High School Sports RSS: loyola football

Benz puts Maine South in driver's seat

BY TAYLOR BELL — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Tyler Benz passed for two touchdowns and ran for the decisive score with 3:33 left as top-ranked Maine South held off Loyola 21-14 Saturday in the Class 8A semifinals.

It's showtime: Hawks' offense vs. Loyola 'D'

BY TAYLOR BELL — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

It's the irresistible force vs. the immovable force when Maine South's offense meets Loyola's defense Saturday in a Class 8A semifinal in Park Ridge.

Q&A with Loyola LB Pat Dougherty

BY TAYLOR BELL — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:00 CST

Loyola linebacker Pat Dougherty, the Catholic Blue defensive player of the year, makes up for his lack of size with speed, balance and coordination.

Loyola gets its kicks vs. Caravan

BY TAYLOR BELL — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Leo Sheridan kicked a state-record five field goals to lead No. 6 Loyola past No. 13 Mount Carmel 24-7 Saturday in a Class 8A quarterfinal in Wilmette.

Ramblers defense gives Warren no rest

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

When Warren running back Greg Kennedy took an option pitch and broke free for a 73-yard, first-quarter touchdown against Loyola Saturday, it looked like the Ramblers might be in for a tough afternoon.

Loyola 21, Warren 7

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Behind an exquisite second-half performance from its vaunted defense, Loyola stopped Warren 21-7 in Saturday's Class 8A second-round contest in Wilmette.

Strong second half gets Ramblers past Warren

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Loyola pitched a second-half shutout and Will Forsyth threw three touchdown passes as the No. 6 Ramblers knocked off visiting Warren 21-7 Saturday in a Class 8A second-round playoff game at Hoerster Field in Wilmette.

Loyola Game Balls

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

LOYOLA 30

Ramblers give Shamrocks no chance at upset

By SCOTT GREEN Contributor — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Loyola's Chance Carter recognized the play immediately. St. Patrick's linemen didn't hold their blocks and began to move upfield, while quarterback Victor Balundis took a seven-step drop.

Carter shines as Loyola blanks St. Pat's

BY ADAM L. JAHNS ajahns@suntimes.com — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Defensive end Chance Carter made a highlight-reel interception and returned it for a touchdown as Loyola shut out St. Patrick 30-0 Saturday in a Class 8A first-round game in Wilmette.

Forsyth's firepower gives Loyola lethal weapon

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

FOOTBALL -- The only knock against Loyola quarterback hopeful Will Forsyth coming into the season was could he stay healthy for an entire season.

Film buff: Loyola coach knows need to study

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

FOOTBALL -- In eight years as a linebacker in the NFL, John Holecek watched a lot of film.

QB & D key Loyola's win over St. Rita

BY TAYLOR BELL — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Loyola's Will Forsyth completed 16 of 27 passes for 198 yards and one touchdown and rushed 10 times for 94 yards and one touchdown as the No. 7 Ramblers knocked off St. Rita 17-7 Saturday in Wilmette.

Loyola's Carter commits to Northwestern

BY SCOTT PHILLIPS — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Loyola defensive end Chance Carter gave an oral commitment to Northwestern on Sunday. The 6-5, 255-pound Carter chose to play for the Wildcats and head coach Pat Fitzgerald over Nebraska.

Ramblers enjoy long bus ride home after win

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

FOOTBALL -- It was a little painful for Loyola Academy junior running back Addison Perry to admit what was obvious.

Perry powers Loyola past Friars

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Fri, 9 Oct 2009 18:00 CST

Addison Perry ran for three touchdowns to lead No. 8 Loyola past Fenwick 31-7 Friday in Catholic League Blue action at Benedictine University.

Vote: Who was the top football star in Week 6?

Sun, 4 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Star gazing: YourSeason.com's stars of the week is back by popular demand. Be sure to vote for who you think is the top star. Voting ends Wednesday night at 10 p.m. Please note voting is limited to one vote per day per computer.

No. 9 dream: Loyola, Dougherty stop Rice

BY TAYLOR BELL — Sat, 3 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Pat Dougherty, who switched numbers and positions to wear No. 9 as an outside linebacker this season, had five sacks to help No. 11 Loyola shut down visiting Brother Rice 24-7 Saturday in the Catholic League Blue.

Forysth keys Ramblers past Wolfpack

BY JOE COSENTINO — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:00 CST

William Forsyth passed for two touchdowns and ran for two more as No. 12 Loyola rolled past St. Ignatius 40-14 Saturday in a Catholic League crossover in Wilmette.

Ramblers punish bumbling Caravan

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Will Forsyth threw for one touchdown and ran for another and Addison Perry rushed for two touchdowns to lead the Ramblers to a 28-15 upset of No. 2 Mount Carmel Friday at Gately Stadium.

Providence 10, Loyola Academy 3

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 04:00 CST

One mistake by the Loyola defense was enough to drop the Ramblers from the unbeaten ranks in a 10-3 loss to Providence Saturday at Sachs Stadium in Wilmette in the North Division opener.

Houlihan brothers lift Celtics past Loyola

BY DAN RUANE — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Providence quarterback Joey Houlihan hooked up with his brother, Peter, for the game's only touchdown as the No. 14 Celtics defeated No. 17 Loyola 10-3 Saturday afternoon in Wilmette.

Loyola senior transfer has come a long way

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 04:00 CST

FOOTBALL -- After surrendering just one touchdown in the first two games -- including Friday's 56-0 romp over Chicago Sullivan -- it's not exactly like the Loyola Academy football team is looking for a savior.

Forsyth gets Ramblers rolling past Evanston

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 04:00 CST

It took a full half of football for Will Forsyth to get on a roll Friday night for Loyola Academy in his debut as a varsity starting quarterback.

Forsyth, Loyola ramble past Evanston

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:00 CST

FOOTBALL � Will Forsyth ran for one touchdown and passed for another in his debut as a starting quarterback and lifted Loyola Academy's football team to a 23-9 victory over Evanston Friday night in front of a near-capacity crowd at Lazier Field.

Catholic Blue preview capsule

BY ADAM JAHNS ajahns@suntimes.com — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

Mount Carmel and St. Rita are the frontrunners, but the Blue is tough and deep. Providence has arguably the most difficult schedule in the state.