Nazareth Preps

Here are previews and picks for all the IHSA semifinal football games for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.

Mount Carmel's offense has clicked during the playoffs, averaging 51 points in three games and advancing the Caravan to the Class 7A semifinals. Plus more CCL/ESCC notes on DePaul Prep, St. Francis, St. Laurence and playoff numbers.

As the girls basketball season tips off this week, here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

Logan Malachuk threw for 212 yards and two touchdowns, Lesroy Title ran for two TDs and Nazareth rolled to a 42-8 win at Rochelle in a Class 5A quarterfinal to set up a semifinal rematch next week with St. Francis.

Nazareth faces Rochelle in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Class 5A IHSA football playoffs. Friday Night Drive correspondent Russ Hodges will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Here are previews and picks for all the quarterfinal-round games for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.

Lyons senior wide receiver/defensive back Travis Stamm and Downers Grove North senior linebacker/running back Jake Gregorio were among Suburban Life area football players named to the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association All-State teams released Wednesday.

St. Francis junior wide receiver Zach Washington is one of the top players in the state. His goal is to make St. Francis the TOP team in the state, but the Spartans have a tough test at Sycamore this week. That, York's offensive line paves path back to quarterfinals and more.

St. Laurence regained its explosivness at the beginning of the playoffs with the return of some key players. Plus more CCL/ESCC notes on Mount Carmel, Montini and CCL/ESCC numbers.

Downers Grove North's boys cross country team, ranked No. 1 since preseason, ran away with a dominating repeat Class 3A state championship, while in a tight 3A girls race York took second and Downers Grove North third. And Benet's Finn Richards won the Class 2A boys state title.

Jake Cestone hauled in three touchdown receptions, and Garrett Reese intercepted a pass to power Nazareth to a 42-20 victory in LaGrange Park.

Here are previews and picks for all the second-round games for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.

The CCL/ESCC announced its 2024 season awards for each of the six divisions. Here are all the coach and individual awards, including all-conference honors.

Here are previews and picks for all the first-round games for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.

Benet is entering the playoffs for the first time since 2019 on the right note after winning the Purple in Week 9, its first CCL/ESCC division crown. Plus more notes on Marmion, Loyola, Mount Carmel and playoff statistics.

Here are the first-round matchups for each CCL/ESCC team. Dates and times will be updated when confirmed.

St. Francis quarterback Brady Palmer returned after taking a late hit well out of bounds, throwing four touchdown passes with the game-winner to Zach Washington as the Spartans beat Nazareth 39-36.

Nazareth faces St. Francis in Week 9 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive correspondent Scott Schmid will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Here are previews and picks for Week 8's games for the 2024 season for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.

With one week left to earn playoff qualification, there are plenty of CCL/ESCC teams battling for a spot. Here are where teams stand before Week 9 kicks off.

There is only one week left to earn a spot in the postseason, and plenty of Suburban Life area teams still are battling for a spot. Here are where teams stand before Week 9 kicks off.

Logan Malachuk threw for 263 yards and five touchdowns and Lesroy Tittle scored on a 59-yard TD, as Nazareth showed no rust after a bye week due to a forfeit, blowing out Benet 62-14.

Nazareth Academy hosted Benet on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 in week 8 of football in La Grange Park.

Here are previews and picks for Week 8's games for the 2024 season for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.

There’s two weeks left to earn playoff qualification and there are plenty of CCL/ESCC teams battling for a spot. Here are where teams stand before Week 8 kicks off.

Hinsdale Central's boys and girls teams, state runners-up last year, look to return to the top, while Nazareth is also sending both its girls and boys teams to state. Here’s a look at the IHSA State Tournament for the Suburban Life area’s girls and boys golf qualifiers.

Loyola's defense has turned a corner over the past three weeks, highlighted in a 42-6 win over Providence on Saturday. Plus more CCL/ESCC notes on Marist, Mount Carmel, Joliet Catholic and playoff chances.

There are only two weeks left to earn a spot in the postseason, and plenty of Suburban Life area teams still are battling for a spot. Here are where teams stand before Week 8 kicks off.

Here are previews and picks for Week 7's games for the 2024 season for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.

DePaul Prep rallied in the fourth quarter against St. Viator on Friday to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2015. Plus more CCL/ESCC notes on Brother Rice, Fenwick, Nazareth and St. Rita.

Nazareth faces St. Rita in Week 6 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive reporter Michal Dwojak will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Here are previews and picks for Week 6's games for the 2024 season for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.

Notre Dame recruit Joe Reiff's work on both sides of the ball has been key to York's 5-0 start, and the two-lineman leads the Dukes into a showdown of unbeatens Friday against Downers Grove North. That, plus notes on Nazareth, Glenbard West and Glenbard South from Bob Narang.

St. Ignatius has earned valuable experience trudging through one of the tougher schedules in the CCL/ESCC. Plus more notes on St. Rita, Nazareth and Joliet Catholic.

The 2024 football season has presented plenty of memorable moments in the CCL/ESCC through five weeks. Here are five of the most interesting numbers from around the megaconference.

Nazareth made plays on both sides of the ball late to beat Joliet Catholic 16-13 on Friday at La Grange Park in a rematch of last season's Class 5A state title game.

Nazareth hosted Joliet Catholic on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in Week 5 of football in La Grange Park.

Joliet Catholic faces Nazareth in Week 5 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive reporter Michal Dwojak will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Here are previews and picks for Week 5's games for the 2024 season for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.

For defensive back Garrett Reese and offensive tackle Sam Stec, the Nazareth football team’s 33-0 victory over IC Catholic Prep was especially sweet Friday. The seniors attended ICCP as freshmen before transferring schools.

Here are previews and picks for Week 4's games for the 2024 season for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.

While St. Francis players and coaches were happy to move to 3-0 after a win over Loyola on Friday, the program knew the importance winning on the road against the Ramblers. Plus more CCL/ESCC notes on St. Rita, St. Viator, Mount Carmel and Nazareth.

Mount Carmel quarterback Jack Elliott and wide receiver Cooper Lehman connected for 265 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Caravan past Nazareth, 56-33, on Friday in Chicago.

Mount Carmel hosted Nazareth Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 in week 3 of football in Chicago.

Nazareth faces Mount Carmel in Week 3 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive reporter Michal Dwojak will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Here are previews and picks for Week 3's games for the 2024 season for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.

In the college football recruiting world, the first few games of the high school season remain among the most important evaluation times. Several uncommitted prospects have made a strong impression including Nazareth quarterback Logan Malachuk and Cary-Grove's Logan Abrams.

Logan Malachuk threw for 240 yards and a career-high six touchdowns – all in the first half – as Nazareth rolled to a 42-15 win over Kenwood.

Kenwood faces Nazareth in Week 2 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive correspondent Melvin Tate will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Here is a previews and picks for Week 2's games for the 2024 season for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.