Coal City dominates Dixon 42-0 to advance to the IHSA Class 4A quarterfinals for third year in a row

Logan Natyshok remained unfazed after his three-touchdown performance sparked Coal City’s dominant 42-0 win over Dixon in the second round of the IHSA Class 4A playoffs.“He’s just a relentless worker. He’s always looking to get better,” sixth-year Coal City coach Francis Loughran said. “He’s just got a calm, nice demeanor. When things are up or down, you can’t really tell. ... He’s definitely a leader-by-example type of kid.”But perhaps his calm nature permeated because Saturday merely clinched the Coalers’ third straight quarterfinal appearance in the Class 4A playoff bracket. He and the rest of the team understand their goals extend far beyond the second round of postseason play.It’s also the third year in a row that Coal City has eliminated Dixon in the postseason (second round in 2025, quarterfinals in 2024).The star senior running back, Natyshok, had eight carries for 85 yards, while quarterback Connor Henline completed 11-of-18 passes for 185 yards, a touchdown and two intercepti