The Chicago Catholic League (CCL) is a high school athletic conference based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. If you would like to learn more about our league, the documents below provide some additional background about Chicagoland Sunday Baseball. With the addition of these four tradition-rich institutions we have set our respective conferences on a continued path of success., We are excited to combine the rich tradition of IC Catholic Prep with the CCL and GCAC. State Champions We offer 12 athletic teams, giving our students a diversity of opportunities: League: City/Suburban Flag Football League. "That's a game we're looking forward to," sad Chargers coach Jay Meath. CHICAGOFebruary 11, 2022 The Girls Catholic Athletic Conference (GCAC) and the Chicago Catholic League (CCL) announced the addition of four new schools Rosary High School in Aurora . Heres who you should take a look at the for the remainder of the 2022 season: Aurora native Logan Wagner is set to join one of the most dominant college baseball programs in the country following his final year. Last Catholic League season for football was 1965. At first glance, Triston Burns doesn't seem like a ball-hawking, defensive-minded combo guard on the basketball court. Leo is one of the few Chicago high schools to offer an interscholastic boxing program. Crusaders, Cadets and Caravan wrestling headed to STATE! The two-sport Brother Rice outfielder is one of the best athletes in the state and will head to Northwestern to play quarterback after swapping his commitment from Notre Dame. Fenwick's Hogan said his seniors are itching to get on the field. With a high upside at the plate and with the glove, it shouldnt take long for him to get back into rhythm. The two-sport Brother Rice outfielder is one of the best athletes in the state and will head to Northwestern to play quarterback after swapping his commitment from Notre Dame. Last Catholic League season for football was 1965. It is traditionally played on the Friday after Thanksgiving, which is the same day which the IHSA plays its smaller school state championships in football. CHICAGOFebruary 11, 2022The Girls Catholic Athletic Conference (GCAC) and the Chicago Catholic League (CCL) announced the addition of four new schools Rosary High School in Aurora, Aurora Central Catholic High School in Aurora, IC Catholic Prep in Elmhurst, and St. Francis High School in Wheaton. The Prep Bowl was given a special exemption from this. St.Viator High School joined in 2010 to compete in the conference for lacrosse. The 6-foot-4 Mustangs pitcher has shown a high velocity fastball the past couple of seasons and has found a solid mix of secondary pitches. You will now be able to customize your experience on our website. With the advent of the IHSA state series, the Prep Bowl was contested by the winner of a special playoff in each league played by teams not qualifying for the state playoffs, and teams that were eliminated in early rounds of the state playoffs. anchor down. 2022-2023: Rosary High School (Rosary) joins the GCAC. Last season he hit .330 with 11 extra-base hits and 20 RBIS. "We have a senior-laden team, upperclassmen, and because of that I expect a bit more out of these guys and they expect the same." 4 Fran Murphy, Carroll The league produced eight regional champions, three sectional titles and had three teams bring home state trophies in 2016. 7th and 8th Grade Basketball. So far in his senior season, the Michigan State commit is off to a monster start, highlighting the team. presence on the mound alone at 6-foot-9 might do enough to strike fear in opposing hitters. Holy Trinity High School, a Catholic school in theHoly Cross tradition, challenges and nurtures students academically, spiritually, and personally, as they prepare to lead lives of leadership and service. St.Viator High School joined in 2010 to compete in the conference for lacrosse. The GCAC is welcoming all four schools to its conference while the CCL is opening up to three schools. While some of the schools are coeducational institutions, the conference only supports athletics for male teams. The founding members of the league were St. Stanislaus, De la Salle, De Paul, St. Ignatius, St. Cyril, St. Philip, Loyola, and Cathedral. Ashton Izzi (@AJIzzi14) November 11, 2021. All of the schools are part of the Illinois High School Association, the governing body for Illinois scholastic sports. On the rise: Fenwick's Lucas Kolovitz stands out to Hogan, who said the junior "is gonna set the world on fire." Every school from the East Suburban was in the conference except Nazareth Academy and Marian Central Catholic. 7 Carroll, MOST TITLES BY COACH (1945-present) All of the schools are part of the Illinois High School Association, the governing body for Illinois scholastic sports. Because the Catholic school population relative to the mainstream public secondary schools and the private school was more an immigrant and working class population, the sports that the league initially sponsored reflected this demographic makeup. Beyond the box score: Vrbancic hit .434 and reached base in more than half of his plate appearances for Loyola last season. Scroll down to the 2022 registration forms section and click on the register online link. s early season success during a week where he reached base 11 out of 12 times and accounted for seven RBIs. St. Joseph High School joined the conference in 2011, however the school has since closed in 2021. Pup headlines a group that won the CCL White last year as well as a Class 4A regional title. The four Christian Brothers schools De La Salle, St. George, St. Mel and St. Patrick withdrew from the Catholic League and joined the IHSA upon its formation of the Chicagoland Prep League (CPL) on 27 February 1961. Jim Luzzi has been St. Ignatius' coach for more than 40 years, collecting more than 400 victories. 2023 BVM Sports. De Paul narrowly lost the game, but it demonstrated to the league that its program was thriving. Fenwick shortstop Alex Pup helped the Friars win the CCL White last season and is expected to be one of the best players in the conference . In 1981, the IHSA membership voted on a limitation that prohibited member schools from participating in more than nine games, plus the IHSA state series. Chicago Catholic League Combining academic and athletic excellence for over a century! Thats far and away the most for any Catholic or private school in Illinois. One of the top right-handed pitchers in the state, Patera has been on the state radar for a long time. MIKE ANDERSON 91 has replaced Schablaske and is working to build on that success. 10 North Catholic It is traditionally played on the Friday after Thanksgiving, which is the same day which the IHSA plays its smaller school state championships in football. Origins of the Chicago Public League can be traced back to its predecessor, the Cook County High School League, which started during 1889-90.Some of the schools that participated in the Cook County League still exist today: Crane (as English High and Manual Training), Englewood, Lincoln Park (as North Division), Hyde Park, Phillips (as South Division), Calumet, Marshall, Austin, Lake . The list includes KEITH HARRIS, Leos Class of 2012 valedictorian, an All-State running back and state champion sprinter who scored a touchdown for Northern Illinois on his first collegiate carry against Iowa at Soldier Field in 2012. "And the opponents down there, they've already played five or six games. Im very blessed and excited to announce that Ive committed to further my academic and athletic career at the University of Louisville. In the beginning of 1996 the CCL and the East Suburban Catholic Conference and other Catholic high schools decided to make a super catholic conference. "This group has been tight-knit, because I started four everyday sophomores two years ago. Chicago Catholic Youth League. The MCAC won every state title in water polo from 1974 to 2011. "If he does what we think he can do, he's going to be a big part of our success. The 200405 Class A title was stripped from Hales Franciscan after it was determined that the school had not been approved by the Illinois State Board of Education between 2003 and 2005.[7][8]. In 201920, CCL merged with the ESCC for football only. Hopkins (Illinois State) and Bell (Wisconsin-Eau Claire) are the latest in a long line of Holmes-coached Lions who have gone on to play college football. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. The AJC reports that approximately 10 members of the Clark Atlanta community held a candlelight vigil on Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the spot where Sterling was killed. (The Girls Catholic Athletic Conference serves as its female counterpart.). Meeting ID: 831 0959 2502 A cluster of thefts from vehicles in the Garfield Ridge area has prompted police to issue a community alert. ", This and that: Loyola has a pair of aces in its rotation, and the team's returning pitchers accounted for all but 60 innings of last year's workload. Two years later De Paul traveled to Boston and met Beverly High in Fenway Park, destroying the team 307. ISA State Champions, See also: It all began on October 3, 1912 when representatives of eight parochial schools met in Chicagos Great Northern Hotel (demolished in 1992) to found the Catholic League. Estevan Moreno, Montini Catholic (SS) Montini Catholic shortstop Estevan Moreno turned heads last year after being named the Chicago Catholic League Player of the Year. batted .364 with 34 runs and 14 RBI. View original page. After a slow start to his senior season, the Notre Dame commit is looking to recapture his impressive 2021 numbers that included a .333 batting average and seven home runs. Must-see: Fenwick shortstop Alex Pup. For those schools which are coed, most of the girls teams compete in the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference. Rice), Beau Filkins, Jerry Houston, Jason Gasser and Jeremy Kravetz (Mt . The 5-foot-9, 165-pound senior is a two-year starter for the Friars, and coach Dave Hogan expects him to be among the best in the state this year. His decision came down to Johns Hopkins, Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Chicago, with the hometown school ultimately winning out. He's one of six Loyola players who plan to play in college. I want to thank everyone that has helped me to this point. . The Catholic League is a basketball conference that's steadily been on the rise over the past decade. From 197479, IHSA had 5 classes based on enrollment for football (1A-5A). The Chicago Public High School League and Suburban League offered basketball only in the heavyweight and lightweight classes, after experimenting only a few years with a bantamweight class. #L1C4 #gocards pic.twitter.com/Bnrz38wGcj, Ethan Patera (@PateraEthan) August 5, 2019. History. In the GCAC the four schools will join the 12 continuing members De La Salle Institute, DePaul College Prep, Fenwick, Loyola Academy, Montini Catholic, Mother McAuley, Providence Catholic, Resurrection, St. Francis de Sales, St. Ignatius, St. Laurence, and Trinity to bring membership to 16 schools. With the season underway, Schultz is looking to get back in rhythm before he heads off to play at Vanderbilt. Chicago Catholic League Blue Baseball Blog, CCL, Chicago High School Baseball, Brother Rice, Loyola Academy, Marmion Academy, Mount Carmel, Providence Catholic, St . Holy Trinity (Tigers) (1443 W. Division St) was also a Catholic League team. Chicago Catholic League full members Chicago Catholic League members (non-football). Under former Lion and professional manager/trainer MIKE JOYCE, some Leo athletes learn to box competitively, some train with the boxers to stay in shape for other sports and some enter the program to improve their fitness and self-confidence. The chess team has been a state qualifier in each of the last three seasons. "This is his lifelong vision: the Air Force, the military," Hogan said. Five CCL schools capture wrestling Regional titles! It wouldn't be a Catholic sport league without good-ole-fashion kickball. Montini Catholic shortstop Estevan Moreno turned heads last year after being named the Chicago Catholic League Player of the Year. Kevin Tanaka/Pioneer Press Because the Catholic school population relative to the mainstream public secondary schools and the private school was more an immigrant and working class population, the sports that the league initially sponsored reflected this demographic makeup. is Duke University men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski. Register for a user account. In the fall of 1913, the league introduced football. The 1920s also saw the addition of more schools to the leagueSt. 2023-2024: Aurora Central Catholic (Aurora Central), IC Catholic Prep (IC Catholic), and St. Francis High School (St. Francis) will join the GCAC and CCL respectively in 2023-2024. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Column: For the Chicago Blackhawks remodel to work, their new house had better be built on a strong foundation, Merrillville food and beverage tax edging closer to reality, Remains found in Rockdale more than 25 years ago identified as Aurora woman, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Attached below are the final schedules & scores for the recent tournament: Last Updated: 5:00 PM (5/31) All scores are reported, Click HERE for Boys Baseball tournament rules, Click HERE for Girls Softball tournament rules, At the picnic pavilion area next to the Palos Heights public pool. The Tennessee commit has been a stalworth on Illinois state rankings throughout his time at the high school level. With Whitney Young off to a hot start in 2022, look for Summerhill to close the season out strong before he heads off to play at Arizona. The CCL is perhaps best known for its success in football, water polo, wrestling, and baseball. Leos baseball legacy includes former big league pitchers JIM OTOOLE (Cincinnati Reds) and TOM BRENNAN (Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Dodgers), as well as JOHN BOLES, who helped restore Leos baseball program in 1966 and went on to become the Florida Marlins manager after a long and distinguished career as a college coach. Fenwick shortstop Alex Pup helped the Friars win the CCL White last season and is expected to be one of the best players in the conference. With looks from colleges and professional scouts, the 6-foot-2 right-handed hitter has always impressed with the bat. In subsequent years, larger crowds were drawn to the annual game. While some of the schools are coeducational institutions, the conference only supports athletics for male teams. @VandyBoys pic.twitter.com/cI3M3tGCeA, Noah Schultz (@noahcschultz) January 29, 2022. Lausch showed promise as both a hitter and a defender in 2021 and has the Crusaders out to a hot start already in the 2022 season. Others to watch: Mike Cerceo, Fenwick; Dakota Church, St. Joseph; Ryan Flowers, St. Joseph; Jason Vrbancic, Loyola. For those schools which are coed, most of the girls teams compete in the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference. The CCL/ESCC is divided into six divisions. Under Hall of Fame COACH ED ADAMS, Leos track team has won seven state championships overall, six at the Class-A level, including back-to-back titles in 2011-12, and one at 2-A. Prior to that, a high school state championship was sponsored by Illinois Water Polo. The Chicago Catholic League, about as traditionalist of a league as there is, just got progressive. If you prefer to register via our website, online registration for Fall Ball is now available! ( Prior to the 20072008 season, the state basketball title was contested in two classes. Coach Nick Bridich called Vrbancic who scored a 36 on the ACT and is a National Merit Finalist "one of the brightest kids in the area, definitely the school." MOST TITLES BY SCHOOL (1945-present) 11 La Salle 10 North Catholic 10 South Catholic/Neumann/N-G 9 Judge 7 St. James 7 Carroll. The Catholic League finally joined the IHSA in 1974, and eventually saw the return of St. Ignatius, St. Patrick, and De La Salle into the league. Henry Haracz had a 3.00 ERA and 37 strikeouts in 46.2 innings, and lefty PJ McKermitt submitted a 2.85 ERA in 34.1 innings. Longtime Leo baseball coach BOB SCHABLASKE retired after leading the Lions to the Catholic Red Division title in 2012 and a share of it in 2011. Eleven (11) CCL schools capture IHSA BK Regional Titles! RYAN SHIELDS 02 is one of the most decorated sprinters in state history, sweeping the 100, 200 and 400-meter races for the Lions from 2000 to 2002, an unprecedented feat. Prior to the 20072008 season, the state basketball title was contested in two classes. The Oswego East left-hander is getting his first chance in two years to get back on the high school mound after his sophomore year was vacated due to the pandemic and injuries took away his junior campaign. Update now. His decision came down to Johns Hopkins, Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Chicago, with the hometown school ultimately winning out. The conference's alumni include stars of the past like Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Johnny Lattner, Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Denny McLain and Basketball Hall of Fame member Moose Krause and more contemporary athletes such as former NBA player Corey Maggette and All-Pro quarterback Donovan McNabb, Antoine Walker. Joe DeBarberie, Bonner, '10 / Steve DeBarberie, Bonner-Prendergast, '22. Next year, he'll play at the University of Chicago. 2023 FAQ. "There we'll be able to feel the warm, let the sun hit our arms, air the bats out a little," Hogan said. This move will allow for greater development of our lower-level programs and overall competitive parity for our girls and boys sports teams. All of the schools are part of the Illinois High School Association, the governing body for Illinois scholastic sports. Since the Illinois High School Association began a state football tournament in 1974, the CCL has placed first or second more than any conference or league in the state. Rich Mayor is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press. Rich Mayor is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press. Chicago's biggest part-time travel league . Leo High School is the proud owner of a rich athletic heritage, one of the most storied in the Chicago Catholic League as well as the entire Chicago area. The Prep Bowl is an annual contest played between the Chicago Catholic League and the Chicago Public League and is played at Chicago's Soldier Field. Mike Zolk, Neumann-Goretti '12 / Mike "Zoom" Zolk Jr., Neumann-Goretti, '17 There are good opponents down there.". Under COACH NOAH CANNON 95, a former Leo point guard, the Lions made a return trip Downstate in 2009, finishing third, and played for sectional championships in 2012 and 2014. #ThrowbackThursday: St. Joseph opens the season at IC Catholic's Early Bird Classic. List of Prep Bowl championship games. Kevin Tanaka/Pioneer Press League Winners, Year by Year, MOST TITLES BY SCHOOL (1945-present) The Catholic League finally joined the IHSA in 1974, and eventually saw the return of St. Ignatius, St. Patrick, and De La Salle into the league. View pregame, in-game and post-game details from the Chicago Mt. 2001 saw the latest change, which added 2 more classes, which is what is played to date. Since 1984, when the IHSA moved to a dual-team state series in wrestling (previously, the team champion was based on the advancement of individuals in the individual state tournament), the CCL has also finished first or second more than any conference or league. BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (BVM) With the 2022 baseball season underway, Illinois continues to boast a plethora of talent to take a look at around the diamond. Blessed to announce my commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at Michigan State University. AD and Coach Code of Conduct; 10 Commandments for Sports Parents; CCYL Referee Code Of Conduct; News; Locations, Schedules and Events . I would like to thank the members of the CCL and GCAC for their acceptance and open dialogue during this entire process., This is a big step for our athletic programs, said Michael Fahey, Director of Athletics of IC Catholic Prep. In the third week of November, the schools managed to form a league and drew up a schedule of games in basketball and indoor baseball. Look for him to turn heads when he makes a jump to the collegiate level. Eleven ranked teams begin seasons this week, including No. Though not the oldest high school athletic conference in the state of Illinois, the Chicago Catholic League has been in operation longer than any other. Every school from the East Suburban was in the conference except Nazareth Academy and Marian Central Catholic. "This year, (Brown) seems like he's gotten a lot stronger and his swing seems much more athletic," Meath said. Must-see: Fenwick shortstop Alex Pup. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 10 South Catholic/Neumann/N-G Schedules/Standings; Locations/Calendars . and three-time wrestling All-American at Iowa State; first Cuban-American to win a collegiate wrestling national championship, John Scanlan played guard and halfback for the, Matt Kerrigan played quarterback for the, Jeff Kacmarek played nose tackle for the, Chuck Brodnicki running back for the Brooklyn Dodgers. The trip serves as a team-bonding experience and an opportunity to play teams they might not otherwise see. St. Ignatius would defect to the CPL two years later on 9 April 1963.[2][3]. In the CCL the three schools (Aurora Central, IC Catholic, and St. Francis) will join the 14 continuing members Brother Rice, De La Salle Institute, DePaul College Prep, Fenwick, Leo Catholic High School, Loyola Academy, Marmion Academy, Montini Catholic, Mount Carmel High School, Providence Catholic, St. Francis de Sales, St. Ignatius, St. Laurence, and St. Rita of Cascia High School to bring membership to 17 schools. The Prep Bowl was given a special exemption from this.[18]. All our content comes from Wikipedia and under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. The addition of these sports brought the league up to the level of offerings by the Chicago and Suburban public leagues. The Lions lost to eventual state champion Lena-Winslow in bitterly cold conditions, but their 10-3 record included a fourth Catholic League Red Division title in five seasons, a Tony Lawless Coach of the Year award for COACH MICHAEL HOLMES 76 and All-State recognition for halfback/defensive back THEO HOPKINS and defensive tackle TERRON BELL. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound outfielder started for the baseball Friars last year, was the sixth man on the basketball team and started as a wide receiver/tight end in football. Lake Forest Academy joined the conference for football only in 2011. With the advent of the IHSA state series, the Prep Bowl was contested by the winner of a special playoff in each league played by teams not qualifying for the state playoffs, and teams that were eliminated in early rounds of the state playoffs. Henry Haracz had a 3.00 ERA and 37 strikeouts in 46.2 innings, and lefty PJ McKermitt submitted a 2.85 ERA in 34.1 innings. Additionally, St. Patrick High School, Notre Dame High School, and Marist High School participate in the conference for Boys Bowling. High school basketball: Ranking the top coaching jobs in the Catholic League - Chicago Sun-Times In 201920, CCL merged with the ESCC for football only. Carmel and Carl Schurz High School drew an estimated 50,000 fans; the largest crowd to see a prep football contest in American history, up to that time. The timeline for the arrivals of the new four schools will be during the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 seasons. "They're anxious, they're ready," he said. While some of the schools are coeducational institutions, the conference only supports athletics for male teams. Save the date: Fenwick at Disney's Wide World of Sports, April 2-7 in Orlando. Bids: R = conference representative; C = clinched playoff berth (6+ wins); A = at-large playoff team (5 wins) # Indicates a game that does not count for this team when . George, Joliet De la Salle, and Fenwick. With a handful of players helping elevate their teams to success, it comes as no surprise why some are garnering some major recognition. Fenwick has six players committed to college programs, including pitchers Joe Runnells (DePauw) and Charles Wood (North Central), while all-conference first baseman and outfielder Jack Grace will head to Creighton. ISA State Champions [15], See also: 11 La Salle They're ready to go.". St. Joseph won 17 games last season prior to falling 2-1 in the Class 2A regional final to the Trojans. The Chicago Catholic League is a high school athletic conference based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The Prep Bowl is an annual contest played between the Chicago Catholic League and the Chicago Public League and is played at Chicago's Soldier Field. Since 1984, when the IHSA moved to a dual-team state series in wrestling (previously, the team champion was based on the advancement of individuals in the individual state tournament), the CCL has also finished first or second more than any conference or league. On the rise: Fenwick's Lucas Kolovitz stands out to Hogan, who said the junior "is gonna set the world on fire." In 1981, the IHSA membership voted on a limitation that prohibited member schools from participating in more than nine games, plus the IHSA state series. Those charter members were Loyola academy, St. Cyril (Mt. Fenwick's Hogan said his seniors are itching to get on the field. In selecting the field of 256, wins are the most important playoff selection criterion. 4th Grade Boys. Chicago Catholic League members (non-football), Stubits, Emil. In his 41 varsity games entering his senior year, Summerhill. George, Joliet De la Salle, and Fenwick. The Chicago Catholic League(CCL) is a high schoolathletic conferencebased in Chicago, Illinois, United States. I want to thank God, my family, and Top Tier Baseball for helping me achieve this goal. Winter '22. Leo also competes at the IHSA level in cross country, bowling and chess. By the spring when a baseball schedule was drawn up, Holy Trinity had joined the league, but Cathedral dropped out, leaving an eight-team circuit. The slim 13-year-old resident from Chicago's Austin neighborhood on the city . Carmel and Carl Schurz High School drew an estimated 50,000 fans; the largest crowd to see a prep football contest in American history, up to that time. Lausch showed promise as both a hitter and a defender in 2021 and has the Crusaders out to a hot start already in the 2022 season. With a return to action this year for many players around the state, get to know some of the rising stars who have continued to make a name for themselves. ). The Girls Catholic Athletic Conference was established in 1974, three years before the IHSA recognized girls sports. Swimming and water polo founded the Metro Catholic Aquatic Conference in 1999 which included the all East Suburban Catholic and CCL teams and still hosts a conference championship for both sports. Meeting ID: 828 2901 9656 Perhaps the conference's most accomplished alumnus[according to whom?] Two weeks and five consecutive wins later, the Wolfpack claimed the program's first super-sectional championship in school history. Beach Volleyball Tournament . Fenwick (nine regional, four sectional titles) and St. Ignatius (seven regional, two sectional titles) have also been among the Catholic League's leaders in soccer. As IC Catholic Prep Athletics continue to thrive, we are honored to be joining these storied leagues Stephen Davidson, Principal of IC Catholic Prep in Elmhurst stated.