The 2-7 St. Ignatius team that played host to Leo in the second round of the Prep Bowl Playoffs on Friday did a pretty convincing impression of 10-0 Mount Carmel. Then again, that 2-7 record was misleading in that it included losses to Mount Carmel, Brother Rice, Loyola, IC Catholic and … [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...]
Leo Vs Marmion – Football Commentary By Dan McGrath.
“Only” the Prep Bowl playoffs? Not to the Leo Lions. They celebrated Thursday’s 13-10, double-overtime victory at Marmion as if it meant something. Because to them, it did. Something big. Dragging two tacklers with him, Ellison Cox crashed into the end zone from 10 yards out on … [Read more...]
Leo Annual Scholarship Benefit, December 3rd, 2025.
In these challenging times when we see too many young people dropping out of school and economic hardship driving violence in our communities, there is a refreshing and inspiring story being written at the corner of 79th and Sangamon on the city’s South Side. Every day, Leo Catholic High School … [Read more...]
Forwarded From Dan Stecich.
The Leo High School Choir is of course a tremendous success. The links below detail the news coverage of the welcome home celebration held on the choirs behalf. https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1730215 … [Read more...]
Dan McGrath Gets the Call to the Hall of Fame, Capping a Career in Sports Reporting. By Bill Figel and from the Beverley Patch
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...]