Electrifying DeAndre Craig scores 33 as Mount Carmel takes down St. Rita DeAndre Craig was the dominant force on the floor against St. Rita, scoring 33 points to lead the Caravan to a 84-76 win. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 25, 2023
Marv Levy roots on his Bills, but Bengals take battle of Super Bowl title-less teams The 97-year-old Pro Football Hall of Famer and Chicago son had that winning feeling heading into Sunday’s AFC divisional playoff game. Alas, the Bills came up short again. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 23, 2023
Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school basketball rankings for Jan. 22, 2023 Simeon returns to the top spot and Downers Grove North joins the rankings. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 22, 2023
Weekend Forecast: A look at this weekend’s biggest games Here are a half dozen outstanding matchups to keep tabs on this weekend. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 20, 2023
Ahmad Henderson dazzles as Brother Rice beats Marist to win Battle of Pulaski The RedHawks had two shots to win the game on their final possession, but neither fell, and No. 7 Brother Rice won 49-48. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 18, 2023
Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school basketball rankings for Jan. 15, 2023 Kenwood is No. 1 for the first time ever. Loyola makes its season debut and Marist returns. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 16, 2023
Damar Hamlin’s ordeal motivates Bo Kimble to keep honoring the memory of Hank Gathers. PHILADELPHIA — Bo Kimble was about to tune in Monday night to the Bengals-Bills game when he received a phone call from Albert Gersten, a booster from Kimble’s basketball days at Loyola Marymount. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 5, 2023
Just Sayin’: Prelude to Loyola’s maiden A-10 voyage hasn’t been what Ramblers hoped for At 6-6, they’re almost certainly going to have to win a conference championship to get to the NCAA Tournament for the fourth time in six seasons. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 25, 2022
Signing Day: Local football recruits Local players expected to sign during the early signing period, which runs from Dec. 21 to 23. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2022
Sister Jean, matriarch of Loyola University Chicago, to publish a memoir The 103-year-old Catholic nun has a lot to share. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 8, 2022
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
John Holecek on his next move and the decision to leave Loyola Holecek says he’s done coaching at the high school level but isn’t sure what his future holds. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 7, 2022
Loyola football coach John Holecek steps down John Holecek is leaving Loyola. The state’s top high school football coach is moving on after 17 years. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2022
Paul Sullivan: DePaul escapes with 78-72 OT win against Loyola in showcase game for Chicago basketball CHICAGO — Next year marks the 100th anniversary of the first men’s basketball game between DePaul and Loyola, a made-for-Chicago rivalry that for years was an annual tradition. Chicago Tribune · Dec 4, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 30, 2022 Impressions from the high school basketball season’s opening stretch Here are a bevy of thoughts from the week in this Thanksgiving leftovers column.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 29, 2022 This season’s 30 must-see high school basketball games Whether it’s key conference games, heated rivalries, shootout showdowns or non-conference measuring sticks, these are all big, important games featuring in-state teams.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 27, 2022 Loyola’s defense dominates Class 8A title game Loyola’s first offensive play was an 80-yard touchdown pass from Jake Stearney to Declan Forde on a flea flicker.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 24, 2022 Previewing the high school football state championships A look at the the title games in Class 8A through Class 3A.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 20, 2022 Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 14 Thirteen games are in the books....and it looks like we expected it to back in August.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2022 Breaking down the top state semifinals A look at this weekend’s best state playoff games.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 13, 2022 Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 13 Four new teams join and Providence makes its season debut.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 9, 2022 Signing Day: The top recruiting steals among local players There were several college programs who were able to secure a recruiting steal out of Illinois, whether for the level the player chose or in fighting off maybe bigger or, in some cases, more attractive offers.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2022 Loyola University Chicago ‘mishandled and underreported’ sex misconduct complaints involving students, lawsuit says Three women are suing the school run by the Jesuit Catholic religious order, saying administrators “maintained a de facto policy” to “suppress reports of sexual violence and sexual harassment.”
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 30, 2022 Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 11 Glenbrook South joins for the first time this season.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 28, 2022 Breaking down the top first-round playoff games A look at this weekend’s best state playoff games.