2025 Outlook

Coach: Francis Loughran (4th season)

Career Record: 31-14

Last Playoff: Class 4A Semifinalist, 2024

Best Playoff: Class 2A State Champs, 1993

2024 record: 10-3

Coal City increased its win total for the fourth straight year in 2024, also the fourth season for head coach Francis Loughran. They finished 10-3, an increase of two wins from the year prior, and reached the postseason for the 13th straight season in which the playoffs took place. The Coalers nearly played for a state title, too, but suffered a 21-14 loss in the state semifinals to eventual Class 4A champions DePaul Prep.

“We had a good offseason,” he said. “I think one of the biggest keys is that the seniors have taken a leadership role. Between the workouts, 7-on-7’s, camp days, I feel really good about

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