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Unity football seeks to maintain momentum after strong 2025 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:59 AM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Unity football seeks to maintain momentum after strong 2025 season

Summary

Unity football looks to build on its success after finishing the 2025 season with a record of 12 wins and only two losses, concluding with a narrow defeat against Byron in the 3A state title game. Head coach Tony Reetz faces the challenge of replacing key players, including quarterback Dane Eisenmenger and running back Crew Eckstein, as they graduated a talented senior class. Junior Carter Schmid steps into the quarterback role, aiming to lead the team effectively despite the high expectations. Unity's 2026 season opener is set for August 21 against Rantoul, followed by a rivalry matchup versus Monticello in week two.

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By the Numbers

•Unity finished 2025 with a 12-2 record, losing in the 3A championship.
•Carter Schmid takes over as starting quarterback after learning from Eisenmenger.
•Leading tackler Keegan Germano returns for the 2026 season.
•Conner Plotner becomes the new defensive coordinator.
•Unity opens the season at Rantoul on August 21.

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2:59 AMYahoo Sports — Unity looks to keep building despite graduating loads of talent

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TOLONO, Ill. (WCIA) – Unity football won 12 games in 2025, culminating its season with a high-scoring thriller in the 3A state title game. The Rockets lost to Byron 56-50 in the 3A championship game, only their second loss of the season. Now, second-year head coach Tony Reetz has the challenge of helping Unity continue […]
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