Leos baseball legacy includes former big league pitchers JIM OTOOLE (Cincinnati Reds) and TOM BRENNAN (Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Dodgers), as well as JOHN BOLES, who helped restore Leos baseball program in 1966 and went on to become the Florida Marlins manager after a long and distinguished career as a college coach. Basketball was the most robust sport, as the league not only provided for heavyweight and lightweight schedules, but also bantamweight (added in 1919) and flyweight competition (added in the early 1920s). Carmel (Chicago, IL) @ Joliet Catholic (Joliet, IL) non-conference baseball game on Fri, 4/14/2023. The 6-foot-4 Mustangs pitcher has shown a high velocity fastball the past couple of seasons and has found a solid mix of secondary pitches. The Red Devils first baseman has been a riser in the state rankings throughout his time at Hinsdale Central. Blessed to announce my commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at Michigan State University. Rice), Beau Filkins, Jerry Houston, Jason Gasser and Jeremy Kravetz (Mt . 9 Judge 5 Rev. If you are interested in participating, you can fill out the registration form below and mail it tothe following PO Box. Beyond the box score: Vrbancic hit .434 and reached base in more than half of his plate appearances for Loyola last season. After a slow start to his senior season, the Notre Dame commit is looking to recapture his impressive 2021 numbers that included a .333 batting average and seven home runs. Every school from the East Suburban was in the conference except Nazareth Academy and Marian Central Catholic. Mike Zolk, Neumann-Goretti '12 / Mike "Zoom" Zolk Jr., Neumann-Goretti, '17 Recent Games Fenwick 49, De La Salle 40 Box score Playoff Marmion 60, Crystal Lake South 58 Box score Playoff St. Francis de Sales 80, Midland 71 . The Chicago Catholic League, celebrating its first state baseball championship since 1976, recently announced its all-conference baseball squads. Fenwick's Hogan said his seniors are itching to get on the field. Henry Haracz had a 3.00 ERA and 37 strikeouts in 46.2 innings, and lefty PJ McKermitt submitted a 2.85 ERA in 34.1 innings. Beginning in 1912, the Chicago Catholic League competes in 11 boys, 13 girls and 13 coed sports and activities within the IHSA. [1] The move to form the league was precipitated when the dominant high school league in the metropolitan area, the Cook County High School League, delayed the application of St. Ignatius Academy and DePaul Academy. Experienced a stroke or TBI? If you prefer to register via our website, online registration for Fall Ball is now available! Since 1984, when the IHSA moved to a dual-team state series in wrestling (previously, the team champion was based on the advancement of individuals in the individual state tournament), the CCL has also finished first or second more than any conference or league. batted .364 with 34 runs and 14 RBI. This page was last updated at 2023-02-28 16:44 UTC. 7 St. James Fenwick shortstop Alex Pup helped the Friars win the CCL White last season and is expected to be one of the best players in the conference. "This is his lifelong vision: the Air Force, the military," Hogan said. In addition, the late LAMARR FENNER 02 served as captain of USA Boxings National team in 2006, and MARIO BULLOCK 03 boxed collegiately while earning a degree and an officers commission at the United States Military Academy at West Point. The 6-foot-3 outfielder/catcher has shown the potential of being the best left-handed bat in the state. 8th Grade Boys Lakefront. Following his work on the high school mound, Patera will team up. The 1920s also saw the addition of more schools to the leagueSt. The Tennessee commit has been a stalworth on Illinois state rankings throughout his time at the high school level. "And the opponents down there, they've already played five or six games. The CCL is perhaps best known for its success in football, water polo, wrestling, and baseball. The Lions claim one other state championship, in basketball, achieved at the Class A level in 2004. I would like to thank the members of the CCL and GCAC for their acceptance and open dialogue during this entire process., This is a big step for our athletic programs, said Michael Fahey, Director of Athletics of IC Catholic Prep. There was no Championship Game in 1979 as Water Polo switched from a Fall to a Spring sport. Fenwick shortstop Alex Pup helped the Friars win the CCL White last season and is expected to be one of the best players in the conference. Flowers (Black Hawk College) hit .376 with 28 RBIs last season. Best Version Media, LLC. His decision came down to Johns Hopkins, Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Chicago, with the hometown school ultimately winning out. With the season underway, Schultz is looking to get back in rhythm before he heads off to play at Vanderbilt. Brendan Marshall, Director of Marketing & Communications. With Whitney Young off to a hot start in 2022, look for Summerhill to close the season out strong before he heads off to play at Arizona. You will now be able to customize your experience on our website. Fenwick's Hogan said his seniors are itching to get on the field. The 6-foot-3 right-hander is set to make the jump to Wichita State following his senior season. RYAN SHIELDS 02 is one of the most decorated sprinters in state history, sweeping the 100, 200 and 400-meter races for the Lions from 2000 to 2002, an unprecedented feat. By the following year, league champion De Paul, felt feisty enough to invite St. John's Preparatory from Danvers, Massachusetts, to Chicago to engage in an intersectional contest. 7th Grade Girls Lakefront. The Prep Bowl is an annual contest played between the Chicago Catholic League and the Chicago Public League and is played at Chicago's Soldier Field. The conference's alumni include stars of the past like Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Johnny Lattner, Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Denny McLain and Basketball Hall of Fame member Moose Krause and more contemporary athletes such as former NBA player Corey Maggette and All-Pro quarterback Donovan McNabb, Antoine Walker. (The Girls Catholic Athletic Conference serves as its female counterpart.). The 5-foot-9, 165-pound senior is a two-year starter for the Friars, and coach Dave Hogan expects him to be among the best in the state this year. # Indicates a game that does not count for this team when determining playoff qualifiers. Bids: R = conference representative; C = clinched playoff berth (6+ wins); A = at-large playoff team (5 wins). The 1927 game between Mt. All of the schools are part of the Illinois High School Association, the governing body for Illinois scholastic sports. All of the schools are part of the Illinois High School Association, the governing body for Illinois scholastic sports. Perhaps the conference's most accomplished alumnus[according to whom?] After a slow start to his senior season, the Notre Dame commit is looking to recapture his impressive 2021 numbers that included a .333 batting average and seven home runs. Hopkins (Illinois State) and Bell (Wisconsin-Eau Claire) are the latest in a long line of Holmes-coached Lions who have gone on to play college football. Additionally, St. Patrick High School, Notre Dame High School, and Marist High School participate in the conference for Boys Bowling. On the rise: Fenwick's Lucas Kolovitz stands out to Hogan, who said the junior "is gonna set the world on fire." "They're anxious, they're ready," he said. It wouldn't be a Catholic sport league without good-ole-fashion kickball. The 5-foot-9, 165-pound senior is a two-year starter for the Friars, and coach Dave Hogan expects him to be among the best in the state this year. 4 Fran Murphy, Carroll Both leagues are extremely competitive, said Thomas Schergen, an executive in both conferences and principal of De La Salle Institute. 7901 South Sangamon | Chicago, IL 60620-2532 | 773-224-9600. Swimming and water polo founded the Metro Catholic Aquatic Conference in 1999 which included the all East Suburban Catholic and CCL teams and still hosts a conference championship for both sports. KEELAN DONALD, a starting forward on the 04 state champions, is a member of the Leo coaching staff. They called it the Chicago Metropolitan Conference. "He's accepted and all set to go. Eleven (11) CCL schools capture IHSA BK Regional Titles! Conference Stat Leaders Stat Categories Batting Average Home Runs Slugging RBI Runs On Base Percentage Stolen Base Earned Run Average Strikeouts Wins No Hitters Since then, it is contested in four classes. All of the schools are part of the Illinois High School Association, the governing body for Illinois scholastic sports. They called it the Chicago Metropolitan Conference. The founding members of the league were St. Stanislaus, De la Salle, De Paul, St. Ignatius, St. Cyril, St. Philip, Loyola, and Cathedral. Henry Haracz had a 3.00 ERA and 37 strikeouts in 46.2 innings, and lefty PJ McKermitt submitted a 2.85 ERA in 34.1 innings. Lake Forest Academy joined the conference for football only in 2011. This year the CPS League left with the victory but all were able to showcase their talents while . Stay connected with BVM Sports: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram, {"rules": {"password": "required", "password_confirm": {"equalTo": "#registerPassword"}}}. The 200405 Class A title was stripped from Hales Franciscan after it was determined that the school had not been approved by the Illinois State Board of Education between 2003 and 2005. he might just top it on the football field. He'll play ball there, they're happy to have him. Following his work on the high school mound, Patera will team up with another player cracking the list when he makes the jump to Louisville following the season. In the fall of 1913, the league introduced football. 2023 BVM Sports. Choose your favorite sports and teams to follow to be able to see all of the content you want to enjoy first. Kevin Askeland Feb 9, 2023 Baseball: Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 In the third week of November, the schools managed to form a league and drew up a schedule of games in basketball and indoor baseball. St. Ignatius entered the IHSA Class 3A State Playoffs with an 18-12 record, having lost its previous two games by a double-digit margin. The two-sport Brother Rice outfielder is one of the best athletes in the state and will head to Northwestern to play quarterback after swapping his commitment from Notre Dame. By the following year, league champion De Paul, felt feisty enough to invite St. John's Preparatory from Danvers, Massachusetts, to Chicago to engage in an intersectional contest. MOST TITLES BY SCHOOL (1945-present) 11 La Salle 10 North Catholic 10 South Catholic/Neumann/N-G 9 Judge 7 St. James 7 Carroll. Will Owners Of Costly Elmhurst Houses Pay More? The founding members of the league were St. Stanislaus, De la Salle, De Paul, St. Ignatius, St. Cyril, St. Philip, Loyola, and Cathedral. More schools joined the circuit before the decade was up, St. Patrick in 1913, and St. Mel in 1918. For as good as Lausch is on the diamond, he might just top it on the football field. In the GCAC the four schools will join the 12 continuing members De La Salle Institute, DePaul College Prep, Fenwick, Loyola Academy, Montini Catholic, Mother McAuley, Providence Catholic, Resurrection, St. Francis de Sales, St. Ignatius, St. Laurence, and Trinity to bring membership to 16 schools. Last Catholic League season for football was 1965. All of the schools are part of the Illinois High School Association, the governing body for Illinois scholastic sports. Won two gold medals with USA Basketball. By the late 1950s some of the Catholic League members were growing restive, wanting to participate in the state tournaments sponsored by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). The Red Devils first baseman has been a riser in the state rankings throughout his time at Hinsdale Central. In the fall of 1913, the league introduced football. We offer 12 athletic teams, giving our students a diversity of opportunities: League: City/Suburban Flag Football League. The IHSA began a state series in water polo with the 200102 school year. Leo is one of the few Chicago high schools to offer an interscholastic boxing program. With a return to action this year for many players around the state, get to know some of the rising stars who have continued to make a name for themselves. It is traditionally played on the Friday after Thanksgiving, which is the same day which the IHSA plays its smaller school state championships in football. Chicago Catholic - White Basketball Standings State Illinois Season Varsity 22-23 Teams in Conference 9 Standings Schedules/Scores Stat Leaders Learn more about the Standings * Denotes conference data. Fenwick has six players committed to college programs, including pitchers Joe Runnells (DePauw) and Charles Wood (North Central), while all-conference first baseman and outfielder Jack Grace will head to Creighton. 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We offer 12 athletic teams, giving our students a diversity of opportunities: 1915: Indoor Baseball, Chicago Catholic League Conference Championship, 1916: Indoor Baseball, Chicago Catholic League Conference Championship, 1953: Golf, Chicago Catholic League Conference Champion (Steve Kubiatowski), 1957: Basketball, Junior Title, Chicago Catholic League, 1967: Archery, Illinois State Championship, 1973: Baseball, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 1973: Bowling, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 1975: Wrestling, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 1978: Basketball, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 1979: Baseball, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 1982: Bowling, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 1985: Baseball, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 1986: Boys Soccer, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 1987: Boys Soccer, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 1988: Boys Soccer, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 1989: Boys Soccer, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 1990: Boys Basketball, Regional Championship, 1992: Boys Soccer, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, , Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 1993: Boys Basketball, Regional Championship, 1994: Boys Soccer, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 1994: Girls Basketball, Girls Catholic Athletic Blue Division Championship, 1994: Girls Basketball, Regional Championship, 1994: Boys Volleyball, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 1995: Boys Basketball, Regional Championship, 1995: Girls Basketball, Girls Catholic Athletic Blue Division Championship, 1995: Girls Basketball, Regional Championship, 1995: Girls Track, 110 M Hurdles, State Finalist, 2nd Place Finish (Natasha Robinson), 1995: Boys Volleyball, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 1996: Boys Volleyball, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 1997: Girls Basketball, Girls Catholic Athletic Conference Blue Division Championship, 1997: Boys Volleyball, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 1998: Boys Basketball, Regional Championship, 1998: Boys Volleyball, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 2000: Boys Volleyball, Regional Championship, 2001: Boys Basketball, Regional Championship, 2001: Girls Track, 100 M Dash, Girls Catholic Athletic Outdoor Championship (Caretha Carroll), 2001: Girls Track, 100 M Dash, Illinois Sectional Championship (Caretha Carroll), 2001: Girls Track, 200 M Dash, Illinois Sectional Championship (Caretha Carroll), 2002: Boys Basketball, Regional Championship, 2002: Boys Track, 400 M, Chicago Prep Conference Outdoor Championship (Justin Williams), 2006: Girls Basketball, Girls Catholic Athletic Blue Division Championship, 2006: Girls Basketball, Regional Championship, 2007: Girls Basketball, Girls Catholic Athletic Blue Division Championship, 2007: Girls Basketball, Regional Championship, 2007: Baseball, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 2008: Boys Basketball, 2A Slam Dunk Contest Winner, Illinois High School Association (Vernon R. Young III), 2008: Girls Basketball, Girls Catholic Athletic Blue Division Championship, 2008: Baseball, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 2009: Girls Basketball, Girls Catholic Athletic Blue Division Championship, 2009: Girls Basketball, Regional Championship, 2009: Boys Basketball, Regional Championship, 2009: Baseball, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 2010: Baseball, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 2011: Baseball, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 2012: Girls Track, 400 M, Chicago Prep Conference Outdoor Championship (Penny Driver), 2012: Baseball, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 2013: Girls Basketball, Girls Catholic Athletic Blue Division Championship, 2013: Baseball, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 2014: Boys Soccer, Regional Championship, 2014: Boys Track, 400 M, Illinois Sectional Championship (Kurterry Singleton), 2014: Baseball, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 2015: Girls Soccer, Girls Catholic Athletic Blue Division Championship, 2015: Boys Soccer, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 2015: Baseball, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 2016: Girls Soccer, Girls Catholic Athletic Blue Division Championship, 2016: Boys Basketball, Overall Three-Point Shooting Contest Winner, Illinois High School Association (Cristian Camarillo), 2016: Baseball, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 2017: Girls Soccer, Girls Catholic Athletic Blue Division Championship, 2017: Girls Soccer, Regional Championship, 2017: Boys Soccer, Regional Championship, 2017: Girls Basketball, Girls Catholic Athletic Blue Division Championship, 2017: Baseball, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 2017: Girls Volleyball, Regional Championship, 2017: Girls Track, Chicago Prep Conference Outdoor Championship (Team), 2017: Girls Track, 100 HH, Chicago Prep Conference Outdoor Championship (Abiola Salimon), 2017: Girls Track, 100 M, Chicago Prep Conference Outdoor Championship (Abiola Salimon), 2017: Girls Track, 200 M, Chicago Prep Conference Outdoor Championship (Abiola Salimon), 2017: Girls Track, 300 IH, Chicago Prep Conference Outdoor Championship (Abiola Salimon), 2017: Girls Track, 800 M, Chicago Prep Conference Outdoor Championship (Mellanie Barnes), 2017: Girls Track, 1600 M, Chicago Prep Conference Outdoor Championship (Mellanie Barnes), 2017: Girls Track, 400 M, Chicago Prep Conference Outdoor Championship (Moshay Turner), 2018: Girls Soccer, Regional Championship, 2018: Girls Track, 100 HH, Chicago Prep Conference Outdoor Championship (Abiola Salimon), 2018: Girls Track, 100 M, Chicago Prep Conference Outdoor Championship (Abiola Salimon), 2018: Girls Track, 300 IH, Chicago Prep Conference Outdoor Championship (Abiola Salimon), 2018: Girls Track, 800 M, Chicago Prep Conference Outdoor Championship (Mellanie Barnes), 2018: Girls Track, 1600 M, Chicago Prep Conference Outdoor Championship (Mellanie Barnes), 2018: Girls Track, 400 M, Chicago Prep Conference Outdoor Championship (Moshay Turner), 2018: Boys Track, 100 M, Chicago Prep Conference Outdoor Championship (Hafeez Soberu), 2018: Baseball, Chicago Prep League Conference Championship, 2019: Girls Track, 400 M, Chicago Prep Conference Outdoor Championship (Moshay Turner), 2019: Girls Track, 400 M, Illinois Sectional Championship (Moshay Turner), 1443 West Division StreetChicago, IL 60642.