1. Hinsdale Central (11-3 in ’08)
Clash with Wheaton Warrenville South to open season.
2. Wheaton Warrenville S. (8-2)
Early exit last year has Tigers hungry.
3. St. Rita (10-2)
Bruce Gaston and Co. looking for another Catholic Blue title.
4. Maine South (14-0)
8A champs have QB Tyler Benz
behind the wheel.
5. Glenbard West (12-1)
Tyler Warden full-time QB after
sharing duties.
6. Bolingbrook (10-1)
Mike Hellams and Jeremy Curry will lead the ‘D.’
7. Naperville North (10-1)
Will this be coach Larry McKeon’s final season?
8. Mt. Carmel (10-3)
Chris Sujka under center for Caravan.
9. Joliet Catholic (8-3)
Will youth go wild for Hilltoppers?
10. Providence (8-5)
Schedule is tough, and so are the Celtics.
11. Prospect (7-3)
Miles Osei will call the shots at QB.
12. Carmel (10-2)
Size of relief on this big O-line.
13. Lincoln-Way East (9-2)
Griffins a force to be reckoned with in SouthWest Suburban Blue.
14. Lemont (13-1)
Can RB Danny Hayes lead Lemont back to state title game?
15. Fremd (8-3)
Evan Wright has huge line to run behind.
16. Warren (9-2)
Tom Lindal back to carry load at RB.
17. Cary-Grove (11-1)
33 consecutive wins and counting in the Fox Valley Conference.
18. Downers Grove S. (7-3)
QB Chandler Whitmer an Illinois commit.
19. Brother Rice (9-3)
Illinois recruit Andy Gallik leads O-line.
20. Morgan Park (8-5)
First test: Brother Rice on Friday at Soldier Field.
On the verge: Lane, Montini,
Naperville Central, Nazareth,
Waubonsie Valley
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