Central Suburban North football preview

CENTRAL SUBURBAN NORTH

Outlook: Glenbrook North figures to be the favorite after winning eight of 10 games in 2010. Deerfield and Highland Park will be searching for playoff berths, while Niles North hopes to improve on last year’s 3-6 campaign.

Top five players Ht. Wt. Yr.

RB Oshayne Brown, Niles North 5-9 165 Sr.

WR Ross Chukerman, Highland Park 6-3 215 Sr.

OT Mike Ermel, Glenbrook North 6-4 275 Sr.

RB Jeremy Kritt, Deerfield 6-0 210 Sr.

RB Grant Rushing, Glenbrook North 6-0 205 Jr.

Quote: “I believe there will be a lot of parity in the conference this year, but you always have to look at Glenbrook North, Highland Park and Deerfield (as the favorites).” — Niles North coach Scott Smith.

Did you know? Glenbrook North returns both the 2010 CSL North offensive player of the year (Rushing) and the 2010 CSL North lineman of the year (Ermel). As the featured back, Rushing had 1,162 yards and 17 touchdowns last season.

Predicted finish: Glenbrook North, Highland Park, Deerfield, Niles North, Maine West, Maine East.

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