The Loyola Academy Ramblers visited DePaul Prep for a game that was originally scheduled to be played at Loyola. It seems the Ramblers’ gym was a needed for a parent fundraiser. The fundraiser worked out well for the Rams, not so much for the Ramblers.
There was an energy in the Tom Winiecki Gym on Friday that isn’t there at times. And there was a fire in the coach and players.
The Rams opened a 14-2 first quarter lead. Loyola had trouble getting shots up. The shots they did were not well taken. The Rams lead 21-10 at the half.
More of the same in the third quarter. The Rams held their lead. In the forth Loyola’s coach Tom Livatino put the Ramblers in a 3/4 court trapping press. The Ramblers cut the lead to eight midway through the fourth. That is as close as the Ramblers would get.
The Rams got back to doing what they do—protect leads and kill clock.
Final—Rams 42, Ramblers 29.
I don’t know what’s next. I have just been enjoying this one. The Rams move to 7-2 in the Catholic League and 17-3 overall.
As for the photos, I moved around a little in the fourth quarter. I took some shots from the stage which I haven’t done in years. I hope you like the photos.
