Mount Carmel (Chicago) at Loyola Academy (Wilmette, Ill.)
Mount Carmel's defense will look to knock off an undefeated opponent for the second week in a row.
Photo by Jim Boyce
A Saturday afternoon showdown between the No. 1 and 2 teams in this week's Chicago-area newspaper rankings. After beating previously unbeaten St. Rita (Chicago) last week by a 24-3 score, a Mount Carmel (5-0) win would all but clinch at least a share of the Catholic Blue Conference title for the first time since 2010. On the other hand, a Loyola (5-0) victory would put the Ramblers in strong position to win their third-consecutive outright crown.
Just the facts: Loyola has won four of its last five games played against Mount Carmel, including a 30-27 win over the eventual Class 8A state champion last season. … Both Mount Carmel and Loyola are charter members of the Chicago Catholic League, which was founded in 1912.
Mitch Stephens: Mount Carmel 21, Loyola 14
Kevin Askeland: Mount Carmel 35, Loyola 7
Jamie DeMoney: Mount Carmel 19, Loyola 10
Stephen Spiewak: Mount Carmel 28, Loyola 21
Leland Gordon: Loyola 28, Mount Carmel 24
Colin Ward-Henninger: Loyola 21, Mount Carmel 20
