Conference: Catholic League Green
Head coach: Tim Racki
2025 record: 11-2 (Lost 28-27 to Fenwick in the Class 6A semifinals)
2026 outlook:
The Roadrunners head into the season with plenty of motivation after losing by a point to eventual state champ Fenwick in the Class 6A semifinals.
Headlining an experienced roster with 12 returning starters are three Power Four recruits: senior offensive lineman Luke Injaychock (6-6, 290), senior receiver/defensive back Henry Sakalas (6-3, 190) and senior defensive lineman Chris Kasky (6-5, 240). Injaychock and Kasky are both committed to Missouri, while Sakalas is committed to Michigan State.
Another FBS recruit is senior cornerback Cash Coleman (6-1, 180), who is committed to Northern Illinois.
Running back Charles Calhoun, who averaged 7.3 yards per carry and finished with 1,100 yards and 17 touchdowns, is a North Dakota commit.
Other starters back on offense are senior lineman Christian Malachuk (6-1, 285) and senior tight end/receiver Hank Sakalas (6-1, 197).
Also returning as defensive regulars are junior linemen/linebackers John Bukovac (6-1, 235) and Rocco Lopez (6-1, 200) senior defensive lineman/linebacker Will McGarry (6-3, 225) and senior linebackers Dylan Wellner (6-0. 195) and Emmett Hartnett (6-1, 200).
McGarry had an exceptionally productive season with 63 tackles, 16 sacks and 21 tackles for loss.