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Chicago Big Shoulders

Outlook: Defending section runner-ups Schurz and Taft are experienced and poised to battle with tradition-rich Mather. Lake View is a dark horse.

Top Five Players (Ht., Wt., Yr.)

OT/DE Darius Camara, Mather, 6-1, 225, Sr.

RB/LB Michael Crew, Schurz, 5-11, 175, Sr.

RB/DB Cody Gillard, Senn, 5-10, 175, So.

RB/DB Adrian Wenda, Lake View,6-0, 160, Sr.

QB Ronald Zollicoffer, Amundsen 5-8, 150, Jr.

Did you know? Zollicoffer has started every game since his freshman year.

Quote: ‘‘I’ve been coaching for 27 years, and this is the first time a state playoff berth has not been part of the equation.’’—Mather coach Paul Swiatly

Predicted finish: Mather, Schurz, Taft, Lake View, Amundsen, Senn.