Loyola Football Heads to State Semifinals
The Loyola Ramblers beat the Palatine Pirates 19-7.
The Loyola Academy Ramblers football team is heading to the Class 8A semifinals after beating Palatine High School 19-7 Saturday in Wilmette. The No. 2-ranked Ramblers showed their defensive prowess early and often. The Loyola defense intercepted Palatine three times in the first half, including once on a deflected a pass during Palatine’s first play from scrimmage. Palatine’s high-powered offense, which had been averaging over 44 points per game, was short circuited by a stout Loyola defense, which came up with four total interceptions and held Palatine to a season-low 180 yards of total offense. A first-half field goal and a 48-yard touchdown drive allowed Loyola to take a 10-0 lead into halftime. Palatine came out refocused in the …
