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Rantoul Eagles hire Ronald Beldo as new football head coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 4:13 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Rantoul Eagles hire Ronald Beldo as new football head coach

Summary

Rantoul football, struggling for success since the early 2000s, has appointed Ronald Beldo as head coach. The Eagles, who finished winless in 2025 and have only one winning season in over two decades, aim for a turnaround in their performance. Beldo served as defensive coordinator prior and emphasizes building a strong team culture. This season features nearly 40 players on the varsity team, a significant increase over last season's roster. Senior quarterback Jordyn Rice, a returning starter, aims to lead the team toward improvement and draw more participants to the program. Rantoul will kick off its season against Unity at home on August 21.

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By the Numbers

•Rantoul football has one winning season since 2000.
•New head coach Ronald Beldo emphasizes consistent improvement.
•Senior quarterback Jordyn Rice leads the team into the new season.
•Team roster has nearly doubled in size from last year.
•Eagles open the season on August 21 against Unity.

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4:13 AMYahoo Sports — New coach hopes to turn around Rantoul football

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RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) – Rantoul football has been starved for success for more than two decades. The Eagles, with just one winning season since the turn of the century and winless in 2025, now have a new head coach. Ronald Beldo is pouring his all into helping bringing the program to life after just one […]
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