Head Coach: Tim Racki State Champs: ‘14, ‘15, ‘18, ‘22, ‘23, ‘24 State Runner Ups: ‘17, ‘19

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There are no words. Our hearts are heavy. God bless the Keeler family. We love you Ryan.
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Look what we found on the street posts on 31st Street in LGP. @jjmccarthy09
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Good Luck former Roadrunners Tyler Morris and J.J. McCarthy in The Granddaddy of Them All, The Rose Bowl.
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We continue to hold Ryan in our prayers as his family shares plans for a Celebration of his Life this Friday, March 3, at Christ Church, 501 Oak Brook Rd. Visitation begins at 1pm with Service to start at 7pm. May all those touched by his life feel the comfort of God's love.
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Congrats to our Champions Tyler Morris and JJ McCarthy
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Coach and JJ all ready for the big night.
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💍💍💍💍💍💍
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14-0 2014 State Champion Captian Michael Owens. Congratulations United States Military Academy West Point graduate.
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Congrats to our Seniors signing today.
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Once a Roadunner. ALWAYS a Roadrunner.
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Great Day to be a Roadrunner. Congrats JJ and Tyler but the job isn't done.
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JLove in the house. Welcome home brother!
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Great Day to be a football Roadrunner. J.J. has been selected as an Under Armour All-American for the 2021 Game! Huge honor for him. Head Coach Tim Racki was selected as one of the coaches for the game as well. Another Huge Honor.
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Congrats to Louie Stec on his decision to walk on for @HawkeyeFootball. Iowa is lucky to have him.
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What a great day to be a Roadrunner. Being honored by @ChicagoBears
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Is it 6:30 yet?
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Congratulations to @jjmccarthy09 on becoming back to back B1G champions. However, the job isn't finished. 1 more win 2 times. #family #programdoesntleaveyou
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Throwback to the 2015 Semi Final game in the snow.
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Congratulations @julianlove27 on your 1st career INT.
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Proud of @jjmccarthy09 forever a Roadrunner. Looking forward to the NFL draft.
Forever a Michigan Man 💙🙏
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We congratulate our leader today as he is inducted into the Hall of Fame.
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Congrats JT on signing your NLI to play University of Wisconsin Football. Big things to come.
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Look who stopped by for a visit on his bye week. @julianlove27 #FAMILY #20
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That moment when all your dreams come true. Congrats CJ.
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This way to the Semis.
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Proud former players turned Coaches with Coach Racki. These 3 helped pave the way to what the program has become.
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Thank you to everyone in helping us celebrate our season.
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Great turnout this morning. Our closing team prayer and FAMILY break was for @julianlove27 and the whole Love Family. We wish you the best tonight.
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Oh Captain My Captain. Much love for @julianlove27 and congrats on being named captain of the New York Football Giants. A real leader on and off the field. Roadrunners are very proud of you.
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Look who came back to get interviewed and less than a week before getting drafted. @julianlove27
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Just a couple of Brothers. #family
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A Tradition Unlike Any Other
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Julian Love, J.J. McCarthy, and C.J. West. From N-A-Z to the N-F-L! Their humility, grit, and selflessness is what makes them really shine. You define Nazareth Academy football gentlemen.
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Congrats to Isaiah Lee on signing his Letter of Intent to continue his football career and attend Iowa State University. The Cyclones are getting a good one.
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Big Congratulations to Senior Quentrell Harris for being an IHSA All State Selection.
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Moments after the call. Our Football Giant.
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Good Morning Champs. 🏆🏆🏆🏆💍💍💍💍
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5 out 6 years. Wow. What a testament to our staff, families, students, fans and Administration. We could not have done it without ALL of your support.
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Congrats Jaden!
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With that TD pass Logan Malachuk becomes the IHSA career passing yardage record holder
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I've waited 67 weeks to say this. IT'S GAME WEEK!
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Congratulations to our Seniors who have committed to continue their academic and football careers.
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#20 forever a Roadrunner.
.@_jlove20 made it happen tonight 👏
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Thanks for honoring the 5a Champs at halftime.
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Forever proud of our Roadrunners.
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Thank you Coach Dave Wannstedt for coming out again for a preseason talk.
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The rest of the sightings.
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Success is when your players face off in the NFL against each other. Good Luck @_jlove20 @CJWEST50 #blessed
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Good Luck @CJWEST50 at the NFL Combine today.
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Vote Vote and Vote again. Please vote for our very own Julian Love to get into the NFL PRO BOWL. Vote as many times as you can!  @julianlove27 nfl.com/pro-bowl-games/vote/…
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Save the Date! Thurs., June 15, Nazareth Academy will officially retire the #20 Football jersey, honoring the historic legacy created by Julian Love ‘16. Plans are underway for a ceremony and celebration. We hope you'll join us for this honor. Look for details to come in May.
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Team celebrating with pizzas from @ChicagoBears honoring JJ McCarthy all star player of the week
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Hope to see Roadrunner nation Saturday 10am Hancock Stadium Illinois State University.
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Big week for former Roadrunners. Congrats @_jlove20 on your Pro Bowl selection
Introducing our Pro Bowlers. 🔥 📰: shwks.com/po0x03ou
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Good Luck to our very own @julianlove27 at the NFL Combine this weekend. #maxeffort #fullspeed
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Congratulations to our CCL/ESCC Green All conference selections Nolan Daly SR. Gabe Kaminski SR. Logan Malachuk SR. James Penley SR. Sam Stec SR. Jake Cestone JR. Trenton Walker JR. Coach of the Year Tim Racki Offensive POY Logan Malachuk Defensive POY Gabe Kaminski
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Suntimes #1 first time any sport at Naz has been top ranking. suntimeshighschoolsports.com…
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We always pray for all our former Roadrunners. They are always in our hearts.
Some friendships are so easy that they're special from the start. That's how @jjmccarthy09 and Ryan Keeler's was. @BTNJourney spotlights the @UMichFootball QB's bond with his late friend and childhood teammate. 📍 @AutoOwnersIns
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Great day celebrating our All Conference players at the ESCC/CCL all conference banquet.
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Congratulations to All State selections JJ McCarthy -1st Team and Marcus Griffin - Honorable Mention.
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We can't wait to watch @jjmccarthy09 tonight. Roadrunner proud.
J.J. McCarthy grew up watching the Chicago Bears. Now, his NFL career begins vs. his hometown team. @ttinanguyen has the story of how the @FootballNaz alum inspires La Grange Park ahead of his first NFL start on Monday Night Football.
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Congratulations to our All Conference Award Winners. #roadtodekalb #family
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Congrats to Will Beargie on his commitment to play football at Princeton University. The Tigers are getting a good one.
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10 years ago today, Nazareth won its first State Championship. Congratulations to our 2014 6A Football Champs on this anniversary. What a legacy you began!
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We had a great time today with one of our favorite traditions. The jersey ceremony. That only means one thing. Game Week.
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More Football Roadrunners signing on to play at the next level today. Congrats to all.
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Congratulations to Coach Dennis Moran on Dennis Moran Field.
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Congrats to our All Conference Award winners
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This right here.
#NYGiants DB Julian Love is heading back to campus at Notre Dame for this semester. He needs 21 credits for his degree and is taking on the entire course load in order to complete his undergrad studies over the next few months.
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Especially proud of those who spent their Saturday night to help with FISH Prom, a Prom for young adults with emotional or developmental disabilities. So Proud of Nazareth Academy and our teammates that helped out. Great school, Great young men.
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Round 2 at Marmion Saturday 1pm. Lets pack the place.
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Last night we celebrated the 2014 State Championship team as well as Coach Dennis Moran as both were inducted into the ESCC Hall of Fame
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Naz Football is seeking an opponent for an away game on Friday 3/19 or Saturday 3/20. Interested schools should contact Nazareth Athletic Director Dennis Moran @EDGYTIM @mikeclarkpreps @michaelsobrien @thesouc
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Thank you @ChicagoBears for honoring us today.
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The IHSA Quarterfinal football game vs. Fenwick is set for next Saturday at 1pm at Home. Tickets for the game will be sold through GoFan. A link to order your tickets will be available soon. Cost per ticket for this round is $7.
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So proud of these 2 Roadrunner greats Trell Harris (Virginia) and Gabe Kaminski (Stanford).
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Good Luck to Gabe Kaminski tonight as he wrestles for a state title at 220lbs.
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No matter the outcome Saturday it will be our Last time at home this season. Make it count.
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Last free weekend until After Thanksgiving.
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They just fueled the fire in @julianlove27
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Woke up like Christmas Morning. Today we officially start our 16-plus week journey that leads to DeKalb.
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Congratulations to the 2015 Nazareth 5A state football champions for being inducted into the E.S.C.C. Hall of Fame!
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Gabe Kaminski ('25) All State Team - IHSFCA CCL/ESCC All Conference
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We are so proud of you Officer Eduardo Gonzales '18. #foreverRoadrunner abc7chicago.com/posen-police…
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Well deserved. Make sure to vote JLove into the Pro Bowl #ProBowlVote + @_jlove20
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