The Sequoit’s football team went 8-3 this past season, which was a slight decline from last year’s record. Although the Sequoit football team went 8-3, they made it to the second round of the playoffs, which matches last season’s success.
Antioch opened the season with a 34-29 win over Schaumburg. They then moved on to play the Lake Zurich Bears, losing 33-0. During the third week of the season, they opened up their conference play against Grayslake Central and won 47-0. After that game, they went on a four-game winning streak against Northern Lake County Conference opponents.
The Sequoits’ Homecoming game against the Round Lake Panthers drew a packed crowd. Parents and students filled the home bleachers, cheering loudly as Antioch dominated with a 70-12 victory. One of the game’s highlights came when senior defensive lineman Haydren Gomez recovered a fumble. His teammates celebrated by lifting him off the ground as the crowd roared in approval. The win was a memorable moment for the Sequoits.
The Sequoits faced their crosstown rival, the Lakes Eagles, in a highly anticipated matchup. Rivalry games like this bring extra energy, as players often compete against friends from the opposing team. Antioch dominated from the start, cruising to a 56-15 victory. Sophomore Logan Lennon delivered a standout performance, rushing for 229 yards on 11 carries (an impressive 20.8 yards per carry) and scoring five touchdowns. His efforts secured the Sequoits’ third consecutive NLCC conference win.
Varsity Head Football Coach Brian Glashagel has confidence in his team to go out and beat their opponents. This confidence and trust were shown in the way they played and the strategic way they coached. The Sequoits play with a lot of pride on the field; no matter if they are winning or losing, they play hard until the last whistle.
“We play hard and the way we coach the kids we have, I’m confident every week,” Glashagel said.
The Sequoits were 6-1 when they were going against another powerhouse team in the NLCC, the Wauconda Bulldogs. This game determined whether the Sequoits would win their 10th conference title in 11 years. In the end, the Sequoits could not complete the comeback and fell short of the conference title. It was more sad for three-year varsity starter on the offensive line, Lucas Curry, than most.
The last game of the regular season ended in a 35-30 win against Grant Community High School. Even though it was very cold during the game, it had not phased the Sequoits, the offense was red hot. The team had a big lead after halftime and just held on at the end of the game to give them the win and advance them to 7-2 on the season.
This regular-season success did not come easy; there were gaps at some positions that players needed to fill, and the team needed guys to step up in order to have a full team. One of the gaps was at the running back position, and two sophomores stepped up to fill that gap,Sophomores Kelen Wilson and Logan Lennon.
“My confidence grew with the guys and seeing people step up when needed,” Curry said. “Two sophomores that we had, Kelen Wilson and Logan Lennon, they stepped up great.”
They had carried that momentum and confidence into the first round of playoffs against the Glenbard South Raiders. Senior defensive lineman Odin Dams had no doubts that they would not win this game. The Sequoits were the favorite to win this game as they were the 5 seed going up against the 12th seed Raiders.
“I never had a thought that we couldn’t beat a team, and I played it just like any other game,” Dams said.
The game went how most people had expected it to go, with the Sequoits pulling out the win, advancing them to the second round of the playoffs. The offense was a dominating factor in this game, outscoring the Raiders by a score of 45-23. The defense played a good enough game to get past the Raiders.
In the second round of the IHSA football playoffs, the Sequoits faced off against the Lake Zurich Bears for the second time during the season. The Sequoits fell short of advancing to the next round and were beaten by a score of 35-0, ending their 2025 season. The Sequoits ended their season with a winning percentage of .727 at an overall 8-3 record, 6-1 in conference. Despite falling short in the second round of the playoffs, the Sequoits’ 8-3 season showcased their resilience and emerging talent, especially from younger players like Lennon. With this foundation, the team looks poised to compete for a conference title again next year.
