West Suburban Gold football preview capsules

Updated: March 22, 2011 4:28PM

West Suburban Gold

Outlook: Downers Grove South remains the one to beat, but the teams in the middle are closing the gap.

Top five players Ht. Wt. Yr.

LB Carl Lightfoot, Hinsdale S. 6-1 190 Sr.

WR Ryan Oruche, Downers S. 6-0 180 Sr.

DL Tramon Thomas, Leyden 6-1 250 Sr.

WR Terrence West, Proviso East 6-0 175 Sr.

B Josh Williams, Downers South 5-9 165 Jr.

Quote: ‘‘I've had coaches ask where all the talent is. We've never had an NFL guy, just kids who play hard.'' -John Belskis, Downers South coach

Did you know? The Bolingbrook-Downers South opening-night rivalry is in its fifth and final year, at least for now.

Predicted finish: Downers Grove South, Leyden, Addison Trail, Hinsdale South, Willowbrook, Proviso East, Morton.

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