Loyola grad Dwyer breaks out in sophomore campaign

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

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

 

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