The Montini Catholic football team raised its overall season record to 5-2 with Friday’s (Oct. 2) 56-7 victory over De La Salle Institute in Chicago.
Senior quarterback Israel Abrams of the Broncos completed six of nine passes for 223 yards and four touchdowns in limited action during Friday’s dominant win. Montini freshman quarterback Charlie Bliss completed five of six passes for 110 yards and one touchdown.
Senior Eddie Kowalczyk provided two receptions for 97 yards and a pair of touchdowns in Montini’s win over the Meteors of De La Salle, whose record slipped to 0-7 with the loss. Kowalczyk hauled in touchdown receptions of 49 and 48 yards. He also rushed for 57 yards and a touchdown on just two carries. Montini sophomore Patrick Gabriel rushed for 60 yards and a touchdown on three attempts.
Senior Donovan Evans made a 74-yard touchdown reception for the Broncos during Friday’s win. Senior Damacio Ortegon contributed a 48-yard touchdown reception. Senior Luca Florio also snared a touchdown reception for Montini. Senior linebacker Orlando Greco supplied a defensive score with an interception return for a touchdown.
The Broncos will face Marmion Academy (3-4) this Friday in Lombard. Montini will finish its 2026 regular season with a Chicago Catholic League (CCL) Green Division home game against St. Francis on Oct. 16. The Broncos and Spartans will both enter that contest with records of 1-1 in the four-team division. St. Rita is currently 2-0 in CCL Green Division play, while Nazareth Academy is 0-2. The Mustangs of St. Rita will travel to La Grange Park to meet the Roadrunners of Nazareth on Oct. 16.
