List of 7 news stories.

• Barrington Invite

  9/2/2025
  Coach Batti

  Loyola Academy at the Mike Kallenbach Classic – Biltmore Country Club (Aug. 25, 2025)

  The Ramblers put together a strong showing at the Mike Kallenbach Classic, finishing tied for 2nd with a team score of 314 (+30).

  Sophomore Xander Schafer had a standout performance, firing a 70 (-1) to earn 1st place medalist honors in the field.
  Ben Riekse (80, +9) contributed steady play near the top of the lineup.
  Mark Bitbabo (82, +11) and Mason Lalich (82, +11) both added key scores to secure the team’s runner-up finish.

  Also competing were Duke McGinn (83, +12) and Connor McAuley (86, +15), both continuing to develop their games in a competitive field.

  The Ramblers not only competed well on the course but also led the charge off of it, helping drive donations to support the Childhood Cancer Cure. A big thank you to all who contributed to such an important cause!!!

• Buffalo Grove Invite

  9/2/2025
  Coach Batti

  Loyola Academy at the Buffalo Grove Invite – Buffalo Grove Golf Course (Aug. 30, 2025)

  The Ramblers battled hard at the Buffalo Grove Invite, finishing 4th overall with a team score of 305 (+17) in a strong field.

   

  Xander Schafer (74, +2) paced the team with a confident round, earning a 10th-place individual finish.
  Daniel Burden (75, +3) stayed consistent throughout the day to post another reliable score.
  Ben Riekse (76, +4) added steady play from the top of the lineup.
  Ryan Horn (80, +8) rounded out the scoring with a key contribution.

   

  Also competing were Pasha Zabadneh (82, +10) and Connor McAuley (84, +12), both of whom gained valuable experience on a demanding course.

   

  The Ramblers showcased depth once again, highlighted by Schafer’s top-10 performance. Loyola will build on this momentum as they move deeper into the season.

• Glenbard West Quad

  9/2/2025
  Coach Batti

  Loyola Academy at the Glenbard West Quad– Village Links of Glen Ellyn (Aug. 30, 2025)

  The Ramblers finished 4th at the Glenbard West Invite with a team score of 319 (+31).
  
  

  Mason Lalich (75, +3) and Duke McGinn (75, +3) led the way with matching rounds that showed steady play throughout the day.
  Mark Bitbabo (84, +12) and Ricardo Gonzalez Salles (85, +13) rounded out the scoring for Loyola.

  Also competing were Danny Hession (86, +14) and Griffin Huntington (96, +24), both gaining valuable tournament experience.
  
  

  The Ramblers will look to keep sharpening their game as the season progresses.

• Libertyville Invite

  9/2/2025
  Coach Batti

  Loyola Academy at the Libertyville Invite – Thunderhawk Golf Club (Sept. 2, 2025)

  The Ramblers competed hard today at the Libertyville Invite on a challenging Thunderhawk layout, finishing with a team score of 316 (+28) to place 9th overall in a strong field.

  • Daniel Burden (76, +4) led the way with a steady round that set the tone.
  • Mason Lalich (78, +6) followed closely, showing consistency throughout his round.
  • Xander Schafer (80, +8) battled well as a sophomore and provided another key counting score.
  • Duke McGinn (82, +10) rounded out the team scoring with a solid effort under pressure.

  Also competing were Ryan Horn (83, +11) and Ben Riekse (84, +12).
  
  

  With lessons learned, the Ramblers are focused on sharpening their game and bouncing back in the weeks to come.

• Match vs. Glenbrook South

  9/2/2025
  Coach Batti

  Loyola Academy vs Glenbrook South – Glenview Park Golf Club (Aug. 21, 2025)

  The Ramblers opened their season in impressive fashion, defeating Glenbrook South with a team score of 149 (+9) to the Titans’ 155 (+15).

  Ben Riekse (36, +1) and Connor McAuley (36, +1) shared medalist honors on the day, each turning in steady rounds to pace Loyola.
  Duke McGinn (38, +3) followed close behind with another solid effort.
  Ryan Horn (39, +4) rounded out the scoring with a key contribution to secure the victory.

  Also competing were Mason Lalich (40, +5), Xander Schafer (40, +5), Daniel Burden (42, +7), Pasha Zabadneh (42, +7), Mark Bitbabo (42, +7), Griffin Huntington (44, +9), Danny Hession (45, +10), and Dylan Sorrow (46, +11).

  The Ramblers displayed balance across the lineup with multiple strong performances, securing their first win of the season and setting the tone for the matches ahead.

• Ramblers Win vs GBS

  8/24/2025
  Coach Batti
  Ben Riekse - 36

  Xander Schafer - 36 
  
  Duke McGinn - 38
  
  Ryan Horn - 39

• Tryout Information

  7/14/2025
  Coach Batti
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