Great Lakes football preview

GREAT LAKES

Outlook: Payton returns 15 starters, including its entire offensive line and a talented core of skill players, giving the Grizzlies the edge over Westinghouse, Ag. Science and Lindblom.

Top five players Ht. Wt. Yr.

QB Eugenio DeJesus, Westinghouse 6-5 175 Jr.

DE Dequence Goodman, Bowen 6-4 225 Sr.

QB Marquis Richards, Phoenix 6-0 170 Sr.

RB Jarvis Robinson, Phillips 6-0 175 Sr.

RB Justin Smith, Payton 5-9 190 Sr.

Quote: ‘‘Our seniors aren’t just good, they’re smart, with an average ACT score of 29.’’ — Payton coach Anthony Faltin.

Did you know? Dyett’s athletic facilities were renovated and upgraded as part of the ESPN national makeover show, ‘Rise Up.’

Predicted finish: Payton, Westinghouse, Ag. Science, Lindblom, Bowen, Dyett, Phillips, Phoenix.

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