Southwest Suburban Red preview

Updated: March 22, 2011 5:00PM

Southwest Suburban Red

Outlook: Thornton lost Reggie Smith but returns a talented and experienced lineup, while Thornwood, Andrew and Thornridge all have pieces to make it interesting.

Top five players Yr.

F Jubril Adekoya, Andrew So.

G Darrell Combs, Thornwood, G Jr.

F Darius Draper, Stagg Sr

G Brian Greene, Thornton Sr.

G Jay Parker, Thornton Sr.

Keep an eye on: Bernard Brame, Thornton, F, Sr.

Did you know? Thornton senior point guard Jay Parker is the only returning player to see significant action during the Wildcats' third place finish in Class 4A in 2009.

Quote: ‘‘We're a senior-laden team. We'll play eight seniors this season.'' –Thornton coach Troy Jackson

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

Scott Phillips

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