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Providence coach Mark Coglianese compared the fourth quarter Friday night to “having teeth pulled sitting in the dentist chair.” But any time his team can go on the road and salt away a 7-0 victory over Minooka, complete with a hectic finish, he will take it — especially when that 2-0 record shows up after the Celtics’ name. “That’s where we needed … ]]> Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:38:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/7441202-393/providence-tricks-past-minooka.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/7441202-393/providence-tricks-past-minooka.html
It sets up as deja vu all over again. A year ago, Providence and Minooka met in Week 2, and Celtics improved to 2-0 with a hard-fought 7-0 victory. The Indians were coming off a tough loss to Morris in their opener. This time, the Celtics are riding the adrenaline rush from a 40-34 season-opening victory over Joliet Catholic, while the Indians … ]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:22:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/14813554-393/lkasdfj-aldjf-odsufj-asdoifjasd-kf.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/14813554-393/lkasdfj-aldjf-odsufj-asdoifjasd-kf.html
There is a slight worry when Providence takes on Joliet Catholic Aug. 24 in New Lenox in a nationally televised game on ESPNU, that Celtics players are going to let the hype get to them and possibly lose focus. But coach Mark Coglianese knows better. The Celtics have been on national television before, playing Mount Carmel in 2006 on ESPN and losing … ]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:33:02 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/14513760-393/football-bright-lights-nothing-new-to-providence.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/14513760-393/football-bright-lights-nothing-new-to-providence.html
Providence football coach Mark Coglianese, who’s also the school’s boys track and field coach, says having athletes who compete in more than one sport is a positive. Of course, that also means summer workouts can be a hit-and-miss proposition. “Our junior quarterback, Jake Godfrey, we may not be seeing much over the summer because of baseball,” Coglianese said during the University of … ]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 17:57:09 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/13409171-393/football-multisport-athletes-hold-key-to-providences-success.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/13409171-393/football-multisport-athletes-hold-key-to-providences-success.html Dan Vitale ran a long way to make sure Providence had a short stay in the Class 7A playoffs Friday in Wheaton. Vitale, a 6-foot-2, 210-pound senior, carried the ball 34 times for 223 yards and scored on runs of seven, 24 and three yards as Wheaton Warrenville South (7-3) ousted Providence 23-16. Vitale wasn’t surprised to shoulder so much of the … ]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:32:43 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/8481485-393/ww-souths-dan-vitale-runs-over-providence.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/8481485-393/ww-souths-dan-vitale-runs-over-providence.html Class 8A H-F at Marist When: 7 p.m. Friday Outlook: Few teams can light up the scoreboard like Marist (7-2), which scored 120 points en route to wins over Carmel (64-63 in double OT) and Joliet Catholic (56-51) the past two weeks. RedHawks quarterback Ian Woodworth has thrown for 1,009 yards and 12 touchdowns in those games alone (28 total) with Nic … ]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:45:47 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/8440118-401/playoff-football-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/8440118-401/playoff-football-preview-capsules.html The shortest player on the field made the biggest impact for Providence in a 24-18 upset win over No. 11 Mount Carmel on Friday night at Gately Stadium. Five-foot-6 Brandon Price scored two touchdowns and accounted for 209 total yards in the second half for the Celtics (6-3, 1-3, Catholic League Blue). “He’s elusive,” Celtics coach Mark Coglianese said. “He hides behind … ]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:16:23 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/8351211-393/brandon-price-rushes-providence-to-upset-win.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/8351211-393/brandon-price-rushes-providence-to-upset-win.html
The end of the Junior Recognition Day Liturgy at Providence featured a special recognition for senior Ryan Ward. In a gymnasium packed with students and parents, the 6-foot-5, 280-pound offensive tackle Thursday was named to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. “We are proud to have you wear the Army colors,” Sgt. John Harper told Ward as he was presented with … ]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:23:36 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/8329608-393/providences-ryan-ward-named-to-army-game.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/8329608-393/providences-ryan-ward-named-to-army-game.html
Long before Plainfield Central was celebrating a 33-21 homecoming victory Saturday, its first snap on defense revealed one reason why the Wildcats aren’t likely to miss the playoffs this season. Defensive end Mike Farr blew into the backfield for a sack, nose tackle Bryce Douglas recovered the fumble and Central’s offense was back on the field at Plainfield East’s 37-yard line. Five … ]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:49:46 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/8163476-393/team-d-keys-plainfield-central.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/8163476-393/team-d-keys-plainfield-central.html Providence was desperate for a win. Andrew Hoffmeister and Chris Salazar gave the Celtics a ground and air assault that made the difference. Senior running back Hoffmeister rushed for two touchdowns and senior quarterback Salazar threw for 136 yards and one touchdown as the visiting Celtics snapped a three-game losing streak by smashing Lake Forest Academy 46-14 in a Catholic League crossover … ]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2011 17:17:16 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/8108613-393/offense-powers-providence-to-win.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/8108613-393/offense-powers-providence-to-win.html
Brother Rice didn’t want to let another one get away, and Cody Stull made sure the Crusaders didn’t. Stull’s second interception of the game clinched a 38-31 double-overtime win for Rice over Providence Friday night in New Lenox. He picked off Celtics quarterback Chris Salazar on second-and-six after Martez Walker went one yard for his third touchdown of the night to put … ]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:37:44 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/7973774-393/brother-rice-hangs-on-in-double-ot.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/7973774-393/brother-rice-hangs-on-in-double-ot.html
St. Rita’s defense was its best offense Friday night. Ryan Leonard and Max Kurucar each returned interceptions for touchdowns to guide No. 4 St. Rita to a 19-0 win over Providence in a Catholic League Blue battle on Chicago’s South Side. St. Rita totaled five interceptions on the night, but Leonard’s and Kurucar’s were the show-stoppers. “Our defense has been doing it … ]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 09:50:17 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/7841629-393/st-ritas-defense-too-much-for-providence.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/7841629-393/st-ritas-defense-too-much-for-providence.html
BROTHER RICE (3-1, 0-1) VS. MOUNT CARMEL (4-0, 0-0)  AT GATELY STADIUM When: 7 p.m. Friday Last week: St. Rita 21, Brother Rice 17;  Mount Carmel 62, St. Joseph 8 The breakdown: It’s a good bet the Caravan will key on stopping Rice’s 1-2 punch of running backs Martez Walker (56 carries, 440 yards) and Andrew Walker (68, 410), forcing force QB … ]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:59:23 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/7796035-393/southtownstar-week-5-football-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/7796035-393/southtownstar-week-5-football-preview-capsules.html Click the links to view the Herald-News football previews, the Naperville Sun football previews or the SouthtownStar football previews. Brother Rice vs. Mount Carmel When: 7 p.m. Friday at Gately Outlook: No. 23 Brother Rice (3-1, 0-1 Catholic League Blue) must bounce back from a 21-17 home loss to St. Rita. The Crusaders have a pair of proven runners in Andrew and … ]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:37:33 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/7795826-401/week-5-football-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/7795826-401/week-5-football-preview-capsules.html
Running the no-huddle offense for Loyola, senior quarterback Malcolm Weaver isn’t picky. If an opposing defense is going to allow him to pass in the pocket, he plans on taking advantage through the air. As was the case Friday in Loyola’s League Blue opener against Providence, it was the ground game that set the tone. Weaver and William Palivos rushed for two … ]]> Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:13:39 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/7706818-393/ground-attack-paces-loyola-past-providence.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/7706818-393/ground-attack-paces-loyola-past-providence.html
Year in and year out, the Catholic League Blue likes to consider itself the state’s premier football conference. Some years are better than others and other leagues such as the DuPage Valley and West Suburban Silver can make credible claims to being the best as well. But a third of the way through the 2011 season, the Blue is clearly the best … ]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:03:21 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/7666759-393/break-it-down-week-4.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/providence/football/7666759-393/break-it-down-week-4.html