The Quad
Loyola lacrosse alums win awards: Former high school teammates — and cousins — Marquette junior Erin Dowdle (Class of 2016) and Northwestern sophomore Brennan Dwyer (Class of 2017) both were honored by their conferences. A...
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Spring Things
BOYS VOLLEYBALL: Despite a long layoff, the Ramblers beat St. Ignatius 25-22, 25-14 on the road Tuesday to set up a May 7 showdown at home with St. Rita. A victory over the Mustangs assures Loyola (21-5, 4-1) at least a share of...
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Loyola girls basketball team positioning itself for postseason: The Ramblers are making a strong case for the No. 2 seed at the Class 4A Evanston Sectional. After earning a 54-37 win over Fenwick at home Monday, they are 17-5....
Read MoreFive Minutes with Charlie Heintz
A Queens, New York, native and graduate of Chaminade — a Catholic high school on Long Island — and Holy Cross, Assistant Principal Charlie Heintz is an invaluable member of Loyola’s administration and part of Principal Kathryn...
Read MoreNOTE OF THANKS
As Maroon & Gold is close to completing its fourth Loyola sports season since starting in August of 2016, I want express my appreciation for all the support I’ve received over the last 15 months. I started this from scratch...
Read MoreWelcome to Year 2 of Maroon & Gold
Before I go any further, I am beyond grateful for the support I received in Year 1 of this venture. Without it, I would not be writing this. In Year 2, I am expanding coverage to include all varsity sports (boys and girls)....
Read MoreNote of Thanks
As I reflect on Maroon & Gold’s first school year, the first thing that enters my mind is an overwhelming sense of gratefulness. I took a big leap of faith when I quit my full-time newspaper job last spring to start this...
Read MoreGIRLS LACROSSE: Ramblers Win Big Again, Advance to State Semis
Even as Loyola celebrated another lopsided win in the postseason Wednesday in Glenview, nobody on the team was talking state championship. With their 18-6 victory over York, the top-seeded Ramblers moved on to the semifinals,...
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Girls Basketball: Varsity Award-Winners
The Ramblers finished 21-11 and captured a Class 4A regional title by beating GCAC rival Trinity....
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Boys Basketball: Ramblers Play Highland Park in Playoff Opener
Even though Loyola has the best seed at the Class 4A regional at Zion-Benton, head coach Tom...
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Loyola Student-Athletes Announce College Choices
Eight Loyola student-athletes — seven football players, one soccer player — made their college...
Read MoreFreshman Report: Building a Foundation for Future
Loyola’s freshmen teams are where many of the student-athletes first meet each other and get schooled on the ins and outs of the football program. Freshmen teams are the foundation. The Freshman A team, led by head coach Greg...
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