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Fox Valley Valley

Outlook: Cary-Grove is in good shape to make a run at its fifth straight league title, while McHenry and Crystal Lake South will challenge.

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

TE Vince Benedetto, Crystal Lk. S., 6-4, 225, Sr.

QB Derek Brown, Woodstock, 6-2, 185, Sr.

DE Jon Lesniak, McHenry 6-4, 200, Sr.

CB Matt Nelsen, Cary-Grove, 6-1, 180, Sr.

LB Graham Olson, McHenry, 6-2, 195, Sr.

Quote: ‘‘We lost all three linebackers, so that’s a key position for us this year, but we appear to be very competitive. We just have to have the cream rise to the top of the crop.’’ —Cary-Grove coach Bruce Kay

Did you know? McHenry has made 20 consecutive playoff appearances, the fifth longest streak in the state.

Predicted finish:Cary-Grove, McHenry, Crystal Lake South, Woodstock, Jacobs, Dundee-Crown.