Outlook: Defending champ Walther Lutheran returns four all-conference players and nine starters, led by Tirrell Robinson’s 1,400 yards and 24 TDs.
1993 state qualifiers: Walther Lutheran (first round), Aurora Central Catholic (first round).
Quotable: Aurora coach Mike Curry: “Robinson is the best back and fastest player I have seen in 16 years of coaching.”
Players to watch: Tirrell Robinson (RB, 5-10, 170), Martesee Robinson (OT/DE, 6-3, 240), Darnell Johnson (TE/DE, 6-4, 190) Walther; Andy Winiecki (LB/FB, 6-2, 200), Steve Cruz (TB, 5-10, 190) Aurora CC; Rob Wellen (OL, 6-4, 230) Luther N.; Jack Wheatly (DT, 6-1, 210) Chicago Chr.
Key games: Walther Luth. at Aurora Central, Oct. 8; Nazareth at Walther, Oct. 22.
Predicted ’94 finish: Walther Lutheran, Nazareth Academy, Aurora Central, Luther South, Chicago Christian, Luther North.
