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/>