Fox Valley Fox football preview

Updated: August 20, 2011 6:06PM

FOX VALLEY FOX

Outlook: Reigning champion Prairie Ridge moved to the FVC Valley, so a new team will rise to the top in the Fox Division. Crystal Lake Central looks ready to assume the throne, but both Grayslake schools could pose a challenge.

Top five players Ht. Wt. Yr.

QB AJ Fish, Grayslake North 6-3 165 Jr.

LB Anders Freund, Crystal Lake C. 5-9 180 Sr.

RB/OLB Gage Harrah, Crystal Lake C. 5-10 200 Sr.

QB Brian Loftin, Woodstock North 6-0 175 Jr.

RB Joel Valdivia, Grayslake Cent. 5-10 215 Sr.

Quote: “Crystal Lake Central has to be considered the best team in the conference until somebody knocks them off. Hampshire is new to the conference so they are unknown.” — Grayslake Central coach Matthew Bridges.

Did you know? Crystal Lake Central won only its second postseason game in 31 years when it beat Antioch in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs last season.

Predicted finish: Crystal Lake Central, Grayslake Central, Grayslake North, Woodstock North, Woodstock, Hampshire

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