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Football - Varsity

Aug
26
Away
versus
Catholic Central High School (Mi.)
Win 45-7
Catholic Central Athletic Complex
Sep
01
Away
versus
Naperville North
Win 27-6
Naperville North High School
Sep
02
Home

Varsity Reserve

Non-League
versus
New Trier
Sep
08
Away
League
versus
Marist
Win 34-7
Marist High School
Sep
16
Home
League
versus
Brother Rice
Win 41-24
Sep
23
Home

Homecoming

League
versus
St. Patrick
Win 38-0
Sep
29
Away
League
versus
St. Rita
Win 21-5
St. Rita High School
Oct
06
Away
League
versus
IC Catholic Prep
Win
Plunkiett Athletic Complex
Oct
14
Home

Senior Day

League
versus
Benet Academy
Win 41-7
Oct
21
Home
League
versus
Mount Carmel
Win 23-21
Oct
28
Home
Playoff

IHSA Playoffs

League
versus
Plainfield North
Win 45-9
Nov
04
Home
Playoff

IHSA Play offs

Non-League
versus
Neuqua Valley
Win 33-6
Playing Fields - Hoerster Field
Nov
11
Away
Playoff

IHSA Playoffs

Non-League
versus
St. Ignatius College Prep
Win 41-7
St. Ignatius College Prep
Nov
18
Home

IHSA Semi Finals

League
versus
York
Win 23-14
Playing Fields - Hoerster Field

Team Coaches

Team Statistics

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Team News

List of 10 news stories.

  • Ramblers Sign Letters of Intent to Play Football in College

    On Wednesday, December 20, four Loyola Academy football players signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) for the early signing period. Congratulations to the following student-athletes and their parents: Kyle Baltazar (Army West Point), Ethan Hogg (University of Connecticut), Joe Kelly (Colgate University), and Kenny Langston (Colgate University).
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  • Ramblers Are Your 2023 IHSA 8A State Champions!

    The varsity football team defeated the Lincoln-Way East Griffins 26-15 on Saturday, November 25, winning back-to-back state titles and becoming the 2023 IHSA 8A State Champions! This is the program's fifth state title (1993, 2015, 2018, 2022, 2023) and the first under Beau Desherow '93 in his first year as head coach. Congratulations to Coach Desherow, his coaching staff, and the players on a perfect ending to an incredible 14-0 undefeated season. Thank you, Rambler parents and fans, for all the fun and support along the way.
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  • Rambler Football is Going to State!

    Congratulations to the 2023 varsity football team for securing a berth in the Illinois state championship football game by defeating York High School 23–14 on Saturday, November 18.
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  • Football Advances to State Semifinals

    Congratulations to the varsity football team on their 41–7 quarterfinal victory over St. Ignatius on Saturday. Loyola advances to the IHSA 8A semifinal game on Saturday, November 18, at Loyola. Kickoff is at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $8.00 and are only available on GoFan. Everyone, including students, needs a ticket. In addition, the game will be broadcast live on Marquee Sports Network. Let's go Ramblers!
  • Michael Baker '24 Named to IHSFCA All-State Team

    Kicker/wide receiver Michael Baker '24 was named to the 2023 8A Illinois High School Football Coaches’ Association (IHSFCA) All-State team. This honor reflects hours of sacrifice and hard work by each awarded athlete. Michael will receive his plaque and be introduced on the field prior to the 8A state championship game at Illinois State University in Bloomington later this month. Michael joins nearly two dozen Ramblers who have been named IHSFCA All-State since the program’s inception in 1994.
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  • Rambler Football Advances to the IHSA 8A Quarterfinal

    Our varsity football team defeated Neuqua Valley 33-6 to advance to the IHSA 8A quarterfinal. Loyola plays at St. Ignatius College Prep, at St. Ignatius, 1076 Roosevelt Rd., in Chicago, on Saturday, November 11, at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are only available on GoFan.
  • Football Advances to Second Round of State Playoffs

    Congratulations to the varsity football team for advancing to the second round of IHSA playoffs after defeating Plainfield North 45-9. Loyola will host Neuqua Valley on Saturday, November 4, at 1:00 p.m. at Hoerster Field. Tickets are available on GoFan and will be available at the gate for $7.00. Due to the IHSA playoffs, everyone needs a ticket including students. No passes are accepted.
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  • Football All Conference Awards

    The Chicago Catholic League (CCL) announced their All Conference selections for the Catholic League Blue, and the Ramblers have earned some incredible recognition—including Coach of the Year! 
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  • Football Advances to Playoffs

    Congratulations to the varsity football team for winning the Chicago Catholic League Blue Division with their victory over Mt. Carmel, 23-21, on Saturday. Loyola football will host Plainfield North for the first round of the IHSA 8A playoffs on Saturday, October 28, at 1:00 p.m. at Hoerster Field. Tickets are available on GoFan and will be available at the gate for $6.00. Due to the IHSA playoffs, everyone needs a ticket including students. No passes are accepted.
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  • Football Playoffs

    Loyola will host Plainfield North for the first round of the IHSA Class 8A state playoffs. The game is confirmed for Saturday, October 28, at 1:00 p.m. at Loyola Academy. Tickets are available in advance on GoFan and will also be sold at the gate. Every attendee needs a ticket, including students. No passes are accepted. 
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