The Leo Alumni Association was recently notified of the death of Eugene F. Earner by many of his friends and his family. Gene was an ever-present force in the Leo High School Alumni Association having been active for many decades after his graduation. Gene came to Leo as a graduate of St. … [Read more...]
Leo Vs. Southland College Prep – Basketball Commentary by David Gross.
Two blowout wins to start the state tournament and an opportunity to rest your starters could be the recipe for a deep playoff run, and that's where the Leo Lions find themselves after dismantling Southland College Prep 55-27 to win the IHSA Class 3-A Regional on their home floor Friday … [Read more...]
Leo Vs. Hansberry – Basketball Commentary by David Gross.
Leo's victory over Hansberry in an IHSA Class 3-A Regional opener at Leo on Wednesday was a sight to see if you were a Lions fan. Seeking a third straight regional title, the Lions opened the game with a 15-0 run and went on to bury their Auburn Gresham neighbors 71-28. Improving to … [Read more...]
Leo Vs. Mount Carmel – Basketball Commentary by David Gross.
Tuesday night at the Lions Den, Leo polished off its Catholic League regular season and rival Mount Carmel. This competitive contest between teams with aspirations of making deep playoff runs will bring its defense into the post season. The champions of the Catholic League White division … [Read more...]
Leo Vs. Rich Township – Basketball Commentary By David Gross.
By the end of Leo’s two-point loss to host Rich Township Monday, the basketball contest resembled two heavyweights trading blows and missed haymakers in the final rounds. Late in the third quarter, the two teams began exchanging buckets and turnovers after Jeremiah Echols hit a three … [Read more...]
Leo Vs. Conception Catholic Prep – Basketball Commentary By David Gross.
If there was such a thing as getting too comfortable in basketball competition, the Lions definitely slipped into those trappings Monday night at home in their 72-61 victory at the Lion’s Den against Immaculate Conception Catholic Prep. A game that early on seemed like it would be a Leo … [Read more...]
Leo Vs. Public League Marshall – Basketball Commentary by David Gross.
For the second time this week, the Leo basketball team slipped into a comfort zone after leaving the opening gate in thoroughbred fashion. The Lions (19-4) -- who are now winners of eight straight -- dominated the early in Thursday goings, racing to a 15-2 lead over host Public League Marshall … [Read more...]
Leo Vs. St. Francis De Sales
From the opening tip it seemed evident that not much footage from Friday night’s Leo-St. Francis de Sales game in the Lions Den would make either squad’s highlight reel. The teams combined to shoot 16-for-56 (29 percent) in a dreadful first half, with 19 total turnovers. Such misfeasance … [Read more...]
Alumni Night Basketball Game – Please Join Us – Great Opportunity to Support Leo.
Alumni Night Catholic League Basketball What: Leo HS vs. Providence Catholic HS Basketball Game and Reception When: Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 Tip-off at 7 pm Where: Leo H.S. Gymnasium- 7901 S. Sangamon Transportation Compliments … [Read more...]