North Suburban Prairie football preview

Updated: August 20, 2011 6:45PM

NORTH SUBURBAN PRAIRIE

Outlook: Any of four teams could finish first, with Grant rating an edge with a huge, experienced offensive line. Antioch and Lakes both have outstanding kickers.

Top five players Ht. Wt. Yr.

DT Quinton Quarles, Grant 6-3 225 Sr.

LB Jarrett Wood, Vernon Hills 6-4 215 Sr.

QB Arnold Shead, North Chicago 6-0 180 So.

OT Dan Pawlak, Lakes 6-5 265 Sr.

DE Sam Emanuelson, Antioch 6-2 245 Sr.

Quote: “I’ve been hearing a lot of talk about what we lost from last year and not enough about what we have coming back. Just because guys graduate doesn’t mean the winning tradition leaves with them. We’re still here.” — Vernon Hills coach Tony Monken.

Did you know? Vernon Hills has won its last 14 division games since a 38-35 loss to Antioch in October, 2008.

Predicted finish: Grant, Vernon Hills, Antioch, Lakes, North Chicago, Wauconda, Round Lake.

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