Sophomore Chase Jordan’s ninth-place finish in the 100-meter dash earned Leo its only point in the IHSA Class-A State Track and Field Meet held at Eastern Illinois University on May May 23-25. Jordan’s time was :11.10 seconds, up the track from first-place finisher Supreme Muhammad of … [Read more...]
Thomas P. Bartosz, Class of 1971, Rest In Peace
The Leo Alumni Association was recently notified of the death of Thomas P. Bartosz of the Class of 1971. Thomas came to Leo from St. Michael's grammar school. While at Leo, Thomas was an excellent student and made the Honor Roll in all 4 years. Thomas also participated in swimming and water polo … [Read more...]
Leo Track Finishes Third-Place finish at the Hope Academy State Sectional by Dan McGrath
The Leo track team’s third-place finish at the Hope Academy Sectional on Wednesday, May 15 propelled six individuals and a relay team on to the IHSA Class 1-A state meet at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston from Thursday, May 23 to Saturday, May 25. Leo’s 118 total points were good for third … [Read more...]
Baseball Wrap ’24 by Dan McGrath
An offense that could muster just two hits and some untimely fielding lapses cost the Leo Lions their two-year reign as IHSA Class 2-A baseball champions. Host Chicago Christian saddled Leo with an 8-0 loss in Saturday’s regional title game at the Schaaf Athletic Complex in Palos Heights, … [Read more...]
The Story on Leo Baseball as it looked in Mid May of 2024 by Dan McGrath (slightly late publication)
Freed at last from the rigors of Chicago Catholic League competition, Leo will go for a third straight IHSA Class 2-A regional championship when it opens play in the Chicago Christian Sub-Regional on Thursday, May 16 against Corliss. The Lions (6-20) are seeded No. 3 in the 10-team field behind … [Read more...]
For an Interesting Change of Pace, White Sox Commentary by Dan McGrath
Say your friend has a restaurant, one he has owned for 40-some years. It’s in a neighborhood that’s in play among younger people because of reasonable real estate prices and proximity to downtown. The food, though, is poor and the service mediocre, and your friend at times seems indifferent to, if … [Read more...]
Baseball Season – Recap to Date Commentary By Dan McGrath.
That five-game winning streak that got the Leo baseball season off to such a promising start seems like a distant memory. The streak ended with a 13-5 loss at Lindblom, a Class 3-A regional champion last season. A two-game trip to Central Illinois resulted in losses to Brimfield (7-4) and … [Read more...]
**SOLD OUT** Thank you LEO MEN for your impressive commitment to supporting Leo High School. **A VERY limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at the Banquet**
I've Been Expecting This........................................ TICKETS AVAILABLE BELOW. Back by popular demand. THE MAIN EVENT RAFFLE, This is the Big One, still only 300 Tickets will be sold. And even though we are only raffling off that same old prize, money, we are getting a … [Read more...]
The 2024 Honorees – The Spring Banquet Newsletter is Here !
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*TICKET SALES HAVE ENDED* THE 68TH ANNUAL ALUMNI BANQUET
The 68th Annual Banquet will be held on April 26th, 2024 at the beautiful Chateau Del Mar, Hickory Hills Country Club, located at 8301 95th Street, Hickory Hills, IL. Ticket prices are … [Read more...]