Garrett Connor

Central High School Freshmen/Sophomore Football Coach, Central High School Freshman/Sophomore Special Teams Coordinator, & CHS JV Boys Lacrosse Head Coach

[Garrett Connor @CoachConnor16]

Nothing beats Friday Night Lights at Huskie Stadium! 🏟️✨ The energy is electric tonight at Brigham Field for NIU Friday Night Lights Camp! Players are locked in, the coaches are ready, and the future of Huskie football is on display right now. 🐾🏈
#TheHardWay
#FridayNightLights
#HuskiePride
#CFBRecruiting
@NIU_Football
@robharley34

[Garrett Connor @CoachConnor16]

🚀 ALL-CONFERENCE ROCKETS! 🚀

Huge congratulations to these five absolute studs for being named to the 2026 Fox Valley Conference All-Conference Team! Your hard work, grit, and dedication on the field this season did not go unnoticed. 🥍🔥

Join us in giving it up for:
🏅 Tyler McGladdery (Senior)
🏅 Patrick Bjelan (Senior)
🏅 Parker Auxier (Junior)
🏅 Reece Parrinello (Junior)
🏅 Lance Nuzzo (Freshman)

From big plays to leadership moments, these athletes showed up all season and earned the recognition.

Proud of this group. Your hard work, leadership, and impact on the field helped set the standard for Central Lacrosse. Way to represent Central High School the right way, THE ROCKET WAY!!

#RocketPride
#🚀🆙
#FVC

@AthleticsRocket

@301_chs

@bchs_boosters

[Garrett Connor @CoachConnor16]

Heads held high! 🥍💥 Congratulations to the Burlington Central Boys Lacrosse program on an unforgettable 2026 season.

Our guys showed tremendous grit this season. Varsity finished with a stellar 13-6 overall record (7-2 in Conference), and JV dominated with a 12-1-1 overall record (5-1 in Conference)! Last night in the IHSA Sectional Semifinals against the Barrington Broncos, the Rockets battled hard until the final whistle. While we fell short to Barrington with a 12-4 defeat, the heart, hustle, and pride this team has demonstrated throughout this season never wavered.

We also want to send a final massive THANK YOU to our 12 departing seniors:
🎓 Matthew Bending
🎓 Keegan Berglind
🎓 Patrick Bjelan
🎓 Rocco Bucaro
🎓 Daniel Dalton
🎓 Caleb Goldenstein
🎓 Lucas Hooker
🎓 Tyler McGladdery
🎓 Ray Mugavero
🎓 Aidan Nuno
🎓 Logan Nuzzo
🎓 Tanner Rosborough

Thank you for your tireless efforts and contributions over the last 4 years. You have been the solid foundation of this program and set the ultimate example for future of this program. We wish you nothing but great success in all your future academic and athletic endeavors! Once a Rocket, always a Rocket! 🚀💙

#ClassOf2026
#🚀🆙
#RocketPride
#IHSAPlayoffs

@AthleticsRocket

@301_chs

@bchs_boosters

[Hawkeye Football @HawkeyeFootball]

🚨 GAME TIMES 🚨

[Dov Kleiman @NFL_DovKleiman]

Intense: The Panthers are practicing outside in the POURING RAIN today to work on ball security.

Dave Canales is one of the best coaches in the NFL.

Carolina will be a PROBLEM this season 👀

[Star Wars @starwars]

an adventure across the galaxy.

Experience Star Wars on the big screen with The Mandalorian and Grogu, now playing only in theaters and IMAX. Get tickets now. Illustrated by Andrew Swainson.

#TheMandalorianAndGrogu

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

When older players are willing to help out younger players...

When starters are willing to help out their backups...

When everyone cares about each other's success as much as their own...

That's when you know you have a championship culture!

#CultureMatters

[Garrett Connor @CoachConnor16]

Your Central High Rockets are heading to Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock, Illinois tonight for a massive postseason showdown against the Barrington Broncos!!

We need that Rocket energy loud and proud in the stands tonight! Pack the stands and BE LOUD! 🗣️

🗓️ Tonight (May 26)
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Marian Central Catholic High School
🏆 Winner advances to the Sectional Finals on Friday, May 29 at 6:00 PM to face the Huntley/Crystal Lake South game winner

@AthleticsRocket

@301_chs

@bchs_boosters

@BHS220Athletics

@nwherald

@NWHPreps

#🚀🆙
#RocketPride
#IHSA
#Gameday

[Governor JB Pritzker @GovPritzker]

Join me in congratulating our Huskies!

[MACtion @MACSports]

🗣️ HUSKIE NATION LET’S GO ‼️

@NIU_Baseball | #MACtion

[Garrett Connor @CoachConnor16]

Sectional time is HERE. 🚀⚔️

Your Central High Rockets are heading to Cary-Grove tonight for a massive postseason showdown. The stakes? A spot in the Sectional Semifinals next Tuesday.

We need that Rocket energy loud and proud in the stands tonight! Pack the stands and BE LOUD! 🗣️

🗓️ Tonight (May 22)
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Cary-Grove High School
🏆 Winner advances to face the Barrington/McHenry winner on Tuesday, May 26 at 6:00 PM.
@AthleticsRocket

@301_chs

@bchs_boosters

@AthleticsCG

@CaryGrove_LAX

@nwherald

@NWHPreps

#🚀🆙
#RocketPride
#CentralLacrosse
#IHSA
#Gameday

[Garrett Connor @CoachConnor16]

Last night marked the end of an incredible regular season for Central Boys Lacrosse, and we couldn't be prouder of this group.

First and foremost, a massive shoutout to our Class of 2026 Seniors. 🎓🥍 Thank you for your relentless hard work, endless motivation, unwavering support, and unmatched dedication to the Central High School Lacrosse program. You’ve left a lasting legacy and built a culture that will inspire the next generation of players.

To our fans, parents, and students—THANK YOU! Your energy in the stands all season long has been our backbone. We felt the love every single game.

But we aren't done yet. Postseason mode: ACTIVATED.

🏆 IHSA Sectional Playoff Game
📅 Friday, May 22, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Cary-Grove High School
🆚 Opponent: Winner of Cary-Grove vs. Prairie Ridge (playing Monday, May 18)

Pack the stands and wear your Central colors! Let’s keep this ride going! Be there, be loud! 🗣️⚡

@AthleticsRocket

@301_chs

@bchs_boosters

#CentralLax
#ClassOf2026
#IHSAPlayoffs
#CentralHighSchool
#Postseason

[Garrett Connor @CoachConnor16]

Come out today May 14 to support CHS Boys Lacrosse against The Crystal Lake Central Tigers!!!! Varsity Game Starts at 4:30 PM with a 5th Quarter JV Game @ Central High School Lower Soccer/Football Stadium!!!

@AthleticsRocket

@301_chs

@bchs_boosters

@clcathletics

@nwherald

@NWHPreps

#CentralLax
#CentralPride
#🚀🆙

[Scott Dochterman @ScottDochterman]

Iowa is hiring longtime NFL offensive coordinator Tom Moore (Peyton Manning's OC with the Indianapolis Colts) as senior consultant to the head coach and offensive advisor. Moore, who is 87, played QB at Iowa in the late 1950s.

[Garrett Connor @CoachConnor16]

Come out today May 12 to support CHS Boys Lacrosse against The Huntley Red Raiders!!!! JV Game Starts at 5:00 PM followed by the Varsity Game at 6:30 PM @ Red Raiders Stadium!!!

@AthleticsRocket

@301_chs

@bchs_boosters

@HHS_Athletics1

@HHS_Raiders_Lax

@nwherald

@NWHPreps

#CentralLax
#CentralPride
#🚀🆙

[Hawkeye Football @HawkeyeFootball]

Happy Mother’s Day!

[Hawkeye Football @HawkeyeFootball]

🚨 SCHEDULE UPDATE 🚨

Friday night lights in Seattle.
🗓️ Oct. 9 at Washington

[Garrett Connor @CoachConnor16]

Yesterday's CHS JV Boys Lacrosse 5-4 win wasn't just about the score—it was about the grit our JV Boys showed when the chips were down. Seeing that 2026 chemistry click into place during the second half was something special.

A sincere thank you to the players and coaching staff at McHenry High School. It was a privilege to share the field with such a talented and respectful group of athletes. We have nothing but respect for your program and wish you guys nothing but success for the remainder of the 2026 season! 🤝
@AthleticsRocket

@301_chs

@bchs_boosters

@WE_R_WARRIORS1

#CentralLax
#CentralPride
#🚀🆙

[Garrett Connor @CoachConnor16]

Come out today May 7 to support CHS Boys Lacrosse against The McHenry Warriors!!!! Varsity Game Starts at 4:30 PM @ Central High School Lower Soccer/Football Stadium!!!

@AthleticsRocket

@301_chs

@bchs_boosters

@WE_R_WARRIORS1

@nwherald

@NWHPreps

#CentralLax
#CentralPride
#🚀🆙