# Nazareth Wins 17-7 Over Providence

> Nazareth beats Providence 17-7 to become Class 6A favorite.
- Title: Nazareth Wins 17-7 Over Providence · Chicago Sun-Times
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/super-25-football-rankings/2026/09/20/high-school-football-rankings-chicago-illinois-sun-times-michael-obrien
- Published: 2026-09-20T18:34:30.829+00:00
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- Topics: nazareth, providence, class 6a, super 25, high school football, illinois high school association, east st. louis, seahawks, news, local
## 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
## Key takeaway

Nazareth wins 17-7 against Providence to become Class 6A state championship favorite after East St. Louis moves up to Class 7A.