Inter-City 1 football preview capsules

Updated: March 22, 2011 4:28PM

Inter-City 1

Outlook: A talented Sullivan team is fortified with lineman Elliot Ward, a transfer from Alabama. Kelvyn Park has the top running back, and Roosevelt poses a stiff challenge.

Top five players Ht. Wt. Yr.

RB Brian Carter, Kelvyn Park 6-0 180 Jr.

LB Jamal Lawson, Sullivan 6-0 189 Sr.

CB Elijah Odulwya, Sullivan 5-9 165 Jr.

WR Jeffrey Rector, Roosevelt 5-6 150 Jr.

OL Elliot Ward, Sullivan 6-4 285 Sr.

Quote: ‘‘This should be a fun year; every team has their eye on moving up to the big-dog conferences." -Sullivan coach Vincent Rociola

Did you know? Ward was an all-conference player and could be one of the sleepers in the city.

Predicted finish: Sullivan, Roosevelt, Kelvyn Park, Farragut, Little Village, Marine Military, Woodlawn, Wells.

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