Nazareth has a monster task ahead this season. The Roadrunners Must Replace Two of the Most Decorated, Productive, Winningest Players in State History: Defensive Stalwart Gabe Kaminski and Quarterback Logan Malachuk.
That’s the natural progression of High School Football, and Nazareth Coach Tim Racki Knows How to Maneuver it. Racki Has Won 10 State Championships, Including the Last Three Class 5a Titles.
“You can tell that these guys in the summer were searching for their Own Identity,” Racki Said. “It usage the summer for me to be out of the way in our leadership Meetings. We have had a breakthrough at the Overnight Camp. WE DID SOME TALKING ABOUT WHAT TO TAKE AND THE Leadership it is going on the field and off the field.”
Wide Recipever Trenton Walker and Cornerback Johnny Colon have stepped into the leadership positions for the roadrunners, who are ranked no. 7 in The Preseason Super 25.
“It is the program at nazareth that make the playyers great,” Walker Said. “Being Coache.
Walker, A 6-3, 170-Pound Senior, Has Offers from Six Colleges, Including Iowa State and Toledo. He had 77 catches for 1,420 yards and 19 Touchdowns Last Season.
“Winning State is great,” Walker Said. “But football is going to an end. Building memory with the People you’ve become close with and the People you love is awesome.”
Illinois State Recruit Jake Cestone Jains Walker in the Receiver Corps.
“The Best Thing About Trenton Is Each Year he’s improved,” Racki Said. “He”i Such a Grounded Kid. He works his butt off.
The Roadrunners are Still Figering Out Who Will Replace Malachuk. The two contenders are senior Frankie nichols, who has some Major Moments on special Teams Last Season, and Senior Jackson Failla, A Transfer from Pennsylvania.
“Competition Makes Everyone Better,” Racki Said. “We are comfortable with the whole of me right now. If i have to play all of me to see it to say i will be for as long as it taxes.”
Nearly a dose starters return over, with several playing both ways for nazareth. The Offense has a Strong Returning core on the lines with Christian Malachuk, Luke -injaychock, Nathan Sefcik and Chris Kasky.
Racki and Colon Mentioned Senior Safety Ben Lukes and Junior Safety/Receiver Henry Sakalas as Likely Breakout Players.
Nazareth Will Move Up to Class 6a This Season. The Roadrunners Play 8a and 7a Powers During The Season. The schedule is no different from past years. The Major Change Comes in the Playoffs, Where Powerhouse East St. Louis Looms in Class 6a.
“That’s not really a thought,” Racki Said. “We’ve won 5a, 6a and 7a before. It is about your growth and you are going to find your growth together. What would we go and what would we do to work on?