Nazareth Academy’s Star Junior: Chris Kasky

Chris Kasky is a 3 Star recruit who plays Defensive End at Nazareth Academy. Kasky is ranked as the 589th best recruit in the class of 2027 and is ranked as a top 50 Defensive End in the class as well. In addition, Kasky is listed as a top 20 recruit in the state of Illinois and is listed as the #2 Defensive End in the state of Illinois. He holds offers from schools such as Louisville, Iowa State and Iowa.

Who are some role models in your life?
Right now, some of my role models are seniors who graduated, like Gabe Kaminski and Nolan Daly.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
During pregame, I mainly listen to Lil Baby.

What are the strengths of your game?
I think some of my strengths are my speed and my hands.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?
The best player I’ve played with is either Gabe Kaminski or Logan Malichuk—they were just different.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
To another athlete, I’d tell them to really focus on technique.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I fell in love with the game in 1st grade.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
Deion Sanders.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
The Minnesota Miracle was awesome. I’d always watch that growing up.