Stein picks Loyola

Posted March 08, 2008 10:00 pm

By Christine Bolin

Marmion senior Josh Stein, one of the top boys cross country runners in the state, will continue his career at Loyola University next season.

Stein, who placed 11th in the Class 3A meet as a senior and 42nd as a junior, made his decision official Tuesday. He chose Loyola over Marquette, Illinois and Notre Dame.

"It's the best fit for me all-around," said Stein, who plans on studying biology or biochemistry. "It meets everything I'm looking for."

All three seasons Stein was on varsity, he was on the Suburban Catholic Conference's first team and ended up earning MVP honors this year.

"We are really proud of him," Marmion coach Bob Rebensdorf said. "It's not every day someone from Marmion gets a scholarship. I knew he's be able to run at the next level."

Stein summed up his cross country career at Marmion successful.

"A lot of hard work and dedication," Stein said. "I'll miss it a lot."

"I really enjoyed working with him," Rebensdorf added. "I have nothing but good things to say about him."

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