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State Final Teams: LaGrange Park (Nazareth Academy) | St. Charles (North)

LaGrange Park (Nazareth Academy) (12-1)


School Information

Name: Nazareth Academy
City: LaGrange Park
County: Cook
Classification Enrollment: 760
Nickname: Roadrunners
Colors: Columbia Blue/Navy/White
Conference: East Suburban Catholic
President: Deborah Tracy
Principal: Therese Hawkins
Athletic Director: Dennis Moran
Head Coach: Tim Racki
Assistant Coaches: Casey Moran, Joe Reynolds, Joe Battaglia, Larry White, Jeff Tumpane, Matthew Letcher, Rudy Luna, Brody Budmayr
Athletic Trainer: Jessica Liutkus
Captains: Michael Love, Dylan Smith
Managers: Patrick Konkel, Juan Ramirez
Last Year's Advancement: Lost to Crystal Lake (Prairie Ridge), 28-21, in 6A State Final

Roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr.
1 Jailon Welch WR-DB 5-9 170 Jr.
2 J.J. McCarthy QB 6-2 180 So.
4 Dylan Smith RB-DB 5-9 190 Sr.
5 Alex Carrillo RB-DB 5-5 168 Jr.
6 Jackson Fowler K 5-6 125 Jr.
7 Jermaine Baker DB 6-2 205 Sr.
8 Tyler Morris WR-DB 5-11 160 Fr.
9 Breven Reifsteck WR-DB 5-10 175 Jr.
9 Blake Reifsteck WR-LB 6-0 205 So.
10 Jeremy Puckett WR-DL 6-3 175 Sr.
11 Daquaun Starks WR-DB 5-4 110 Jr.
13 Benjamin Rodriguez QB-DB 6-0 158 So.
14 David Oglesby WR-DB 5-10 200 Sr.
15 Oscar Lopez RB-DB 5-1 130 Jr.
16 Demetrios Brillakis QB 6-2 188 Sr.
17 Diamond Evans WR-DB 5-11 190 Sr.
18 Teddy Olander QB 5-10 160 Jr.
19 Anthony Greco RB-LB 5-6 142 Sr.
20 Michael Love WR-DB-P 5-10 175 Sr.
21 Cole Vercelli WR-DB 6-0 255 Sr.
22 Malik Poe-Roland TE-DL 6-1 185 Jr.
23 Devon Wall WR-DB 5-7 145 Sr.
24 Derrick Strongs Jr. RB-DB 6-0 180 Jr.
26 Jonathan Harris RB-LB 5-9 180 Sr.
28 Riley Theobald FB-LB 6-2 242 Jr.
29 Billy McNamara WR-DB 5-7 140 Sr.
30 Henry Panek WR-DB 6-3 160 Sr.
31 Connor Fritzsche WR-DB 5-11 165 Sr.
32 Eric Kramer WR-DB 5-9 145 Sr.
33 Luke Dolan RB-DB 5-8 175 Sr.
34 Troy Siranovic WR-DB 6-1 155 Sr.
36 Robert Gurley RB-LB 5-9 190 Jr.
37 Gabe Vale WR-DB 5-10 196 Sr.
38 Danny Carrillo RB-DB 5-5 168 Jr.
39 Patrick Oden RB-DB 5-7 166 So.
41 Jack Ferguson LB 6-0 165 Sr.
42 Jack Gray RB-LB 5-9 185 Sr.
43 Samuel Shishem RB-LB 5-10 197 So.
44 Joseph Eraci K-LB 6-2 175 Sr.
45 Marcus Griffin RB-LB 5-9 225 Jr.
46 Daine Hanson WR-DL 6-6 230 So.
47 Andrew Hughes TE-DL-K 6-3 240 So.
48 Matthew Pinckney WR-DB 6-0 155 Jr.
50 C.J. West OL-DL 6-3 260 Jr.
51 Louis Stec OL-DL 6-1 245 Sr.
52 Joe Seidel OL-DL 5-11 255 Sr.
53 Joe Urso OL-DL 5-11 205 Fr.
54-40 Nathan Lugo OL-TE-DL 6-3 252 Sr.
55 Lukas Salaviejus DL 5-10 205 Jr.
56 Jonathan Sarich OL-DL 5-9 195 Jr.
57 Laverne Schramer OL-DL 6-1 170 Fr.
58 Florencio Ramirez OL-DL 5-8 225 Sr.
59 Dylan Gloor OL-DL 6-2 250 Sr.
64 Cristofer Gonzalez OL-DL 5-8 220 So.
65 Scott Korinek OL-DL 6-4 260 Sr.
66 Ryan Keeler OL-DL 6-4 230 So.
67 Elijah Moscinski OL-DL 6-5 370 Sr.
68 Domenic Virelli LS-OL-DL 6-0 255 So.
70 Mateo Floreani OL-DL 6-0 180 Jr.
71 Thomas Weyer OL-DL 6-0 175 Jr.
72 Matt Keeler OL-DL 6-7 285 Sr.
74 Ethan Mariano OL-DL 5-8 210 So.
75-25 Cameron Leach OL-RB-DL 6-3 280 Sr.
77 Andres Garza OL-DL 5-11 265 Sr.
77 Cristobal Gutierrez Jr. OL-DL 6-2 200 So.
79 Gavin Morris OL-DL 6-2 260 Sr.
81 Jackson Lester WR-DB 5-6 160 Jr.
82 David Chen WR-DB 6-0 185 Sr.
83 Tomas Matual WR-DB 6-1 155 Jr.
84 Matthew Talentowski WR-DB 5-10 144 Jr.
87 Darnell Hanson TE-DL 6-5 220 Jr.
88 Sam Titzer WR-DB 6-3 160 Jr.

Specialists

Kickoff Specialist: Andrew Hughes
Kickoff Returners: Michael Love, Tyler Morris
Punter: Michael Love
Punt Returners: Michael Love, Tyler Morris
Placekicker: Andrew Hughes
Placekick Holder: Luke Dolan

Starters

Offense
Position No. Name Height Weight Year
C 59 Dylan Gloor 6-2 250 Sr.
LG 51 Louis Stec 6-1 245 Sr.
LT 72 Matt Keeler 6-7 285 Sr.
QB 2 J.J. McCarthy 6-2 180 So.
RB 4 Dylan Smith 5-9 190 Sr.
RG 79 Gavin Morris 6-2 260 Sr.
RT 67 Elijah Moscinski 6-5 370 Sr.
WR 17 Diamond Evans 5-11 190 Sr.
WR 20 Michael Love 5-10 175 Sr.
WR 21 Cole Vercelli 6-0 255 Sr.
WR 8 Tyler Morris 5-11 160 Fr.
Offense Averages
Backs: 6-0, 185
Line: 6-3, 282
Receivers: 5-11, 195
Defense
Position No. Name Height Weight Year
DB 7 Jermaine Baker 6-2 205 Sr.
DB 17 Diamond Evans 5-11 190 Sr.
DB 1 Jailon Welch 5-9 170 Jr.
DB 5 Alex Carrillo 5-5 168 Jr.
DB 9 Breven Reifsteck 5-10 175 Jr.
DL 54-40 Nathan Lugo 6-3 252 Sr.
DL 75-25 Cameron Leach 6-3 280 Sr.
DL 10 Jeremy Puckett 6-3 175 Sr.
DL 56 Jonathan Sarich 5-9 195 Jr.
LB 28 Riley Theobald 6-2 242 Jr.
LB 45 Marcus Griffin 5-9 225 Jr.
Defense Averages
Defensive Backs: 5-10, 182
Line: 6-2, 226
Linebackers: 6-0, 234

Statistics

TEAM STATISTICS
                                                         For          Against
Points                                              510                 200
First Downs                                   192                 126
First Downs Rushing                    110                   80
First Downs Passing                       82                   46
Rushes Attempted                         349                 395
Yards Rushing                           1,743              1,523
Yards Passing                             3,316              1,174
Total Yards                                 5,059              2,697
Passes Attempted                          246                 230
Passes Completed                         176                 100
Passes Had Intercepted                    4                   13
Fumbles                                              6                   18
Fumbles Lost                                     4                   11
Interceptions                                    13                      4

SCORING BY QUARTERS
                                                           1st         2nd         3rd          4th      Total
For                                                   214         143         103            50         510
Against                                              49            26            35            90         200

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Scoring                                           TD         PAT1         PAT2              FG          Total
Michael Love                                   24                                                                         144               
Diamond Evans                               14                                                                           84
Andrew Hughes                                                   62                                      2               68
Dylan Smith                                       9                                                                           54

Rushing                                         Att.           Yds.              TD           Avg.          Long
Derrick Strongs                               44             391                  6              8.9               39
Dylan Smith                                     80             377                  9              4.7               31
Alex Carillo                                      51             346                  4              6.8               45               
Michael Love                                   29             287                  4              9.9               57

Passing                                          Att.       Comp.             Int.           Yds.              TD
J.J. McCarthy                                219             161                  4          3,088               35
Teddy Olander                                 20                14                                 211                  1
                                                                                   
Receiving                                       No.           Yds.              TD           Avg.
Diamond Evans                               56          1,112                12            19.9               80
Michael Love                                   54          1,087                18            20.1               75
Tyler Morris                                     22             419                  3            19.0               54

Punting                                          No.           Avg.          Long
Michael Love                                     9                38               44

                                                       PAT           PAT              FG              FG
Placekicking                                Att.         Made             Att.         Made          Long
Andrew Hughes                               72                62                  2                  2               28

                                                                                         Tackles
Tackles                                   Tackles         Sacks     for Loss              Int.
Marcus Griffin                             65                6              10                  
Jermaine Baker                            54                                  2                2 
Jonathan Harris                            50                1                2               


Scores
Date Opponent W/L Own Opp
8/24 St. Louis (Lutheran North), MO W 20 6
8/31 Lake Zurich W 25 0
9/7 Woodstock (Marian) W 42 7
9/14 Chicago (St. Patrick) W 47 23
9/21 Lisle (Benet Academy) W 45 7
9/28 Mundelein (Carmel) W 55 17
10/5 Chicago (Marist) L 13 34
10/12 Joliet (Catholic Academy) W 49 20
10/19 Chicago Heights (Marian) W 42 6
IHSA Playoffs
10/27 Tinley Park (Andrew) W 42 11
11/3 Arlington Heights (Hersey) W 49 14
11/10 Chicago (Simeon) W 34 27
11/17 Batavia W 47 28

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
2018 12-1
14 yrs. 109-48
GRAND TOTAL
21 yrs. 185-61

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  
       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)