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D123456 Addison TrailBlazers BenetRedwings When asked about his team’s from linebacker to the second- said. “We’ll have alot of new As the defending West when he filled in for injured The breakdown defense, Benet football coach ary. guys out there, but Ithink they’re Suburban Gold champion, starter Mike Rybarczyk. Not Coach: Paul Parpet Jr. (sixth Pat New said this year’s unit Despite the graduation of ready.” Addison Trail’s football team only did Zygowicz throw for year, 26-23). reminds him of 2012. 1,500-yard rusher Brad The breakdown won’t be resting on its laurels. 500 yards and 4touch- That’s adefinite compliment. Sznajder, there’s plenty of downs, that experience 2014 record: 9-2, 6-0, first in Coach: Pat New (sixth year, The Blazers plan to run all West Suburban Gold. If this season’s defense — offensive potential thanks to the 29-23). over them. gives the Blazers aboost in return of junior quarterback Jack Top players: Mike Hundley young as it is —compares 2014 record: 6-4, 4-3, tied getting the passing game up Sznajder, who gained massive With running back Mike (RB, 5-9, 160, to the Class 7A semifinalist for fourth in East Suburban to speed. experience as Hundley combining with an sr.); Ryan group from three years ago, Catholic experienced offensive line, Darrion One to watch: Week 6 asophomore Zygowicz (QB, the Redwings will more than One to watch: Week 3 Conference. the Blazers’ ground game will Conrad has The Blazers’ trip to Hinsdale South hold their own against East while throwing 6-3, 175, sr.); Top players: power the way to adrive at experience in might just determine the Gold Suburban Catholic Conference for 1,234 The Marist, Nazareth, Carmel Jose Acencion Jack Sznajder repeating. the receiving champion. powerhouses like Nazareth and yards and 6 Joliet Catholic gauntlet awaits, (OL-DL, 5-10, (QB, 6-1, corps, but Joliet Catholic. touchdowns. but Benet must be ready for the “Our bread and butter will be 208, sr.); Darrion Conrad 180, jr.); Karl beyond him it’s inexperienced Sznajder will be ESCC opener against Notre Dame. the run game, especially early (WR, 5-9, 165, jr.); Nick “It’s atough deal,” New said. Schmidt (WR, with talent like junior Steven aided by four in the year,” said Addison Trail Fugarino (DB, 6-1, 170, sr.); “We know going in that every 6-2, 185, sr.); Jones. tall, athletic receivers headed by coach Paul Parpet Jr. “Our run Zach Atiyeh (LB, 5-9, 190, sr.); week is going to be tough, so our Charlie Weidenbach (LB, 6-1, The defense suffered tough 6-foot-2 Karl Schmidt, who led game has to carry us until our Josh Simko (LB, 5-10, 205, defense needs to be up to the 200, sr.); Trent Kramer (DL, 6-1, graduation losses, but key last year’s team with 23 catches passing game comes along. sr.); Matt Domek (DL, 6-4, challenge. Ithink it’ll be agood 255, sr.); Marty Dosen (RB, 5-9, pieces remain from aunit for 260 yards. We have to be able to pass the 240, sr.); Steven Jones (WR, group.” 180, jr.); Jack Stephens (OL, ball.” that held five opponents to 6-2, 170, jr.); Andrew Lopez Moving in at running back is single-digit scoring. Zach Only two defensive starters 6-2, 250, sr.); Frank Scheck (OL, Hundley, who rushed for 300 (OL, 5-11, 220, sr.). Marty Dosen. Built similarly to Atiyeh and Josh Simko, return in all-ESCC linebacker 6-4, 310, sr.); Jeff Marek (LB, yards against Willowbrook, Brad Sznajder, Dosen will run shifting from the line, bring —Kevin Schmit Charlie Weidenbach and lineman 6-2, 195, sr.); Alec McEachern averaged 7.6 yards acarry behind anew offensive line experience at linebacker while Trent Kramer. Not the ideal start- (DB, 6-1, 190, jr.); Michael Sotir while running for 580 yards that’s deep and physical. Matt Domek returns to the line ing point in terms of experience, (DB, 5-8, 170, sr.). and 3touchdowns on the Schedule and Nick Fugarino’s back in but New believes this defense Half the players on both sides of —Kevin Schmit season. He’ll see plenty of ADDiSon TrAil will hit the ground running. the ball might be juniors, which the secondary. Fri, 8/28 Addison Trail at Glenbard South, 7:30 pm Schedule carries, but there’s also Fri, 9/4 Addison Trail at Oak Park-River Forest, 7:30 pm Tremendous depth at linebacker means the Redwings need to get potential for offensive “Every year the start of the Fri, 9/11 Addison Trail at Willowbrook, 7:30 pm BeneT Fri, 9/18 Downers Grove South at Addison Trail, 7:30 pm begins with Weidenbach, Jeff up to varsity speed pretty quickly Fri, 8/28 Benet at St. Laurence, 7:30 pm balance. season is exciting,” Parpet Fri, 9/25 Leyden at Addison Trail, 7:30 pm before the ESCC grind takes its Fri, 9/4 O’Fallon Township at Benet, 7pm Fri, 10/2 Addison Trail at Hinsdale South, 7:30 pm Marek, Ryan Liszka and John Fri, 9/11 Notre Dame at Benet, 7:30 pm said. “But it’s even more Fri 10/9 Morton at Addison Trail, 7:30 pm Sat, 9/19 Benet at St. Patrick, 11 am Quarterback Ryan Zygowicz D’Angelo, whose return to the toll. Fri, 9/25 Marist at Benet, 7:30 pm exciting coming off ayear like Sat, 10/17 Addison Trail at Proviso East, Fri, 10/2 Benet at Nazareth, 7pm played three games, includ- Fri, 10/23 Glenbard West at Addison Trail, 7:30 pm program after ayear away “I think we’re in agood position Fri, 10/9 Benet at Carmel, 7:30 pm we had last season.” Fri, 10/15 Joliet Catholic at Benet, 7:30 pm ing two in the playoffs, allows Alec McEachern to shift to compete this season,” New Fri, 10/23 Benet at Marian Catholic, 7:30 pm

Downers NorthTrojans Downers SouthMustangs Downers Grove North returns Brandon Bancoro, Quinn The breakdown Downers South’s football team Jonathon Caudell-Dotson, a The breakdown its entire offensive line and a McAnally and Nick Taviani, the Coach: John Wander (14th went into the off-season looking transfer, is new at running back Coach: Mark Molinari (third starting running back from a run game may have to carry year, 76-64). for offensive playmakers. and Charley LaCivita is new at year, 10-8). year ago. the offense early in the season. tight end. 2014 record: 3-6, 2-4, fifth in Mustangs coach Mark Molinari 2014 record: 6-4, 4-2, third That makes it pretty easy “Our team strength is our West Suburban Silver. thinks he found them. Receivers Khamari Greene and in West Suburban Gold. to see where this football offensive line, so Ithink that’ll Tyree Johnson Top players: Connor Olson (RB, Thanks to an influx of new One to watch: Week 1 Top players: season’s headed. help us running and passing talent —and an offensive line didn’t play the ball,” Wander said. 5-7, 162, sr.); James Arentsen football last year Abrutal stretch of schedule to Erik Swenson Like every other year the (OL, 6-2, 230, returning two starters, including start the season begins with (OL, 6-7, 305, Trojans are prepping to pound Jamil Smith One to watch: Week 4 Michigan-bound fourth-year but, despite sr.); Jamil the many new Homewood-Flossmoor, one of the sr.); Daniel their ground game at defenses. returns to the Sandwiched between Hinsdale Smith (DL, starter Erik Swenson —Down- favorites to win the Class 8A title. Campagna (OL, But with so much returning to defensive line Central and Oak Park, the Trojans ers South plans to challenge for faces, Downers 5-10, 225, South looks to 6-1, 255, sr.); the sweet spots of the offense, and Francis face their biggest test against sr.); Spencer the West Suburban Gold title Conner Murphy the focus on the run will be Kowara is Glenbard West. and go beyond aone-and-done be much more Carr (DB, dangerous on the edge. (DB, 5-11, 170, sr.); Robert even more clear. shifting from 5-11, 180, playoff appearance. Justus (DB, 5-10, 160, sr.); “This will be aDowners North linebacker to the line. Dalton sr.); Francis Kowara (DL, 6-0, While broad success may seem Inexperience also fills the Frankie Gordey (LB, 5-10, 185, team,” coach John Wander Baran and Tyler Wicks are 200, sr.); Dalton Baran (LB, like the norm for the Mustangs, defense. Conner Murphy and sr.); Tyree Johnson (RB-WR, said. “Hard-nosed for 48 back at linebacker, while 5-11, 195, sr.); Tyler Wicks they’ve won only one Gold title Robert Justus return to the 5-8, 160, sr.); Khamari Greene minutes. Spencer Carr, one of the (LB, 5-10, 185, jr.); Brennan and two playoff games in the secondary, but not much varsity (WR, 6-1, 175, sr.); Jonathon team’s leading rushers last experience exists other than “We pride ourselves on Harmon (OL, 6-2, 215, sr.); last four years. This team wants Caudell-Dotson (RB, 5-10, 175, year, is moving to cornerback. linebacker Kevin Kirkolis and long drives, but last year we Liam Ninneman (OL, 5-11, 210, to begin the turnaround back to sr.); Riley Heavey (QB, 5-10, lineman Nick Mitchell. stopped ourselves more than If the Trojans can eliminate sr.); Luke Goergen (OL, 6-1, greatness. 169, sr.); Charley LaCivita (TE, other teams stopped us,” the big plays they allowed 210, sr.); Ryan Martin (OL, 6-0, “We really struggled being That side of the ball will have its 6-4, 215, jr.); Kevin Kirkolis (LB, he said. “We’ve got to stop last season, they’ll push for a 220, jr.); Joe Ward (DL, 6-0, playmakers last year,” Molinari hands full in the first half of the 6-0, 205, sr.); Nick Mitchell (DL, beating ourselves.” return to the playoffs despite 214, jr.); Zackery Figura (DB, said. “Our overall team speed at season while facing Homewood- 5-10, 195, sr.). dealing with another tough Flossmoor, Hinsdale Central, Key injuries made last season 5-11, 161, jr.). the skill positions is alot better. —Kevin Schmit West Suburban Silver field. Hinsdale South and Addison astruggle, and staying healthy —Kevin Schmit Ifeel like we have alot more Trail. If the Mustangs do well Schedule is again important. The James “I like the demeanor and athletes on offense.” Schedule during that stretch, watch out. DownerS Grove SouTh Arentsen-led line and Connor Ilike the camaraderie,” The unknown is the new Fri, 8/28 Homewood-Floss. at Downers South, 7:30 pm DownerS Grove norTh Fri, 9/4 Downers South at Hinsdale Central, 7:30 pm Olson’s return to the backfield, Wander said. “We sputtered Fri, 8/28 Downers Grove North at Lockport, 7pm talent at the skill positions. “We’ve got our work cut out for Fri, 9/11 Hinsdale South at Downers South, 7:30 pm Fri. 9/4 Proviso East at Downers Grove North, 7:30 pm Fri, 9/18 Downers Grove South at Addison Trail,7:30 pm immensely last year, but Ithink Fri, 9/11 Downers North at Hinsdale Central, 7:30 pm us,” Molinari said. “But with the Fri, 9/25 Morton at Downers Grove South, 7:30 pm though, is agreat start. Fri, 9/18 Glenbard West at Downers Grove North, 7:30 pm Riley Heavey takes over at Fri, 10/2 Downers Grove South at Leyden, 7:30 pm we can overcome that this Fri, 9/25 Downers North at OPRF, 7:30 pm talent we’ve added Ithink we’ll Fri, 10/9 Downers North at Downers South, 7:30 pm With the Trojans settling on a Fri, 10/2 Lyons Township at Downers North, 7:30 pm quarterback after playing Fri, 10/16 Downers Grove South at Willowbrook, 7:30 pm season.” Fri, 10/9 Downers North at Downers South, 7:30 pm do well.” Fri, 10/23 Proviso East at Downers Grove South, 7:30 pm starting quarterback among Fri, 10/16 York at Downers Grove North, 7:30 pm receiver last season, while

FentonBison Glenbard EastRams The bad news is Fenton’s Kos, though, doesn’t want to The breakdown Coaches will tell you one of the Conor Glennon also return. The breakdown best things about juniors is they football team returns only one lean too heavily on his senior Mark Kos (sixth year, Like Keyes, three-year starter Coach: John Walters (fifth Coach: become seniors. starter. leader. 26-22). Joey Moore will move between year, 7-29; sixth year overall, That’s the status at Glenbard halfback, slot and split receiver 9-36). The good news is it’s Eric “He’s the kind of kid who 4-5, 0-5, sixth 2014 record: East. Coach John Walters and special teams to maximize Lonergan. wants to be out there for every place in Metro Suburban 2014 record: 3-6, 1-6, returns quarterback Philip their touches and gain matchup Not that Lonergan can snap, but we plan to get him West. seventh in the Upstate Eight some rest,” Kos said. Abruzino, five receivers who advantages. Valley. carry the load on his own, Eric Lonergan Top players: combined for 16 of the Rams’ 17 Abruzino’s 327 yards rushing but returning the team’s top Ivan Rodriguez and Greg (RB-LB, 6-0, Top players: Philip Abruzino touchdown receptions in 2014 (on 4.5 yards acarry) and 6 player —aplayer who will Cazares 210, sr.); Ivan (QB, 5-11, 175, sr.), Anthony and, overall, 15 players who touchdowns lead all returners. contribute at running back and also will get One to watch: Week 5 Rodriguez Allen (LB, either started or saw much time. Thrust into middle linebacker —isagood snaps in the (RB-LB, 5-11, 6-0, 210, The Bison open Metro Suburban It’s asenior class that as full-time One to watch: Week 6 starting point as the Bison backfield, and 195, jr.); Josh sr.), Karon West play with abang against sophomores went 7-2 playing quarterback build with young talent. Corey Hausen, Jakalski (OL- The Rams host South Elgin, Keyes (WR, powerhouse Glenbard South. aDuPage Valley Conference duty last season “There are going to be some adefensive DL, 6-3, 240, whose 42-36 victory in 2014 5-7, 155, sr.), schedule. Moving into the due to injury, he growing pains along the way, back last year, sr.); Corey Hausen (QB-DB, came midway through aplayoff- Matt Mihic Upstate Eight they started 3-1 threw for 1,804 but we’ll see what happens if is adual-threat quarterback 6-5, 200, sr.); Oliver Aguirre dashing five-game skid. (DL, 6-1, 215, before turnovers and close yards, 17 TDs. we can get some confidence filling the shoes of three-year (TE-LB, 5-11, 175, jr.); Angelo sr.), Louis losses denied apossible playoff going,” said Bison coach Mark starter Willie Wassmann. Duvall (OL-DL, 6-4, 330, jr.); “He looks pretty dang good,” Mogavero (LB, 5-10, 180, berth despite Glenbard East Kos. Several players in addition Greg Cazares (RB, 5-7, 155, Walters said. “He’s got ayear sr.), Joey Moore (WR, 5-10, outscoring its opponents. under his belt, he understands The first step in building to Lonergan will see time on jr.); J.T. Mason (WR, 5-9, 140, 185, sr.), Davontae Smith (DB, “We use ‘unfinished business’ the game better, he reads confidence is getting distance offense and defense. Josh jr.); Tony Cantarelli (WR, 6-1, 6-0, 160, sr.), Zach Walsh (as amotto),” Walters said. coverages better.” from last year’s disappoint- Jakalski and Angelo Duvall 180, jr.); Kevin Corona (DB, (WR, 6-2, 180, sr.), Dominick ment when the Bison won their are apair of lineman slated for 5-6, 140, sr.). The coach believes two-year Glenbard East returns defensive Wroblewski (OL-DL, 6-1, 275, sr.). first four games but missed the “one-and-a-half” duty while —Kevin Schmit starting receiver Karon Keyes starters at each level, including playoffs by losing five straight. playing full time on one side of “may be the most electric defensive backs Moore, Darrel —Dave oberhelman the ball and part time on the player in DuPage County.” The Wilson, Davontae Smith and As many as nine juniors could other. Schedule skittering senior ran 4.44 at linebackers Louis Mogavero and be on each side of the ball, Schedule That extra playing time means FenTon Penn State and last year led the Anthony Allen, who made 48 which makes Lonergan’s Fri, 8/28 Leyden at Fenton, 7:15 pm GlenBArD eAST valuable varsity experience for Sat, 9/5 Fenton at Walther Christian, 1pm Rams with 39 receptions for 543 tackles in 2014. Walters seeks impact even more important. Fri, 9/11 Ridgewood at Fenton, 7:15 pm Fri, 8/28 Willowbrook at Glenbard East, 7:30 pm Fri, 9/18 Fenton at Elmwood Park, 7:15 pm yards, 5touchdowns, second to to develop East’s lines around Fri, 9/4 Glenbard South at Glenbard East, 7:30 pm He was second on last year’s agroup that needs it. Fri, 9/25 Fenton at Glenbard South, 7:15 pm Fri, 9/11 East Aurora at Glenbard East, 7:30 pm Fri, 10/2 Fenton at Aurora Central Catholic, 7:15 pm returning wideout Zach Walsh’s tackle Dominick Wroblewski. Fri, 9/18 Glenbard North at Glenbard East, 7:30 pm team with 376 rushing yards “The potential’s there,” Kos Fri, 10/9 Riverside-Brookfield at Fenton, 7:15 pm Fri, 9/25 Glenbard East at West Chicago, 7:30 pm Fri, 10/16 Wheaton Academy at Fenton, 7:15 pm 6TDs on 33 catches, 522 yards. Fri, 10/2 South Elgin at Glenbard East, 7:30 pm and 4touchdowns and led the said. “Hopefully, the matura- Fri, 10/23 Fenton at IC Catholic Prep, 7:15 pm “Our team goal is to win the day, Fri, 10/9 Geneva at Glenbard East, 7:30 pm Receivers Mitch Luttrell and Fri, 10/16 Glenbard East at West Aurora, 7:30 pm defense with 49 tackles. tion process is quick.” whatever day that is,” he said. Fri, 10/23 Bartlett at Glenbard East, 7:30 pm FriDay,auguSt28, 2015 High school football DailyHeralDSection 4 Page 3

D123456 Glenbard NorthPanthers Glenbard SouthRaiders Glenbard North coach Ryan That clears the way for Wilkens said. “Skill position- With anew coach at the helm, Dakota, led last year’s team with The breakdown Wilkens’ emphasis this year is 230-plus-pound senior tight wise we’re pretty good, and Glenbard South’s football team 28 catches for 368 yards and Coach: Ryan Crissey (first putting teams away. He has his ends, Miko Holt and Juan Jadue. we’ve just got to put it together expects the same standard of 8touchdowns. Combined with year). reasons. the latter astarting lineman in up front and get everyone on the success. an experienced line, this year’s 2014. Top wideout Jace James same page.” offense could be more explosive 2013 record: 8-3, 5-0, first in Three of the Panthers’ five Ryan Crissey, anine-year Metro Suburban West. losses last season were by 5 also returns. The breakdown veteran in the program, takes than last year’s that averaged points or less. Despite outscor- Many of these same names over for Jeremy Cordell, who left 31 points. Top players: Kyle Carli (QB, Coach: Ryan Wilkens (11th 6-2, 195, sr.); Dillon Valdez (LB, ing and outgaining opponents, will play on defense. Whether year, 79-35). the Raiders to become the coach “The skill we have is great,” an 11-year playoff run came to Glenbard North goes with a4-3 at Lincoln-Way Central. Having Crissey said. “It’s really exciting 5-10, 193, sr.), Ryan Willis (LB, 2014 record: 4-5, 2-3, fifth an end. or 3-5 scheme, there’s aready afamiliar face lead the way because it’s 6-0, 190, sr.); in the DuPage Valley Confer- stock of linebackers. created aseamless transition for going to be pick Sean Cooke “Concerning ourselves with ence. One to watch: Week 9 (RB, 5-9, finishing is abig priority this They go from the defending Metro Suburban your poison for Top play- Alot of work to do before then, 185, jr.); Billy year,” said Wilkens, who led the seniors Alex West champions hoping to reach defenses.” ers: Steve but Riverside-Brookfield was Bair (TE-WR, program to state championship Taylor, Dom One to watch: Week 1 the playoffs for afifth straight The defense Adamatis (DB, the handful that nearly beat the 6-6, 210, sr.); games in 2007 and 2012. DeRosa and Hosting Naperville Central right season. also returns sr.), Shane Raiders last year in Week 9to Jimmy Ebbole Brandon off the bat lets the Panthers know “The transition’s been going very top talent in Should Glenbard North get its Conway claim the MSC West title. (DB, 6-1, 179, Fierro to fiery where they stand. well, very smooth,” Crissey said. linebackers line play squared away, ahost (QB, jr.), sr.); Michael sophomore “The expectations aren’t going Dillon Valdez, Ryan Willis and of skilled players may ensure Brandon Fierro (DB, sr.), Ashe (OL, 6-2, 230, sr.); Mitch Jayleen Fitzpatrick. to change. We want to keep defensive back Jimmy Ebbole, the Panthers aren’t finished after Jayleen Fitzpatrick (LB, so.), Pohlman (OL, 6-0, 225, sr.); winning.” who will see time at receiver. Week 9. Likewise the secondary is Tyrik Henderson (DB, so.), Nick Lane (OL, 5-10, 240, sr.); The Raiders need to develop Quarterback Shane Conway loaded with athletes such Devion Hodges (RB-DB, sr.), Considering the talent returning Jordan Drake (OL, 6-0, 205, support up front for Joharri returns to hand off to adream as James, Panthers 2014 Jace James (WR-DB, jr.), Greg at the skill positions, it’s no sr.); Joharri Weatherspoon (DL, Weatherspoon as the lone backfield of 1,100-yard rusher interceptions leader Justin Pitts, Newsome (DB, so.), Justin Pitts wonder the transition’s been 6-0, 205, sr.); Javonis Hawkins returner on the line, but overall Devion Hodges and speedy and hungry sophomores Tyrik (DB, sr.), Alex Taylor (LB, sr.), smooth. Kyle Carli is back at (WR-RB, 5-7, 181, sr.); Johnny athleticism with the unit is Vittorio Tricase, lost to abroken Henderson and Greg Newsome. Vittorio Tricase (RB-LB, jr.). quarterback after throwing for LaPonte (LB 6-4, 182, sr.). strong. As tough as it was last collarbone last season by Week Returning kicking specialist 1,227 yards and 14 touchdowns —Dave Oberhelman season to beat Glenbard South —Kevin Schmit 2. Steve Adamatis plays back there and rushing for 274 yards and 2 Schedule scores. Six hundred of running in the MSC West, this season Schedule All-DuPage Valley Conference as well. GlenbarD nOrTh back Sean Cooke’s 800 total may be even tougher. GlenbarD SOuTh fullback Dillon Warnecke The key, Wilkens said of a Fri, 8/28 Naperville Central at Glenbard North, 7:30 pm Fri, 8/28 Addison Trail at Glenbard South, 7:15 pm Fri, 9/4 Glenbard North at Waubonsie Valley, 7:30 pm yards came on the ground. “I think we’re farther along than Fri, 9/4 Glenbard South at Glenbard East, 7:30 pm graduated, but atop candidate not-uncommon problem, is to Fri, 9/11 WW South at Glenbard North, 7:30 pm Fri, 9/11 Elmwood Park at Glenbard South, 7:15 pm Fri, 9/18 Glenbard East at Glenbard North, 7:30 pm we were at this point last year,” Fri, 9/18 Glenbard South at Ridgewood, 7:15 pm to replace him is 6-foot-1, support returning linemen John Fri, 9/25 Naperville North at Glenbard North, 7:30 pm Six-foot-six tight end Billy Bair, Fri, 9/25 Fenton at Glenbard South, 7:15 pm Fri, 10/2 Glenbard North at Wheaton North, 7:30 pm Crissey said. “We should be able Sat, 10/3 Glenbard South at Wheaton Academy, 1pm Fri, 10/9 Glenbard North at Lake Park, 7:30 pm who holds offers from Illinois Fri, 10/9 Aurora Central Cath. at Glenbard South, 7:15 pm 230-pound Robert Lee, a Czernek and Daniel Fletcher. Fri, 10/16 Metea Valley at Glenbard North, 7:30 pm Sat, 10/17 Glenbard South at IC Catholic Prep, 1pm Fri, 10/23 Glenbard North at Neuqua Valley, 7:30 pm State, North Dakota and South to hit the ground running.” Fri, 10/23 Glenbard South at Riverside-Brookfield, 7:15 pm converted tight end. “That’s the concern right now,”

Glenbard WestHilltoppers Hinsdale CentralRed Devils Last season hit Hinsdale Balance between the run and The breakdown After piling up 1,950 rushing for new quarterback Brian The breakdown Central’s football team like a pass —Brad Huth is the leading Coach: Dan Hartman (second yards and 27 touchdowns Cochrane. Coach: Chad Hetlet (ninth shock to the system. returning receiver with 25 year, 8-3). as ajunior and committing Running backs Isaiah Skinner year, 88-13; 12th year overall, catches for 362 yards —isthe Not that it was abad thing. 2014 record: 8-3, 5-1, to Vanderbilt in June, Sam and Dom Ficarella will get some 106-25). goal. Brodner won’t sneak up on The Red Devils thrived during second in West Suburban carries to ease the load on “Now that the quarterbacks anyone this season. 2014 record: 12-1, 6-0, Dan Hartman’s first season at Silver. Brodner. Re- first in West have afirm grasp of the system, the helm. Even though the bulk Top players: Matt Allen (OL, He won’t have to. ceiver Chrystian Suburban we’re comfort- One to watch: Week 2 of the skill players graduated, 6-3, 275, Led by the senior running Maciorowski is Silver. able with ayear of experience in the no- sr.); Doug back’s devastating combina- another target The second of three home either of them,” One to watch: Week 6 Top players: huddle spread will do aworld of Kramer (OL, tion of speed and power, for Cochrane. games to start the year, the Hartman said. All roads to aSilver title run Sam Brodner good as they try to continue the 6-3, 275, sr.); Glenbard West’s football team Glenbard Silver-favored Hilltoppers face through Duchon Field and atrip to (RB, 6-0, 215, momentum from an eight-win The defensive Matt Bradley is primed for another dominant West’s defense Gold-favored Hinsdale South. perennial power Glenbard West. sr.); Ross season. line also returns (LB, 6-0, 210, campaign. Eighty-two wins, five will be typically Andreasik (LB, “Last year was kind of atransi- experience sr.); Christian Bobak (RB, 6-0, semifinal appearances and a stout starting with aline that 6-2, 210, sr.); Nico Gagliano tion year, but everyone’s more in Frankie Rayis and Pat Lee. 195, sr.); Jack Kavanagh (OL, state title the last seven years averages 240 pounds, led by (LB, 5-11, 190, sr.); Darien comfortable with the system Linebacker Matt Bradley led last 6-2, 250, sr.); Frankie Rayis clearly show the expectations returning starter Joe DeGrace Kaufmann (OL, 6-2, 260, sr.); now,” Hartman said. year’s team with 6sacks. (DL, 5-9, 220, sr.); Pat Lee for one of the state’s premier and Evan McTaggart, who Brian Cochrane (QB, 6-0, 185, Colin Goss and Frank Saltiel (DL, 5-9, 220, sr.); Colin Goss teams. shifts from the offensive line. With few experienced skill sr.); Joe DeGrace (DL, 6-0, 235, players, the Red Devils will lean are back in the secondary, (DB, 5-11, 175, sr.); Frank “The veterans are aware of the Linebackers Ross Andreasik sr.); Evan McTaggart (DL, 6-1, on their line with three returning which means there’s significant Saltiel (DB, 6-1, 188, sr.); expectations,” said Glenbard and Nico Gagliano were among 240, sr.); Isaiah Skinner (RB, starters. Matt Allen is set to experience at every level of the Brad Huth (WR, 5-10, 180, West coach Chad Hetlet. “They the team’s leading tacklers 5-9, 175, sr.); Kobe Easley (DB, become the third member of his defense. sr.); Matt Cherry (WR, 6-2, understand we’ll be ranked last season, while Kobe Easley 5-10, 145, sr.); Danny Riley (DB, family to play at Michigan State, Breaking Glenbard West’s 200, sr.); Josh Bean (QB, 6-2, high and they know it’s their job and Danny Riley return to the 5-9, 170, sr.); Adam Zybko (TE, while Doug Kramer is weighing stranglehold on the West 195, jr.); Michael Sessa (QB, to carry that torch and uphold secondary. 6-4, 205, sr.); Chris Minnec (OL, several college offers. Suburban Silver title will take 6-7, 200, sr.). that tradition.” Brodner’s only the beginning for 6-4, 210, sr.). With Jack Kavanagh and Mike every ounce of defensive talent —Kevin Schmit Brodner averaged 20 carries agroup capable of carrying the —Kevin Schmit Ivanisevic ready to step up, the the Red Devils can muster. Schedule agame last season, and he’ll Hilltoppers to another state title. Schedule line will be adefinite strength. Regardless of the conference be aworkhorse again behind a “The pieces of the puzzle are hinSDale CenTral GlenbarD WeST Josh Bean and Michael Sessa race, Hinsdale Central should be Fri, 8/28 O’Fallon Township at Hinsdale Central, 7pm Fri, 9/4 Downers South at Hinsdale Central, 7:30 pm line returning three starters in coming together pretty well Sat, 8/29 Bolingbrook at Glenbard West, 1:30 pm ready to roll in the playoffs. Fri, 9/11 Downers North at Hinsdale Central, 7:30 pm Sat, 9/5 Hinsdale South at Glenbard West, 1:30 pm are competing at quarterback, Fri, 9/18 Hinsdale Central at York, 7:30 pm Darien Kaufmann, Chris Minnec right now,” Hetlet said. “It’s Sat, 9/12 York at Glenbard West, 1:30 pm Sat, 9/26 Proviso West at Hinsdale Central, Noon Fri, 9/18 Glenbard West at Downers Grove North, 7:30 pm while running back Christian “It’s all about how the inexpe- Sat, 10/3 Hinsdale Central at Glenbard West, 1:30 pm and Tyler Kraus as well as tight probably one of the most Sat, 9/26 Glenbard West at Lyons Township, 1:30 pm Fri, 10/9 Lyons Township at Hinsdale Central, 7:30 pm Sat, 10/3 Hinsdale Central at Glenbard West, 1:30 pm Bobak returns after last season rienced guys adjust to playing Fri, 10/16 Hinsdale Central at Hinsdale South, 7:30 pm end Adam Zybko, who will be talented teams we’ve had.” Fri, 10/9 Glenbard West at Oak Park-River Forest, 7:30 pm Fri, 10/23 OPRF at Hinsdale Central, 7:30 pm Sat, 10/17 Proviso West at Glenbard West, 1:30 pm gaining 374 yards. varsity football,” Hartman said. abig part of the passing game Fri, 10/23 Glenbard West at Addison Trail, 1:30 pm

Hinsdale SouthHornets IC CatholicKnights There are many who believe interceptions. Three linebackers The breakdown The best part about an bene also back after throwing The breakdown Josh King is the best football return in Dacari Williams, Coach: Mike Barry (fifth year, experienced football team is for 959 yards as afreshman, Coach: Bill Krefft (fourth year, player in the state. Deontae Curry and Jon Gorney. 24-16; 33-34). long memories. the Knights have no shortage 17-13). of playmakers. Hinsdale South coach Mike Hinsdale South’s defense 2014 record: 9-3, 5-1, Fourteen seniors, abunch 2014 record: 4-5, 3-2, third Barry isn’t about to argue. should be among the best in the second in West Suburban of juniors and asophomore “With his ability Jordan can in Metro Suburban West. The Hornets’ 6-foot-6, area, but the Hornets need to Gold. quarterback all remember do so much out there,” Krefft reload an offense that gradu- the disappointment of last said. “Luke’s grown physi- Top players: Jordan Rowell (RB, 245-pound senior defensive Top players: 6-2, 194, jr.); Luke Ricobene lineman, rated by Rivals ated talented season’s four-win campaign cally, he’s understanding the quarterback One to watch: Week 3 Josh King that narrowly cost IC Catholic offense better. (QB, 5-10, 160, as the top senior recruit in (DL, 6-6, 245, so.); Jeremy Rob Regan, now The defense of the Rebel Cannon Prep aspot in the playoffs. He keeps One to watch: Week 4 Illinois, verbally committed in sr.); Marcus Annicella (OL- awalk-on at takes place early this year with a getting better June to Michigan State after Curry (RB, This season the Knights have After atough loss to St. Edward DL, 6-3, 250, Notre Dame. trip to rival Downers Grove South. every day.” weighing scholarship offers 5-10, 212, the experience, the talent and last year, the rematch will be key sr.); Anthony from several of the nation’s top Running back sr.); Robert the motivation to make sure The team’s in helping the Knights get back in Silva (OL-LB, college programs. Marcus Curry battled injuries Hall (DB, 5-9, 180 sr.); Ravon that disappointment doesn’t one area of the playoffs. 5-10, 195, sr.); Coming off last season’s run all last season but still man- Johnson (WR, 6-2, 185, sr.); happen again. inexperience Jose Rodriguez to the Class 6A quarterfinals, aged 704 rushing yards and Jevais Harris (WR, 6-2, 175, “Last year was the first time is at linebacker, where Jose (WR-LB, 6-0, 185, sr.); Patrick King’s third varsity season 7touchdowns. Sophomore sr.); Connor McCormack (WR, they’ve been thrown in the Rodriguez returns. Anthony Jordan (WR-DB, 6-0, 173, sr.); should be the best. Both for Paris Lewis, atransfer from Mt. 6-1, 180, sr.); Sean McCor- fire,” said Knights coach Bill Silva, afullback last year, Garrett Cheng (WR, 6-0, 157, himself and the Hornets, who Carmel, also figures into the mack (QB, 6-5, 195, sr.); Matt Krefft. “Our maturity, our bolsters the ranks. sr.); Frank Soto (DB, 5-11, 155, enter the season as afavorite ground game. McClelland (DL, 6-3, 210, sr.); attention to detail is much IC Catholic Prep’s entire sr.); Pat Guinon (DB, 5-10, 175, to win the West Suburban Gold Sean McCormack takes over at Chris Oehmen (OL, 6-1, 210, better this year. Ithink that’s secondary returns while Jim sr.); Matt Sutton (DB, 5-8, 152, title. quarterback and has ahost of sr.); Deontae Curry (LB, 5-11, all going to show.” Kenneally, Jack Lamborn and jr.); Jim Kenneally (DL, 6-1, 210, “I’m glad he’s on our team, I receivers that will include King 200, jr.); Dacari Williams (LB, The optimism starts on Jesus Unzueta are back on jr.); Jack Lamborn (DL, 6-1, 280, know that,” Barry said. “When at times. Last season Ravon 5-10, 176, sr.); Jon Gorney offense with junior running the defensive line. sr.); Jesus Unzueta (DL, 5-10, we have to go against him in Johnson and Jevais Harris (LB, 5-9, 193, sr.). back Jordan Rowell, who Astrong start is amust — 175, sr.); Leo Guzman (RB, 5-7, practice it’s awfully tough.” combined for 44 catches for 678 —Kevin Schmit last season rushed for 1,522 especially after last season’s 163, sr.). yards and 6touchdowns. While opposing teams will be Schedule yards and 9touchdowns and 1-3 start —but this group —Kevin Schmit With so much potential, match- already holds ascholarship appears more than capable. smart to focus on slowing King, hinSDale SOuTh Schedule they’d better not forget about ing and exceeding last season’s Fri, 8/28 Hinsdale South at Romeville, 7pm offer from Iowa. Like last year, “With the experience we Sat, 9/5 Hinsdale South at Glenbard West, 1:30 pm iC CaThOliC PreP Matt McClelland on the opposite success is anatural expectation. Sat, 9/12 Hinsdale South at Downers South, 7:30 pm the three-sport standout’s have, it’s pretty exciting,” Fri, 8/28 IC Catholic Prep at Bishop McNamara, 7:30 pm Fri, 9/18 Willowbrook at Hinsdale South, 7:30 pm Sat, 9/5 Evergreen Park at IC Catholic Prep, 1pm Fri, 9/25 Hinsdale South at Proviso East, 1:30 pm poised to be among the top Sat, 9/12 Walther Lutheran at IC Catholic Prep, 1pm side of the line. Defensive back “The bar’s been raised,” Barry Fri, 10/2 Addison Trail at Hinsdale South, 7:30 pm Krefft said. “We’re not where Fri, 9/18 IC Catholic Prep at St. Edward, 7pm Fri, 10/9 Hinsdale South at Leyden, 7:30 pm players in DuPage County. Fri, 9/25 Aurora Central Cath. at IC Catholic Prep, 7:15 pm Robert Hall returns after setting said. “We have tangible proof Fri, 10/16 Hinsdale Central at Hinsdale South, 7:30 pm we need to be right now, but Fri, 10/2 IC Catholic Prep at Riverside-Brookfield, 7:15 pm Fri, 10/23 Morton at Hinsdale South, 7:30 pm Fri, 10/9 IC Catholic Prep at Wheaton Academy, 7:15 pm the program record with 4 that what we’re doing works.” With quarterback Luke Rico- we’re getting there.” Sat, 10/17 Glenbard South at IC Catholic Prep, 1pm Fri, 10/23 Fenton at IC Catholic Prep, 7:15 pm Page 4 Section4 DailyHeralD High school football FriDay,auguSt28, 2015

D123456 Lake ParkLancers LisleLions Lake Park might be arelative alightning-quick linebacker The breakdown By the end of last season, Lisle performer. He and McGrath The breakdown staggered to the finish line with were two of the few players to newcomer to the DuPage who notched 4sacks among Coach: Chris Roll (fifth year, Coach: Paul Parpet Sr. 14 healthy football players. make it through last season Valley Conference, but it didn’t his 38 tackles. 17-19). (second year, 1-8; 31st year take long for the rest of the There’s much greater strength in healthy. Mirroring the defense, the 2014 record: 5-4, 2-3, tied overall, 159-130). league to grow tired of the numbers this year. Running backs Nick Massura strength of the offense is the for fourth in DuPage Valley. 2014 record: 1-8, 0-5, sixth Panasiuk brothers terrorizing line with returning starters The Lions enter the campaign and Michael Metoyer missed Top players: Mike Panasiuk in Interstate Eight Small. its offenses. Dylan Scheirich, Marco Ibanez with aroster of 31. More time, as did tight ends Christian (DL, 6-4, 290, sr.); Jacub Top players: Mark McGrath It won’t get any easier this and Clay Wagner. They’ll be important than the numbers, Grego and Mark Pivek, defensive Panasiuk (DL, (RB-DB, 6-2, football season. protecting though, is the experience. back Zach 6-3, 230, jr.); Temmerman 190, jr.); Grant Six-foot-four, 290-pound quarterback One to watch: Week 1 After having only six seniors on One to watch: Week 3 Jaron Fields and two-way Haen (RB-LB, senior Mike Panasiuk Jaron Fields, last year’s team, half this team In agreat opener, the Lancers (QB, 6-2, 200, lineman Isaac The Lions start IEC Small play 5-10, 175, committed to Michigan State who threw for boasts significant varsity playing welcome former Upstate Eight foe sr.); Melvin Wilk. The rash with atough trip to Class 3A jr.); Alec Van in June. His brother Jacub, a 457 yards and time. Success in the rugged Waubonsie Valley to the DuPage Smiley (RB, of injuries champion Wilmington. Volkenburg 6-3, 230-pound junior, helps rushed for 248 Interstate Eight Conference still Valley. 5-7, 170, decimated the (QB, 5-10, the Lancers boast afearsome while splitting depends on health, but the Lions sr.); Anthony Lions’ ability to compete as they 170, sr.); Nick Massura (RB, defensive line that’s ready to time behind are in much better shape to Marino (WR, lost eight straight games to end 5-11, 155, sr.); Michael carry the program back to the center. make it through the grind. 6-1, 185, sr.); Dylan Scheirich the season. Metoyer (RB-DB, 5-7, 160, sr.); playoffs. Running back Melvin Smiley (OL, 6-3, 265, sr.); Marco “It’s like night and day com- Alexander Lange (DL-OL, 5-11, Lisle still managed to move Lake Park missed out on the rushed for 160 yards and Ibanez (OL, 6-0, 260, sr.); pared to last season,” said Lions 180, sr.); Isaac Wilk (OL-DL, the ball and put points on the postseason last year despite Anthony Marino returns at Jontrell Mitchell (LB, 6-1, 185, coach Paul Parpet Sr. “We’ve 5-11, 165, jr.); John Eckard board, but the Lions struggled notching five wins. The sting receiver. Time will tell how sr.); Jackson Nie (LB, 5-9, got kids coming back who are (OL-DL, 6-4, 180, sr.); Christian defensively while allowing remains. potent the offense will be, but 180, sr.); Alex Carusiello (DB, committed and have agreat Grego (TE-DB, 6-0, 162, sr.); Fields’ playmaking ability will at least 34 points six times, “It definitely still stings,” said 5-7, 160, sr.); Clay Wagner work ethic. It’s agreat starting Drew English (WR-DB, 5-8, give the Lancers an added including the final four games of Lake Park coach Chris Roll. (OL, 6-5, 265, sr.); Will Moore point for us.” 155, sr.); Zach Temmerman dimension. the season. “My seniors have been angry (DL, 6-2, 215, sr.); Matt Despite the stronger numbers (DB, 5-10, 145, sr.); Mark Pivek Even while playing heavy- since November. There’s an Even if the offense does Paulauskas (DL, 6-3, 240, jr.). depth remains an issue. Most of (TE-LB, 6-0, 170, jr.). weights like defending Class edge to this group. We want struggle, the defense should —Kevin Schmit the veterans, including all-IEC —Kevin Schmit be able to keep Lake Park 3A champion Wilmington, Lisle that shot.” running back and defensive Schedule close in every game it plays. Schedule should be vastly improved on The Panasiuks, who combined back Mark McGrath, will play LiSLe LaKe ParK both sides of the ball. for 89 tackles, including 9 “You always want to be strong Fri, 8/28 Lake Park at Waubonsie Valley, 7:30 pm extensively on both sides of the Fri, 8/28 Peotone at Lisle, 7pm Fri, 9/4 WW South at Lake Park, 7:30 pm Fri, 9/4 Lisle at Aurora Central Catholic, 7:15 pm up front, and that’s what we’ve Fri, 9/11 South Elgin at Lake Park, 7:30 pm ball. “I’m not saying we’re going to Fri, 9/11 Lisle at Wilmington, 7pm sacks and 24 tackles for Fri, 9/18 Lake Park at Naperville North, 7:30 pm Fri, 9/18 Westmont at Lisle, 7pm got,” Roll said. “I’d put our Fri, 9/25 Wheaton North at Lake Park, 7:30 pm go 9-0,” Parpet said, “but we’ve Fri, 9/25 Lisle at Seneca 7pm loss, are two of five returning Fri, 10/2 Lake Park at Metea Valley, 7:30 pm Quarterback Alec Van Volken- Fri, 10/2 Reed-Custer at Lisle, 7pm starting 22 against anybody, Fri, 10/9 Glenbard North at Lake Park, 7:30 pm got an opportunity to be alot Fri, 10/9 Herscher at Lisle, 7pm starters on defense. It’s alist Fri, 10/16 Lake Park at Neuqua Valley, 7:30 pm burg also returns as an all-IEC Fri, 10/16 Lisle at Coal City, 7pm that includes Jontrell Mitchell, but we need to stay healthy.” Fri, 10/23 Naperville Central at Lake Park, 7:30 pm better if we can stay healthy.” Fri, 10/23 Plano at Lisle, 7pm

Metea ValleyMustangs MontiniBroncos On the surface it doesn’t seem Nicolls and Johnathan Mathison The breakdown Reaching the Class 6A Foster, 1,000-yard tailback Prince real motivational thing for us. We such alofty goal. saw action. Coach: Ben Kleinhans (fourth championship would give Walker and receiver Tyler Millikan have what it takes. Now we’ve “We want to win more games “Really, going in for the first time year, 11-17). Montini seven straight title-game all run in the 4.5-4.6 range. just got to work hard.” appearances to join only former than we lose,” said Metea Valley here at Metea, defense is going to 5-5, 4-3, third Millikan led Montini with 947 The breakdown 2014 record: nemesis Driscoll. coach Ben Kleinhans. be astrength,” Kleinhans said. in the Upstate Eight Valley. yards receiving in 2014, and has Coach: Chris Andriano (37th ADeKalb road trip is the one four scholarship offers among the That would be commendable Offensively, senior quarterback Maurice year, 279-124). Top players: goal that really matters for the 25 programs who’ve expressed in Year One of DuPage Valley Conner Lovely’s presence and Burkley (RB, 5-11, 185, 2014 record: 10-4, 3-1, tied five-time state champion. interest. Conference play. Still, after mak- smarts showed sr.), Jordan for first in the Chicago Catho- ing the playoffs for the first time the coach “If we can make that happen it “We’re afast One to watch: Week 5 Cagigal lic League in its brief five years with avarsity there was “no (WR-DB, 6-3, would be pretty special,” said team,” Andriano One to watch: Week 7 Green. schedule, the former Upstate question” who The Mustangs make their Indian Broncos coach Chris Andriano, said. “It’ll be 165, sr.), Last season the Broncos won six Top players: Eight entry aims not to slip. would lead that Prairie Classic debut at North whose six straight appear- interesting to Amiri Finner straight games after losing to John Embrey unit. Kleinhans Central College against ances —with Class 5A titles see how that “That team last year kind of set (DB, 6-0, St. Francis 31-7. (LB, 6-1, 220, said Lovely’s Waubonsie Valley. from 2009-2012 —are the state converts into the the standard, and we want to 178, sr.), sr.), Tommy game is similar record for acoach. physical part of continue that,” Kleinhans said. Reggie Hill Hyland (WR, to former Mustang Blaise Bell, a the game.” The Mustangs return neither (DB, 6-1, 183, sr.), Conner One reason it would be special is 6-4, 230, sr.), Jake Kapp (LB, strong-armed passer who can that team’s vast experience Lovely (QB, 6-2, 195, sr.), should Montini reach the playoffs Montini must develop line 5-11, 205, sr.), Dylan Maher run when plays break down. nor stars —Erin Morgan, Brett Johnathan Mathison (LB, it’ll be in Class 6A due to the depth but is off to adecent start (WR-DB, 5-10, 180, sr.), Tyler Boddy, Nick Dodson, all-state He cautioned that Lovely remains 6-1, 195, sr.), Blake Nicolls Illinois High School Association’s returning center Sam Detmers, Millikan (WR-DB, 6-3, 195, sr.), back Bryson Oliver all graduated. afirst-year starter, and besides (LB, 5-11, 175, sr.), Grady new “Success Adjustment” two-way lineman Joe Spivak and Michael Ross (OL, 6-3, 305, Kleinhans sees this season’s returning receiver Jordan Cagigal Raines (LB, 6-1, 205, sr.), rule. It raises non-boundaried Justin Cajigas. Junior left tackle jr.), Luke Sheppard (LB, 6-0, strengths being depth, senior and running back Cayman Cayman Wilcox (RB, 5-10, schools aclass based on regional, Michael Ross goes 6-foot-3, 305 190, sr.), Joe Spivak (OL-DL, leadership and defense. Wilcox, Lovely won’t be alone. 205, sr.), Brandon Williams sectional or state titles over the pounds. 6-1, 285, jr.), Prince Walker past four years. Much of Metea’s returning In relief of Oliver, Burkley ran for (DL, 6-2, 190, jr.). Adefense headed by West and (RB, 5-10, 180, jr.), Mitch West experience comes on defense, 222 yards and 2touchdowns. —Dave Oberhelman Another reason: “It’s the fastest linebacker John Embrey —last (DB, 5-11, 175, jr.). aplus in the DVC. Safety Amiri Kleinhans is high on junior Schedule we’ve ever been as afootball year’s tackles leader with 145 — —Dave Oberhelman receivers Ben Loutsis and Alec team,” Andriano said. is bolstered by Glenbard South Finner made 63 tackles in 2014, MeTea VaLLey Schedule third on the team. Returning start- Dodson, Nick’s brother, as he Fri, 8/28 Neuqua Valley at Metea Valley, 7:30 pm transfer linebacker Jake Kapp, Cornerback Mitch West, who MOnTini is defensively with juniors Evan Fri, 9/4 Naperville North at Metea Valley, 7:30 pm the 2014 Metro Suburban West ing cornerback Reggie Hill made Fri, 9/11 Metea Valley at Naperville Central, 7:30 pm intercepted 5passes as a Fri, 8/28 Maine South at Montini, 7:30 pm Fri, 9/18 Metea Valley at Wheaton North, 7:30 pm Sat, 9/5 Montini at East St. Louis. 6pm 50 tackles with 3interceptions. Woods and Brandon Williams. sophomore, ran a4.4-second defensive player of the year. Fri, 9/11 St. Rita at Montini. 7:30 pm Fri, 9/25 Waubonsie Valley at Metea Valley, 7:30 pm Fri, 9/18 DeLaSalle at Montini., 7:30 pm Another starter, linebacker Grady “Fundamentally, our program Fri, 10/2 Lake Park at Metea Valley, 7:30 pm 40-yard dash at Penn State. Dual- “We have the experience,” Fri, 9/25 Montini at Leo, 7:30 pm Fri, 10/9 Metea Valley at Wheaton South, 7:30 pm Fri, 10/2 Montini at St. Joseph, 7:30 pm Raines made 42 tackles and is getting better each year,” Fri, 10/16 Metea Valley at Glenbard North, 7:30 pm Fri, 10/9 St. Francis at Montini, 7:30 pm threat quarterback Justin Blake, Andriano said. “I think that Fri, 10/16 Montini at Fenwick, 7:30 pm seniors Maurice Burkley, Blake Kleinhans said. Fri, 10/23 West Aurora at Metea Valley, 7:30 pm skill players Will Smith, Nick moving up aclass is going to be a Fri, 10/23 Montini at Marmion Academy, 7:30 pm

Naperville CentralRedhawks Naperville NorthHuskies Remember the last time after throwing for 1,285 yards The breakdown There’s certainty on defense, The breakdown In more ways than one, Naperville Central’s football and 8touchdowns. Coach: Mike Stine (10th year, at least on the line, where Tom Coach: Sean Drendel (sixth Naperville North hopes to look team went to DeKalb? The backfield has big shoes to 65-35). Rizzi and Edi Dalazi return from year, 25-26). So do the Redhawks. fill with the graduation of Kevin like its old self again. astellar junior year. Jack Ham- 2014 record: 9-3, 4-1, tied man’s back at linebacker, but 2014 record: 2-7, 0-5, sixth Two years ago they claimed Clifford, who rushed for 1,600 With areturn to the double-wing for first in DuPage Valley that’s the bulk of the experience in DuPage Valley Conference. the Class 8A championship yards, but the Redhawks have offense that epitomized the glory Conference. for ateam returning only five Top players: Tom Rizzi (DL, 6-4, at Northern Illinois University, quality candidates in Luke days of the football program, the Brady and Jeremiah Wiggins. Top players: Emmanuel Huskies also aim to return to the starters overall. 230, sr.); Edi Dalazi (DL, 6-0, where the IHSA title games Rugamba 260, sr.); Mikey again will be played Thanks- They’ll be playoffs after missing out for the Junior talent (WR, 6-1, 185, first time since 1996. is abig part of One to watch: Week 7 Caldarazzo giving weekend. Behind a helped by an One to watch: Week 6 sr.); Conor (RB, 5-8, 170, potent offense and areloading experienced “It hasn’t been easy,” coach the Huskies’ The cross-town game against The Redhawks drew the DuPage Joyce (QB, sr.); Chris Hall defense, repeating history is line that returns Sean Drendel said. “We had defensive plans Naperville Central comes at Valley’s short straw for Upstate 6-1, 210, sr.); (OL, 6-2, 235, not out of the question. three starters abad year. When you have as well with the start of the final third of the Eight crossovers with atrip to Jon Barker linebacker sr.); Jack Ham- It’s atough road ahead, start- in Trevor one of those you have to get season when we’ll have amuch powerful Batavia. (DB, 6-0, 200, Derek Amend man (LB, 6-0, ing with perhaps the toughest Campbell, Ryan back to what made you agreat clearer playoff view. sr.); Garret and the 195, sr.); Dylan DuPage Valley Conference Culhane and Cooper Ludovice. program.” Purdy (DB, 6-0, 185, sr.); Ricky secondary Fadden (QB, field in league history. The The defense —after graduat- It’s ayoung group that’ll try to Hatton (LB, 6-2, 190, sr.); Trevor tandem of Cam Hardy and Grant 5-9, 170, jr.); Luke Cegles (QB, Redhawks, though, have the ing standouts Bobby McMillen get the Huskies back on track. Campbell (OL, 6-5, 275, jr.); Ericksen. 6-4, 187, jr.); Vic Slopecki (QB, talent to emerge on top. and Joe Schweikart —ismore Ryan Culhane (OL, 6-4, 290, sr.); While the run game will be 5-11, 155, sr.); Grant Ericksen Despite the abundance of “These guys want to be of an unknown. The second- Cooper Ludovice (OL, 6-2, 250, prominent with returning back (DB, 5-11, 165, jr.); E.J. Vaughn juniors, Drendel isn’t daunted good,” coach Mike Stine said. ary looks strong with Jon sr.); Jack Piper (TE, 6-4, 230, Mikey Caldarazzo, who rushed (WR, 6-4, 185, sr.); Mitch Lewis by the young Huskies having “The run we’ve had the last Barker, Garret Purdy and Luke sr.); Connor Assalley (K, 6-1, for 220 yards last year, he’ll be (WR, 6-5, 194, jr.); Derek Amend to hit the ground running in the several years, that’s become Turner. Ricky Hatton’s back at 170, sr.); Luke Brady (RB, 5-11, running in front of ajunior-heavy (LB, 6-3, 208, jr.); Cam Hardy DuPage Valley Conference. He’s the expectation.” linebacker. 185, sr.); Jeremiah Wiggins (RB, line. (DB, 6-1, 178, jr.); Matt Mastri banking on it. Explosive receiver Emmanuel To top off one of the state’s 5-9, 175, sr.). Three junior running backs (RB, 5-10, 175, sr.). “A lot of people get scared by Rugamba, who last season premier teams, the Redhawks —Kevin Schmit —Matt Montgomery, Cross —Kevin Schmit youth, but these are good play- caught 27 passes for 298 also have an elite kicker in Robinson and Eric Wright — Schedule ers,” Drendel said. “This group Schedule yards and 3touchdowns, Connor Assalley. also figure into the ground naPerViLLe CenTraL game. Vic Slopecki, Dylan gets it. They understand what’s naPerViLLe nOrTh recently committed to Iowa “We think we have alot of Fri, 8/28 Naperville Central at Glenbard North, 7:30 pm Fri, 8/28 Sandburg at Naperville North, 7:30 pm Fri, 9/4 Neuqua Valley at Naperville Central, 7:30 pm at stake and what’s important. Fri, 9/4 Naperville North at Metea Valley, 7:30 pm Fri, 9/11 Metea Valley at Naperville Central, 7:30 pm Fadden and Luke Cegles are all Fri, 9/11 Wheaton North at Naperville North, 7:30 pm and is ready for abig season potential,” Stine said. “But Fri, 9/18 Naperville Central at Waubonsie Valley, 7:30 pm Fri, 9/18 Lake Park at Naperville North, 7:30 pm Fri, 9/25 WW South at Naperville Central, 7:30 pm in the mix at quarterback, which They know it’s not going to be Fri, 9/25 Naperville North at Glenbard North, 7:30 pm with quarterback Conor Joyce you’ve got to have alittle bit Fri, 10/2 Naperville Central at Batavia, 7:30 pm Fri, 10/2 Naperville North at Neuqua Valley, 7:30 pm Fri, 10/9 Naperville North at Naperville Central, 7:30 pm makes the passing game alittle easy, but they’re ready to go.” Fri, 10/9 Naperville North at Naperville Central, 7:30 pm returning. Joyce has afull of ability, alittle bit of luck and Fri, 10/16 Wheaton North at Naperville Central, 7:30 pm Fri, 10/16 Waubonsie Valley at Naperville North, 7:30 pm varsity season under his belt you’ve got to stay healthy.” Fri, 10/23 Naperville Central at Lake Park, 7:30 pm uncertain. Fri, 10/23 Naperville North at WW South, 7:30 pm FriDay,auguSt28, 2015 High school football DailyHeralDSection 4 Page 5

D123456 Neuqua ValleyWildcats St. FrancisSpartans Neuqua Valley is abig reason Division Ifuture. The breakdown Many faces have changed but quarterback. back,” Fitzgerald said. “They just the DuPage Valley Conference Tommy Cwiok and Jake Zieler Coach: Bill Ellinghaus (fourth the formula remains the same Last season 14 Spartans receiv- focus on the day and focus on got alot tougher. are pillars at offensive tackle, the year, 28-7). from St. Francis’ outstanding ers caught apass. The goal getting better.” 2014 season. The Wildcats have won eight goal to open cracks for mainly 2014 record: 6-4, 6-1, tied remains to keep foes guessing The breakdown Upstate Eight Conference or UEC untested backs and provide for first in the Upstate Eight In his first year as ahead coach not only between pass and run Coach: Mike Fitzgerald Valley Division titles in their brief time for senior quarterback Jack Valley. Mike Fitzgerald guided aselfless but also who to cover among (second year, 10-3). 17-year history. Stankhoven. group into the Class 6A semifi- athletic receivers Purdom, 2014 record: Top players: Brett Borske nals, where the Spartans lost to Michael Neuqua coach Bill Ellinghaus “I really feel this team is going 10-3, 3-1, (TE-DL, 6-6, 235, sr.), eventual champion Nazareth. Beach, Dom realizes the new affiliation will to give us achance to take One to watch: Week 3 tied for first in Tommy Cwiok (OL, 6-4, 255, Cosentino and provide aweekly test —and he whatever the defense is giving “A lot of people were surprised, After hosting aChicago Public the Chi- sr.), Zach others such as welcomes it. us,” Ellinghaus but we weren’t surprised League team and now with an cago Catholic Greenberg good-sized tight “Our goal is to win as many said. One to watch: Week 2 (DB, 6-0, 170, because we know how hard open date in Week 2, the Spartans League Green. we worked. That’s kind of how ends Tristan games as possible and get into Defensively, the sr.), Anthony kick it up anotch at Marmion. Top players: Neuqua visits Naperville Central, we define our program,” said Bolin and Brett the playoffs and compete for a Wildcats will Ippolito (LB, Michael Beach which owns a6-2 record against Fitzgerald, the former Marist Whelton. state championship. That’s our miss co-captain 6-0, 185, jr.), (WR-DB, 6-2, 180, sr.), Tristan the Wildcats. offensive coordinator who Starter Kevin Killian returns to goal every year,” he said. Luke Sawicki Nick Osiko- Bolin (TE-LB, 6-0, 180, sr.), installed aspread offense where anchor an offensive line where Ellinghaus sees real strength in asecond wicz (LB, Dom Cosentino (WR-DB, 5-5, the Wing-T had ruled. strong competition emerged for his receiving corps, the offensive straight year with injury. They 6-0, 205, sr.), Owen Piche 150, sr.), Peter Fassnacht (QB, spots. Fitzgerald hopes added line and on defense. make up for it with returning (WR-RB-DB, 6-3, 200, jr.), “It’s the same mentality, and I 5-8, 160, sr.), Nick Kavouris starting linebacker Anthony think it’s just building that culture bulk up front, like 6-foot-4, Senior tight end Brett Borske Jon Rhattigan (LB, 6-2, 215, (OL-DL, 6-2, 225, sr.), Kevin Ippolito, defensive back Zach within your program. Ithink it 260-pound junior Shane Walker, collected eight scholarship jr.), Isaiah Robertson (WR-DB, Killian (OL-DL, 6-1, 250, sr.), Greenberg, nose tackle Kurt rubs off,” he said. can win the trenches. offers before choosing Western 6-2, 190, jr.), Jack Stankoven Liam Marren (RB-DB, 5-10, Simpson, cornerback JaQuere Defensive coordinator Joe Horeni Michigan in early August. Junior (QB, 6-0, 165, sr.), JaQuere Such 2014 staples as all-state 165, sr.), Mike Mayor (WR-DB, Williams and middle linebacker is now Highland Park’s coach. wideout Isaiah Robertson has Williams (DB, 5-11, 155, jr.), lineman Quinn Calcagno 5-10, 170, sr.), John Perry (OL- Jon Rhattigan, brother of former In comes Geoff Durian, who did offers from Iowa, Illinois and Jake Zeiler (OL, 6-3, 270, jr.). and quarterback Clint Bob- DL, 5-11, 200, sr.), Will Purdom Neuqua superstars T.J. and Joey that job for years at Marmion. Maryland among others. He —Dave Oberhelman owski, 2014 DuPage County (RB-DB, 5-11, 175, sr.). Rhattigan. caught 30 passes for 721 yards, Schedule All-Area honorary captain, “It’s definitely huge for our —Dave Oberhelman All will get their money’s worth. have graduated. Back are 18 program,” Fitzgerald said. 5touchdowns last season, his Neuqua Valley Schedule 24 yards acatch second in “Certainly it’s anew challenge Fri, 8/28 Neuqua Valley at Metea Valley, 7:30 pm seniors including Will Purdom, As was the 2014 semifinal Fri, 9/4 Neuqua Valley at Naperville Central, 7:30 pm the Spartans’ second-leading ST. FraNCiS program history. He’s also a going into the DVC,” Ellinghause Fri, 9/11 Waubonsie Valley at Neuqua Valley, 7:30 pm season. Fri, 8/28 Kelvyn Park Academy at St. Francis, 7:30 pm Fri, 9/18 Neuqua Valley at WW South, 7:30 pm Fri, 9/4 at St. Francis, 7:30 pm special teams weapon. said. “We’re certainly happy to Fri, 9/25 Neuqua Valley at Bartlett, 7:30 pm rusher last season with 566 Fri, 9/11 St. Francis at Marmion Academy, 7:30 pm Fri, 10/2 Naperville North at Neuqua Valley, 7:30 pm “I think it’s similar to last year Fri, 9/18 St. Francis at Brother Rice, 7:30 pm be there. We feel like it’s going Fri, 10/9 Neuqua Valley at Wheaton North, 7:30 pm yards; and Peter Fassnacht, who Fri, 9/25 Catalyst/Maria at St. Francis 7:30 pm Ellinghaus believes junior Fri, 10/16 Lake Park at Neuqua Valley, 7:30 pm where people are going to say Fri, 10/2 St. Laurence at St. Francis, 7:30 pm Fri, 10/23 Glenbard North at Neuqua Valley, 7:30 pm played much more defense than Fri, 10/9 St. Francis at Montini, 7:30 pm receiver Owen Piche also has a to be aplayoff atmosphere each we don’t have alot of starters Fri, 10/16 DeLaSalle at St. Francis, 7:30 pm and every week.” offense but enters as starting Fri, 10/23 Fenwick at St. Francis, 7:30 pm

Waubonsie ValleyWarriors West ChicagoWildcats Waubonsie Valley has won linemen. Third-year center Tyler aton of memories when the After last season aWest the latter astarting safety we’re supposed to do them we eight or more games each of Caldwell anchors returning season’s over.” Chicago student told coach Ted added to bulk up the offense. should be able to hang in there the last five seasons. Moving to tackles Quinton Zielke and The breakdown Monken how much fun it had New starting quarterback Alex with anybody,” he said. the DuPage Valley Conference Brandon Porter and guard Corey Coach: Paul Murphy (11th been to watch the Wildcats. Turney hopes to rekindle some The breakdown provides astiff challenge to McKnight. year, 72-32; 26th year overall, The players? Monken said they of the red-zone magic enjoyed continue that streak. Coach: Ted Monken (second “I think we’re more of agrinding 166-87. felt “deflated” seeing a3-2 by last year’s combo of Peyton year, 3-6; ninth year overall, “Obviously, you’re stepping team on of- 2014 record: start and possible playoff berth Seidler to Alex Mitchell. Dante 44-36). up the level of competition fense. Ithink we One to watch: Week 3 9-2, 6-1, tied go by the wayside. Pascal is a that you’re playing at, because can bludgeon One to watch: Week 1 2014 record: Warriors coach Paul Murphy for first in the “That was actually agood good-sized you’re not going to have a some people,” 3-6, 2-5, has always faced Neuqua Valley Upstate Eight thing,” the coach said. running back. Hosting Oswego East, the breather from Week 1through Murphy said. sixth in the at North Central College in the Valley. Instilling excitement and Mason Otzwirk, Wildcats seek momentum after Upstate Eight Week 9,” said Warriors coach The coach’s four straight losses denied a regular season —till this year, at Top players: ownership, on and off the field, coming off River. Paul Murphy. main concern Neuqua. 35 tackles at possible 2014 playoff berth. Tyler Caldwell was why Monken took the job Top players: He hopes his offense can take is adefense linebacker, will (OL, 6-1, 270, in the first place. Mikey Bibbs some wind out of their sails. returning only help at tight sr.), Jack Connolly (QB, 6-2, He intends to keep that faith. (WR, 6-2, 170, sr.), Peter Ihry as astarter. In 2014 the end. In blocking situations he’ll “I think we can wear some 200, sr.), Dan Dominiak (OL- Dolan (DB, 5-10, 175, sr.), downhill linebacker recorded “For the most part we’re just be joined by returning guard people down,” said Murphy, a DL, 6-1, 290, jr.), Mike France Marcus Mazzuca (WR, 5-10, 120.5 tackles, 6caused fumbles trying to keep building and Justin Ross, who with Abraham 2015 inductee into the Illinois (WR, 6-3, 180, sr.), Rodney 175, sr.), Mason Otzwirk (TE- and 4interceptions. Names to hoping to take alittle step Ramos and Damon Dombek High School Football Coaches Gee (RB, 5-8, 170, sr.), Quaid LB, 5-10, 175, sr.), Devonte watch include the Dominiak forward. We know it’s not going give the Wildcats decent size Association Hall of Fame. Gill (RB-WR, 5-9, 170, jr.), Pascal (RB-LB, 6-2, 185, jr.), brothers —290-pound junior to happen overnight,” he said. up front. Murphy is confident in senior Max Ihry (RB-LB, 6-0, 210, Justin Ross (OL-DL, 6-0, 290, lineman Dan and sophomore Returning to the Upstate Eight quarterback Jack Connolly, sr.), Trevon Moore (DB, 5-10, Defensive backs Peter Dolan jr.), Alex Turney (QB, 5-9, linebacker Josh —who Conference Valley Division well-drilled in running Waubon- 170, sr.), Brandon Porter (OL, and Justin Yackey resume 160, sr.), Jacob Wiegele (WR, transferred from Montini. after ayear in the UEC River, sie’s option. The coach sees an 6-0, 250, sr.), Quinton Zielke starting roles; Dolan’s 3 5-10, 160, sr.), Justin Yackey West Chicago offers potential inside-out run game of returning Getting an inexperienced (OL, 6-4, 220, sr.). interceptions led West Chicago (DB, 5-8, 160, sr.). fullback Max Ihry, tested tailback defense up to varsity speed is at receiver, experience in the in 2014. —Dave Oberhelman defensive secondary and alittle —Dave Oberhelman Rodney Gee and potential the Warriors’ focus entering the Explaining his team’s top brave new world of the DVC. WaubONSie Valley bit of size on the lines. Schedule field-stretcher Quaid Gill. Fri, 8/28 Lake Park at Waubonsie Valley, 7:30 pm strength, Monken said it’s “I think it’ll be exciting for our Fri, 9/4 Glenbard North at Waubonsie Valley, 7:30 pm Athletic, 6-foot-2 wideout WeST ChiCagO Six-foot-two tight ends Richie Fri, 9/11 Waubonsie Valley at Neuqua Valley, 7:30 pm acoachable, egoless group Fri, 8/28 Oswego East at West Chicago, 7:30 pm kids because you play in front Fri, 9/18 Naperville Central at Waubonsie Valley. 7:30 pm Mikey Bibbs returns 14 catches that works like mad. Acoach Fri, 9/4 West Chicago at DeKalb, 7:30 pm Puls and Charles Johnson add to Fri, 9/25 Waubonsie Valley at Metea Valley, 7:30 pm Fri, 9/11 West Chicago at St. Charles North, 7:30 pm for 179 yards and atouchdown. Fri, 9/18 West Chicago at East Aurora, 7:30 pm the power game of big crowds every week,” Fri, 10/2 WW South at Waubonsie Valley, 7:30 pm looking to build can’t ask much Fri, 9/25 Glenbard East at West Chicago, 7:30 pm Murphy said. “It’s what you Fri, 10/9 Waubonsie Valley at East Aurora, 7:30 pm He’s the most experienced of Fri, 10/2 West Chicago at West Aurora, 7:30 pm Perhaps the highlight is four Fri, 10/16 Waubonsie Valley at Naperville North, 7:30 pm more than that. Fri, 10/9 West Chicago at Bartlett, 7:30 pm want your players to experience Fri, 10/23 Waubonsie Valley at Wheaton North, 7:30 pm agroup that includes Jacob Fri, 10/16 WW South at West Chicago, 7:30 pm returning starting offensive “If we do our jobs the way Fri, 10/23 South Elgin at West Chicago, 7:30 pm because they’re going to have Wiegele and Marcus Mazzuca,

WestmontSentinels Wheaton AcademyWarriors Westmont knows it let a Quinton Brown’s graduation The breakdown Two hundred and fifty-six inexperienced defense. The The breakdown golden opportunity slip away leaves agaping hole in the Coach: Otto Zeman (third football teams made the Warriors graduated their entire Coach: Brad Thornton (third at the end of last season. ground game, although Domin year, 5-13; 31st year overall, playoffs last season. defensive line, and that may year, 9-9). also rushed for 988 yards. cause some of Two chances to clinch the 167-129). Wheaton Academy was team 2014 record: football program’s first playoff Running backs Jackson Arias, No. 257; atiebreaker kept the the offensive Manny Harper and Robert 2014 record: 4-5, 3-2, third linemen to play One to watch: Week 5 5-4, 1-4, berth since 2006 ended in two in Interstate Eight Small. five-win Warriors out of the fifth in Metro losses and along off-season Russo will help keep the postseason. both ways. If the Warriors want back in the offense balanced. Top players: Kyle Domin (QB, Martin also playoffs, opening strong in the Suburban filled with “what ifs” for “To end the season on that 6-4, 200, sr.); Bubba Griffiths will see time at MSC West at Riverside-Brookfield West. 10 starters returning to 16 Strong line kind of bitter note is hard,” (OL-DL, 6-3, linebacker. would be amajor statement. Top play- positions. play will dic- coach Brad Thornton said. tate success One to watch: Week 3 265, sr.); Mar- The secondary ers: David Don’t expect that opportunity quis Thomas “That’s abig-time motivator Thrasher (QB, to slip away again. on both sides An eight-win Herscher team for us. They don’t want to have should be solid of the ball. awaits the Sentinels in their IEC (WR-DB, 5-10, with the return of Steven Sell- 5-11, 180, sr.); Chase Martin Quarterback Kyle Domin, that feeling again.” Six-foot-three, Small opener. 157, jr.); Luis ers and Kordell Bowling and (RB-LB, 5-10, 200, sr.); David receiver Marquis Thomas and It’s amixed bag for Wheaton 265-pound Prado (OL, the addition of Harrison Taylor. McDonnell (OL, 6-4, 230, sr.); lineman Bubba Griffiths head Academy heading into the sea- Griffiths is a 5-11, 207, sr.); In aMetro Suburban West field Nori Kasai (OL, 6-0, 200, jr.); the list for adynamite offense son. While the Warriors return standout, and he’s joined by Sam Soltwisch loaded with powerful offenses, Noah Owens (OL, 5-10, 200, that’ll light up scoreboards five starters to the offense, the aslew of returners, including (OL-DL, 6-0, 240, sr.); Colton they’ll be critical. sr.); Steven Sellers (DB, 5-10, for coach Otto Zeman and his defense is inexperienced in the Sam Soltwisch and Luis Blaine (OL-LB, 5-11, 175, sr.); 160, sr.); Kordell Bowling (DB, pass-heavy schemes. Chris Doll (DB, 6-3, 170, so.); bulk of its front eight. Last year’s team posted three 6-0, 175, sr.); Luke Manske Prado. shutouts to start the season “We know we had agreat Kyle Casper (WR-DL, 6-4, The offense and returning (WR-DB, 5-11, 160, sr.); The offense should be potent, but then allowed at least 36 opportunity last year,” Zeman 190, so.); Dimitrios Latsonas quarterback David Thrasher Harrison Taylor (WR-DB, 6-2, but getting that elusive playoff points three times while losing said. “The biggest thing this (WR-DB-K, 5-11, 170, sr.); may have to carry the weight 170, jr.); Adam Zanke (TE, berth depends on the defense four of its final five games. For year is we have kids who are B.J. Zakhem (DL, 6-3, 185, early as the defense gains 6-3, 180, sr.); Tyler Jackson vastly improving from last the Warriors to stay clear of experienced.” sr.). experience. Last season (RB, 5-9, 150, jr.). season when the Sentinels tiebreaker scenarios and make Thrasher threw for 1,535 yards Domin’s ready to vault past allowed an average of 42 —Kevin Schmit it into the playoffs, that can’t —Kevin Schmit and 17 touchdowns, and he’ll the 1,387 yards he threw for points. Schedule happen again. Schedule last year, and Thomas, who thrive behind aline that brings “We know we’ve got to play WeSTmONT “We still have some positions WheaTON aCaDemy caught 16 passes for 455 Fri, 8/28 Westmont at Chicago Christian, 7:30 pm back David McDonnell, Nori Sat, 8/29 Wheaton Academy at Walther Christian, 1pm better defense, and we can,” we need to figure out, but Fri, 9/4 Wheaton Academy at Bradley Tech, 7:30 pm yards and 5touchdowns, is Fri, 9/4 Westmont at Marquette Academy, 7pm Kasai and Noah Owens. Zeman said. “The kids have to Fri, 9/11 Herscher at Westmont, 7pm we’re getting there,” Thornton Fri, 9/11 Guerin Prep at Wheaton Academy, 7:15 pm the main reason why. Kyle Fri, 9/18 Westmont at Lisle, 7pm Other than running back Chase Fri, 9/18 Wheaton Academy at Chicago Christian, 7:30 pm believe they can win. They’ve Fri, 9/25 Westmont at Wilmington, 7pm said. “Getting those reps Fri, 9/25 Wheaton Acad. at Riverside-Brookfield, 7:15 pm Casper and Dimitrios Latsonas Fri, 10/2 Seneca at Westmont, 7pm Martin, though, the rest of the Sat, 10/3 Glenbard South at Wheaton Academy, 1pm got to have that confidence.” Fri, 10/9 Westmont at Reed-Custer, 7:30 pm early in the year is going to be Fri, 10/9 IC Catholic Prep at Wheaton Academy, 7:15 pm are additional options in the Fri, 10/16 Westmont at Manteno, 7pm skill players are inexperienced. Fri, 10/16 Wheaton Academy at Fenton, 7:15 pm Fri, 10/23 Sandwich at Westmont, 7:30 pm important for us.” Fri, 10/23 Wheaton Acad. at Aurora Central Cath, 7:15 pm passing game. Which brings us to that Page 6 Section4 DailyHeralD High school football FriDay,auguSt28, 2015

D123456 Wheaton NorthFalcons WW SouthTigers Sometimes you need a Marcus Gustaveson is coming The breakdown After losing four of its first five to the secondary, but that The breakdown reminder that Luke Anthony off atremendous summer. Coach: Joe Wardynski (eighth games last season, Wheaton group performed well in the Coach: Ron Muhitch (14th was only asophomore last The rest of the offense, year, 51-26). Warrenville South recovered summer 7-on-7 circuit. year, 125-34). season. though, features newcomers. to claim ashare of the DuPage “I feel pretty good with what 2013 record: 4-5, 3-2, third Valley Conference title and 2014 record: 7-5, 4-1, tied Wheaton North’s talented Only one line- in DuPage Isaw this summer,” Muhitch for first in DuPage Valley quarterback looked like a man returns in advance to the Class 7A said. One to watch: Week 2 Valley Confer- quarterfinals. Conference. veteran in his varsity debut, Owen Seleski, The running game is another After starting the season against ence. Top players: J.J. Johnson (RB, throwing for 1,974 yards and and running Exhilarating as it was to make strength. J.J. WW South, the Falcons travel to Top players: 5-10, 194, 16 touchdowns in an effort backs Cullen that amazing run, it may have Johnson East Suburban Catholic power Luke Anthony sr.); Solomon that rolled into the summer Heimburger been alittle too exhilarating. rushed for a One to watch: Week 1 Joliet Catholic. Talk about atough (QB, 6-2, Jackson (DL, with the Falcons’ champion- and Josh With aless-experienced team-high 723 Across-town opener against ship at the Red Grange 7-on-7 Topps were start. 200, jr.); Erik football team, the Tigers would 6-4, 223, sr.); Mueller (LB, yards and 8 Wheaton North? That’s just Jack Bucholz tournament. mainly junior prefer not to dig another hole touchdowns, ridiculous. varsity players last season. 6-2, 215, jr.); Danny Walker for themselves. (DL, 6-1, 227, For the Falcons to return (DB, 6-3, 185, jr.); Adam and Owen sr.); Mike to the playoffs after ayear The defense returns five start- Terrini (WR, 6-2, 180, sr.); “It was agreat testimony to England adds depth behind a Stebbins (QB, 6-0, 175, sr.); away, Anthony’s roll needs ers, including linebacker Erik Marcus Gustaveson (WR, 6-5, that senior class, and you line with potential even though Matt Dohse (QB, 6-0, 185, jr.); to continue through abrutal Mueller and Danny Walker, 190, sr.); Steele Graham (WR, hope the kids this year see it’s thin on experience beyond Will Bach (LB, 6-3, 230, sr.); schedule of football games. both juniors, and linebacker 5-10, 170, sr.); Owen Seleski that and learn from it,” coach Liam Garcia. Paul Monaco (LB, 5-11, 195, Not only do they have to Matt Giles, who was the de- (OL, 6-2, 250, sr.); Dan Web- Ron Muhitch said. “But they’re Quarterback Mike Stebbins sr.); Tim Dalton (DB, 6-1, 178, survive the DuPage Valley fensive MVP at the Red Grange ber (DL, 6-2, 190, sr.); Matt going to have to learn how to was apart-time starter last sr.); Liam Garcia (OL, 6-2, 286, Conference, they also face tourney. Defensive back Nico Giles (LB, 6-1, 190, sr.); Nico win right away.” year and notched wins against sr.); Dom Bellocchio (OL, 5-10, Joliet Catholic. Gubenko and lineman Dan Gubenko (DB, 5-10, 175, sr.); WW South has amix of Naperville North and Glenbard 262, jr.); Owen England (RB, “I know we’ve got to find Webber also return. Cullen Heimburger (RB, 5-8, strengths and unknowns, but a North. Matt Dohse also could 5-11, 191, sr.); Tyler Hamilton five wins, and looking at the That experience will come 170, sr.); Josh Topps (RB, definite strength exists on the see time behind center. (WR, 6-1, 175, sr.); Jaylin schedule it’s hard to find,” in handy against aparade of 5-11, 175, sr.). defensive line where the Tigers Additional skill comes from Carter (TE, 6-4, 247, sr.). coach Joe Wardynski said. physical offenses. With last —Kevin Schmit return edge rushers Solomon the receiving corps —also —Kevin Schmit “We’re going to have to play season’s struggles firmly Jackson and Jack Bucholz, Schedule inexperienced —that includes Schedule awfully well.” in mind, there’s an extra who last year combined for 13 Tyler Hamilton and big-play emphasis on stopping the run. WheaTon norTh sacks. Returning linebackers WW SouTh Anthony has atalented group Fri, 8/28 Wheaton North at WW South, 7:30 pm tight end Jaylin Carter. Fri, 8/28 Wheaton North at WW South, 7:30 pm of receivers to work with, “If we’re going to be agood Fri, 9/4 Wheaton North at Joliet Catholic, 7:30 pm Will Bach and Paul Monaco Fri, 9/4 WW South at Lake Park, 7:30 pm Fri, 9/11 Wheaton North at Naperville North, 7:30 pm “We’ve got abunch of kids Fri, 9/11 WW South at Glenbard North, 7:30 pm starting with Adam Terrini, team we’ll have to run the ball Fri, 9/18 Metea Valley at Wheaton North, 7:30 pm will help offset the loss of Tom Fri, 9/18 Neuqua Valley at WW South, 7:30 pm Fri, 9/25 Wheaton North at Lake Park, 7:30 pm who are green, but given Fri, 9/25 WW South at Naperville Central, 7:30 pm Fri, 10/2 WW South at Waubonsie Valley, 7:30 pm Fri, 10/2 Glenbard North at Wheaton North, 7:30 pm Vitale, now at Northwestern. who had 18 catches for 235 pretty well and stop the run,” some time they could be pretty Fri, 10/9 Metea Valley at WW South, 7:30 pm Fri, 10/9 Neuqua Valley at Wheaton North, 7:30 pm Fri, 10/16 WW South at West Chicago, 7:30 pm yards. Steele Graham also Wardynski said. “We’ll see if Fri, 10/16 Wheaton North at Naperville Central, 7:30 pm Tim Dalton’s the lone returner special,” Muhitch said. Fri, 10/23 Naperville North at WW South, 7:30 pm returns experience, while we can do it.” Fri, 10/23 Waubonsie Valley at Wheaton North, 7:30 pm

WillowbrookWarriors YorkDukes was the program’s starting The breakdown If there’s one thing York’s Matt depth, but York will get aboost The breakdown A4-point loss one game, 6 quarterback at the lower Coach: Nick Hildreth (fifth Monken learned during his first from 6-foot-7, 316-pound Coach: Matt Monken (second second-half turnovers the levels. year, 15-23). season coaching football in the Montini transfer Chuck Walsh. year, 4-5). next. Alast-second field goal The Warriors’ quarterback West Suburban Silver, it’s that After throwing for about 500 for a1-point loss. 2014 record: 2-7, 2-4, tied his team must get stronger. 2014 record: 4-5, 1-5, sixth depth is balanced by inexperi- for fourth in West Suburban yards, the Dukes need aboost in West Suburban Silver. Willowbrook’s football team ence elsewhere. Athree-year Gold. Committing to the weight in the passing game. Johnny endured alot of pain during a starter, Kyle room in the off-season, 30 DiCanio and Layne Davis both Top players: Marc Bernard five-game losing streak that Martyniuk is Top players: players benched more than 225 could see time (DL, 6-2, 235, sr.); Lucas One to watch: Week 3 started last season and ended the lone line Billy Degnan pounds —avast improvement at quarterback. Alexander Willowbrook will try to reclaim (QB, 5-10, (RB, 5-8, 160, hopes for athird straight returner. Ron from the eight players who “We re- One to watch: Week 3 playoff appearance. Reitz caught the District 88 trophy from rival 170, sr.); accomplished that the year sr.); Robert M.J. Ranieri ally struggled After ending last season against Hanrahan Coach Nick Hildreth believes 38 passes for Addison Trail at the start of Gold before. (QB-WR, throwing the Glenbard West, this year the (LB, 5-9, 200, if the Warriors can simply 460 yards and play. 5-11, 178, Monken is confident the results ball last year,” Dukes open Silver play on sr.); Quinn minimize the mistakes of a 5touchdowns. jr.); Joe Strem off the field will translate to Monken said. the road against the powerful Gaughan (LB, year ago, they’ll be in much Newcomers fill the field else- (QB, 6-2, 190, sr.); Josan results on it. “That’s been a Hilltoppers. 6-1, 200, sr.); better position to return to the where, including at running Murphy (RB-DB, 5-9, 186, “You feel much better going focus for us.” Jack Julian (DB, 5-10, 165, postseason. back, where Josan Murphy, sr.); Freddie Clay (RB-DB, into the season after having The strength of the defense sr.); Sam Rasnic (LB, 6-1, “These seniors saw those Freddie Clay and Jack Jessen 5-11, 165, jr.); Jack Jessen that kind of success,” Monken is clear with three returning 190, sr.); Matt Wozny (WR, playoff runs as freshmen and could get carries. (RB-LB, 5-9, 185, so.); Joey said. linebackers: Robert Hanrahan, 6-2, 180, sr.); Nick Brown sophomores, and last year we Last season Murphy and Palumbo (LB, 5-9, 205, sr.); Another key element of Quinn Gaughan and Sam (TE-FB, 6-2, 215, sr.); Tommy couldn’t do it,” Hildreth said. Clay saw time in the Elijah Rochel (LB, 6-1, 205, Monken’s first year was getting Rasnic. That trio combined for Helton (OL, 6-0, 240, sr.); “We had some games slip secondary on defense. Joey sr.); Kyle Martyniuk (OL, 5-9, as many players on the field 83 tackles. Matt Ricker (WR, 6-3, 180, away, and we know we can’t Palumbo and Elijah Rochel 235, sr.); Ron Reitz (WR, 6-1, as possible. That should pay The signs of improvement sr.); John DiCanio (WR-QB, let that happen again.” played some at linebacker, 185, sr.). off as well because most of are evident, which means the 5-9, 160, sr.). What will happen again is but the rest of the unit lacks —Kevin Schmit this year’s seniors saw at least program’s first playoff berth —Kevin Schmit Willowbrook’s no-huddle varsity experience. Schedule some playing time. since 2011 —even in the Schedule offense piling up yardage in “It’s tough to tell right now The Dukes rushed for 2,100 rugged WSC Silver —isa bunches. Billy Degnan threw WilloWbrooK YorK what we’ll look like, but we’re Fri, 8/28 Willowbrook at Glenbard East, 7:30 pm yards last season, and that’ll be definite goal. Fri, 8/28 York at New Trier, 7:30 pm for 1,870 yards last year getting there,” Hildreth said. Fri, 9/4 Willowbrook at Proviso West, 7:30 pm Fri, 9/4 Leyden at York, 7:30 pm Fri, 9/11 Addison Trail at Willowbrook, 7:30 pm an emphasis again with Lucas “That’s the goal for all our Sat, 9/12 York at Glenbard West, 1:30 pm despite missing three games “We’re still trying to find our Fri, 9/18 Willowbrook at Hinsdale South, 7:30 pm Alexander returning 562 yards kids,” Monken said. “We want Fri, 9/18 Hinsdale Central at York, 7:30 pm due to injury. In addition to Fri, 9/25 York at Willowbrook, 7:30 pm Fri, 9/25 York at Willowbrook, 7:30 pm identity. We’re enjoying the Fri, 10/2 Willowbrook at Morton, 7:30 pm and 10 touchdowns. Tommy to be more competitive in the Fri, 10/2 Oak Park-River Forest at York, 7:30 pm M.J. Ranieri’s experience in competition and letting it sort Fri, 10/9 Proviso East at Willowbrook, 7:30 pm Fri, 10/9 York at Proviso West, 7:30 pm Fri, 10/16 Downers Grove South at Willowbrook, 7:30 pm Helton’s the lone returning line- conference and make the Fri, 10/16 York at Downers Grove North, 7:30 pm those three games, Joe Strem itself out.” Fri, 10/23 Willowbrook at Leyden, 7:30 pm man, and there isn’t much line playoffs.” Fri, 10/23 Lyons Township at York, 7:30 pm Strength in numbersatBartlett Cadetscommitted to winning

By Jerry Fitzpatrick He was credited with 71 pan- said. “Now we just have to make [email protected] cake blocks as ajunior and will sure our guys are catching the despiteunusually lowturnout again play on both sides of the ball.” High school football remains ball. Among the players Wal- as popular as ever in Bartlett. Unfortunately, the Hawks lace will target is Hasenberg. By Dave Oberhelman Nate Traxler opting out after noted in his preseason pro- Thirteenth-year coach Tom lost aquality offensive line- The senior had 6catches for 75 [email protected] receiving aStanford wres- spectus as “one of the most Meaney and his veteran staff will man early in the summer yards in an injury-shortened tling scholarship. physical linemen Ihave field a73-player varsity, led by a when left guard Ricky Foster 2014 season. Ben Johnson, Marmion’s 36-man var- Still, Thorpe likes what he coached.” program-record 50 seniors. suffered atorn ACL at acol- an effective blocker, sets up sity roster matches the has. Thorpe portrays Kramer as The group includes several lege camp. Tom Kirchhoff is opposite Hasenberg in double- smallest in coach Dan Thor- Six-four, 215-pound quar- athrowback to colorful for- third-year varsity performers, expected to fill his spot with tight formations. The receiving pe’s 34-year head coach- terback Johnny Tate owns mer professional lineman including offensive lineman Kyle David Snyder and Joe Hansen corps is otherwise untested at ing career. He is not acollege frame and inter- Alex Karras. Kramer also Sanft, running back Nolan Ber- in the mix at right guard. the varsity level. discouraged. est. As ajunior he ran for made 41 tackles to lead all nat, 6-foot-5, 220-pound tight Junior Erik Cook and senior Defensively, Bucaro calls “It’s been an interesting 198 yards and 3touchdowns, returners, including defen- end Jason Hasenberg, mid- Zack Yurik are vying for the start- the plays for adefense that has journey for myself, and it’s and has honed his passing sive backs Bonebrake and Eli dle linebacker Mike Bucaro ing nod at center, while senior improved the way it disguises exciting,” Thorpe said. form with aquarterbacks Baltazar. and outside linebacker Dan David Golaszewski and Dru and rotates coverages, accord- “The beauty of this thing is coach. Special teams are secured Andreucetti. Gonzales compete for time at ing to Meaney. Bucaro and every kid really wants to be at One of three returning by Tate and Connor Hoeft, Do the Hawks have enough right tackle. Andreucetti will be flanked at practice. We’ve had tremen- offensive starters, Tate lines the latter acollege prospect talent to make areturn to the Those linemen hope to pave linebacker by either Zach Hayes dous commitment. Every- up behind two others, all- who reached the 2014 NFL state playoffs after failing to qual- the way for abalanced attack, or Jake Frankenthor. body’s been there every day Chicago Catholic Green cen- Punt, Pass and Kick Contest ify in consecutive years for the featuring Bernat and senior Sanft and Kirchhoff will start because they know they’ve ter Baylor Johnson and guard finals. This summer Hoeft’s first time in program history? quarterback Brenner Wallace. on the defensive line. got to be there for their Jeremy Daum. Tackles Adam punting earned Kohl’s Kick- “We have some depth. We Bernat rushed for 844 yards and The secondary returns all- brother. They can’t let any- Miller and Adam Prosser are ing Camps’ No. 1rank just have to put it together,” 5touchdowns on 178 carries last UEC cornerback Cameron body down and they don’t 280-plus bookends. among Illinois juniors, No. 5 Meaney said. “We have alittle bit year and made 10 catches for Mays. The multisport athlete want to. And that’s just Squired into the ground for field goal kickers. of speed but we’re not very big. 135 yards. snared ateam-best 5intercep- awesome.” game are backs including Marmion football has This team has to pay attention Wallace stepped into astart- tions as ajunior. Bernat lends Keeping players healthy Nick Sevenich, Jett Haas and always highlighted trust and to film, make fewer mistakes and ing role midway through the his speed to the secondary at free and rested is paramount, Cole Bonebrake. Despite just community. It’s needed now be prepared.” season and completed 91 of 160 safety. reflected in aplanned 3touchdown catches last more than ever. Thorpe feels Bartlett aims for improved attempts for 1,132 yards and 10 The Hawks must hit the patient, ball-control offense. season Thorpe aims for run- his Cadets have delivered. offensive production. Though touchdowns. Amobile quar- ground running against afront- “Possessions will be mini- pass balance. “Great attitude, work ethic, the 2014 squad averaged 315 terback who can also run the loaded schedule that includes mal,” he said, “so we need to The defense —which lost family attitude, brotherhood yards agame, it struggled in the option, he was intercepted 8 Conant, St. Charles North, West be efficient.” coordinator Geoff Durian and you know what? Those red zone, particularly early in the times as ajunior. Aurora, South Elgin and Neuqua In addition to natural attri- to St. Francis but brings in things get you as many vic- season when the unit managed Leadership runs in the Wal- Valley, which combined to win tion the Cadets lost four play- Jim Bonebrake with lengthy tories as talent,” he said. “If 31 points in its first four games. lace bloodline; Brenner is the 27 games in 2014. Bartlett’s final ers representing eight start- prep and college experience we get beat it’s not because The offensive line is son of Bartlett Mayor Kevin four opponents —East Aurora, ing positions. Most impactful —will feature several two- our kids didn’t have effort or anchored by Sanft, a6-foot-3, Wallace. West Chicago, Streamwood was 2014 leading rusher way players. One who really play smart. We’ll get beat just 285-pound senior tackle com- “He’s agood leader with a and Glenbard East —won nine and tackler Lucas Warren’s tickles Thorpe is 260-pound because an opponent has mitted to Western Illinois. strong, accurate arm,” Meaney games combined. transfer to Bolingbrook and junior tackle Wes Kramer, more numbers.” FriDay,auguSt28, 2015 High school football DailyHeralDSection 4 Page 7

D123456 WheatonWarrenville South’s Belskisbackonthe sidelines By Dave Oberhelman [email protected] lacking senior experience. Ben numbers came via special Ariano heads agroup of five teams. The Chargers’ brain Bailey stillmovingforward Briefly reflecting on his hall seniors on the preliminary ros- trust hopes to get Zajac the of fame coaching career at ter. The 230-pound linebacker ball in avariety of ways, as Adam Bailey’s recovery the state. Yet and Lillian Capel’s two sons Downers Grove South, John is athree-year starter whose 70 they did last season with all- from aserious brain injury since com- was shot and killed May 12, Belskis recalls exactly one tackles last season ranked third area player Brandon Babler. has been smooth. Also alittle ing out of 1966, leading arecovery unit game in which his team got on the team. Behind some good size Rocky. Southern Illi- in Quang Nam. physically handled. Amodel citizen, according and experience on the offen- The Wheaton Warrenville nois Univer- His brother Steve Capel, It was a1998 playoff game to Belskis, Ariano will be hard sive line —280-pound Jairo South junior has adopted as a sity the for- Glenbard West Class of ’59, against Lincoln-Way, which to get off the field on both sides Varela, 270-pound Micah mantra aline from the movie, mer Wheaton said the news shook the won the battle and the war of the ball plus special teams. Miller and 240-pound center “Rocky Balboa”: “It ain’t about Central three- town. 34-0. It obviously sticks in Bel- “He’s kind of the heart Jacob Ishmael for starters — how hard you hit. It’s about sport athlete “When (people) think skis’ craw and is what he wants and soul of our defense,” the is junior quarterback Johnny how hard you can get hit and david has also cov- about Bruce they can still to avoid as Aurora Central coach said. Belskis, the coach’s son. An keep moving forward.” Oberhelman ered sports, think of the minute when Catholic’s new coach. With Belskis now handling accurate passer with some Its significance increased as Sidelines even teaming they heard from one of “That’s our goal in our pro- offense after two seasons as savvy, it’s hoped Johnny Bel- Bailey laid in his hospital bed with the late their friends or got atele- gram, to get our kids to where Casey’s defensive coordina- skis, backs like Ariano, junior recovering from emergency legend Curt gram that Bruce had got- we’re going to bring it every tor, incoming defensive coor- Danny Lagateo and sopho- craniotomy surgery to correct Gowdy on Wyoming Cowboys ten killed in Vietnam,” he game,” said Belskis, in his third dinator Dan Woulfe, formerly more Ryan Cerza, and receiv- asubdural hematoma suf- football broadcasts early in his said, unsteadily. “He was year at ACC but first as boss of Waubonsie Valley, inher- ers Zajac and Chris Patrick fered in WW South’s first 2014 career. the kind of person that that after Brian Casey accepted its players such as junior line- will keep defenses guessing. sophomore football game. On Aug. 10 as part of afea- kind of announcement was an administrative position at backer Brandon Warren, line- Shoring up special teams Into his room at Loyola Uni- ture on Wyoming’s ground branded into your brain. It Montini in May. man Brant Krpan, defensive is abig goal. To that end John versity Medical Center walked game he interviewed for- was emblazoned there.” “If we can out-block and back Patrick Flanagan and Belskis gained Benet transfer Tigers varsity coach Ron mer Wheaton North lineman In short order tributes out-hit you, we’ve got adecent another of those seniors, line- Jake Mueller, ajunior long- Muhitch and assistant coach Rafe Kiely, a6-foot-3, 305- were erected or established chance of winning the game,” man Joe Dempsey. snapper; and sophomore Craig Arthurs. Arthurs pre- pound senior trying to over- that continue to this day, said Belskis, who noted his Several of ACC’s top play- kickers Brennan Hare and sented the defensive lineman come injury to win the start- from the Hitter’s Club to players’ great accountability ers will go both ways, such George Yanez. and fullback with asheet of ing center spot. The interview Illini football’s Bruce Capel over summer and preseason. as junior defensive back- “We’re going to be young,” paper that bore only that line is planned to run Aug. 28 on Award of Courage and Dedi- Coming off athird straight receiver Griffin Zajac. In 2014 the coach said. “But they put Sylvester Stallone uttered in WPR. cation. Funds from amemo- playoff appearance, ACC’s he finished second in tackles numbers on your jersey, not the 2006 film. In 31 years covering Wyo- rial in his name built six longest since afive-year run with 71, plus 4interceptions, your year in school. We’ve got “He didn’t even know that ming sports, Kiely is only the CARE schools in Guatemala; from 1993-97, this is asquad but nearly all his offensive to play like seniors.” Iliked the Rocky movie,” Bai- second player Beck has inter- Boy Scout packs walking in ley said. “It was sort of acoin- viewed from his hometown. Memorial Day events car- cidence. It seemed like that at The other was Mike Garvey, a ried some of Capel’s per- first, but the more Ithink of it, mid-’80s defensive tackle also sonal effects —Capel hav- it was not acoincidence, it was out of Wheaton North. ing been, naturally, an Eagle meant to be.” Scout. Newquarterback Clippert For several years people The ‘Original Hitter’ As the 50th anniversary of have questioned whether his death nears in May 2016, football was meant for them. On ESPN’s broadcast efforts to rekindle memories headsAuroraChristian attack Although the National Fed- of Glenbard West’s 2011 of the “Original Hitter” are eration of State High School football season opener it underway. By Dave Oberhelman on the freshman team to pass- plenty of work. Federations recently stated was barely apparent the Ron Aubrey, who served [email protected] ing for 360 yards in his first Without Wright, Aurora overall athletic participation home team was called the nine years on the Glen Ellyn start on the sophomore level. Christian went 3-1 at the inau- increased for a26th straight Hilltoppers. Park District Board, has Aurora Christian has had “I think the last time Isaw gural Aurora 7-on-7 tourna- year in 2014-15, 11-player Though the school worked the last four years state-championship quarter- this kid not throw aspiral was ment, tying with Marmion football followed only wres- adopted that nickname in collecting and archiving backs in Anthony Maddie and in June,” David Beebe said. and host West Aurora but win- tling with the largest decline 1953 according to “Old Cod- Bruce Capel memorabilia, Ryan McQuade. Aurora Christian’s fortunes ning on atiebreaker. among boys sports. Asimple ger” Joe Carlton’s 1997 book including material Steve It’s had arecord setter in appear to go as Clippert and Also among Clippert’s new eye test reveals most DuPage on Glenbard West football Capel held onto for five Jordan Roberts and acollege- his teammates’ overall learn- best friends will be senior right County football rosters are —“As the Backs Go Tear- decades. It includes an old ready body in Austin Bray. ing curve will take them. tackle Zach Williams, protect- down. ing By” —ESPN repeatedly Hitters T-shirt, arare gold- It may never have had The number of juniors and ing the passer’s blind side. Ask Adam Bailey whether referred to “The Hitters.” painted Hitters helmet and aquarterback like Drew seniors totals 11, which isn’t Wright and strong safety football must go away. Former coach Bill Duchon 575 sympathy letters Capel Clippert. that low considering the pre- Gerald Marrero, who made “He’ll raise his voice,” said initiated the Hitters Club in has archived digitally and “He’s just aunique player,” liminary varsity roster counts 46 tackles, are the sole return- his mother, Christine. “He 1964 for select players fear- plans to reveal on awebsite Eagles coach David Beebe only 20. ing defensive starters. Wil- thinks the game needs to live some on the field but gen- in September. said of the 6-foot, 170-pound “If Iwere to think of two liams, defensive backs Luke on.” tlemanly off it. The tradi- “He contacted me and this sophomore quarterback. things that are aweakness, Solatka and Nathan Dun- This is despite physicians — tion of molding these young thing started taking on alife Clippert’s aleft-hander, a number-one it’s experience, sing and linebackers Alec swift-acting and universally men continues under coach of its own,” Steve Capel said. twist but not the key. number-two it’s depth,” said Baumgartner, Noah Vollmer praised by Christine and Dale Chad Hetlet. The impetus began when “He is aspecial player,” Beebe. Illustrating both, he’ll and Nolan Czerwinski —the Bailey at each level from when Carlton points out Aubrey was research- Beebe said. “He does alot of start afreshman on the defen- third of three brothers span- Adam lost consciousness Duchon anointed Curt ing areas around the high things very well, one of which sive line, 190-pound Jacob ning nine years in the pro- on the sideline to those who Spears as the first Hitter, school, including one is he throws the ball very accu- Piasecki, for the first time gram —got some time. The administered his final cogni- but the coach dedicated the known as Spalding Point, rately. He throws the ball very since the Beebes took over the defense will need some reps tive screening in July —ruling program posthumously to the park property across much on time and he makes program in 2004. under its belt. him out of all contact sports, Bruce Capel, from the school adminis- very good choices. And he It comes in handy that Beebe said team chemistry including football. an all-state tration building west of the throws the ball very fast.” one area he sees depth at is is great. Like Clippert’s quar- Adam feels strongly enough guard and high school. Among other All these are pivotal in the receiver, headed by juniors terback skills, that’ll be put to about football that this sum- linebacker historical items Aubrey spread offense under coor- Dylan Leschewski and Brock good use. mer he spoke at the coaches at Glen- found four trees planted dinator Don Beebe, the for- Harner. Explosive senior run- “When the going gets tough meeting for the Wheaton Park bard West, in 1968 honoring students mer head coach and David’s ning back Jeremiah Wright, an these kids really are going to District’s Wheaton Rams entry Class of who had died while serv- brother. offensive reserve last year but gell together —and they’re in the Bill George Youth Foot- 1961. No. 50 ing in Vietnam. One was for Apocket passer, last year second on the team with 62 going to have to because ball League. was the type Bruce Capel. Anew “Heroes Clippert went from abackup tackles at linebacker, will get they’re young,” Beebe said. “Some of them asked ques- of guy who bruce capel of Freedom Memorial” will tions,” Bailey said. “They viciously be unveiled “in acouple asked how they could help, or knocked months,” Aubrey said. tell if someone was acting dif- opponents on their pants, Meanwhile, Steve Capel’s Weekly schedule ferently or what they should helped them up after the daughters, Laura Claas- look for.” sen and Lisa Jones, have Football schedule by team IC Catholic Prep at Riverside-Brookfield, 7:15 p.m. whistle, smiled genuinely Lake Park at Metea Valley, 7:30 p.m. He hopes to also connect and wished them well for started aFriends of Bruce Lyons Township at Downers Grove North, 7:30 p.m. Friday, august 28 Montini at St. Joseph, 7:30 p.m. with Bill George League hon- the next play. Capel Facebook page for Addison Trail at Glenbard South, 7:30 p.m. Naperville Central at Batavia, 7:30 p.m. Benet at St. Laurence, 7:30 p.m. Naperville North at Neuqua Valley, 7:30 p.m. chos themselves to deliver his “Bruce was the All-Amer- those seeking to share Downers Grove North at Lockport, 7p.m. Oak Park-River Forest at York, 7:30 p.m. Hinsdale South at Romeville, 7p.m. Reed-Custer at Lisle, 7p.m. message: consistent helmet ican boy in absolutely every remembrances of their Homewood-Flossmoor at Downers Grove South, 7:30 p.m. Seneca at Westmont, 7p.m. IC Catholic Prep at Bishop McNamara, 7:30 p.m. South Elgin at Glenbard East, 7:30 p.m. checkups and proper sizing; respect,” said Carlton, who uncle. They’ve also collated Kelvyn Park Academy at St. Francis, 7:30 p.m. St. Laurence at St. Francis, 7:30 p.m. awareness and acknowledg- Lake Park at Waubonsie Valley, 7:30 p.m. West Chicago at West Aurora, 7:30 p.m. for 20 years has tended adozen videos from peo- Leyden at Fenton, 7:15 p.m. Wheaton Warrenville South at Waubonsie Valley, 7:30 p.m. ment by coaches and players Capel’s gravesite in For- ple close to Bruce Capel, Maine South at Montini, 7:30 p.m. Willowbrook at Morton, 7:30 p.m. Naperville Central at Glenbard North, 7:30 p.m. alike of concussion symptoms est Hills Cemetery, out of including his quarterback at Neuqua Valley at Metea Valley, 7:30 p.m. saturday, OctOber 3 O’Fallon Township at Hinsdale Central, 7p.m. with instant removal from the respect. “A winning smile, Illinois, Mike Taliaferro, for Oswego East at West Chicago, 7:30 p.m. Glenbard South at Wheaton Academy, 1p.m. Peotone at Lisle, 7p.m. Hinsdale Central at Glenbard West, 1:30 p.m. game. very athletic, very amena- apossible ESPN project. Sandburg at Naperville North, 7:30 p.m. Westmont at Chicago Christian, 7:30 p.m. Bailey now helps coach ble, very popular in every “What Ireally didn’t real- Wheaton North at Wheaton Warrenville South, 7:30 p.m. Friday, OctOber 9 WW South defensive line- Willowbrook at Glenbard East, 7:30 p.m. Aurora Central Catholic at Glenbard South, 7:15 p.m. respect. If you had ason ize was that how much of a York at New Trier, 7:30 p.m. Benet at Carmel, 7:30 p.m. men, mainly the more impres- that’s the kind of kid you’d legacy has been left,” said Downers Grove North at Downers Grove South, 7:30 p.m. saturday, august 29 Geneva at Glenbard East, 7:30 p.m. sionable freshmen and soph- want to have.” Laura Claassen, like Lisa Glenbard North at Lake Park, 7:30 p.m. Bolingbrook at Glenbard West, 1:30 p.m. Glenbard West at Oak Park-River Forest, 7:30 p.m. omores. He emphasizes not Capel never had that born after her uncle’s death Wheaton Academy at Walther Christian, 1p.m. Herscher at Lisle, 7p.m. Hinsdale South at Leyden, 7:30 p.m. just technique but also that it’s opportunity himself. and now understanding his IC Catholic Prep at Wheaton Academy, 7:15 p.m. Friday, september 4 Lyons Township at Hinsdale Central, 7:30 p.m. not cool to continue playing if Awalk-on at Illinois who impact. Addison Trail at Oak Park-River Forest, 7:30 p.m. Metea Valley at Wheaton Warrenville South, 7:30 p.m. they’re feeling fuzzy. Downers Grove South at Hinsdale Central, 7:30 p.m. Morton at Addison Trail, 7:30 p.m. eventually earned aschol- On Oct. 3that will be most Glenbard North at Waubonsie Valley, 7:30 p.m. Naperville North at Naperville Central, 7:30 p.m. “I think Ikind of found my arship and Academic All- apparent. Prior to Glen- Glenbard South at Glenbard East, 7:30 p.m. Neuqua Valley at Wheaton North, 7:30 p.m. Leyden at York, 7:30 p.m. Proviso East at Willowbrook, 7:30 p.m. calling for the next couple America honors, Capel bard West’s homecoming Lisle at Aurora Central Catholic, 7:15 p.m. Riverside-Brookfield at Fenton, 7:15 p.m. Naperville North at Metea Valley, 7:30 p.m. PAul MiChNA/ St. Francis at Montini, 7:30 p.m. Waubonsie Valley at East Aurora, 7:30 p.m. years while I’m still in high moved to center because game against Hinsdale Cen- Neuqua Valley at Naperville Central, 7:30 p.m. [email protected] O’Fallon Township at Benet, 7p.m. West Chicago at Bartlett, 7:30 p.m. school,” Bailey said. the Illini had linebacker tral apregame ceremony Proviso East at Downers Grove North, 7:30 p.m. mike Hundley and his addi- Westmont at Reed-Custer, 7:30 p.m. West Chicago at DeKalb, 7:30 p.m. York at Proviso West, 7:30 p.m. The junior admits he’s “still Dick Butkus, who became will include installing an Westmont at Marquette Academy, 7p.m. son trail teammates will visit Wheaton Academy at Bradley Tech, 7:30 p.m. Friday, OctOber 16 adapting” to life outside the Capel’s roommate on the honorary plaque alongside Wheaton North at Joliet Catholic, 7:30 p.m. glenbard south in the season Wheaton Warrenville South at Lake Park, 7:30 p.m. DeLaSalle at St. Francis, 7:30 p.m. lines. Yet he regrets nothing. road. Capel recovered afum- the Duchon Field sign, and Willowbrook at Proviso West, 7:30 p.m. opener on Friday night in a Downers Grove South at Willowbrook, 7:30 p.m. “I’m never going to leave nonconference matchup. Glenbard East at West Aurora, 7:30 p.m. ble late in the first half of the the dedication of the road Glenbard South at IC Catholic Prep, 7:15 p.m. the sport and I’m never going 1964 Rose Bowl which Illi- between the football stadium saturday, september 5 Hinsdale Central at Hinsdale South, 7:30 p.m. Evergreen Park at IC Catholic Prep, 1p.m. Joliet Catholic at Benet, 7:30 p.m. to attack the sport and try to nois converted for the first of and school as “Bruce Capel Fenton at Walther Christian, 1p.m. St. Francis at Brother Rice, 7:30 p.m. Lake Park at Neuqua Valley, 7:30 p.m. Hinsdale South at Glenbard West, 1:30 p.m. West Chicago at East Aurora, 7:30 p.m. Lisle at Coal City, 7p.m. stop it. Yeah, it did hurt me. I its 17 straight points in a17-7 Drive —TheOriginal Hitter.” Montini at East St. Louis, 6p.m. Westmont at Lisle, 7p.m. Metea Valley at Glenbard North, 7:30 p.m. Wheaton Academy at Chicago Christian, 7:30 p.m. Montini at Fenwick, 7:30 p.m. can’t play anymore and Ican’t win over Washington. Near-term, folks may view Willowbrook at Hinsdale South, 7:30 p.m. Waubonsie Valley at Naperville North, 7:30 p.m. Friday, september 11 Westmont at Manteno, 7p.m. do another physical sport Graduating from Illinois Capel mementos, curated Wheaton Academy at Fenton, 7:15 p.m. Addison Trail at Willowbrook, 7:30 p.m. saturday, september 19 Wheaton North at Naperville Central, 7:30 p.m. Downers Grove North at Hinsdale Central, 7:30 p.m. because of it, but if Icould in 1965, he enlisted in the by Aubrey, in adisplay Wheaton Warrenville South at West Chicago, 7:30 p.m. East Aurora at Glenbard East, 7:30 p.m. Benet at St. Patrick, 11 a.m. York at Downers Grove North, 7:30 p.m. take that back, Iwouldn’t,” he Marine Corps, sent to the inside the main entrance Elmwood Park at Glenbard South, 7:15 p.m. Guerin Prep at Wheaton Academy, 7:15 p.m. Friday, september 25 said. base in Quantico, Virginia. to Biester Gymnasium on Herscher at Westmont, 7p.m. saturday, OctOber 17 Hinsdale South at Downers Grove South, 7:30 p.m. Aurora Central Catholic at IC Catholic Prep, 7:15 p.m. “I’m completely happy I It had afootball team and Crescent Boulevard. Lisle at Wilmington, 7p.m. Catalyst/Maria at St. Francis, 7:30 p.m. Addison Trail at Proviso East, 1:30 p.m. Metea Valley at Naperville Central, 7:30 p.m. Downers Grove North at Oak Park-River Forest, 7:30 p.m. Proviso West at Glenbard West, 1:30 p.m. played 10 years in the sport Capel was its middle line- As Laura Capel Claassen Notre Dame at Benet, 7:30 p.m. Fenton at Glenbard South, 7:15 p.m. and yeah, Ihurt myself, but Ridgewood at Fenton, 7:15 p.m. Glenbard East at West Chicago, 7:30 p.m. Friday, OctOber 23 backer, immediately drawing noted, 50 years passes “at South Elgin at Lake Park, 7:30 p.m. Leyden at Addison Trail, 7:30 p.m. it was the best 10 years of my compliments for sledgeham- the snap of afinger.” St. Francis at Marmion Academy, 7:30 p.m. Lisle at Seneca, 7p.m. Bartlett at Glenbard East, 7:30 p.m. St. Rita at Montini, 7:30 p.m. Marist at Benet, 7:30 p.m. Benet at Marian Catholic, 7:30 p.m. life.” mer hitting and chivalry. Her uncle’s legacy, how- Waubonsie Valley at Neuqua Valley, 7:30 p.m. Montini at Leo, 7:30 p.m. Downers Grove North at Proviso West, 7:30 p.m. West Chicago at St. Charles North, 7:30 p.m. Morton at Downers Grove South, 7:30 p.m. Fenton at IC Catholic Prep, 7:15 p.m. Despite the war in Viet- ever, perseveres. Wheaton North at Naperville North, 7:30 p.m. Naperville North at Glenbard North, 7:30 p.m. Fenwick at St. Francis, 7:30 p.m. Wheaton Warrenville South at Glenbard North, 7:30 p.m. Neuqua Valley at Bartlett, 7:30 p.m. Glenbard North at Neuqua Valley, 7:30 p.m. Small world nam, in the spring of 1966 “The Capel name means Waubonsie Valley at Metea Valley, 7:30 p.m. Glenbard South at Riverside-Brookfield, 7:15 p.m. Westmont at Wilmington, 7p.m. Glenbard West at Addison Trail, 7:30 p.m. Capel’s commanding officer many things to our pro- Wheaton Academy at Riverside-Brookfield, 7:15 p.m. Lyons Township at York, 7:30 p.m. saturday, september 12 Wheaton North at Lake Park, 7:30 p.m. Montini at Marmion Academy, 7:30 p.m. Bob Beck is aWheaton said the 23-year-old needn’t gram,” Hitters coach Chad Walther Lutheran at IC Catholic Prep, 1p.m. Wheaton Warrenville South at Naperville Central, 7:30 p.m. Morton at Hinsdale South, 7:30 p.m. York at Glenbard West, 1:30 p.m. York at Willowbrook, 7:30 p.m. Naperville Central at Lake Park, 7:30 p.m. native who for 27 years has go overseas. He could stay Hetlet said, “but most of Naperville North at Wheaton Warrenville South, 7:30 p.m. Oak Park-River Forest at Hinsdale Central, 7:30 p.m. been news director at Wyo- and play football instead. all it means: The success- Friday, september 18 saturday, september 26 Plano at Lisle, 7p.m. Proviso East at Downers Grove South, 7:30 p.m. DeLaSalle at Montini, 7:30 p.m. Glenbard West at Lyons Township, 1:30 p.m. ming Public Radio, the state- “I appreciate that offer,” ful man gives everything of Sandwich at Westmont, 7:30 p.m. Downers Grove South at Addison Trail ,7:30 p.m. Hinsdale South at Proviso East, 1:30 p.m. South Elgin at West Chicago, 7:30 p.m. wide National Public Radio Capel responded, “but Iam himself each and every time Fenton at Elmwood Park, 7:15 p.m. Proviso West at Hinsdale Central, Noon Waubonsie Valley at Wheaton North, 7:30 p.m. Glenbard East at Glenbard North, 7:30 p.m. West Aurora at Metea Valley, 7:30 p.m. network. aMarine first and afootball he faces achallenge.” Glenbard South at Ridgewood, 7:15 p.m. Wheaton Academy at Aurora Central Catholic, 7:15 p.m. Glenbard West at Downers Grove North, 7:30 p.m. Friday, OctOber 2 Willowbrook at Leyden, 7:30 p.m. Typically Beck’s beat is state player second.” Hinsdale Central at York, 7:30 p.m. Addison Trail at Hinsdale South, 7:30 p.m. government; he’s covered the Within six weeks he was [email protected] IC Catholic Prep at St. Edward, 7p.m. Benet at Nazareth, 7p.m. Lake Park at Naperville North, 7:30 p.m. Downers Grove South at Leyden, 7:30 p.m. Wyoming Legislature lon- gone. Asecond lieuten- Follow Dave on Twitter Metea Valley at Wheaton North, 7:30 p.m. Fenton at Aurora Central Catholic, 7:15 p.m. Naperville Central at Waubonsie Valley, 7:30 p.m. Glenbard North at Wheaton North, 7:30 p.m. ger than any broadcaster in ant, the younger of Wallace @doberhelman1 Neuqua Valley at Wheaton Warrenville South, 7:30 p.m. Page 8 Section4 DailyHeralD High school football FriDay,auguSt28, 2015

D123456 Mappingout DuPage County schools

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The 28 One last thing to know about each football team in DuPage County

Addison Trail Last season’s West Suburban Gold title was the program’s third since 2006. Metea Valley Last season the combined record of the Mustangs’ 2015 opponents was 50-40.

Benet The Redwings hope to reach the playoffs for the fourth straight time — Montini At 37 seasons Chris Andriano is the dean of DuPage County coaches. something the program’s never done. Naperville Central In three playoff appearances since 2011 the Redhawks Downers Grove North The Trojans won the 2004 Class 8A championship after not boast 10 playoff wins including arun to the 2013 Class 8A championship. winning the West Suburban Silver title. Naperville North The Huskies haven’t faced aDuPage Valley Conference team in the Downers Grove South Between 1984 and 2000, the Mustangs won 16 of 17 West playoffs since beating Glenbard North in the 2007 Class 8A title game. Suburban Gold titles. Neuqua Valley Junior linebacker Jon Rhattigan’s brothers Joey and T.J. own Fenton The Bison have qualified for the playoffs in seven of the last 12 years after program records for yards rushing and tackles, respectively. qualifying in only five of the previous 22 years. St. Francis Week 2remains open after Hales Franciscan suspended football; a Glenbard East The Rams seek their second playoff appearance in school forfeit adds no playoff points. history (1999). Waubonsie Valley Coach Paul Murphy’s last time in the DuPage Valley Confer- Glenbard North The Panthers’ four state title game appearances is second ence was as Naperville Central’s defensive coordinator in 1986. most among DuPage Valley Conference programs. Glenbard South New coach Ryan Crissey takes the helm after Jeremy Cordell, Westmont Since last making the playoffs in 2006, three times the Sentinels just missed now at Lincoln-Way Central, guided the Raiders to four straight playoff appearances. qualifying with four wins —including last season. Glenbard West Since 2008 the Hilltoppers have acumulative record of 82-8 including a14-0 Class 7A title run in 2012. West Chicago The Wildcats seek their first playoff spot since 2002. Hinsdale Central Other than 2010, the Red Devils have qualified for the playoffs every year since 2001. Wheaton Academy The Warriors’ lone playoff appearance came in 2009 when Hinsdale South With an enrollment of 1559, the Hornets are the smallest they made it to the second round in Class 5A. school in the West Suburban Gold and compete in the Class 6A playoffs.

Wheaton North Between 2009 and 2013 the Falcons notched eight playoff victories. IC Catholic Prep The Knights won their 10 playoff games by an average of 23 points during their 2002 and 2008 state title runs. WW South With seven state titles the Tigers have the fifth most in IHSA history.

Lake Park Last year marked the second time in four years the Lancers missed the playoffs despite having five victories. Willowbrook The last three seasons the Warriors have averaged 29 points a game. York The Monken coaching dynasty continued last year with the Dukes’ hiring of Lisle The Lions qualified for the playoffs seven times in eight years between 2001 and 2008. Matt Monken as their new coach.