# Nazareth defense beats Providence after coach fired

> Providence loses first game after firing coach, Nazareth dominates with defense
- Title: Nazareth defense beats Providence after coach fired | Shortify
- Summary: Providence loses first game after firing coach, Nazareth dominates with defense Providence lost its first game after firing head coach Tyler Plantz, Nazareth…
- Keywords: nazareth, providence, tyler plantz, seahawks, nfl, high school football, interim coach, defensive play, on-side kick, touchdown run, news, local
- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-football/2026/09/18/providence-football-tyler-plantz-nazareth
- Published: 2026-09-19T02:56:30.659+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nazareth, providence, tyler plantz, seahawks, nfl, high school football, interim coach, defensive play, on-side kick, touchdown run, news, local
## Providence fires coach
Providence fired head coach Tyler Plantz after a week of media firestorm.

> No. 5 Providence spent the past week in a media firestorm after it fired head coach Tyler Plantz.
## Nazareth defense strong
Nazareth's defense dominated Providence with two interceptions and a big sack.

> The defense was excellent, especially with the weapons Providence has.
## Providence struggles
Providence lost its first game after firing coach, ending their season at 4-1.

> We left too many plays on the field.
## Key plays
Nazareth's Charles Heck caught a touchdown pass, and Broden Mackert ran for a touchdown.

> Charles Calhoun put Nazareth ahead 17-0 with a six-yard touchdown run.
## Interim coach
Adam Nissen, interim head coach, led Nazareth to victory after coach firing.

> Our senior group is awesome, I have no doubt we will bounce back.
## Onside kick
Providence recovered an onside kick but Nazareth sealed victory with a big sack.

> John Bukovac stepped up with a big sack on the next play.
## Defense wins
Nazareth's defense held Providence to 17-7 with strong play.

> We had to stay locked in as a team and trust each other.
## Key players
Charles Heck and John Bukovac were key players for Nazareth's victory.

> Charles Heck (17) celebrates after catching a pass for a touchdown.
## Providence reaction
Providence fans wore white T-shirts supporting coach Plantz.

> We support coach Plantz.
## Game result
Nazareth won 17-7, ending Providence's season at 4-1.

> Providence lost its first game after firing coach.
## Interim coach impact
Adam Nissen, interim coach, led Nazareth to victory despite coach firing.

> We had the opportunities at the end of the game, we just couldn't capitalize on it.
## Defense key
Nazareth's defense was critical in winning the game.

> The defense was excellent, especially with the weapons Providence has.
## Game highlights
Nazareth's defense sealed victory with two interceptions and a big sack.

> Harry Keenan grabbed an interception on fourth down with just more than a minute left.
## Key takeaway

Providence lost its first game after firing head coach Tyler Plantz, Nazareth won 17-7 with strong defense.