Outlook: “If we lose in the second round of the playoffs this year,” says Joliet coach Al Greenberg, “it’ll be a big disappointment.” Sixteen returning starters, including Division I prospects QB Mark Zanders and TE-LB Oku Satcher make Joliet a Class 6A contender.
1993 state qualifiers: Bolingbrook (lost in Class 5A state championship game), Andrew (lost in first round), Joliet (lost in second round).
Players to watch: Oku Satcher (TE-LB, 6-2, 220), Mark Zanders (QB, 6-4, 220), Rory O’Connell (WR-TB, 5-11, 165), Joliet; Jim Younce (OG-OT, 6-1, 260) Bolingbrook; Byron Benion (LB, 5-11, 205) Romeoville.
Quotable: Joliet coach Al Greenberg: “I don’t know that we have a weakness. This is like a once-in-a-lifetime team.”
Key games: Romeoville at Jol., Oct. 1; Jol. at Bolingbrook, Oct. 8.
Predicted ’94 finish: Joliet, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Andrew, Lincoln-Way, Lockport.
