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State Final Teams: Chicago (Mt. Carmel) | Downers Grove (North)

Chicago (Mt. Carmel) (12-1)


School Information

Name: Mt. Carmel High School
City: Chicago
County: Cook
Classification Enrollment: 1189
Nickname: Caravan
Colors: Brown/White
Conference: Chicago Catholic
President: Brendan Conroy
Principal: Scott Tabernacki
Athletic Director: Phil Segroves
Head Coach: Jordan Lynch
Assistant Coaches: Mark Antonietti, Dan Haggerty, John Grubisich, Frank Lenti, Daniel O'Brien, Patrick Swanson, Richard Russell, Jackyl Ramsey
Athletic Trainer: Joe Qualter
Captains: Darrion Dupree, Joe Nolan, Parker Startz, Tavon Rice, Rahfeeq Katumbusi
Manager:
Last Year's Advancement: Defeated Batavia, 44-20, in 7A State Final

Roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr.
2 Dillon Conway DB 6-3 205 Sr.
3 Le'Javier Payne DB 5-10 180 Jr.
4 Matthew Murphy DB 6-1 185 Jr.
5 Tim Daigler DB 6-0 175 Sr.
6 Darrion Dupree RB 5-11 200 Sr.
7 Emmett Dowling QB 5-11 165 So.
8 Jackson Barrins WR-DB 5-10 175 Jr.
9 Jack Elliott QB 6-0 205 Jr.
10 Maurice Densmore WR 5-11 185 Sr.
11 Matthew Markett WR-OLB 6-2 195 Sr.
12 Vince Winters WR 5-10 190 Sr.
13 Allen McCoy WR 5-10 165 Jr.
14 Jake Cozzie WR 5-8 165 Jr.
15 Rory Small QB 5-11 175 Sr.
16 Peter Cruz OLB 5-11 170 Jr.
17 Darrion Gilliam WR 6-6 205 Sr.
18 Emmett Winters DB 5-10 180 Jr.
19 Kevin Gardner WR 6-2 195 Sr.
20 Louie Chappetto PK 5-8 150 Sr.
21 Corey Calvillo OLB 5-8 175 Jr.
22 Luca DeRosa RB 5-6 170 Jr.
23 Charles Miles, Jr. DB 6-1 195 Sr.
24 Jayden Jones DB 6-0 180 Sr.
25 D.J. White-Payne DB 6-1 175 Sr.
26 Ryan Wingate DB 5-10 165 Sr.
27 Zander Gorman DB 5-11 190 Jr.
28 Tristan Pusateri OLB 5-11 210 Jr.
29 Xavier Lowrey DB 6-1 180 Sr.
30 Alonzo Manning II RB 5-5 180 Sr.
31 Logan Wroughton WR 5-11 160 So.
32 Brayden Jordan RB 5-10 195 Sr.
33 Gavin Conjar DB 5-10 160 So.
34 Jimmy Leyden DB 5-8 170 Jr.
35 Joe Nolan OLB-TE 6-1 205 Sr.
36 Parker Startz ILB 6-3 230 Sr.
37 Ryan Gilhooly DB 5-10 175 Sr.
39 Tavares Harrington DB 6-2 150 Fr.
40 Garrett Mann ILB 6-1 200 So.
41 Matthew Mucha ILB 5-11 205 Jr.
42 Stephen Winkler ILB 5-10 195 So.
43 Aidan Murray RB 5-11 185 Sr.
44 Daniel Banks DL 5-10 200 Sr.
45 Damen Banks DL 6-0 215 Jr.
47 Quentin Burrell WR 6-2 180 Fr.
48 Dermott Doyle ILB 6-1 185 Sr.
49 Duran Sims WR 5-7 155 Fr.
50 Matthew Urbon OL 6-3 195 Jr.
51 Maurice McLaren ILB 5-10 200 Sr.
52 Nick Lewanski OL 6-1 215 Jr.
53 Tom Lebel OL 6-0 200 Jr.
54 James McCool OL 6-0 195 Sr.
55 Josiah Scott DL 6-0 230 Jr.
56 Darion Williams DL 6-2 240 Sr.
58 Josh Sullivan OL 6-3 225 Sr.
59 Michael Pinelli OL-DL 6-2 220 Jr.
60 Vince Cronin ILB 6-0 200 Jr.
62 Tommy Sheerin DL-OL 5-9 195 Sr.
63 Joe Chirillo OL 6-2 250 Sr.
64 Conner Sullivan OL 6-2 225 Jr.
65 Richard Stringfellow OL 5-7 240 Sr.
66 Logan Johnson OL 6-4 270 Sr.
67 Joe Gremo OL-DT 6-2 255 Sr.
70 James McCormac OL 6-4 270 Jr.
71 Tavon Rice DL 6-0 275 Sr.
73 Alex Poholik OL-DL 6-2 300 Sr.
74 Rahfeeq Katumbusi OL 6-3 310 Sr.
75 Bryan Lukaszczyk OL 6-4 275 Sr.
76 Lamont Miller OL 6-4 275 So.
77 Jack Walsh OL 6-3 235 Jr.
78 John Jones OL 6-7 325 Jr.
80 Aidan Frangella WR 5-7 155 Sr.
81 Luke Spatz DB 5-11 180 Sr.
82 Marty Mann TE 5-10 180 Jr.
83 Raymond Cullar WR 5-8 160 Sr.
84 Tremain Dockery WR 5-6 155 Jr.
85 Tyler Purcell TE 6-6 200 Sr.
86 Dominic Valente WR 6-0 180 Sr.
87 Colin McKeown TE 6-0 200 Sr.
88 Danyil Taylor Jr. TE-DL 6-2 230 Jr.
89 Matthew Doyle DB 6-1 150 Jr.
90 Derek Murray DL 6-0 275 Jr.
97 Jamari Chaney DL 6-1 230 Sr.
99 Braeden Jones DL 6-4 235 So.

Specialists

Kickoff Specialist: Louie Chappetto
Kickoff Returners: Darrion Dupree, Le'Javier Payne
Punter: Jack Elliott
Punt Returners: Jackson Barrins, Daniel Banks
Placekicker: Louie Chappetto
Placekick Holder: Jackson Barrins

Starters

Offense
Position No. Name Height Weight Year
OL 52 Nick Lewanski 6-1 215 Jr.
OL 63 Joe Chirillo 6-2 250 Sr.
OL 73 Alex Poholik 6-2 300 Sr.
OL 74 Rahfeeq Katumbusi 6-3 310 Sr.
OL 76 Lamont Miller 6-4 275 So.
QB 9 Jack Elliott 6-0 205 Jr.
RB 6 Darrion Dupree 5-11 200 Sr.
TE 32 Brayden Jones 5-10 195 Sr.
WR 10 Maurice Densmore 5-11 185 Sr.
WR 17 Darrion Gilliam 6-6 205 Sr.
WR 19 Kevin Gardner 6-2 195 Sr.
Offense Averages
Backs: 5-9, 188
Line: 6-1, 238
Receivers: 5-11, 182
Defense
Position No. Name Height Weight Year
CB 2 Dillon Conway 6-3 205 Sr.
CB 23 Charles Miles, Jr. 6-1 195 Sr.
DL 56 Darion Williams 6-2 240 Sr.
DL 71 Tavon Rice 6-0 275 Sr.
DL 97 Jamari Chaney 6-1 230 Sr.
FS 3 Le'Javier Payne 5-10 180 Jr.
ILB 36 Parker Startz 6-3 230 Sr.
ILB 41 Matthew Mucha 5-11 205 Jr.
OLB 11 Matthew Markett 6-2 195 Sr.
OLB 28 Tristan Pusateri 5-11 210 Jr.
SS 27 Zander Gorman 5-11 190 Jr.
Defense Averages
Defensive Backs: 6-0, 176
Line: 6-1, 238
Linebackers: 6-0, 202

Statistics 

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Scores
Date Opponent W/L Own Opp
8/26 East St. Louis (Sr.) W 36 33
9/1 Chicago (Morgan Park) W 22 12
9/8 Niles (Notre Dame) W 35 0
9/15 Chicago (St. Rita) W 38 7
9/22 Mundelein (Carmel) W 37 16
9/29 Chicago (Brother Rice) W 42 7
10/6 Oak Park (Fenwick) W 21 9
10/13 New Lenox (Providence Catholic) W 43 9
10/21 Wilmette (Loyola Academy) L 21 23
IHSA Playoffs
10/27 Chicago (St. Rita) W 39 10
11/3 Mt. Prospect (Prospect) W 49 15
11/11 Quincy (Sr.) W 61 14
11/18 Batavia W 64 26

Head Coach Jordan Lynch
Year W-L
Chicago (Mt. Carmel)
2018 11-2
2019 14-0 (1st)
2020 4-2
2021 8-4
2022 14-0 (1st)
2023 12-1
6 yrs. 63-9

Tournament History 

1980-5A    15   10  4-0 (13-1)     1st  Bill Barz
       W   33    0  Chicago (Carver)
       W   39    8  Chicago (Bogan)
       W   22   13  Calumet City (Thornton Fractional North)
       W   15   10  Darien (Hinsdale South)
1982-5A    10   14  2-1 (10-2)     DNP  Bill Barz
       W   28    0  Chicago (Corliss)
       W   28   22  Joliet (Catholic Academy)
       L   10   14  Rockford (Guilford)
1986-5A    14   34  4-1 (13-1)     2nd  Frank Lenti
       W   23    0  Chicago (Washington)
       W   35   16  Oak Park (Fenwick)
       W   35   22  Hinsdale (Central)
       W   21    6  Chicago Heights (Marian)
       L   14   34  Wheaton (North)
1987-6A     7   19  3-1 (10-3)     DNP  Frank Lenti
       W   17    7  Chicago (Lane)
       W   31   14  Chicago (St. Patrick)
       W   14    7  Wilmette (Loyola Academy)
       L    7   19  East St. Louis (Sr.)
1988-6A    21    7  5-0 (14-0)     1st  Frank Lenti
       W   24    7  Chicago (Bogan)
       W    7    0  Chicago (Marist)
       W   13   12  Flossmoor (Homewood-F.)
       W   18    7  Chicago (St. Rita)
       W   21    7  East St. Louis (Sr.)
1989-5A    32    0  5-0 (13-1)     1st  Frank Lenti
       W   35    0  Chicago (Lindblom)
       W   29   12  Palos Heights (Shepard)
       W   24   16  Park Forest (Rich East)
       W    7    6  Peoria (Richwoods)
       W   32    0  Niles (Notre Dame)
1990-5A    24    0  5-0 (14-0)     1st  Frank Lenti
       W   42   18  Chicago (Marshall)
       W   27   20  Country Club Hills (Hillcrest)
       W   29   26  Chicago (Simeon)
       W   15   12  Bloomington (H.S.)
       W   24    0  Wheaton (Central)
1991-5A    21   14  5-0 (12-2)     1st  Frank Lenti
       W   34    0  Chicago (Mather)
       W   27    0  Oak Park (Fenwick)
       W   38    0  Niles (Notre Dame)
       W   28    6  Rockford (Boylan Catholic)
       W   21   14  Wheaton (Central)
1992-5A    11   13  3-1 (12-1)     DNP  Frank Lenti
       W   51    6  Chicago (Collins)
       W   33    8  Oak Lawn (Richards)
       W   48   14  Chicago (Simeon)
       L   11   13  Joliet (Catholic Academy)
1993-5A     6    9  1-1 (11-2)     DNP  Frank Lenti
       W   34    0  Chicago (Gage Park)
       L    6    9  Chicago (De La Salle)
1994-5A    17   28  2-1 (10-2)     DNP  Frank Lenti
       W   38    6  Chicago (South Shore)
       W   41   11  Buffalo Grove
       L   17   28  Chicago (St. Rita)
1997-5A     7   17  2-1 (10-2)     DNP  Frank Lenti
       W   35    7  McHenry
       W   45    6  Chicago (Simeon)
       L    7   17  Rock Island (H.S.)
1998-5A    28    3  5-0 (14-0)     1st  Frank Lenti
       W   57    8  Summit (Argo)
       W   37   14  Bloomington (H.S.)
       W   23    7  Cary (C.-Grove)
       W   42   14  Champaign (Centennial)
       W   28    3  New Lenox (Providence Catholic)
1999-5A    31    7  5-0 (13-1)     1st  Frank Lenti
       W   17    0  Crystal Lake (Prairie Ridge)
       W   24    0  Chicago (De La Salle)
       W   42    0  Rock Island (H.S.)
       W   35    7  Oswego (H.S.)
       W   31    7  Chicago Heights (Marian)
2000-5A    38   12  5-0 (13-1)     1st  Frank Lenti
       W   35    9  Deerfield (H.S.)
       W   28    6  Chicago (St. Rita)
       W   35   14  Woodstock (H.S.)
       W   42    8  Chicago (Hubbard)
       W   38   12  New Lenox (Providence Catholic)
2001-7A    13   20  1-1 (11-3)     DNP  Frank Lenti
       W   42   14  Libertyville
       L   13   20  Darien (Hinsdale South)
2002-6A    31    0  5-0 (13-1)     1st  Frank Lenti
       W   49    6  Chicago (Julian)
       W   34    8  Vernon Hills
       W   28   21  Mundelein (Carmel)
       W   48   20  Rock Island (H.S.)
       W   31    0  Bloomington (H.S.)
2003-6A     0   33  0-1 (6-6)      DNP  Frank Lenti
       L    0   33  Glen Ellyn (Glenbard South)
2004-6A    15   16  3-1 (9-4)      DNP  Frank Lenti
       W   20   14  Chicago (St. Rita)
       W   62    8  Chicago (Dunbar)
       W   34    8  Chicago (Harper)
       L   15   16  New Lenox (Providence Catholic)
2005-7A    14   20  4-1 (13-1)     2nd  Frank Lenti
       W   42    0  Oak Lawn (Community)
       W   41    3  Wilmette (Loyola Academy)
       W   32   21  Chicago (St. Rita)
       W   27    7  Edwardsville (H.S.)
       L   14   20  Mt. Prospect (Prospect)
2006-8A    21   44  4-1 (12-2)     2nd  Frank Lenti
       W   24    7  Downers Grove (North)
       W   35    7  Naperville (North)
       W   28    7  Naperville (Central)
       W   14   12  Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East)
       L   21   44  Wheaton (W. Warrenville South)
2007-8A    21   28  3-1 (12-1)     DNP  Frank Lenti
       W   48    7  Franklin Park-Northlake (Leyden)
       W   34    0  Palatine (H.S.)
       W   21   14  Park Ridge (Maine South)
       L   21   28  Carol Stream (Glenbard North)
2008-8A    21   24  3-1 (10-3)     DNP  Frank Lenti
       W   42   21  Naperville (Central)
       W   34   31  Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East)
       W   42    7  Chicago (Marist)
       L   21   24  Hinsdale (Central)
2009-8A     7   24  2-1 (8-4)      DNP  Frank Lenti
       W   19   14  Chicago (Simeon)
       W   23   16  Lincolnshire (Stevenson)
       L    7   24  Wilmette (Loyola Academy)
2010-8A     7   28  4-1 (11-3)     2nd  Frank Lenti
       W   55   27  Bolingbrook
       W   21   14  Naperville (Neuqua Valley)
       W   41   10  LaGrange (Lyons)
       W   28   21  Flossmoor (Homewood-F.)
       L    7   28  Park Ridge (Maine South)
2011-8A     7   21  1-1 (10-4)     DNP  Frank Lenti
       W   28   14  Hinsdale (Central)
       L    7   21  Bolingbrook
2012-8A    28   14  5-0 (13-1)     1st  Frank Lenti
       W   30    9  Chicago (Brother Rice)
       W   41    6  Chicago (Simeon)
       W   45   10  LaGrange (Lyons)
       W   26   21  Naperville (Neuqua Valley)
       W   28   14  Carol Stream (Glenbard North)
2013-7A    30    0  5-0 (13-1)     1st  Frank Lenti
       W   49    6  Lisle (Benet Academy)
       W   20   15  Chicago (St. Rita)
       W    7    0  Downers Grove (North)
       W   34    7  Edwardsville (H.S.)
       W   30    0  Lake Zurich
2014-7A    21   42  3-1 (8-5)      DNP  Frank Lenti
       W   21   16  Batavia
       W   24    6  Belleville (West)
       W   20    7  Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East)
       L   21   42  New Lenox (Providence Catholic)
2015-7A     0    7  1-1 (10-3)     DNP  Frank Lenti
       W   42   15  Carol Stream (Glenbard North)
       L    0    7  Glen Ellyn (Glenbard West)
2017-7A     7   14  3-1 (9-4)      DNP  Frank Lenti
       W   52    7  Moline (H.S.)
       W   14   13  Normal (Community)
       W   21   18  East St. Louis (Sr.)
       L    7   14  Lake Zurich
2018-7A    21   27  3-1 (11-2)     DNP  Jordan Lynch
       W   38    0  Lansing (Thornton Fractional South)
       W   17   14  Lake Zurich
       W   29   19  East St. Louis (Sr.)
       L   21   27  St. Charles (North)
2019-7A    37   13  5-0 (14-0)     1st  Jordan Lynch
       W   61   14  Blue Island (Eisenhower)
       W   34   14  Carol Stream (Glenbard North)
       W   24    8  Chicago (Phillips)
       W   27    6  Villa Park (Willowbrook)
       W   37   13  LaGrange Park (Nazareth Academy)
2021-7A    28   41  2-1 (8-4)      DNP  Jordan Lynch
       W   20    0  South Holland (Thornwood)
       W   16   14  Batavia
       L   28   41  Chicago (Brother Rice)
2022-7A    44   20  5-0 (14-0)     1st  Jordan Lynch
       W   49    3  Buffalo Grove
       W   24    6  Downers Grove (North)
       W   48   12  Chicago (Brother Rice)
       W   20    9  Chicago (St. Rita)
       W   44   20  Batavia