go to 13–0, including a dominating (early third quarter running clock) victory over the defending 8A champion Stevenson 49–0, a come-from-behind victory over Homewood Flossmor (who was rated #1 in the state for the first eight weeks of the season) in a televised game attended by over 6,000 fans, and a close semi-final victory over Palatine in the snow. Loyola Academy ranked in the top 20 nationally by Maxpreps Experts, Freeman, and USA Today and number 6 nationally in the USA Today Super 25 Computer Rankings. On November 28, 2015, Loyola played Marist for the state title and utilized an aggressive defensive scheme with many blitz packages. LA defeated Marist 41–0 (with a running clock imposed) to win the IHSA class 8A State Championship, extending its season record to 14–0. For the 2015 season LA outscored its opponents 558–123, won nine games by 30 points or more, and had six shut-outs. Loyola finished the regular 2016 season 9-0 as the Ramblers (#1 ranked team in Illinois) defeated #2 ranked Mount Carmel early in the season and #3 ranked Brother Rice to close the season (both games were on the road). Loyola players were paid a visit by NFL legend Marv Levy prior to the beginning the 2016 8A IHSA playoffs (#1 seed). At the end of October, Holecek's Ramblers ranked #5 nationally (USA Today Super 25 Computer Rankings) and had a 26-game win streak, plus had a 24-game home field winning streak that dates back to 2012. LA finished as runner-up in 2016 in class 8A. Loyola finished the regular season at 8–1 in 2017 and the Ramblers’ won their third consecutive undefeated and outright Catholic Blue League title in a row (with Holecek again receiving Coach of the Year awards). LA's home win streak stood at 29 games (including a victory against perennial Californian powerhouse Bishop Amat) as the playoffs began. In early Nov 2017, Holecek became the school's all-time coaching leader with 133 wins - including the last ten in a row and 31 consecutive victories at home.</https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/ramblers-brush-aside-red-devils/> In November 2018, Loyola Academy beat their first three playoff opponents, including two shutouts, and qualified for their ninth IHSA 8A semifinals in the last ten years. Loyola went on to beat Brother Rice 13–3 in the 8A final game on November 24, 2018. Underdogs Loyola beat the 14th, 6th (10-1 Maine South), 3rd (undefeated Oswego), 2nd (12-0 and reigning