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St. FrancisNazareth Academy

Spartans
21
Roadrunners
40

The Nazareth Academy (LaGrange Park, IL) varsity football team won Saturday's home playoff game against St. Francis (Wheaton, IL) by a score of 40-21.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
St. Francis077721
Nazareth Academy14613740
Final score provided by D. Walker.
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Game Story

Illinois High School Football - Nazareth Academy over St. Francis

November 23, 2024: LaGrange Park, IL 60526

The crowd at Saturday's non-league contest between the Nazareth Academy Roadrunners (LaGrange Park, IL) and the visiting St. Francis Spartans (Wheaton, IL), witnessed Nazareth Academy's football squad knock off St. Francis by a tally of 40-21.

The Roadrunners (12-2) will now prepare for their contest against Joliet Catholic (Joliet, IL). The Hilltoppers enter the non-league contest with a 10-3 record. In their last contest, Joliet Catholic gained a win over Morris (Morris, IL), 42-7, in a non-league contest.

Bob McMillenSpartans Reporter
Dave WalkerRoadrunners Reporter
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  • Q1
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  1. Check In

    1st Quarter
    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. SFHS 0, NA 0
    Posted @ 1:09p

  2. Game Attendance

    1st Quarter
    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 1:09p

  3. Field Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 1:09p

  4. Weather Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 1:09p
  5. 0 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Nazareth Academy1st Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    St. Francis kicked off to Nazareth Academy. Nazareth Academy has the ball. SFHS 0, NA 0
    Posted @ 1:09p
  6. 0 - 6

    Passing Touchdown

    Nazareth Academy1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Nazareth Academy - Pass completed for a TD. SFHS 0, NA 6
    Posted @ 1:13p
  7. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    Nazareth Academy1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Nazareth Academy - PAT Good. SFHS 0, NA 7
    Posted @ 1:13p
  8. 0 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    St. Francis1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Nazareth Academy kicked off to St. Francis. St. Francis has the ball on their own 41-yard line. SFHS 0, NA 7
    Posted @ 1:16p
  9. 0 - 7

    Punt

    Nazareth Academy1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    St. Francis has punted to Nazareth Academy. Nazareth Academy has the ball on their own 27-yard line. SFHS 0, NA 7
    Posted @ 1:19p
  10. 0 - 13

    Passing Touchdown

    Nazareth Academy1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Nazareth Academy - Pass completed for a TD. SFHS 0, NA 13
    Posted @ 1:22p
  11. 0 - 14

    Made Point After

    Nazareth Academy1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Nazareth Academy - PAT Good. SFHS 0, NA 14
    Posted @ 1:22p
  12. 0 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    St. Francis1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Nazareth Academy kicked off to St. Francis. St. Francis has the ball on their own 41-yard line. SFHS 0, NA 14
    Posted @ 1:25p
  13. 0 - 14

    Missed FG

    Nazareth Academy1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    St. Francis turned over possession on a missed field goal. Nazareth Academy has the ball on their own 15-yard line. SFHS 0, NA 14
    Posted @ 1:36p
  14. 0 - 14

    Punt

    St. Francis1st Quarter Under a minute
    Nazareth Academy has punted to St. Francis. St. Francis has the ball on their own 25-yard line. SFHS 0, NA 14
    Posted @ 1:40p
  15. 0 - 14

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    SFHS 0, NA 14
    Posted @ 1:41p
  16. 0 - 14

    Punt

    Nazareth Academy2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    St. Francis has punted to Nazareth Academy. Nazareth Academy has the ball on their own 47-yard line. SFHS 0, NA 14
    Posted @ 1:44p
  17. 0 - 14

    Fumble Recovery

    St. Francis2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    St. Francis - #44 Ryan Palmeri recovered a fumble by Nazareth Academy and has the ball on their own 25-yard line. SFHS 0, NA 14
    Posted @ 1:50p
  18. 6 - 14

    Rushing Touchdown

    St. Francis2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    St. Francis - #3 Seth Valeri with a 18 Yd Rushing TD. SFHS 6, NA 14
    Posted @ 1:57p
  19. 7 - 14

    Made Point After

    St. Francis2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    St. Francis - #20 Evan Kolinski PAT Good. SFHS 7, NA 14
    Posted @ 1:57p
  20. 7 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Nazareth Academy2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    St. Francis kicked off to Nazareth Academy. Nazareth Academy has the ball on their own 45-yard line. SFHS 7, NA 14
    Posted @ 2p
  21. 7 - 20

    Rushing Touchdown

    Nazareth Academy2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Nazareth Academy - 1 Yd Rushing TD. SFHS 7, NA 20
    Posted @ 2:04p
  22. 7 - 20

    Missed Point After

    Nazareth Academy2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Nazareth Academy - PAT Missed. SFHS 7, NA 20
    Posted @ 2:04p
  23. 7 - 20

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Nazareth Academy2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    St. Francis kicked off to Nazareth Academy. Nazareth Academy has the ball on St. Francis' 31-yard line. SFHS 7, NA 20
    Posted @ 2:06p
  24. 7 - 20

    Interception

    Nazareth Academy2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Nazareth Academy intercepts a St. Francis pass. SFHS 7, NA 20
    Posted @ 2:09p
  25. 7 - 20

    Halftime

    Halftime
    SFHS 7, NA 20
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 2:21p
  26. 7 - 20

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Nazareth Academy3rd Quarter
    Nazareth Academy to kick off to St. Francis.
    Posted @ 2:42p
  27. 13 - 20

    Kick Return Touchdown

    St. Francis3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    St. Francis - #5 Zach Washington with a Kick Return for a TD. SFHS 13, NA 20
    Posted @ 2:42p
  28. 14 - 20

    Made Point After

    St. Francis3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    St. Francis - #20 Evan Kolinski PAT Good. SFHS 14, NA 20
    Posted @ 2:42p
  29. 14 - 26

    Kick Return Touchdown

    Nazareth Academy3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Nazareth Academy - Kick Return for a TD. SFHS 14, NA 26
    Posted @ 2:45p
  30. 14 - 26

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Nazareth Academy3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Nazareth Academy - 2Pt Conversion Failed. SFHS 14, NA 26
    Posted @ 2:46p
  31. 14 - 26

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    St. Francis3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Nazareth Academy kicked off to St. Francis. St. Francis has the ball on their own 37-yard line. SFHS 14, NA 26
    Posted @ 2:48p
  32. 14 - 26

    Fumble Recovery

    Nazareth Academy3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Nazareth Academy recovered a fumble by St. Francis and has the ball on their own 47-yard line. SFHS 14, NA 26
    Posted @ 2:56p
  33. 14 - 26

    Turnover on Downs

    St. Francis3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Nazareth Academy has turned possession over on downs. St. Francis has the ball on their own 33-yard line. SFHS 14, NA 26
    Posted @ 3:02p
  34. 14 - 26

    Fumble Recovery

    Nazareth Academy3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Nazareth Academy recovered a fumble by St. Francis and has the ball on their own 23-yard line. SFHS 14, NA 26
    Posted @ 3:07p
  35. 14 - 32

    Rushing Touchdown

    Nazareth Academy3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Nazareth Academy - Rushing TD. SFHS 14, NA 32
    Posted @ 3:14p
  36. 14 - 33

    Score Correction

    Nazareth Academy3rd Quarter
    Score correction for Nazareth Academy in 3rd Quarter. SFHS 14, NA 33
    Posted @ 3:15p
  37. 14 - 33

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    SFHS 14, NA 33
    Posted @ 3:20p
  38. 14 - 39

    Passing Touchdown

    Nazareth Academy4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Nazareth Academy - Pass completed for a TD. SFHS 14, NA 39
    Posted @ 3:25p
  39. 14 - 40

    Made Point After

    Nazareth Academy4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Nazareth Academy - PAT Good. SFHS 14, NA 40
    Posted @ 3:26p
  40. 14 - 40

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    St. Francis4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Nazareth Academy kicked off to St. Francis. St. Francis has the ball on their own 47-yard line. SFHS 14, NA 40
    Posted @ 3:28p
  41. 14 - 40

    Punt

    Nazareth Academy4th Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    St. Francis has punted to Nazareth Academy. Nazareth Academy has the ball on their own 33-yard line. SFHS 14, NA 40
    Posted @ 3:30p
  42. 14 - 40

    Fumble Recovery

    St. Francis4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    St. Francis - #64 Bryan Martinez recovered a fumble by Nazareth Academy and has the ball on their own 24-yard line. SFHS 14, NA 40
    Posted @ 3:35p
  43. 20 - 40

    Rushing Touchdown

    St. Francis4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    St. Francis - #2 Ian Willis with a 33 Yd Rushing TD. SFHS 20, NA 40
    Posted @ 3:39p
  44. 21 - 40

    Made Point After

    St. Francis4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    St. Francis - #20 Evan Kolinski PAT Good. SFHS 21, NA 40
    Posted @ 3:40p
  45. 21 - 40

    End of Game

    Final
    SFHS 21, NA 40
    Posted @ 4:25p

St. Francis @ NA Football Game Info

Sat., Nov. 23, 2024 @ 1p
The Nazareth Academy (LaGrange Park, IL) varsity football team won Saturday's home playoff game against St. Francis (Wheaton, IL) by a score of 40-21.

Scoretracker Providers

Bob McMillenSpartans Reporter
Dave WalkerRoadrunners Reporter

Rankings & Records

St. Francis (24-25)

ILClass
193
OverallConferenceHomeAwayNeutralWin %Conference %PFPA
10-32-15-24-11-0.769.667384293

Nazareth Academy (24-25)

ILClass
51
OverallConferenceHomeAwayNeutralWin %Conference %PFPA
12-21-17-03-22-0.857.500505262

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1Final
St. Francis		6.29.16.57.46.029.5
Nazareth Academy		11.514.88.83.6-36.1

Head-to-Head

  • St. Francis won on 10/25/2024
    10/25 @ 7:30pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Nazareth Academy6203736
    St. Francis31471539

    The Nazareth Academy (LaGrange Park, IL) varsity football team lost Friday's away conference game against St. Francis (Wheaton, IL) by a score of 39-36.

    Box score
  • Nazareth Academy won on 11/23/2024
    11/23 @ 1pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    St. Francis077721
    Nazareth Academy14613740

    The St. Francis (Wheaton, IL) varsity football team lost Saturday's away playoff game against Nazareth Academy (LaGrange Park, IL) by a score of 40-21.

    Box score

Team Stat Comparison

St. FrancisNazareth Academy
38.1Rushing Yards Per Game18.9
33.4Passing Yards Per Game18.5
33.4Receiving Yards Per Game17.5
71.5Total Yards Per Game37.4
15.5Tackles Per Game8.6
0.5Sacks Per Game0.3
8.0Points Per Game2.3

Team Leaders

St. FrancisNazareth AcademyNational Avg.
#8 TyVonn Ransom97.7Rushing Yards Per Game#0 Edward McClain Jr54.020.4
#16 Brady Palmer143.3Passing Yards Per Game#1 Logan Malachuk254.051.0
#2 Ian Willis48.0Receiving Yards Per Game#11 James Penley86.017.4
#16 Brady Palmer194.0Total Yards Per Game#1 Logan Malachuk259.036.6
#44 Ryan Palmeri7.3Tackles Per Game#5 Gabe Kaminski9.02.7
#34 Will Alt0.7Sacks Per Game#5 Gabe Kaminski1.00.2
#16 Brady Palmer6.0Points Per Game#11 James Penley12.02.2

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
St. Francis2-1Nazareth Academy3-0
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
8/30/24KenwoodSt. Francis(W) 27-219/6/24KenwoodNazareth Academy(W) 42-15
9/20/24St. RitaSt. Francis(L) 31-1310/4/24Nazareth AcademySt. Rita(W) 45-21
10/4/24St. FrancisIC Catholic Prep(W) 21-139/20/24IC Catholic PrepNazareth Academy(W) 33-0

Record Breakdown

St. Francis (24-25)

Nazareth Academy (24-25)
10-3
Overall
12-2
2-1
League
1-1
5-1
Non-League
6-1
1-1
Head to Head
1-1
2-1
Common Opponent
3-0
5-2
Home
7-0
4-1
Away
3-2
1-0
Neutral
2-0
3-1
Playoff
5-0
9-3
In-State
12-2
1-0
Out-of-State
0-0