http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com Latest news from the Chicago Sun-Times - High School Sports en-us webmaster@suntimes.com (Editor) Newspapers http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/csp/cms/sites/YourSeason/assets/img/logo.gif http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com 84 34 30 Copyright 2013 Leo is back in the Catholic League football playoffs after successfully appealing Gordon Tech’s use of freshmen in last week’s game. The Rams beat Leo 14-8 on Saturday in a rematch of a Week 7 game won 39-19 by the Lions. But according to Hales athletic director Lawrence Nalls, Gordon Tech used several freshmen in a reserve role. Catholic League bylaws prohibit … ]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:04:40 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/8617127-393/football-leo-back-in-catholic-league-playoffs.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/8617127-393/football-leo-back-in-catholic-league-playoffs.html Deon Taylor’s first career interception came at exactly the right time for Gordon Tech. The junior defensive back’s interception with 30 seconds left sealed the Rams’ 14-8 victory over Leo in the first round of the Chicago Catholic League playoffs. “The whole game I was expecting a pick and all season I was waiting for my first pick,” Taylor said. “I saw … ]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:26:57 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/8492746-393/gordon-tech-edges-out-leo.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/8492746-393/gordon-tech-edges-out-leo.html Brother Rice celebrated senior night and for three and a half quarters the Crusaders and their fans were reveling in anticipation of an easy victory. But the Crusaders nearly squandered a 33-point lead holding off Leo 45-40. “We love to rush the football,” said Martez Walker, who finished with 10 carries for 166 yards and two touchdowns. “Our offensive line did a … ]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:44:39 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/8351778-393/brother-rice-hangs-on-to-top-leo.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/8351778-393/brother-rice-hangs-on-to-top-leo.html Bishop McNamara coach Rich Zinanni won his 300th game against Leo Friday night at the University of Chicago, but the 21-18 victory over the Lions in a Catholic League crossover was no cakewalk. Down 21-12 late in the game, Leo cut the deficit by six points when Jarod Cooper connected with Solomon Jones for a 21-yard touchdown pass with 2:35 remaining. The … ]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:40:12 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/8222840-393/bishop-mcnamaras-zinanni-gets-win-300.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/8222840-393/bishop-mcnamaras-zinanni-gets-win-300.html
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 p.m. Friday at U. of Chicago Outlook: Quarterback Channing Dolliger and the Fighting Irish (5-2), who almost knocked off St. Rita last week, will try for the second time to give 37th-year McNamara coach Rich Zinnani his … ]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:05:57 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/8181641-401/week-8-football-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/8181641-401/week-8-football-preview-capsules.html Leo’s Keith Harris Jr. was stuffed for losses on each of his first two carries against Gordon Tech on Saturday. But the 5-11 senior tailback kept plugging away and by the end of the game he had amassed 213 yards and three touchdowns on 20 carries as the Lions knocked off the Rams 39-19 in a Catholic League Red contest at Luther … ]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2011 17:01:50 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/8108403-393/leos-harris-runs-over-gordon.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/8108403-393/leos-harris-runs-over-gordon.html • Matt Alviti, QB, Maine South: Completed 17-of-25 passes for 287 yards, five TDs in 55-15 win over Niles West. • Danny Arden, RB, Antioch: Rushed 34 times for 248 yards and three TDs in 30-14 victory at Lakes. • Jake Elliott, K, Lyons: Kicked g-w 52-yard field goal in closing seconds of 16-14 win over Oak Park-River Forest plus two other … ]]> Sat, 01 Oct 2011 20:46:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/7987521-393/week-6-football-stars.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/7987521-393/week-6-football-stars.html Keith Harris came one carry short of setting an all-time Leo record as he ran for 298 first-half yards and four touchdowns in leading the Lions to a commanding 42-0 win over St. Joseph Chargers, Saturday in Westchester. Ten years ago Corey Rodgers had run for 302 yards and six touchdowns for Leo (3-3, 2-1 Catholic League Red), also in the first … ]]> Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:49:23 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/7985173-393/harris-first-half-propels-leo.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/7985173-393/harris-first-half-propels-leo.html It took four games, but Notre Dame finally got that elusive first victory of the 2011 season Friday night as the Dons held on to defeat visiting Leo 27-8 in Niles. “It’s a really good feeling to get it,’’ said quarterback Nick Pieruccini. “We needed it and we just have to take it one game at a time to get to the … ]]> Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:33:30 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/7708112-393/notre-dame-picks-up-first-win.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/7708112-393/notre-dame-picks-up-first-win.html Leo used a sound running game and superb defense to defeat St. Ignatius 44-16 in a Catholic Red showdown at Gately Stadium Saturday afternoon. Leo (2-1, 1-1) led by just eight points at the half after Leo quarterback Jarod Cooper connected with Joshua Owens on a 15-yard touchdown to make it 16-8 before the break. The Lions excelled in stopping the Wolfpack’s … ]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 16:46:07 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/7583086-393/leos-big-second-half-keys-win.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/7583086-393/leos-big-second-half-keys-win.html Hales 28, Leo 8: Joe Morrow scored on a 98-yard reception and an 84-yard run in the third quarter to break open the Catholic League Red opener for both teams at Gately. Hales quarterback Chris Walker (7-for-11, 187 yards) also threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Willie Allen, who added three interceptions on defense for the Spartans (1-1, 1-0). Hales jumped out … ]]> Sat, 03 Sep 2011 22:32:05 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/7458099-393/morrow-the-difference-for-hales.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/7458099-393/morrow-the-difference-for-hales.html CATHOLIC RED Outlook: The regular-season champ won’t get an automatic berth in the state playoffs because the new division has only five schools. Leo will likely be the team to beat with St. Ignatius and Gordon Tech in pursuit. Top five players Ht. Wt. Yr. WR Willie Allen, Hales 6-4 215 Sr. LB Hakeem Chatman, Leo 6-3 235 Sr. RB Keith Harris, Leo 5-8 180 Sr. WR Matt McCareins, St. Ignatius 6-4 200 Sr. QB Julian Russell, Gordon Tech 5-10 175 Sr. Quote: “We’ve got … ]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2011 17:44:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/7185265-393/catholic-red-football-preview.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/7185265-393/catholic-red-football-preview.html Leo 41, Fenger 0: Keith Harris had 11 carries for 209 yards, including touchdown runs of 95 and 72 yards for Leo. Leo Watkins returned a fumble 54 yards for a touchdown and Gerard Baker completed 6 of 12 passes 124 yards and threw touchdown passes of 16 yards to Keron Bragg, and 30 yards to Bruce Gray in the first half … ]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:20:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/4454563-393/leo-shuts-out-fenger.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/4454563-393/leo-shuts-out-fenger.html Lawrence Huff thought for a moment the game slipped through his grasp. He got his redemption. So did Leo. With the Lions' holding a narrow lead, the Leo defensive back dropped an interception and was called for pass interference on fourth down that extended De La Salle's final drive. He delivered in the clutch. His interception at the Lions' two-yard line with … ]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:18:02 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/4454510-393/leo-comes-back-to-upset-meteors.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/4454510-393/leo-comes-back-to-upset-meteors.html Fenwick quarterback Pat Hart accounted for three touchdowns as the Friars used a ball control attack to dominate the second half in beating Leo 28-7 in a Catholic League crossover Sunday afternoon at Gately Stadium. Hart threw touchdown passes of four and eight yards to Sam Ainsworth. He also scored on a four-yard rushing touchdown. Leo junior quarterback Gerard Baker threw a … ]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:08:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/4453979-393/hart-leads-fenwick-past-leo.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leo/football/4453979-393/hart-leads-fenwick-past-leo.html