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Track Team wins Chicago Christian Invitational
April 29, 2013 • Marcus Pass, Communications Director
Filed under Sports
Last Friday night, the Leo Lions varsity track team captured first place at the Chicago Christian Invitational in Palos Heights. The Lions won the meet with 109 points, followed by 92 from Illiana Christian High School. The weather was permissible for the first time all year for the Lions and as a result... Read more »
Watkins Headed to Winona St
April 28, 2013 • Marcus Pass, Communications Director
Filed under Sports, Student Life
2011 Leo graduate Leo Watkins is heading to Winona St to play free safety in Minnesota. Watkins previously attended West Hills in California for two years where he worked hard academically and athletically. “This season, I proved that hard work pays off,” said Watkins. “I worked hard... Read more »
Track Athletes of the Week
April 22, 2013 • Marcus Pass, Communications Director
Filed under Sports
Congratulations to freshman Darias Oliver and juniors Alfred Townsend and Riley McClendon for being named track athletes of the week from April 15-20. Athletes of the week are based on practices, and meet performances. Read More →
Orr & Lane Tech Invitational
April 12, 2013 • Marcus Pass, Communications Director
Filed under Sports
The Leo High School track team is trying to improve on a weekly basis as they took another step forward last Wednesday at the Orr Invitational. The team finished second as several of its members took home medals in a cold and windy meet on the West Side of Chicago. Yesterday, at the Lane Tech Invitational,... Read more »
Fresh off Indoor Conference
March 18, 2013
Filed under Sports
Coming off two consecutive state championships and Chicago Catholic League Indoor Conference meet behind them, the 2013 Leo Lions track team progressed on Sunday, March 17, 2013. The team finished seventh out of 14 teams. Highlights of the meet included senior hurdler Marlin Britton finishing first... Read more »
Track Team Marched in 2013 South Side Irish Parade
March 12, 2013 • Marcus Pass, Communications Director
Filed under News, Sports, Top Stories
On Sunday March 10, 2013, the 2012 State Championship Class 1A track team participated in the South Side Irish Parade. The march was from 103rd to 115th and Western Ave. The Lions were among five state championship teams invited throughout the city of Chicago. Other teams included Brother Rice (rugby),... Read more »
Tucker and Branch Make Leo Three-Point Contest History
March 6, 2013 • Marcus Pass, Communications Director
Filed under Sports, Student Life, Top Stories
Last Thursday, March 7th 2013, senior Marshon Tucker and freshman Darius Branch represented Leo High School in the Country Financial Three-Point Showdown at the Carver Arena, Peoria Civic Center in Peoria,Ill. Tucker and Branch are the first two players in Leo history to make it down state in the highly... Read more »
2013 Lions Track Team Donates to Matthew House
March 6, 2013 • Marcus Pass, Communications Director
Filed under News, Sports, Top Stories
The 2013 Leo Lions track team paid a visit to the Matthew House on Monday March 4, 2013 to donate over 1000 canned goods and a check for $100 dollars. The team annually donates to the Matthew House and this year was no exception. Several students and coaches helped deliver the canned goods on Monday... Read more »
2013 Baseball Preview
February 27, 2013 • James Fagan, Senior Writer
Filed under Sports
After winning the Chicago Catholic League Red Division last season and losing several seniors, the 2013 Leo Lions baseball team is determined to work harder and gel better as a team this season. Last season, the Lions had wins over St. Francis De Sales, Seton Academy and Hales Franciscan. Despite the... Read more »
Lions Season Ends with loss to U-High in Regional SemiFinal Game
February 20, 2013 • Marcus Pass, Communications Director
Filed under News, Sports
The Lions season ended last night after a tough loss to U-High with a score of 33-29 at the University of Chicago. Senior Marshon Tucker led the Lions with 14 points after scoring the teams first eight to open the game. Leo led at halftime 21-13, but only scored 8 points in the second half. Seniors... Read more »