Six Individuals to be Inducted into Marian Catholic High School Hall of Fame

Marian Catholic High School has announced the induction of six individuals into its Class of 2026 Hall of Fame, with a celebration scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the John P. Malarkey ’51 Gymnasium at Marian Catholic High School in Hometown.

PIAA High School Basketball Playoff Results for Schuylkill County Teams | March 10th, 2026

          

PIAA High School Basketball Playoff Results
for Schuylkill County Teams
March 10th, 2026

Second Round Results for Schuylkill County High School Basketball teams playing in the PIAA State Playoffs on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026.

22 Marian Students Advance to State FBLA Leadership Conference in Hershey

Twenty-two students from Marian Catholic High School have qualified for the 2026 Pennsylvania Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Leadership Conference, scheduled for April 13-15 at the Giant Center in Hershey.

Marian Catholic High School Announces First Semester Honor Roll for 2025-2026

Marian Catholic High School has announced its Honor Roll for the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year.

Marian Catholic Inducts 39 Students into National Honor Society

Marian Catholic High School recognized academic excellence, leadership, and service in January as 39 juniors and seniors were inducted into the Robert F. Kennedy Chapter of the National Honor Society during a special Mass and induction ceremony at the diocesan school.

Marian Catholic Girls Basketball Coach Jeanette Barron Resigns

Marian Catholic High School announced that Jeanette Barron has resigned as head coach of the girls basketball program due to personal reasons, effective immediately.

Ankiewicz Family Honored as Marian Catholic Dedicates Practice Field in Their Name

Marian Catholic High School recently recognized the Ankiewicz family for their exceptional support of the school’s football program, dedicating the school’s practice field in their honor during a recent ceremony.

Marian High School Board Honors Pat Reilly, Welcomes New Chair Dave Bielen

The Marian High School Board of Directors recognized longtime Board Chair Pat Reilly, P ’98, ’02, ’11, of Jim Thorpe, for his 12 years of leadership during its Fall 2025 meeting.

Marian Catholic Announces 2025 Homecoming Court

Marian Catholic High School has announced its 2025 Homecoming Court.

Marian Catholic High School Names Jeanette Shafer Barron Head Coach of Fillies Basketball

Marian Catholic High School has announced the appointment of Jeanette Shafer Barron as the new head coach of the Marian Fillies basketball program. 

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Marian Catholic Edges by Tri-Valley

Marian Catholic held off a late surge from Tri-Valley to earn a 17-14 victory on Friday night.

Marian Catholic Names Hall of Fame Coach Paul Brutto as Boys’ Basketball Head Coach

Marian Catholic High School has turned to one of the most accomplished figures in District 11 basketball history to lead its boys’ program. 

Marian Catholic Mourns Loss of Boys Basketball Head Coach Scott Murphy

 Marian Catholic High School is mourning the passing of Boys Basketball Head Coach Scott Murphy, a respected leader who left a lasting impact on the school’s athletic programs.

Ashland Native, Cardinal Brennan Alumnus Rev. Robert T. Finlan to Lead Marian Catholic High School

Marian Catholic High School has announced that Bishop Alfred A. Schlert has appointed Reverend Robert T. Finlan as the school’s new principal, effective immediately.

Marian Catholic High School Forms Committee to Launch National Search for Next Head of School

Marian Catholic High School has formally initiated the process to identify its next Head of School, with the announcement of a newly formed Search Committee that will oversee a national search for the position.

Marian Catholic Begins Search for Next Head Coach of Girls Basketball Program

Marian Catholic High School has officially launched a regional search for its next Head Girls’ Basketball Coach.

Anonymous Donor Offers $25,000 Matching Gift to Honor Legacy of Beloved Marian Catholic Principal Jack Malarkey

In memory of the late John P. “Jack” Malarkey, Marian Catholic High School’s beloved educator, coach, and principal, an anonymous alumnus has pledged a $25,000 matching gift to support the newly established John ’51 and Jane Malarkey Scholarship Fund.

Diocese of Allentown Announces New Clergy Assignments in Schuylkill County

The Most Reverend Alfred A. Schlert, Bishop of Allentown, has announced new clergy assignments throughout the Diocese, including several affecting parishes and ministries in Schuylkill County. 

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Marian Catholic Class of 2025

Congratulations to the graduating Senior Class of Marian Catholic High School.  

Two Schuylkill County High School Football Players Selected for Big 33 Game

On Friday, two standout high school football players from Schuylkill County were named to the Pennsylvania Team Roster for the 2025 Big 33 Football Classic.