The Broncos begin their quest for a third straight state title
Montini will open its 2026 season with an Aug. 21 home game
Senior quarterback Israel Abrams guided the Montini football program to 24 straight victories and IHSA state championships in 2024 and 2025. Abrams, who has committed to continue his football career at the University of Miami in Florida, is pictured during the Broncos’ first practice of the 2026 season on Aug. 5.
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Montini senior offensive tackle Gavin Ericson of Lombard is pictured during the Broncos’ first practice of the 2026 season. Ericson has committed to continue his football career at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Montini Catholic High School's football team held its first practice of the 2026 season on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The Broncos are seeking their third straight IHSA state championship. Montini won the Class 3A state title in 2024 and captured the Class 4A championship in 2025. The Montini program has won 24 straight games. The Broncos won their last 10 games of the 2024 campaign. They then posted a perfect 14-0 record during the 2025 season. Montini will open its 2026 season with an Aug. 21 home game against Hoopeston Area High School.
