Outlook: West Aurora’s quality and depth make it the favorite to win the title. West Aurora is led by point guard William Hobbs, a 5-foot-11-inch three-point shooter. Close behind in the race will be St. Charles, which has experience and size.
Top players: Waubonsie Valley F-G George Poulakidas, 6-4, jr.; Lake Park G David Mikes, 5-9, sr.; East Aurora F Aaron McGhee, 6-6, jr.; Streamwood C Steve Lamberti, 6-5, jr.; St. Charles G Casey Dodson, 6-2, sr., C Garrett Beatty, 6-7, sr.; Larkin F Billy Cahoon, 6-4, sr.; West Aurora G Hobbs, 5-11, sr.
Quotable: West Aurora coach Gordon Kerkman: “There are a couple of reasons why we may not be a great team–St. Charles and East Aurora.”
Key games: St. Charles at West Aurora, Jan 5.; West Aurora at St. Charles, Feb. 10; West Aurora at Waubonsie Valley, Feb. 23.
Defending champion: Elgin
Predicted finish: West Aurora, St. Charles, Waubonsie Valley, East Aurora, Lake Park, Elgin, Larkin, Streamwood, DeKalb
