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Lynch Leads Mount Carmel to Historic Championship Four-Peat
24 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Jordan Lynch achieved a fourth consecutive Illinois state championship.
- The team completed a perfect 14-0 season under his guidance.
- Lynch is a finalist for the national ALL-USA Football Coach of the Year.
Jordan Lynch has earned the ALL‑USA Midwest Region Football Coach of the Year honor, celebrating his remarkable success with Chicago Mount Carmel. Under his direction, the Caravan achieved a historic fourth consecutive Illinois state championship, concluding a flawless 14-0 season. This victory also marks the program's 17th state title overall and the fifth for Lynch since he took the helm in 2018.
The team's triumph in the Class 8A final, Illinois' largest division, underscored Lynch's coaching philosophy of toughness and precision. Quarterback Emmet Dowling led a balanced offense, complemented by a defense that proved instrumental throughout the playoffs, solidifying Mount Carmel's dominant performance.
Before his coaching accolades, Lynch had a notable playing career, including time with the Chicago Bears and a Grey Cup win. He is now a finalist for the national ALL-USA Football Team Coach of the Year Award, with the announcement scheduled for December 30.
