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Loyola holds off Lincoln-Way East to repeat as Class 8A state champions

Loyola beat the Griffins 26-15 at ISU’s Hancock Stadium to win its fifth state title.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 26, 2023

No. 4 Loyola’s experienced defense set to carry the load early

Five starters return on defense from a team that won the Class 8A title last season. The new starters stepping in are nearly all seniors.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 19, 2023

Coach John Holecek ends 17-year run at Loyola

The state's top high school football coach has stepped down

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 7, 2022

Loyola cruises past St. Rita

Junior Will Nimesheim, the Ramblers’ featured back this season, has an uncommonly patient running style.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 10, 2022

Week 1 in pictures: 10 standout high school football photos

A look back at ten outstanding images from Week 1 of the high school football season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 30, 2022

Loyola dominates Ohio power St. Xavier in nationally televised showdown

The Bombers didn’t score on Loyola’s starting defense.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 28, 2022

No. 3 Loyola opens season with playoff-week intensity

Loyola is never far out of the spotlight. The Ramblers have been the area’s best football program over the last decade.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2022

High school football notebook: Brooks Bahr picks Michigan, Frank Covey heads to Northwestern, Ken Leonard prepares to retire

Loyola’s Brooks Bahr is heading to the defending Big Ten champions after committing to Michigan last month.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2022