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

New Trier Finishes Comeback

One team was looking to reach the state semifinals for the first time in program history, while the other was looking to reserve its spot in the final four of the IHSWLA playoffs for the 16th time in the 17 years the school has had a girls lacrosse team. Continue reading