Loyola’s Defense Steps up to Shut Down the St. Ignatius Ground Game

Loyola's defense steps up to shut down the St. Ignatius ground game

<p>Five plays into Saturday's game against St. Ignatius, No. 1 Loyola was in a seven-point hole.</p><p>The Hites brothers, quarterback Reid and receiver Connor, teamed up for a 64-yard touchdown pass and the Wolfpack had the best start they could hope for.</p><p>But then linebacker Will Mettee and the Ramblers defense went to work and it was all Loyola the rest of the way in a 38-7 win against No. 15 St. Ignatius.</p><p>Junior quarterback Matthe…

Loyola defense, TE Collins step up after early Ignatius TD

The unconventional triple-option offense used by St. Ignatius at the start of Saturday’s game seemed to confuse Loyola Academy’s defense, and the Wolfpack capitalized by striking for a 65-yard touchdown pass play from junior Reid Hites to his senior brother Charles Hites with just two minutes elapsed. But the undefeated Ramblers quickly perished the thought […]

Loyola’s defense steps up to shut down the St. Ignatius ground game

Five plays into Saturday’s game against St. Ignatius, No. 1 Loyola was in a seven-point hole. The Hites brothers, quarterback Reid and receiver Connor, teamed up for a 64-yard touchdown …