Five St. Dominic Impact Players Returning Next Season

Coach Blake Markway is a proven winner who guided a young football team to a 4-6 season in his 13th year. The upside is that eight Crusaders started as sophomores, an uncommon occurrence for this program. With game-tested players hungry to win, the future looks bright. However, there is still a hierarchy among returners who will set the stage for the 2025 journey. Let's take a look at five players who best represent the team's culture.    All-District, Two year starter, Czeschin has all the tools of a high-level quarterback prospect—size, intelligence, and arm talent. His ability to read defenses quickly and deliver accurate, well-timed throws makes him a high-upside passer to watch in the 2026 class. With continued growth in mobility and playmaking under pressure, he could develop into a top-tier QB prospect at the high school level and beyond. Holds offer from Miami of Ohio.     Murchison was a starter all last season. He is a tough receiver who thrives on the inside. Lining up as the No. 2 or in the slot showcases his discipline in getting open and catching his QB's eye before receiving the ball. Coleman's ability to find soft spots in coverage and execute his routes makes him a dependable target. He's strong, too, which helps against press coverage and when fighting for contested balls thrown his way.     All-District starter- [player_tooltip player_id='1642504' first='Tyson' last='Greiner'], is a relentless defensive lineman whose combination of leverage, effort, and explosiveness makes him a disruptive force. Despite often facing heavier competition, he compensates with strength, technique, and sheer willpower. With continued physical development and refinement in his pass-rush game, he has the tools to be a All-Stater before he hangs up his Crusaders jersey.     [player_tooltip player_id='1642513' first='Jaxsun' last='Nixon'] is a returning starter with All-District honors. He's a tough, instinctive linebacker with a power-driven play style that makes him a tackling machine. During the off-season this stud already PR'd over 400 pounds on the squat bar. His ability to read and react quickly while playing within his role makes him a reliable defensive leader. As Nixon continues to work hard on agility and coverage skills, I believe he will have an even bigger Junior year.     All-District DB [player_tooltip player_id='205643' first='Ryan' last='Skwira'] is a highly instinctive and physical free safety who plays with confidence and discipline. His ability to see the entire field, tackle in open space, and contribute in both run and pass defense makes him a vital piece of any secondary. Skwira is a leader and delivers consistently under pressure. Tallying the most interceptions last season while ranking third in tackles is a testament to his willingness to get his hands dirty. Having watched him develop from a young player, I can confidently say that Ryan embodies a championship mindset, and his ceiling is high.

Coach Blake Markway is a proven winner who guided a young football team to a 4-6 season in his 13th year. The upside is that eight Crusaders started as sophomores, an uncommon occurrence for this program. With game-tested players hungry to win, the future looks bright. However, there is still a hierarchy among returners who will set the stage for the 2025 journey. Let's take a look at five players who best represent the team's culture.