, as he did in the Watseka game, got Mac on the board early, taking a Zak Christensen pass and putting the ball in the back of the net for..
The Irish returned to action today, finishing up the regular season with St. Ignatius. The team came out strong, controlling play for the first 10 minutes, but a lapse in intensity coasted the Irish as the Vikings capitalized for a 1-0 lead. That trend would continue, as the Irish..
Same result, different story
The Irish returned to action Thursday against St. Laurence. The coaching staff was very encouraged with the squad and felt they were really turning the corner in their drive to the postseason. The team showed the reasoning for the optimism as it jumped out to a 1-0 lead thanks to a goal set up by
Peotone Inv pt.2
Sept. 25 - The Irish actually got to play today in the Peotone Tournament. The Irish received a forfeit victory in their opener, and displayed some rust in their return to action against Illinois Lutheran. The Irish could not seem to get a steady...
PEOTONE TOURNEY
The opening game
of the Peotone tourney was a forfeit, as the Irish opponent, Bremen,
did not show. The Irish will play their second game Thursday against
Il. Lutheran at 4:15.
Also, following practice on Wed. there will be a pasta dinner at the
Cantrell household. All players are requested to be in attendance.
One final note from the coaching staff. Make sure to keep your
grades up. We want smart players on the field.
ALL CITY CHAMPS!!
The Fighting Irish returned to play today against city rival BBCHS. With the Irish already securing a victory over Kankakee, they knew that if they could topple the Boilers for the first time in Mac history, the All-City crown would be theirs.
Tough Outing
The Irish soccer team opened their home season with a game vs. DeLasalle today. The Irish came out strong, putting pressure on the opposing defense who would result to just blasting away oncoming attacks. Finally, Zak Christensen sent a nice ball to get
Peotone Game Canceled
Our game today is canceled. Practice will be on Monday from 3:15-5PM.
Back on Track
Sep 10, 2008 - The Irish soccer team returned to action today on the road against city rival Kankakee. The Irish came out strong, flashing strong midfield play and great team defense in the back. The Irish were relentless on the attack, however a...
Sep 8, 2008 - The Irish took on area rival Herscher on Saturday. The team came out strong, winning the majority of the 50-50s and controlling play for the first half. While the Irish controlled the ball, they could not seem to link together the final pass to set up a good scoring opportunity. Then, with one minute left
Sep 2, 2008 - The Irish soccer team rebounded from a disappointing weekend with a solid effort today at St. Francis De Sales. The Irish came out strong early, as Angel Salgado scored about ten minutes in to put Mac on the board. Numerous chances would follow, but...
Aug 31, 2008 - Bradley invitational - The Irish soccer team returned to action this weekend in the Bradley tournament. The opening draw was a tough one, as Mac would have to face defending champion and perennial powerhouse Normal Community H.S. The Irish came out determined...
The Irish boys soccer team had its first game at Grant Park today. The team came out sluggish, as Grant park set the tone early with a physical style that forced Mac into some tough situations. The Irish fought through their sluggish start to the half and...
2008 Schedule/Results
| Day | Date | Opponent | Location | Time/Result | Record |
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| Wed | Aug 27 | Grant Park | Away | W, 7-0 | 1-0 |
| Fri | Aug 29 | Normal Community H.S. | Away | L, 4-0 | 1-1 |
| Sat | Aug 30 | Wilmington | Away | W, 4-0 | 2-1 |
| Tue | Sep 2 | St. Francis | Away | W, 6-1 | 3-1 |
| Sat | Sep 6 | Herscher | Away | L, 5-1 | 3-2 |
| Wed | Sep 10 | Kankakee | Away | W, 4-0 | 4-2 |
| Sat | Sep 13 | Peotone | Away | 10:00 / 12:00 | |
| Tue | Sep 16 | DeLaSalle | Home | L, 4-3 | 4-3 |
| Thu | Sep 18 | Bradley | Home | W, 1-0 | 5-3 |
| Sat | Sep 20 | St. Rita | Away | L, 3-1 | 5-4 |
| Tue | Sep 23 | Peotone Inv. (Bremen) | Away | W, 1-0 | 6-4 |
| Wed | Sep 24 | Peotone Inv. | Away | T.B.A | |
| Thu | Sep 25 | Peotone Inv. (Illinois Lutheran) | Away | W, 2-1 | 7-4 |
| Fri | Sep 26 | Chicago Christian | Away | L, 2-1 | 7-5 |
| Sun | Sep 28 | Peotone Inv. | Away | L, 2-1 | 7-6 |
| Thu | Oct 2 | St. Laurence | Home | L, 2-1 | 7-7 |
| Sat | Oct 4 | Gordon Tech | Away | W, 2-1 | 8-7 |
| Thu | Oct 9 | Fenwick | Away | L, 3-1 | 8-8 |
| Sat | Oct 11 | Guerin | Away | W, 3-1 | 9-8 |
| Tue | Oct 14 | St. Ignatius | Home | L, 4-0 | 9-9 |
| Wed | Oct 15 | Regionals (Watseka) | Home | W, 9-0 | 10-9 |
| Sat | Oct 18 | Regionals (Wilmington) | Herscher | W, 5-0 | 11-9 |
| Tue | Oct 21 | Regional Championship (Herscher) | Herscher | W, 2-1 | 12-9 |
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