Chicago Christian Knights
Tom O'Connor
@CCHSKnights_FB
Conference: Metro Suburban (Red)
Assistant Coaches
Dan Chiarito
Sean O'Connor
Greg Zaragoza
Zach Kuipers
Aaron Zaragoza
2021 Fall Regular Season schedule
8/27 vs Noble/Hansberry
9/3 vs. Ottawa Marquette
9/10 vs. Riverside-Brookfield
9/17 @ St. Francis
9/24 vs. Aurora Christian
10/1 @ St. Edward
10/8 @ Aurora Central Catholic
10/15 vs. Westmont
10/22 vs. Ridgewood
Returning Offensive Starters for 2021 Fall
Matt Haan OL 6'3 280 2022
Luke Jelderks HB/WR 6'0 175 2022
Nolan Krygsheld WR 6'5 205 2022
Tony Barclay WR 6'1 175 2022
Returning Defensive Starters for 2021 Fall
Matt Haan DL 6'3 280 2022
Luke Jelderks DB 6'0 175 2022
Nolan Krygsheld DB 6'5 205 2022
Luke Edgar DB 5'10 175 2022
Newcomers to Watch for 2021 Fall
Will Zabrocki OL/DL 6'2 230 2023
Liam Grady OL/DL 6'3 270 2023
Ethan Vande Werken RB/LB 5'10 170 2023
Ryan Heard WR/DB 2024
Jeremiah Oliver RB/DB 2024
Biggest Question facing Chicago Christian this fall?
Can the Knights compete and hang with the upper tier of the Metro Suburban conference this fall? Chicago Christian and first year head coach Tom O'Connor takes over a program that had a successful spring season, posting a 5-1 record. The Knights only loss in the spring came against Metro Suburban Blue power Bishop McNamara (40-0) and while the Irish are off the schedule, in steps Wheaton St. Francis. Look for the Knights to compete for the Red conference title and to have a good shot at a state playoff spot this fall.
Impact Player for Chicago Christian
Senior OL/DL Matt Hahn is a multi-year starter and an inside grinder for the Knights. Hahn, who has been drawing recruiting interest and offers from various FCS/D2 schools this summer and will continue to draw recruiting attention this fall. Also senior RB/DB Luke Jelderks is a track standout who also is a highly productive player and a game breaker for the Knights this season.
Game to Watch this Fall? Week 4 @ St. Francis
St. Francis moves into the Metro Suburban red conference this fall and the Spartans will be one of the highest ranked teams in Class 4A this fall. Chicago Christian will have a chance to truly see where the program is at when they hit the road to Wheaton.
Tom O'Connor
@CCHSKnights_FB
Conference: Metro Suburban (Red)
Assistant Coaches
Dan Chiarito
Sean O'Connor
Greg Zaragoza
Zach Kuipers
Aaron Zaragoza
2021 Fall Regular Season schedule
8/27 vs Noble/Hansberry
9/3 vs. Ottawa Marquette
9/10 vs. Riverside-Brookfield
9/17 @ St. Francis
9/24 vs. Aurora Christian
10/1 @ St. Edward
10/8 @ Aurora Central Catholic
10/15 vs. Westmont
10/22 vs. Ridgewood
Returning Offensive Starters for 2021 Fall
Matt Haan OL 6'3 280 2022
Luke Jelderks HB/WR 6'0 175 2022
Nolan Krygsheld WR 6'5 205 2022
Tony Barclay WR 6'1 175 2022
Returning Defensive Starters for 2021 Fall
Matt Haan DL 6'3 280 2022
Luke Jelderks DB 6'0 175 2022
Nolan Krygsheld DB 6'5 205 2022
Luke Edgar DB 5'10 175 2022
Newcomers to Watch for 2021 Fall
Will Zabrocki OL/DL 6'2 230 2023
Liam Grady OL/DL 6'3 270 2023
Ethan Vande Werken RB/LB 5'10 170 2023
Ryan Heard WR/DB 2024
Jeremiah Oliver RB/DB 2024
Biggest Question facing Chicago Christian this fall?
Can the Knights compete and hang with the upper tier of the Metro Suburban conference this fall? Chicago Christian and first year head coach Tom O'Connor takes over a program that had a successful spring season, posting a 5-1 record. The Knights only loss in the spring came against Metro Suburban Blue power Bishop McNamara (40-0) and while the Irish are off the schedule, in steps Wheaton St. Francis. Look for the Knights to compete for the Red conference title and to have a good shot at a state playoff spot this fall.
Impact Player for Chicago Christian
Senior OL/DL Matt Hahn is a multi-year starter and an inside grinder for the Knights. Hahn, who has been drawing recruiting interest and offers from various FCS/D2 schools this summer and will continue to draw recruiting attention this fall. Also senior RB/DB Luke Jelderks is a track standout who also is a highly productive player and a game breaker for the Knights this season.
Game to Watch this Fall? Week 4 @ St. Francis
St. Francis moves into the Metro Suburban red conference this fall and the Spartans will be one of the highest ranked teams in Class 4A this fall. Chicago Christian will have a chance to truly see where the program is at when they hit the road to Wheaton.
