Land of Lincoln football preview

Updated: August 20, 2011 5:02PM

LAND OF LINCOLN

Outlook: With no clear-cut favorite, give the edge to King’s Lonnie Williams and his 43 years of coaching experience. But Julian could be sneaky good. And will new Fenger coach Cassius Chambers (the son of Vocational’s Chuck Chambers) be as good as his dad?

Top five players

QB Darrien Boone, Fenger 5-10 190 Jr.

T Ramone Erby, King 6-2 275 Sr.

LB Demario Gilmore, Harlan 5-10 190 Jr.

QB Dae’ Shaun Hurley, Julian 6-1 185 Sr.

DB Demarlon Morris, Julian 6-1 180 Sr.

Quote: ‘‘Darrien Boone doesn’t have to take a back seat to any quarterback in the city; he’s all a new coach would ask for.’’ — Fenger coach Cassius Chambers.

Did you know? Hurley —who is one of the best quarterbacks in the area — was at Morgan Park last year, as were Julian head coach Terry Alexander and five of his assistants.

Predicted finish: King, Julian, Harlan, Fenger, Raby, Clark.

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