Daily Archives: April 16, 2020

Segal joins elite company in NSCD basketball history

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Caroline Segal has been playing basketball for as long as she can remember. 

After growing up having played in the Glencoe Park District, the New Trier Feeder Program and the All-In Athletics travel basketball program, the Glencoe resident headed to play at North Shore Country Day School for her four years of high school basketball.

While her senior year isn’t over yet, Segal will leave the school as one of the best players to ever play in the Raiders’ girls basketball program, especially after becoming only the second player in program history to score 1,000 points Dec. 17, 2019, in a 38-12 win over Parker in Winnetka. Mickeeya (Murray) Harrison, North Shore Class of 2002 is the only other girls basketball player to accomplish the feat. Continue reading →

Loyola grad Dwyer breaks out in sophomore campaign

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After completing what could be considered the best career in Illinois high school girls lacrosse, many thought Brennan Dwyer would have instant success at Northwestern University.

But that wasn’t the case for the Wilmette native, as she played in 16 games but was behind one of the team’s best players, senior Shelby Fredericks. Continue reading →

Loyola grad Conor Dwyer returns for Rio Olympics

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Making one Olympics is an incredible accomplishment. Making two? That’s even harder than making the first.

“It’s an incredible feeling because I mean the first time was a dream come true and an unbelievable experience and I felt like I wanted to accomplish more and perform better than I did in London,” Conor Dwyer said. “I’m ecstatic that all the dedication and hard work paid off and I could make my second Olympics.” Continue reading →

Girls lacrosse: Playing for injured teammates, Loyola’s second half overpowers rival New Trier

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Loyola’s Caroline Witkowski shoots as New Trier’s Courtney Kaskey unsuccessfully attempts to block it. Loyola defeated New Trier 18-12 on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Loyola’s Munz Campus in Glenview, Ill./ Tracy Allen

When one thinks about Illinois high school girls lacrosse, two schools come to mind: Loyola Academy and New Trier. 

The Ramblers have won eight straight titles, including five over the Trevians, and only dropped one game to an Illinois team since 2010 (a 2014 loss to New Trier). In that same time frame, the Trevians have dropped 13 in-state games (including the state playoffs), 11 of which were to Loyola. Continue reading →

Loyola’s Kalayjian plays in 2017 Pan-Homenetmen Games

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Being able to play a sport overseas is exciting to anyone. Now imagine being a rising high school senior that’s going to represent your home country in the country of your family’s ancestry, a place you’ve never visited.

That’s exactly what’s happening with Loyola Academy’s Vahe Kalayjian July 21-27. The Ramblers shooting guard will be traveling to Armenia to play in the Pan-Homenetmen Games, representing one of three teams from the United States. Kalayjian will be on the Eastern USA squad that will play in the Junior Men’s Basketball competition. Continue reading →

Roche wins award as nation’s best frisbee player

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Leah Roche (Carleton College Eclipse #14) and Wesleyan Vicious Circles – Finals – USA Ultimate DIII Championships. May 21, 2017. Jolie J Lang for UltiPhotos

Growing up, Leah Roche was a soccer player. The Wilmette native played all the way through her junior year at New Trier and was ready to play club while at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. But that plan changed in the winter of her freshman year. Continue reading →