From Chicago Sun-Times · · 1m 40s
Nazareth Wins 17-7 Over Providence
Nazareth beats Providence 17-7 to become Class 6A favorite.
In brief
Nazareth beats Providence 17-7 to become Class 6A favorite. Nazareth wins 17-7 against Providence to become Class 6A state championship favorite after East St. Louis moves up to Class 7A. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Week 6 Super 25 Rankings
Nazareth and Lincoln-Way Central debut in the Super 25 this week.
“St. Ignatius and Lincoln-Way Central debut in the Super 25 this week”
Nazareth's 17-7 Victory
Nazareth defeats Providence 17-7 to become Class 6A favorite.
“Nazareth’s JJ Chapman celebrates as time runs out on the Roadrunners 17-7 victory over Providence”
East St. Louis Moves Up
East St. Louis moves to Class 7A after Illinois High School Association approval.
“Earlier this week, the Illinois High School Association approved East St. Louis’s petition to move up to Class 7A”
Nazareth's Coaching Challenge
Nazareth coach Tim Racki says team is young and has overcome early-season injuries.
“We are really young. Losing three, initially four, key players to start the season will rattle a team”
Nazareth's Past Success
Nazareth won Class 5A state championship in 2022 after starting 0-4.
“Coach tells us that story about coming back from 0-4”
Lincoln-Way Central's Rise
Lincoln-Way Central enters Super 25 at No. 12 after beating Homewood-Flossmoor.
“Lincoln-Way Central joins at No. 12. The Knights beat Homewood-Flossmoor 38-27 in Week 5”
Lincoln-Way's Next Challenge
Lincoln-Way Central faces Sandburg and Lincoln-Way East next week.
“The next two weeks will be very tough for Lincoln-Way Central, which faces No. 19 Sandburg and No. 3 Lincoln-Way East”
Trae Taylor's Performance
Nebraska recruit Trae Taylor throws 350 yards and 5 touchdowns for St. Louis.
“Taylor threw for 350 yards and five touchdowns and rushed for 3 TDs and 143 yards”
Super 25 Rankings
Loyola leads Super 25 with 5-0 record after winning 42-10 at Benet.
“1. Loyola (5-0) 1 Won 42-10 at Benet”
Nazareth's Next Game
Nazareth plays St. Francis next after defeating Providence.
“Next: Friday at St. Francis”
Providence's Status
Providence drops to No. 5 after losing to Nazareth.
“22. Providence (4-1) 5 Lost 17-7 at Nazareth”
East St. Louis' Class Change
East St. Louis moves to Class 7A for next two seasons.
“East St. Louis will be in 7A for the next two seasons”
Nazareth's Injury Challenge
Nazareth has lost three key players to start season but is improving.
“Losing three, initially four, key players to start the season will rattle a team”
Class 6A Favorite
Nazareth becomes Class 6A state championship favorite after East St. Louis moves up.
“One reason Nazareth is now the favorite to win Class 6A is that East St. Louis is no longer in the way”
In short
Nazareth wins 17-7 against Providence to become Class 6A state championship favorite after East St. Louis moves up to Class 7A.
