Game Day Information

Varsity Football: Loyola vs Mount Carmel
Friday, October 16 | 6:30 p.m. Kickoff | 5:00 p.m. Gate Opens
Tickets available on GoFan and cash at the gate.
$7.00 adults / $5.00 students/seniors
All students need a ticket, including Loyola students

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Parking
Parking is limited on the Loyola Academy campus and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Overflow parking will be directed to the New Trier, 7 Happ Road in Northfield. Shuttle bus service will not be available. Parking on side streets around Loyola Academy is prohibited, and violators will be ticketed by the Wilmette Police Department. Carpooling or ride-share services are encouraged. The designated ride-share drop-off and pickup location is in front of the school by the flagpoles (Door #1).
Tailgating
Tailgating is not permitted on Loyola's campus. Alcohol is not sold or allowed on campus or inside the stadium. Per Village of Wilmette ordinance, air horns, whistles, sirens, and other noise-making devices are prohibitied. After the game, we ask that all attendees leave campus in an orderly and quiet manner, respecting our neighbors.
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Mma Akela ’26

Varsity Wrestling, Flag Football, Track & Field, and Crew

For Mma Akela ’26, being a Loyola Academy athlete has always meant representing something greater than herself. A four-sport varsity athlete in wrestling, flag football, track and field, and rowing, Mma embraced every opportunity to challenge herself while building the discipline, resilience, and confidence that define her as both an athlete and a leader. Through wrestling in particular, she learned the value of perseverance and self-belief, lessons reinforced by the guidance of Coach Hemmila, whose mentorship helped shape her both on and off the mat. Whether competing, leading, or supporting her teammates from the sidelines, Mma has consistently demonstrated that true athletic success is rooted in character, commitment, and community.

One of the defining moments of her Loyola athletic career came when she returned to track and field during her junior year after initially stepping away from the sport. In just two weeks, she qualified for the state meet in the triple jump and broke Loyola Academy’s school record—an achievement that reminded her that it is never too late to rediscover a passion and pursue it with purpose. Equally important to Mma is living Loyola’s mission of being a woman for others. Even after shifting her focus from flag football to rowing, she remained a steadfast supporter of her former teammates, recognizing that leadership is as much about encouragement as it is about competition. As she prepares to continue her athletic career at the collegiate level in rowing, Mma carries forward the lessons she learned as a Rambler: give yourself grace, trust the process, and never underestimate what is possible through hard work, faith, and belief in yourself.

Mma Akela ’26