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School: Providence Catholic
Head coach: Mark Coglianese
Assistant coaches: Mike Hryn (D-Coordinator), Matt Hunniford O-Coordinator)
How they fared in 2018: 5-5 (1-3 CCL Blue Conference). Providence made the Class 6A state playoff field and lost to Washington in first round action.
2019 regular season schedule:
Aug. 30 @ Willowbrook
Sept. 6 vs Morgan Park
Sept. 13 @ Brother Rice
Sept. 20 vs Niles Notre Dame
Sept. 27 vs Carmel
Oct. 4 vs St. Rita
Oct. 11 @ DePaul Prep
Oct. 18 vs St Laurence
Oct. 25 @ Montini Catholic
[MORE: 68 Days to Kickoff - St. Laurence]
Biggest storyline: Feeling green. How will the Celtics fare in the new CCL/ESCC Green conference in 2019?
Names to watch this season: OL Jake Renfro (Senior, Cincinnati) and TE Jameson Geers (Junior)
Biggest holes to fill: The Celtics played several underclassmen in 2018 and welcome back 16 starters (nine offense, seven defense); that said, overall numbers and depth can always be better.
EDGY's Early Take: The Celtics suffered through various injuries last season and found themselves playing several underclassmen. Coule that pay off come August? Look for the Celtics to challenge for the CCL/ESCC Green title. Keep an eye on the Providence offense, which features four starters on the offensive line. The overall group is stacked in the skills department and they boast an experienced backfield. The opener against Willowbrook should be one of the more-interesting games in the state, as Willowbrook is coming off a 7A quarterfinal appearance.