![]() Rita football program will be in great hands with the selection of Martin. Athletic Director, Curtis Price ’88 said, “The St. During his tenure at Iowa, he served as a coach for Defense, Offense, and Special Teams. Hopkins brings nine years of high level coaching experience with him to St. Martin was a student athlete playing football at Iowa until an injury forced his transition into coaching and analyzing for Iowa Football. He is a graduate of the University of Iowa where he received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees. Martin Hopkins has extensive coaching experience at the Division I collegiate level. “I am excited about the future of our football program knowing that Coach Kuska’s legacy will be continued by one of his very own players”, said Donahue. Rita and played football for Coach Kuska. Rita as Director of Strategic Development, and will assume his new duties as Head Football Coach at the end of the current season and the retirement of Todd Kuska, who has served 25 years in that role. Hopkins has been named the new Head Football Coach. All rights reserved.Chicago, IL, Septem– Deacon John Donahue, J.D., Ed.D., President of St Rita of Cascia High School announced that Martin T. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Safety Information / Your California Privacy Rights are applicable to you. ^ Back to Top ^ © 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. Thomas was 8-of-14 passing for 102 yards. Rita running back Tim Lombard rushed for 79 yards on 26 carries. Mount Carmel running back Brandon Greer accounted for his team’s lone touchdown with a seven-yard score in the second quarter. Rita kicker John Kelly finalized the score with a 23-yard field goal with 1 55 left in the game. Rita quarterback Scott Thomas hooked up with Mike Zunica for an eight-yard touchdown with 5:14 remaining in the first half. The Mustangs went ahead 7-0 in the first quarter on a 19-yard halfback option pass from Zach Soria to Kenny Golladay. Rita’s offense had its own troubles against Mount Carmel, but did enough to get the win. Give them credit, but I don’t think a single turnover was caused by a big hit.” We weren’t playing the defenses that were called, and we weren’t executing on offense. “You can’t turn the ball over against good teams,” Lenti said. All three of the Caravan’s fumbles were by their own doing. On the other side, Mount Carmel coach Frank Lenti was displeased with team’s offensive execution. But our defense has been doing it all year long getting us the ball back here and there, and they did it tonight.” “We turned the ball ourselves over here in the second half, and I thought we lost some momentum. “I always say we got to win the turnover battle,” St. The Mustang (7-1) recovered three Mount Carmel fumbles, intercepted one pass and allowed Mount Carmel to score just once on 10 possessions. Rita’s defense proved to be the difference against Mount Carmel (6-2). McNamara, defensive back Ryan Leonard (two tackles for loss) and the rest of St. Rita senior linebacker Will McNamara said. ![]() “The Loyola is a huge match up for me because they’ve beaten us the last three years,” St. Rita, and both teams along with Mount Carmel shared the conference crown. 22, to decide who will be conference champs.Ī year ago, Loyola won at St. Rita and Loyola are both undefeated in conference and will meet in Wilmette on Saturday, Oct. To add to the sweetness of the evening, the victory also set up what will basically be a Catholic League Blue title game next week. Tonight, I guess all of our hard work paid off.” It comes down to who has more heart, who can execute. We know what they’re doing, and they know what we’re doing. “Going to school here, it’s always marked on our calendars. ![]() 6 Caravan 17-7 Friday for its fourth consecutive win in the Chicago South Side rivalry. ![]() Rita’s 1971 nationally-ranked football team was honored, the Mustangs’ 2012 senior class completed its perfect reign over Mount Carmel. Rita’s 2012 senior class may also be brought back to be remembered for its own feats. Rita outlasts rival Mount Carmel 17-7ĬHICAGO - Forty years from now, St. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser ![]()
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