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Wilmette, Sports

Three-ing is Believing: Loyola Academy three-peats as IHSA 8A champion

By Neil Milbert | 3 weeks ago
Wilmette, Sports

2nd-half Ramblers do it again to punch their ticket to state

By Neil Milbert | 4 weeks ago
Wilmette, Sports

Loyola runs away from Maine South and into the 8A semifinals

By Neil Milbert | November 16, 2024
Wilmette, Sports

Loyola shuts down Marist in second half to overcome second-round challenge

By Neil Milbert | November 10, 2024
Wilmette, Sports

Macpherson and Carlson each score twice in Ramblers' playoff-opening rout

By Neil Milbert | November 2, 2024
Wilmette, Sports

Loyola shrugs off Mount Carmel in a dominating league-championship clincher

By Neil Milbert | October 26, 2024
Wilmette, Sports

Backup QB Maloney tosses 3 TD's as Loyola downs Carmel

By Neil Milbert | October 19, 2024
Wilmette, Sports

Dominant defensive performance pushes Ramblers' win streak to four

By Neil Milbert | October 12, 2024
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Loyola tennis memorializes Bill Kearns with event he started

By Neil Milbert | October 7, 2024
Wilmette, Sports

'He's our Superman': MacPherson takes center stage in Loyola's runaway win against Iggy

By Neil Milbert | October 5, 2024
Wilmette, Sports

Ramblers put it all together in road rout of Rams

By Neil Milbert | September 28, 2024
Wilmette, Sports

Ramblers football gets back on track with home victory in Catholic League opener

By Neil Milbert | September 21, 2024
Wilmette, Sports

St. Francis spoils Loyola's historic night under the lights in Wilmette

By Neil Milbert | September 14, 2024
Wilmette, Sports

Ramblers answer call after opening loss, throttle Hilltoppers in Week 2

By Neil Milbert | September 7, 2024
Wilmette, Sports

East St. Louis takes it to Loyola Academy in Week 1 battle of state football powerhouses

By Neil Milbert | August 31, 2024
Wilmette, Sports

Loaded Ramblers take aim at historic third straight 8A state crown

By Neil Milbert | August 21, 2024
Wilmette, Sports

Loyola football using summer to mix new and familiar faces — including the return of a hall of famer

By Neil Milbert | July 19, 2024
Wilmette, Community

Record set at annual Jubilee Jog — a Wilmette tradition

By Neil Milbert | May 30, 2024
Winnetka, Community

In Tribute: Former New Trier superintendent mentored 'hundreds and hundreds of educators'

By Neil Milbert | March 25, 2024
Wilmette, Sports

(T)Winning Big: Langston twins compile 52-0 senior-year record, cheer each other on to state championships

By Neil Milbert | March 12, 2024
Wilmette, Community

In Tribute: Through sports and outreach, Wilmette's 'Coach' Bill Kearns brought people together

By Neil Milbert | March 7, 2024
Wilmette, Sports

'Invaluable': Nimesheim earns prestigious Ramblers honor without playing a snap

By Neil Milbert | December 26, 2023
Winnetka, Community

In Tribute: Loved ones remember Pat Craddock — a lifelong sportsman and devoted family man

By Neil Milbert | December 6, 2023
Wilmette, Sports

Ramblers Repeat: Loyola makes program history with second straight state championship

By Neil Milbert | November 25, 2023
Wilmette, Sports

Loyola is state-bound after surviving semifinal scare

By Neil Milbert | November 18, 2023
Wilmette, Sports

Loyola steamrolls St. Ignatius to move into 8A final four

By Neil Milbert | November 11, 2023
Wilmette, Sports

It's Ramblers right from the jump in second-round rout

By Neil Milbert | November 5, 2023
Wilmette, Sports

Down 3-0, Ramblers score 45 unanswered to surge into the second round

By Neil Milbert | October 29, 2023
Wilmette, Sports

Loyola defends its turf to punctuate unbeaten regular season, snap Mount Carmel's long win streak

By Neil Milbert | October 21, 2023
Glencoe, Sports

Miller, Ramblers run by Red Wings to set up undefeated showdown on Saturday, Oct. 21

By Neil Milbert | October 15, 2023
Wilmette, Community

In Tribute: A Super Bowl champ, Tim Foley built a success story from Wilmette roots

By Neil Milbert | October 9, 2023
Wilmette, Sports

Loyola brings it and IC Catholic doesn't

By Neil Milbert | October 7, 2023
Wilmette, Sports

Defense is difference as Ramblers pass rugged road test on South Side

By Neil Milbert | September 30, 2023
Wilmette, Sports

Ramblers unleash roster while picking up first shutout, fifth win

By Neil Milbert | September 24, 2023
Wilmette, Sports

Ramblers score 34 unanswered points for second straight week — another Catholic League blowout

By Neil Milbert | September 17, 2023
Wilmette, Sports

Loyola's 34 unanswered points nullifies slow start against RedHawks

By Neil Milbert | September 9, 2023
Wilmette, Sports

Revenge 31 Years in the Making: Ramblers down Huskies in road rumble

By Neil Milbert | September 2, 2023
Wilmette, Sports

Ramblers do Illinois proud with emphatic win in Michigan

By Neil Milbert | August 26, 2023
Wilmette, Sports

Defensive stars highlight Ramblers roster under first-year head coach

By Neil Milbert | August 20, 2023
Wilmette, Community

In Tribute: The legacy of Frank Amato, a Loyola Academy legend

By Neil Milbert | February 12, 2023
Wilmette, Sports

First-play fireworks and clutch defense send Loyola Academy home with third state championship in last seven seasons

By Neil Milbert | November 27, 2022
Wilmette, Sports

Champaign Here They Come: Ramblers dispatch Dukes to advance to title game

By Neil Milbert | November 19, 2022
Wilmette, Sports

Ramblers pounce on Lions to advance to Class 8A semifinals

By Neil Milbert | November 12, 2022
Wilmette, Sports

Shorthanded run game helps Ramblers conquer wind, Edwardsville to move to 8A quarterfinals

By Neil Milbert | November 6, 2022
Kenilworth, Sports

Ramblers' huge first quarter keys playoff-opening rout — but LA loses standout tailback to injury

By Neil Milbert | October 30, 2022
Wilmette, subscriber

Ramblers defense steps up to challenge in road clash with RedHawks

By Neil Milbert | October 1, 2022
Wilmette, Sports

Loyola cruises to 5-0 with an average margin of victory of 34 points

By Neil Milbert | September 25, 2022
Wilmette, Sports

High-flying Ramblers slap 57 on the Crusaders to remain unbeaten

By Neil Milbert | September 17, 2022
Wilmette, Sports

Stearney tosses 5 TD's to lead Loyola past St. Rita for its third straight dominant victory

By Neil Milbert | September 10, 2022
Wilmette, Sports

Reserves key Ramblers' Week 2 rout

By Neil Milbert | September 3, 2022
Glencoe, Sports

Ramblers make statement with ESPN, Ohio powerhouse visiting Hoerster Field in Wilmette

By Neil Milbert | August 28, 2022
Wilmette, Sports

Ramblers hope ESPN opener is just the beginning of a highlight-filled state-title chase

By Neil Milbert | August 21, 2022
Wilmette, Sports

Lockport takes out shorthanded Loyola in semis. Ramblers streak ends at 18 wins

By Neil Milbert | November 21, 2021
Wilmette, Sports

Ramblers' sack barrage sinks Griffins in defensive rumble; Lockport on deck in semis

By Neil Milbert | November 13, 2021
Glencoe, Sports

Ramblers rock Redhawks, set up quarterfinal date with Lincoln-Way East

By Neil Milbert | November 6, 2021
Wilmette, Sports

On to the next as No. 1 Loyola starts postseason with 44-0 romp

By Neil Milbert | October 30, 2021
Wilmette, Sports

Kreutz carries Ramblers who survive last-minute scare from Caravan

By Neil Milbert | October 23, 2021
Wilmette, Sports

Underclassmen Nimesheim, Fitzgerald step up as Loyola rambles to 8-0

By Neil Milbert | October 16, 2021
Wilmette, Sports

Ramblers unleash roster on visiting Celtics in their 13th straight victory

By Neil Milbert | October 9, 2021
Wilmette, Sports

Loyola's Stearney racks up 356 yards of total offense to help Ramblers edge Marist, remain unbeaten

By Neil Milbert | October 3, 2021
Wilmette, Sports

'We Trusted Him': Sophomore kicker Mike Baker provides walk-off heroics to save Ramblers

By Neil Milbert | September 25, 2021
Wilmette, Sports

Thrilling Win, Tough Loss: Maldonado and Loyola outslug Brother Rice but may lose RB for season

By Neil Milbert | September 17, 2021
Wilmette, Sports

Loyola aces toughest test so far by blowing out St. Rita

By Neil Milbert | September 12, 2021
Wilmette, Sports

Ramblers dismantle Rockets in impromptu clash of IHSA powers

By Neil Milbert | September 4, 2021
Wilmette, Sports

Maldonado, Ramblers fire on all cylinders in season-opening blowout

By Neil Milbert | August 28, 2021
Wilmette, Sports

Run game again a strength, but injuries and vacant Week 2 put Loyola in hole to start season

By Neil Milbert | August 20, 2021
Wilmette, Sports

'No doubt you’re one of the best': Ramblers stamp dominant 6-0 season by clobbering Redhawks

By Neil Milbert | April 24, 2021
Glencoe, Sports

Ramblers keep rolling by knocking off visiting Phillips to move to 5-0

By Neil Milbert | April 17, 2021
Wilmette, Sports

Ramblers seniors will get one more home-field advantage as Phillips comes to town

By Neil Milbert | April 14, 2021
Wilmette, Sports

What A Rush: Pemberton's 200 yards, 3 TDs in first half spark Loyola's rout

By Neil Milbert | April 10, 2021
Wilmette, Sports

Maldonado breaks loose as Ramblers score another dominant Catholic League victory

By Neil Milbert | April 2, 2021
Wilmette, Sports

'No, no, no. Not today': Pemberton, Ramblers make statement against Caravan in clash of state powers

By Neil Milbert | March 27, 2021
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Pemberton's late score gives Ramblers 7-3 victory in slugfest at St. Rita

By Neil Milbert | March 20, 2021