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...]
President Obama took the time to join the young men in the “world renowned” Leo High School choir. It looks like a fun time was had by all!
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/president-obama-surprises-the-famed-leo-high-school-choir/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOqmstleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEetwKFkS8xVnWrsWBfEtorXe4hUQGaJVNADGY0misSzl4CbdtnZ0_dAJjD6Zw_aem_O_CXCD6gXDTSj60bSJaf-A … [Read more...]
Leo Vs. Brooks – Basketball Commentary by Dan McGrath.
Leo 42, Brooks 35, nonconference game at Leo 12/2 Intrigue over Leo’s 4-0 start and a matchup with fellow unbeaten Brooks College Prep brought a near-capacity crowd to the Lions Den on a cold December Tuesday night – a school night, no less. The fans came for the basketball. What they got was a … [Read more...]
Leo Thrives at Effingham St. Anthony Turkey Tournament.
Raise your hand if you saw the Leo basketball team getting off to a 4-0 start this season. Now pat yourself on the back. After a white-knuckle, last-second win at Crane Medical in the season opener, the Lions rolled up three straight W’s at the Effingham St. Anthony Turkey Tournament, beating … [Read more...]
Leo Vs. Crane – Basketball Commentary by Dan McGrath.
Leo 46, Crane 43, season opener at Crane No matter how terrific a basketball career Elon Henderson eventually has at Leo, he’ll be hard-pressed to top his debut. Exactly 1.7 seconds remained in a 43-all tie with Crane Monday night when Henderson, a 6-foot-7 freshman, took an … [Read more...]
Highlights & Happenings: Last Month in Review.
Up to date news on what is happening at our school, courtesy of Leo High School, click here. … [Read more...]