Beverly Morgan Park native took to sports with his father’s influence, daily newspapers he delivered before or after reading sports pages. Dan McGrath’s love of sports began at home with his father, “Duke,” and was nourished by the daily newspaper the grade-schooler delivered—either before or … [Read more...]
Leo Vs. Marmion – Football Commentary by Dan McGrath.
If there’s such a thing as a self-inflicted loss, the Leo Lions’ 28-13 setback at Marmion Friday night was your classic example. Leo’s IHSA playoff hopes had been dashed in the previous week’s loss to Notre Dame of Niles, but a 4-5 finish – the Lions’ highest win total since 2014 – could have led … [Read more...]
Leo Vs. Notre Dame – Football Commentary by Dan McGrath.
The sky opened as Leo was wrapping up Senior Day festivities during halftime of Saturday’s CCL/ESCC crossover game with Notre Dame of Niles at St. Xavier. The brief but soaking downpour was an appropriate metaphor for a day on which Leo’s faint IHSA playoff hopes were washed away by … [Read more...]
Excellence in Media Award, Our School President, Dan McGrath.
Dan McGrath, the President of Leo High school has been a critical force in most of Leo High Schools recent successes. Prior to his tenured as President of Leo (and to some extent simultaneous to his tenure as President) Dan McGrath had an entire life in journalism, particularly sports journalism. … [Read more...]
Leo VS. Saint Rita – Football Commentary by Dan McGrath.
The Leo Lions found themselves going against a team playing for its playoff life Friday night, just as they were. The IHSA playoffs, though, are a way of life for the St. Rita Mustangs, while the Lions haven’t had a sniff of the postseason since 2013. Playing perhaps the … [Read more...]
Leo Vs. De La Salle – Football Commentary by Daniel Gross
The Leo Lions football squad turned in an amazing performance Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak while spoiling De La Salle’s homecoming game with a 46-13 victory. The Lions got back in the win column with a dominant victory against host De La Salle (0-6; 0-3 CCL) after starting off … [Read more...]
Congratulations Leo High School and the Boy Choir, a Finale by Dan McGrath.
If Simon Cowell likes you, you can be sure your act is pretty solid. Throughout the world-renowned Leo Choir’s electrifying run to the final round of “America’s Got Talent,” the notoriously acerbic Judge Cowell became one of Leo’s most ardent supporters. He lavished praise on retiring Choir … [Read more...]
The Suspense and Excitement are Incredible – Join the Watch Party TONIGHT at Bourbon Street or Leo High School and Please be Sure to Vote! Update by Bill Figel Below.
115 Bourbon Street Hosts Leo's Got Talent Watch Party Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. for AGT's $1 Million Final Round The viewing public votes at NBC.com/AGTVote determine the winner. Leo student Choir members are competing for college tuition money. Bill Figel, Community Contributor Please click the … [Read more...]
Leo Vs. Marian Catholic – Football Commentary by Dan McGrath.
Marian Catholic 35, Leo 14, at St. Xavier After the Leo Lions got off to a 2-0 start to the football season, it was only natural to take a peek at the schedule in search of three more wins that would facilitate an IHSA playoff berth for the first time since 2013. Friday’s Marian Catholic … [Read more...]
Leo Choir’s, rendition of the song “Centuries” ensures spot in the finals.
Chicagoans cheered on the choir’s cover of Fall Out Boy’s ‘Centuries’ at a watch party on Tuesday. The choir is moving on to the finals next week. https://chicago.suntimes.com/music/2025/09/17/americas-got-talent-leo-high-school-agt-voting … [Read more...]