Outlook: It could be one of the best conferences in the state. St. Charles, Larkin, Waubonsie Valley and Lake Park are all capable and could challenge in the playoffs.
1995 state qualifiers: Lake Park (second round), St. Charles (first round), Larkin (first round).
Quotable: West Aurora coach Ira Jefferson, whose team lost several games in the closing minutes last year: “This year we’re going to concentrate on defense.”
Players to watch: Vince Webber (RB, 5-10, 180), Teddy Johnson (WR, 6-0, 185), Joel Castillo (QB, 5-11, 180), Larkin; Shawn Grace (RB/DB, 6-1, 180), Anthony Moorman (LB/RB, 6-0, 170), Lake Park; Nick Catalano (DB, 5-11, 185), Streamwood; Herchel Dixon (RB, 5-10, 185), R.J. Luke (TE 6-3, 215), Waubonsie Valley; Tyler Evans (QB, 6-2, 180), David Potter (RB, 5-11, 180), West Aurora; Kris Brueckner (QB/DB, 6-2, 180), East Aurora; Ben McIntyre (RB, 5-10, 185) DeKalb; Maurice Jackson (RB, 5-9, 180), Elgin.
Key games: Lake Park at Larkin, Sept. 7; St. Charles at Lake Park, Sept. 13; Waubonsie Valley at Lake Park, Sept. 27; Larkin at St. Charles, Oct. 4; Larkin at Waubonsie Valley, Oct. 18; Waubonsie Valley at St. Charles, Oct. 25.
Predicted ’96 finish: St. Charles, Larkin, Waubonsie Valley, Lake Park, West Aurora, Streamwood, DeKalb, East Aurora, Elgin.
