“It’s football, there’s 10 other dudes on the field,” said Oswego coach Brian Cooney, who is also Carson’s dad. “We’ve got guys who can play, and I’m proud of the kids who did.

Cooney has had a direct connection with many of the program’s high points. The Panthers won two state titles under coach Karl Hoinkes , who took teams to the postseason in 19 of his 26 years.

Pic: Jim Campbell Richard O'Toole, Brian Cooney and Sean Timmons with Les Miserables 'Empty Chairs and Empty Table' during Gorey Musical Society's 'Hits from the Musicals' in Gorey Little Theatre ...