SouthWest Suburban Red football preview

SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN RED

Outlook: With nine starters returning on defense, Thornton rates an edge over Lincoln-Way North in a league where seven teams posted at least four victories last season.

Top five players Ht. Wt. Yr.

OL Jake Benson, Lincoln-Way West 6-2 220 Sr.

OT Charlie Dicola, Bradley-Bourb. 6-1 245 Sr.

OT Eric Knaperek, Lincoln-Way N. 6-1 268 Sr.

OL Jeff Myles, Thornton 6-3 275 Sr.

DE/TE Tyshon Waller, Thornton 6-3 230 Sr.

Quote: “Last year we had our most wins (four) in 10 years and we had an outstanding summer. I expect us to compete for the conference championship.” — Thornwood coach Wil Milhouse.

Did you know? Andrew (Jim Malec) and Bradley-Bourbonnais (Mike Kohl) both have new head coaches this season.

Predicted finish: Thornton, Lincoln-Way North, Lincoln-Way West, Thornwood, Andrew, Bradley-Bourbonnais, Thornridge, Stagg.

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