The Leo Alumni Association was recently notified of the death of Thomas A. McGowan of the Class of 1970 by several of his friends and relatives. Tom was a graduate of Visitation grammar school. While at Leo, Tom made the Football team during a very competitive year, during his senior year. After … [Read more...]
Leo Vs. Kaneland – Basketball Commentary by Dan McGrath.
Size, size, size, size and size. Throw in some big-time talent and it’s a can’t-miss formula for basketball success. And It’s what the Leo Lions faced when they drew East St. Louis as a semifinal opponent in the IHSA Class 3-A state tournament semifnal at the University of Illinois’ State Farm … [Read more...]
Eugene (Gene) Earner, June 2, 1932 – February 24, 2026 – Class of 1950.
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. Hyde Park – Basketball Commentary by David Gross.
Champaign is said to be very nice this time of year. The Leo Lions will find out for themselves after earning a trip to the IHSA state basketball tournament Monday with a 54-33 dismantling of Hyde Park in a Class 3-A Supersectional at UIC’s Credit Union 1 Arena. After avenging the … [Read more...]
Leo Vs. Hillcrest, Basketball Commentary by David Gross.
The smallest school by enrollment in Class 3-A? No problem.A tough opponent on its home floor before a boisterous, full-house crowd? Bring it on. Along with foul trouble, those were among the obstacles the Leo Lions dealt with Friday night in their IHSA Class 3-A Sectional title game against … [Read more...]
Leo Vs. Morgan Park – Basketball Commentary by Dan McGrath.
Lions are steaming hot in the IHSA state tournament, extending their streak of blowouts to three with a 68-38 demolition of Morgan Park in a semifinal of the Class 3-A Hillcrest Sectional Tuesday night in Country Club Hills. They'll face host Hillcrest for the sectional title and a … [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...]