Interstate Eight Small football preview

INTERSTATE EIGHT SMALL

Outlook: Wilmington is the favorite to make it four conference championships in a row, while Reed-Custer and Dwight introduce new head coaches. Seneca looks to get over the hump with a fifth win and playoff berth.

Top five players Ht. Wt. Yr.

RB Nate Cagle, Seneca 5-6 165 Sr.

OT Cody Nicholson, Reed-Custer 6-3 240 Sr.

FB/LB Jayson Conlin, Wilmington 5-9 180 Sr.

QB Nick Saul, Lisle 6-3 175 Jr.

OL/DL Alex Peterson, Wilmington 5-9 225 Sr.

Quote: “No one puts more pressure on us than our coaching staff. We have higher expectations than anyone, and I wouldn’t want it any other way.” — Wilmington coach Jeff Reents.

Did you know? Seneca has increased its record by one win each year in the last three years. With one more win than last year, Seneca will have the five wins required for the playoffs.

Predicted finish: Wilmington, Lisle, Seneca, Reed-Custer, Westmont, Dwight.

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