13 Time Illinois State Champions!
Another One Bites the Dust
The 2009 Season is getting underway! Tryouts are completed, with spirits and expectations high for another great and memorable year.
Coach Jennifer DeJarld begins her fifth season as Head Coach along with Assistant Coach Meg Gardner.
The Mighty Macs concluded their 2008 season with a 3rd Place Finish in the Class 4A State Tournament. This years team will be setting their goals once again for a chance to win the schools 14th State Title.
This website will provide you with all of the schedules, results, highlights and pictures throughout the season.
See complete season schedule on both our Schedule page or the Calendar!
These pages will be updated shortly!
Congratulations to Our 2009 Mighty Macs!
Tryouts are over and the teams have been selected. Congratulations to all of the players who have been selected to represent Mother McAuley High School in the 2009 Season. The selection process was once again a trying experience for all. There are so many great volleyball players to choose from but not all could be selected.
2009 Varsity Mighty Macs
| Dominique Aramburu |
Junior |
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Bridget Powell |
Soph |
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| Ryann Arundel |
Soph |
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Paulina Sambor |
Senior |
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| Ellen Carberry |
Senior |
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Lizzy Scanlon |
Soph |
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| Jessica Falk |
Senior |
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Kailey Scott |
Junior |
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| Jessica Galotta |
Senior |
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MaryKate Styler |
Junior |
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| Colleen Gardner |
Junior |
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Stephanie Tassone |
Junior |
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| Lauren Grady |
Soph |
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Jackie Aird |
Soph |
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| Maddie McElroy |
Junior |
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Mary Kay Mixan |
Soph |
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| Caitlin Ori |
Junior |
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Coaches:Jen DeJarld |
Meg Gardner |
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Congratulations to all of the 2009 Varsity Mighty Macs!
Mighty Macs Open the 2009 Season with Wins over Lockport and Downers Grove South!
The Macs opened their season against Lockport in an away match on Sept. 1st and came home with their first victory of the season by scores of 25-21, 25-21.
24 hours later that Home season began with a match against Downers Grove South. The Macs made it 2-0 with scores of 25-20, 25-21. Here are some photos from the DGS match!
The "ASICS" Challenge Tournament was a HUGE SUCESS!
The 2009 McAuley Challenge Tournament is now history! The 22nd Challenge showcased 24 great teams from across the country and Illinois. We salute all of the teams who participated in this event and hope that your experience was a rewarding one.
The Final Results:
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Gold Division
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Silver Division
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Bronze Division
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| Assumption (KY) |
Catholic Memorial (WI) |
Crystal Lakes South (IL) |
| Joliet Catholic (IL) |
Cary Grove (IL) |
Stagg (IL) |
| Plant (FL) |
Orange Lutheran (CA) |
Downers Grove North (IL) |
| Sandburg (IL) |
Notre Dame (KY) |
Pius (WI) |
| Mira Costa (CA) |
Mother McAuley (IL |
Wahlert (IA) |
| Sacred Heart (KY) |
Gross Catholic (NE) |
Rockton Hononegah (IL) |
| W St Francis (IL) |
Marist (IL) |
Downers Grove South (IL) |
| Venice (FL) |
Lone Peak (UT) |
Linconl Way East (IL) |
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Macs in Action at the Challenge!
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Sunday, October 18
Mighty Macs Reach the Finals of the Glenbard East Autumnfest!
Coming into the tournament the Mighty Macs were seeded #10 but after some great matches and teamwork the Mighty Macs reached the finals and although they came up short they proved that they are a team to be reckoned with.
The Macs reached the Gold Division after winning both of their pool play matches Friday night against Schaumburg and Waubonsie Valley. Saturday morning they took on Benet who was the #2 seed and came out on top by scores of 25-23, 25-22. The Macs advanced to a Semi-Final matchup against downstate powerhouse Normal Community. It took 3 games to finish them off but in the end it was McAuley advancing to the Finals. Joliet Catholic proved to be too much to handle after only a 20 minute break between the semi's and the finals. Joliet cruised in the first game to win 25-7 but the Macs fought hard and never gave up in game 2 but Joliet prevailed by a score of 25-17.
The Macs move on now to the GCAC Conference Championships on Friday night beginning at 5:00pm where they will take on Loyola Academy, Regina Dominican and Queen of Peace. The top 2 teams advance to Saturdays Semi-Finals beginning at 2:00pm and then the Finals are scheduled for Sunday at Peace.
Go Macs!
Friday, November 6
Mighty Macs WIN Sectionals and are 1 Step Closer to their Goal!
The Mighty Macs pervailed in 2 great matchups this week. First taking on local rival Marist HS on Tuesday winning by scores of 25-13, 23-25, 25-14. Their next step in their 2009 Journey was a rematch against Sandburg High School. The Macs took it one step at a time with fans and family cheering them on once again pervailed advancing them on the Supersections Saturday night at home vs Lyons Township. The Pictures tell the story!
Need Directions or Maps to Sites?
If you go to our Locations page- a listing of all of the Sites that McAuley might be playing at can be found.
Addresses, maps and links to the school's website can be found.
Note: some of the directions have been taken from Mapquest.com - This site should not be blamed if these directions are inaccurate. (HOPEFULLY THEY ARE ALL GOOD)
Also - you can check the results of each match by going to the Standings page.
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