Loyola takes golf/tennis State Titles

The Loyola boys golf team captured the Division III (Class 3A) State Championship on Tuesday at Oak Wing Golf Club in Alexandria. The Flyers had a two-day total 640 to outdistance runner-up Notre Dame by 16 strokes. Leading the way for the Flyers was medalist Eric Ricard who posted rounds of 69 and 73 for a 142 total. Just two strokes behind him was teammate Kirk Thomas (69-75--144). Loyola's Ryan Crissman was also among the top 10 individual finishers with a two-day total 168.

The Loyola boys tennis team also brought home a state championship. It was the seventh state tennis title for the Flyers.