Outlook: Despite graduating its starting five, Grayslake should remain its traditional strong self. Round Lake, minus the seven losses from last year’s teachers’ strike, and Grant will battle Grayslake for the title.
Top players: Grant F Mike Nelson, 6-4, sr.; Round Lake G Robert Moore, 6-5, jr., F Mike Allen, 6-1, sr.; Marian Central G Matt Sabatka, 6-1, sr., F Lewis Miskowicz, 6-2, sr.; Grayslake F Brian Witt, 6-1, sr.; Johnsburg F Keith Smith, 6-1, sr.; Wauconda G Jeff Gertz, 6-2, jr.
Quotable: Johnsburg coach Ed Sennett on Grayslake: “Winning breeds winning. They go into a lot of ballgames thinking they’re going to win. Sure enough, they usually do.”
Key games: Round Lake at Grayslake, Dec. 5; Grayslake at Round Lake, Feb. 9.
Defending champion: Grayslake
Predicted finish: Grayslake, Round Lake, Grant, Marian Central, Johnsburg, Wauconda
