Southland football preview

Updated: August 20, 2011 7:36PM

SOUTHLAND

Outlook: Crete-Monee is the favorite, but the trio of District 227 schools — Rich East, Rich Central and Rich South — are ready to have a say.

Top five players Ht. Wt. Yr.

QB Devonte Black, Rich Cent. 5-11 180 Sr.

RB Richard White, Rich East 5-10 175 Sr.

OL Austin Rosenfeldt, Crete-Monee 6-3 290 Jr.

CB Anthony Standifer, Crete-Monee 6-1 180 Sr.

OL Dakari Akorede, Rich South 6-3 350 Sr.

Quote: “We feel we have all the pieces to be competitive with all the teams on our schedule.” — Crete-Monee coach Jerry Verde.

Did you know? Crete-Monee’s Standifer has committed to Michigan.

Predicted finish: Crete-Monee, Rich East, Rich Central, Rich South, Kankakee, Bloom.

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