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Football: Loyola’s Rob Dooley to walk on at USC
Rob Dooley wanted to keep playing football. Most of the colleges that were interested in him, though, played below the Division I level. The Loyola …
- May 15, 2012
Football: Bolingbrook tops Loyola, claims first football title
CHAMPAIGN – Nothing could stop Aaron Bailey and Bolingbrook from reaching their ultimate goal on Saturday night. Not five turnovers, a drenching rain or Loyola’s …
- May 7, 2012
Football: Aaron Bailey the key for Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook coach John Ivlow knew he had to form his offense to fit his team’s strength. Quarterback Aaron Bailey is quite a strength. This season, …
- Apr 9, 2012
Football: Loyola’s Charlie Dowdle does it all
Tyler Vradenburg is in an enviable position as Loyola’s coordinator of the passing game. Not only does he have controls to one of the state’s …
- Apr 14, 2012
Football: State title game preview capsules
All games at Memorial Stadium, Champaign, and broadcast by Comcast SportsNet and Ch. 5.2. CLASS 1A Tuscola (11-2) vs. Dakota (11-2) When: 10 a.m. Friday …
- Mar 16, 2012
Football: Loyola hurdles roadblock to make State final
John Holecek was never too concerned with how he felt after Loyola lost in the semifinals the last two seasons. The Ramblers coach always was …
- Feb 1, 2012
Football: Loyola storms back to top Glenbard North
Halftime of Week 13 is a time for trust, not experimentation. So even though Loyola’s offense did not do much of anything through two quarters …
- Jan 30, 2012
Football: Semifinal football preview capsules
Click the link to view the Herald-News football preview capsules. CLASS 8A Bolingbrook at Naperville Central When: 1 p.m. Saturday Outlook: Few classes have come …
- Dec 12, 2011
Football: Palivos helps Loyola run into semifinal berth
Willie Palivos doesn’t mind being overlooked on Loyola’s explosive offense. The senior running back is content doing his job and helping the Ramblers win games. …
- Nov 26, 2011
Football: Malcolm Weaver leads Loyola past Lyons
Not even a stiff wind could stop Malcolm Weaver and No. 1-ranked Loyola on Saturday afternoon. The senior quarterback threw for more than 300 yards …
- Nov 25, 2011
Quarterfinal football preview capsules
Click the links to view the SouthtownStar football preview capsules or the Herald-News football preview capsules. Class 8A Downers South at Bolingbrook When: 6 p.m. …
- Nov 19, 2011
Football: Rock-solid ‘D’ leads Loyola to another playoff win
Charlie Dowdle paused a moment when asked how he felt after learning Maine South had lost to Stevenson on Saturday. The Loyola senior then gave …
- Nov 19, 2011
Football: Loyola too much for Dunbar
Loyola did what it needed to do Saturday to beat Dunbar and move on to the state quarterfinals for the third consecutive season. The No. …
- Nov 14, 2011
Loyola’s balance too much for Evanston
During the preseason, Loyola looked inward to figure out what type of team it would be this season. Most observers had already declared 2011 to …
- Nov 5, 2011
Loyola's defense overpowers St Rita for conference
Michael Scott saw it coming, but St. Rita probably didn’t. Scott returned an interception for a touchdown less than three minutes into the game, jump-starting …
- Oct 24, 2011
Loyola bids for perfect regular season
Loyola isn’t shying away from the spotlight shining on Saturday’s home game against St. Rita. In fact, John Holecek and Co. welcome all the hype …
- Oct 25, 2011
Loyola pulls away from Brother Rice
With Loyola quarterback Malcolm Weaver out hurt and Brother Rice pulling within 13-10 on an 88-yard Martez Walker kickoff return touchdown, then stopping the Ramblers …
- Oct 22, 2011
SouthtownStar Week 8 football preview capsules
MOUNT CARMEL (6-1, 1-1) AT ST. RITA (6-1, 2-0) When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Last week: Mount Carmel 51, St. Laurence 6; St. Rita 28, Bishop …
- Oct 12, 2011
Week 8 football preview capsules
Click the link to view the SouthtownStar football preview capsules, the Naperville Sun and the Herald-News football preview capsules. Bishop McNamara vs. Leo When: 7 …
- Oct 20, 2011
Loyola rolls past Fenwick
Malcolm Weaver threw for 204 yards and four touchdowns and defensive lineman Michael Scott returned an interception 27 yards for a score as No. 4 …
- Oct 15, 2011
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Weaver gives Loyola an edge
Loyola didn’t get its running game going all day and it didn’t look good for the passing attack either in the fourth quarter. But Malcolm …
- Oct 8, 2011
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Regalado finds fresh start
When the alarm goes off at 5:30 or so, about the last thing Charlie Regalado wants to do is jump out of bed and get …
- Oct 6, 2011
Loyola storms past Gordon Tech
Even without starting quarterback Malcolm Weaver driving the offensive bus for No. 6 Loyola, the Ramblers had no problem finding the end zone Saturday afternoon …
- Oct 4, 2011
Ground attack paces Loyola past Providence
Running the no-huddle offense for Loyola, senior quarterback Malcolm Weaver isn’t picky. If an opposing defense is going to allow him to pass in the …
- Sep 23, 2011
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Break it down: Week 4
Year in and year out, the Catholic League Blue likes to consider itself the state’s premier football conference. Some years are better than others and …
- Sep 15, 2011
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