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State Final Teams: Joliet (Catholic Academy) | LaGrange Park (Nazareth Academy)

LaGrange Park (Nazareth Academy) (8-5)


School Information

Name: Nazareth Academy
City: LaGrange Park
County: Cook
Classification Enrollment: 715.5
Nickname: Roadrunners
Colors: Columbia Blue/Navy/White
Conference: East Suburban Catholic
President: Deborah Tracy
Principal: Therese Hawkins
Athletic Director: Mike Manno
Asst. Athletic Director: Kimberly Connell
Head Coach: Tim Racki
Assistant Coaches: Jonathon Bittle, Keith Lukes, Rudy Luna, Tony Miranda, Casey Moran, Tony Navigato, Mike Panasiuk, Jacub Panasiuk, Joe Reynolds, Antonio Shenault, Jeff Tumpane, Todd Jones, Rod Molek, Michael Stella, Marco Alvarez
Athletic Trainer: Cherlyne Carlos
Captains: Brendan Flanagan, Cullen Craig, Daniel D'Andrea, Ethan Enriquez, Andrew Fowler
Managers: Brisa Serrano, Rachel Krassel, Arabella Elliott, Gabriella Rosales
Last Year's Advancement: Defeated Peoria (H.S.), 45-44, in 5A State Final

Roster

  
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr.
  Nathan Sefcik DL-OL 6-2 225 So.
1 Logan Malachuk QB 5-11 185 Jr.
2 Garrett Reese DB-WR 6-2 172 Jr.
3 Jaden Fauske DB-WR-QB 6-1 195 Jr.
4 Andrew Fowler DB-WR-K-P 5-8 165 Sr.
5 Gabe Kaminski DL-TE 6-3 230 Jr.
6 Luke Holstrom DB-WR 6-1 160 Sr.
7 Jake Cestone DB-WR 6-1 165 So.
8 Ethan Enriquez DB-RB 5-7 175 Sr.
9 Brendan Flanagan LB-RB 5-11 195 Sr.
10 Spencer Martin DB-WR 6-2 155 So.
10 Frankie Nichols QB 5-11 155 So.
11 James Penley DB-WR 5-10 170 Jr.
12 Edward McClain Jr. DB-RB-WR 5-7 160 So.
13 Yandiel Colon DB-WR 5-9 160 So.
14 Kevin Dalton DB-WR 6-0 175 Sr.
15 Mick Byczek QB 6-1 162 Sr.
16 Dominic Chiaramonte DB-WR 6-0 175 Jr.
17 Richard Skinkis LONG SNAPP 5-8 165 So.
18 Jake Pinckney DL-TE 6-5 195 Sr.
19 Trenton Walker DB-WR 6-2 175 So.
21 Lesroy Tittle LB-WR-RB 6-2 200 So.
22 Anthony Donato DB-RB 5-9 165 Jr.
23 Daniel D'Andrea LB-RB 5-7 180 Sr.
24 Alexander Angulo DB-RB 5-9 175 Jr.
25 Miguel Alvarado DB-RB 5-2 125 Jr.
26 Justin Watson DB-RB 5-10 156 So.
27 Ben Lukes DB-WR 5-9 162 So.
28 Noah Sanchez LB-RB 5-10 183 So.
29 Charles Calhoun LB-RB 6-0 157 Fr.
31 Sawyer Holstine K 6-2 160 So.
32 Michael Kanzer DB-WR 6-0 145 Jr.
33 Aiden Ryan DB-WR 6-3 160 Sr.
34 Gustavo Villasenor III DB-WR 5-10 160 Sr.
35 Dylan Wellner LB-RB 5-11 140 Fr.
37 Danny Howard DB-WR 6-0 170 Sr.
40 Luke Neri DL-OL 6-0 205 Jr.
41 Sonny Manzo DL 5-5 170 So.
42 William McDermott DB-WR 6-0 170 So.
44 Richard Holly LB-TE 6-3 200 Jr.
45 Jack Nasivaco LB-RB 5-10 200 Jr.
47 Andrew Kouris LB-RB 6-2 190 Jr.
48 John Allegretti LB-RB 5-7 155 So.
50 Luke Injaychock DL-OL 6-5 245 Fr.
51 Cullen Craig DL-OL 5-10 210 Sr.
53 Nico Plescia DL-OL 6-0 205 Jr.
54 Carson Ryan DL-OL 6-0 210 So.
55 Maxwell Deering OL 5-11 225 Jr.
56 Karol Wszelaki DL-OL 6-0 225 Jr.
58 Jacob Raschke DL-OL 5-11 265 Sr.
59 Jackson Rybski DL-OL 5-10 205 Sr.
60 Nolan Daly DL-OL 6-3 225 Jr.
61 Luciano Cesario DL-OL 6-1 210 So.
63 Charlie Kostrewa DL-RB 5-8 160 So.
64 Alexander Harris DL-OL 6-3 217 So.
65 Mark Korinek DL-OL 6-6 330 Sr.
66 William Francis DL-OL 6-6 230 So.
71 Samuel Stec DL-OL 6-1 265 Jr.
73 Luke O'Gorman OL 5-10 215 Sr.
74 Andrew Buenrostro DL-OL 5-10 175 Sr.
75 Declan McBride DL-OL 6-4 170 Jr.
76 Christian Malachuk DL-OL 5-11 225 Fr.
77 Kevin Prosen DL-OL 6-0 250 Sr.
79 Tomek Wszelaki DL-OL 6-0 225 So.
80 David Brunke K 6-2 185 Sr.
81 Christopher Kasky LB-WR 6-3 178 Fr.
85 Eddie Autin WR-DB 6-3 185 So.
87 Sean Stolfi DB-WR 6-1 160 So.

Specialists

Kickoff Specialist: David Brunke
Kickoff Returners: James Penley, Charles Calhoun
Punter: Lesroy Tittle
Punt Returners: James Penley, Jaden Fauske
Placekicker: Andrew Fowler
Placekick Holder: Yandiel Colon

Starters

Offense
Position No. Name Height Weight Year
C 55 Maxwell Deering 5-11 225 Jr.
LG 76 Christian Malachuk 5-11 225 Fr.
LT 71 Samuel Stec 6-1 265 Jr.
QB 1 Logan Malachuk 5-11 185 Jr.
RB 24 Alexander Angulo 5-9 175 Jr.
RG 73 Luke O'Gorman 5-10 215 Sr.
RT 51 Cullen Craig 5-10 210 Sr.
WR 3 Jaden Fauske 6-1 195 Jr.
WR 7 Jake Cestone 6-1 165 So.
WR 11 James Penley 5-10 170 Jr.
WR 19 Trenton Walker 6-2 175 So.
Offense Averages
Backs: 5-9, 168
Line: 6-1, 225
Receivers: 6-1, 174
Defense
Position No. Name Height Weight Year
CB 2 Garrett Reese 6-2 172 Jr.
CB 13 Yandiel Colon 5-9 160 So.
DL 18 Jake Pinckney 6-5 195 Sr.
DL 9 Brendan Flanagan 5-11 195 Sr.
DL 60 Nolan Daly 6-3 225 Jr.
DL 61 Luciano Cesario 6-1 210 So.
FS 12 Edward McClain Jr. 5-7 160 So.
LB 21 Lesroy Tittle 6-2 200 So.
LB 5 Gabe Kaminski 6-3 230 Jr.
LB 8 Ethan Enriquez 5-7 175 Sr.
SS 3 Jaden Fauske 6-1 195 Jr.
Defense Averages
Defensive Backs: 5-11, 165
Line: 6-1, 220
Linebackers: 5-11, 180

Statistics

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Scores

  
Date Opponent W/L Own Opp
8/25 Kankakee (Sr.) L 26 33
9/1 Elmhurst (York) L 13 42
9/8 Lombard (Montini) L 23 24
9/15 Elmhurst (IC Catholic) L 34 36
9/22 Chicago (St. Ignatius) W 21 13
9/29 Oak Park (Fenwick) W 26 16
10/6 Chicago (Brother Rice) W 31 30
10/13 Chicago Heights (Marian) W 42 13
10/20 Wheaton (St. Francis) L 17 35
IHSA Playoffs
10/28 Crystal Lake (Prairie Ridge) W 35 28
11/4 Glen Ellyn (Glenbard South) W 42 0
11/11 Mundelein (Carmel) W 21 17
11/18 Wheaton (St. Francis) W 38 31

Head Coach Tim Racki

  
Year W-L
Addison (Driscoll)
1998 5-4
1999 9-2
2000 11-2
2001 12-2 (1st)
2002 13-1 (1st)
2003 14-0 (1st)
2004 12-2 (1st)
7 yrs. 76-13
LaGrange Park (Nazareth Academy)
2005 3-6
2006 3-6
2007 8-4
2008 8-3
2009 4-5
2010 3-6
2011 10-2
2012 5-4
2013 8-3
2014 14-0 (1st)
2015 12-2 (1st)
2016 7-4
2017 12-2 (2nd)
2018 13-1 (1st)
2019 13-1 (2nd)
2020 2-2
2021 7-5
2022 10-4 (1st)
2023 8-5
19 yrs. 150-65
GRAND TOTAL
26 yrs. 226-78

Tournament History

1989-3A    13   34  0-1 (8-2)      DNP  Dennis Moran
       L   13   34  Aurora (Marmion Academy)
1991-3A    10   12  1-1            DNP  Dennis Moran
       W   21   13  Lemont (H.S.)
       L   10   12  Aurora (Central Catholic)
1992-3A    12   35  1-1            DNP  Dennis Moran
       W   19   15  Aurora (Marmion Academy)
       L   12   35  Marengo
1994-3A    14   21  0-1 (7-3)      DNP  Dennis Moran
       L   14   21  Aurora (Central Catholic)
1997-3A    21   28  0-1 (8-2)      DNP  Dennis Moran
       L   21   28  Woodstock (Marian)
1998-3A     0   28  0-1 (8-2)      DNP  Dennis Moran
       L    0   28  Woodstock (Marian)
1999-4A     8   14  0-1 (8-2)      DNP  Dennis Moran
       L    8   14  Fox Lake (Grant)
2001-4A    19   22  0-1 (7-2)      DNP  Dennis Moran
       L   19   22  Lisle (Sr.)
2007-5A    27   34  2-1 (8-4)      DNP  Tim Racki
       W   49   12  Chicago (Manley)
       W   35   27  Geneseo
       L   27   34  Woodstock (Marian)
2008-5A    20   42  1-1 (8-3)      DNP  Tim Racki
       W   63   29  Freeport (H.S.)
       L   20   42  Wheaton (St. Francis)
2011-6A     7   35  2-1 (10-2)     DNP  Tim Racki
       W   35    6  Deerfield (H.S.)
       W   24    0  Cary (C.-Grove)
       L    7   35  Crystal Lake (Prairie Ridge)
2013-5A    28   33  1-1 (8-3)      DNP  Tim Racki
       W   37   13  Chicago (Brooks)
       L   28   33  Sycamore (H.S.)
2014-6A    26    7  5-0 (14-0)     1st  Tim Racki
       W   56   28  Rockford (Boylan Catholic)
       W   45    8  Chicago (King)
       W   54   24  Lake Forest (H.S.)
       W   56   28  Wheaton (St. Francis)
       W   26    7  Lemont (H.S.)
2015-5A    42   21  5-0 (12-2)     1st  Tim Racki
       W   38    6  Sycamore (H.S.)
       W   43    3  Chicago (Solorio Academy)
       W   35   21  Joliet (Catholic Academy)
       W   34    0  Burbank (St. Laurence)
       W   42   21  New Lenox (Lincoln-Way West)
2016-5A     2   10  1-1 (6-5)      DNP  Tim Racki
       W   46    6  TBA
       L    2   10  Vernon Hills
2017-6A    21   28  4-1 (12-2)     2nd  Tim Racki
       W   55   37  Springfield (H.S.)
       W   54   18  Danville (H.S.)
       W   20   17  Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin)
       W   24    7  New Lenox (Providence Catholic)
       L   21   28  Crystal Lake (Prairie Ridge)
2018-7A    31   10  5-0 (13-1)     1st  Tim Racki
       W   42   11  Tinley Park (Andrew)
       W   49   14  Arlington Heights (Hersey)
       W   34   27  Chicago (Simeon)
       W   47   28  Batavia
       W   31   10  St. Charles (North)
2019-7A    13   37  4-1 (13-1)     2nd  Tim Racki
       W   47    6  Libertyville
       W   49   21  Harvey (Thornton)
       W   38   24  Batavia
       W   42   14  Rolling Meadows
       L   13   37  Chicago (Mt. Carmel)
2021-5A    17   28  2-1 (7-5)      DNP  Tim Racki
       W   54    6  TBA
       W   23   14  Aurora (Marmion Academy)
       L   17   28  Oak Park (Fenwick)
2022-5A    45   44  5-0 (10-4)     1st  Tim Racki
       W   48   22  Glen Ellyn (Glenbard South)
       W   38   13  Rockford (Boylan Catholic)
       W   29    0  Chicago (Morgan Park)
       W   10    7  Sycamore (H.S.)
       W   45   44  Peoria (H.S.)