Marist's Bohanek Will Continue Playing Football At EIU

OAK LAWN, IL — Marist High School senior Colin Bohanek signed his national letter of intent during a ceremony on Wednesday in the school’s RedHawk Theater. Bohanek, of Oak Lawn, confirmed his plans to continue his academic and football career at Eastern Illinois University.

The Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School graduate, Bohanek garnered 149 solo tackles, 177 assists, 35 tackles for loss, and 7.5 tackles as a linebacker during his three-year varsity run with Marist. Bohanek also played running back in short yardage situations and carried for crucial yards. He was named Defensive Co-Player of the Year by the combined East Suburban Catholic Conference and Chicago Catholic League.

While Bohanek boasts impressive stats, he was a critical leader on and off the field by being responsible, committed, and hardworking.

“Colin was the unquestioned leader of this year’s team,” Coach Ron Dawczak ’93 said in a news release. “He was the engine that drove the defense. He was the player the team looked to when things got difficult.”

Eight other Marist seniors signed in November and more commitments are expected as the school year continues.