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 100th Anniversary Activities Begin – Help us with your Leo story
Leo High School is putting together the programs for the celebration of 100 years of Leo. You, the Leo Alumni are a centerpiece. The school would love to hear about your life and your Leo experience. Follow the directions on the poster below. Don't be shy, more people are interested in your story … [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...]