Metro Suburban football preview

METRO SUBURBAN

Outlook: New conference member Glenbard South returns 12 starters and assumes the favorite’s role, followed by Riverside-Brookfield, which welcomes back 15 starters.

Top five players Ht. Wt. Yr.

OT Kyle Avaloy, Glenbard South 6-5 310 Sr.

LB Blake Beck, Riverside-Brookfield 6-2 205 Sr.

QB Joe Jacobsen, Ridgewood 6-2 200 Sr.

OT Freddie Joyner, Fenton 6-3 240 Sr.

RB Wesley Sanders, Glenbard South 5-10 185 Sr.

Quote: “At this point everybody in the league is racing to catch up to Glenbard South.” — Riverside-Brookfield coach Jason Rech.

Did you know? Longtime Riverside-Brookfield coach Otto Zeman is the new offensive coordinator at Fenton.

Predicted finish: Glenbard South, Riverside-Brookfield, Fenton, Ridgewood, Elmwood Park.

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