Ramblers Capture Third Consecutive IHSA State Title

A Season to Remember

The Ramblers finished the 2024 season with an impressive 12–2 record, capturing the Chicago Catholic League Blue Division title along the way. 

Drew MacPherson '25 was named to the Illinois High School Coaches Association All State Team, as well as the Chicago Catholic League Blue Lawless Player of the Year.

The following varsity football players for received Chicago Catholic League All Conference recognition:

• Charlie Daly '25
• Ryan Fitzgerald '25
• Tommy Ghislandi '25
• Joey Herbert '25
• Brendan Loftus '25
• Drew MacPherson '25
• Charlie Prior '25
• Donovan Robinson '25

Honorable Mention:

• Will Carlson '25
• Tyler Isaacson '25
• Gavin King '26

CCL Blue Co-Linemen of the Year:

• Joey Herbert '25

CCL Blue Lawless Coach of the Year:

• Beau Desherow '93

Loyola Football: A Family Tradition

Loyola football is  more than a program—it's a family. The coaching staff includes numerous Loyola alumni who played for the Ramblers and now mentor the next generation. Many coaches have sons currently on the team or who previously played for Loyola.

Varsity Coaches Who Are Loyola Alums:

• Beau Desherow '93 — Head Coach
• Eric Bielinski '12 — Defensive Back Coach
• Pete Devine '90  — Defensive Coordinator
• Mike Dooley '82 — Outside Linebacker Coach
• Ryan Gallagher '93 — Running Backs Coach
• Mike Herbert '85 — Offensive Line/TE Coach
• Mike Kotowski '87 — Offensive Line Coach
• Pat Naughton '96 — Wide Receiver Coach
• Michael Scott '12 — Analytics Coach

Current Coaches with Sons on the Team: 

• Tyler Vradenburg (Counseling Department Chair): Son Gavin, Wide Receiver
• Mike Herbert '85: Son Joey, Center
• Mike Dooley '82: Son Michael, Cornerback (and nephew John, O-Line)
• Pete Devine '90: Son Charlie, Outside Linebacker
• Pat Fitzgerald: Son Ryan, Starting Quarterback

Previously coached sons on the team:

• Beau Desherow '93 (current head coach) previously coached his two sons on the team.
• John Holecek (former head coach, current linebacker coach, and Athletic Advancement Officer) previously coached his two sons on his team.
• Mike Kotowski '87 (current OL coach and teacher) previously coached his two sons on the team