Loyola Volleyball Finishes 3rd at Marist Tournament

Ramblers suffer first loss but have strong showing at annual event

Apr. 4, 2026 at 1:42am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented boys volleyball match, with overlapping planes of navy, green, and orange conveying the dynamic energy of the sport.Loyola Academy's resilient performance at the Marist Redhawk Invite tournament showcases the team's ability to compete at the highest level.Chicago Today

Loyola Academy's boys volleyball team suffered their first loss of the season at the Marist Redhawk Invite tournament in Chicago, but still finished the weekend with a 4-1 record to improve to 7-1 overall on the year under coach Lionel Ebeling. Loyola standout Aldis Kins had 80 assists over the course of the tournament.

Why it matters

The Marist Redhawk Invite is an important annual tournament that showcases some of the top high school boys volleyball teams in the Chicago area. Despite the loss, Loyola's strong performance at the event demonstrates their continued strength as a program and their ability to compete with the best teams in the region.

The details

Loyola Academy suffered their first defeat of the season at the Marist Redhawk Invite, but still managed to go 4-1 overall in the tournament to improve their season record to 7-1. Standout player Aldis Kins recorded 80 assists for the Ramblers over the course of the weekend.

  • The Marist Redhawk Invite took place on April 4, 2026.

The players

Loyola Academy

A high school boys volleyball team located in Chicago, Illinois.

Lionel Ebeling

The head coach of the Loyola Academy boys volleyball team.

Aldis Kins

A standout player on the Loyola Academy boys volleyball team, recording 80 assists over the course of the Marist Redhawk Invite tournament.

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The takeaway

Despite suffering their first loss of the season, Loyola Academy's strong performance at the prestigious Marist Redhawk Invite tournament demonstrates their continued status as one of the top boys volleyball programs in the Chicago area.