East Suburban Catholic football preview

Updated: August 20, 2011 6:04PM

EAST SUBURBAN CATHOLIC

Outlook: The opening week of the season, when Carmel plays at Joliet Catholic, will decide the conference title while there will be a logjam for third.

Top five players Ht. Wt. Yr.

RB Jordan Kos, Carmel 5-11 195 Sr.

RB Malin Jones, Joliet Catholic 6-2 205 Sr.

RB Ty Isaac, Joliet Catholic 6-3 215 Jr.

DT Brian Canoy, St. Patrick 6-4 252 Sr.

S Ryan Meyer, Marist 6-4 190 Sr.

Quote: “I can’t think of a tougher opener or a tougher place to play.” — Carmel coach Andy Bitto.

Did you know? The conference has sent at least six of its members to the state playoffs in each of the last three years.

Predicted finish: Carmel, Joliet Catholic, Marist, Benet, Nazareth, St. Viator, St. Patrick, Marian Catholic, Notre Dame.

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