Catholic White football preview

Updated: August 20, 2011 5:52PM

CATHOLIC WHITE

Outlook: Dropping down from the Blue, defending Prep Bowl champion Fenwick is the favorite in a conference where four teams could qualify for the state playoffs.

Top five players Ht. Wt. Yr.

DE Faith Ekakitie, Lake Forest Acad. 6-2 255 Sr.

OLB/RB Jack Stibich, Fenwick 6-4 220 Sr.

OT David Roney, Bishop McNamara 6-3 240 Sr.

OT Jared Philip, De La Salle 6-4 255 Sr.

QB Pat Hart, Fenwick 6-3 225 Jr.

Quote: “It will be way different in the White. We are playing some teams we haven’t seen for a while.” — Fenwick coach Joe DiCanio.

Did you know? Because it is an associate member of the IHSA, Lake Forest Academy is not eligible for the state playoffs.

Predicted finish: Fenwick, De La Salle, Bishop McNamara, St. Laurence, Lake Forest Academy.

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