Nazareth Academy Clinches Thrilling Victory to Claim Illinois Class 5A State Championship
Key points:
- Nazareth Academy makes an improbable comeback to win the Illinois Class 5A football championship
- Coach Tim Racki leads the team to its ninth state title after a challenging start to the season
- The game featured standout performances from HJ Grigsby, Logan Malachuk, and the Nazareth defense
Nazareth Academy clinched the Illinois Class 5A football championship with a remarkable second-half surge to beat Joliet Catholic 38-20. Despite the Roadrunners’ challenging start to the season with four losses, they made history by becoming the first 0-4 team to win a state title. Junior quarterback Logan Malachuk led the offense, throwing for 286 yards and four touchdowns, while edge rusher Gabe Kaminski made important defensive plays. This win displayed the team’s resilience and determination, proving that they were stronger together.
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