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Eisenhower (4-5): New coach Sheamus Murphy comes off successful startup at Back of the Yards. Dual-threat QB Daniel McLaurin (5-11, 200) had 1,800+ total yards. Also watch OL Andrew Manrique (5-11, 265), DB Keijaun Belcher.
Foreman (1-8): Ex-Clemente asst. Conell Haynes takes over, expects to compete for Chicago Madison St. title. QB/DE Reginald Cochran (6-2, 230), HB/MLB Fabian Gomez, HB/LB Erick Ichich lead the way. Sophs Alex White (WR/S), Tamon Easterling (NG/TE) should help.
McHenry (2-7): DE Kevin Sandoval, QB Chris Ziemba, LB Paul Zunkel lead Warriors, who are seeking first playoff berth since 2015. 10 starters back, and will be bolstered by addition of players from 8-1 frosh-soph team.
Prairie Ridge (8-3): 16 starters back, including 8 from an offense that averaged 35 ppg, scored 50 rushing TDs. OT Riley Smith (6-4, 270), OG Nick Mattran (5-10, 300), OG Ryan Pearson (6-2, 265) provide size up front. FB Carter Evans has 2 MAC offers, Connor Lydon back at QB.
Richards (12-1): 6A semifinalists are talented, experienced with 14 starters back. RB Leshon Williams is Iowa commit. OL Jalen Lee (6-4, 280), DL Andre Jeffersonb have D1 interest. All-conference WR Javon Robinson moves to QB.
St. Rita (7-6): Speedy soph WR/RB Kaleb Brown (Illinois, Iowa, Kansas) and junior WR Henry Wilson (BC) have Power 5 offers for defending Prep Bowl champs. OL is young. Defense returns 4 starters, including DEs Justin Darwin and Michael Milton.
TF South (6-4): Senior LB Michael Smith getting D1 looks, on track to set school career record for solo tackles. Senior TB Jamarrion Gaines has 10.7 100 speed, is back after missing last 4 games of ‘18 with broken fibula. WR/DB Shawn Wilson another gamechanger.
Tinley Park (4-5): Titans lost 3 games by 7 or fewer pts in ‘18. Good experience on offense: QB Joe Mackessy, RB Jojairo Gallegos, WR Johnny Gonsalves, DL/OL Pete McMahon, OL Gage Glass, WR/RB Ahmiale Hughes. WR/LB Christian Law is St. Rita transfer.
Vernon Hills (3-6): 8 starters back on defense: DBs Gio Zullo, Dan Shin; DLs Brad Gothelf, Vito Accettura; LBs Justin Morris, Ryan Mann, Jackson Wiegold, Josh Ludolph. Mann (RB/WR), Zullo (WR), Gothelf (OL) start 2 ways.
West Aurora (9-2): Blackhawks eye 5th straight playoff berth, move to SW Prairie. NIU commit Matt Johnson (6-4, 220, 6.5 sacks) anchors DL. 3rd-year starting QB Will Tammaru (1,637 yds, 13 TDs), WR Logan Mont a good pass/catch combo.
Young (8-0): New coach Dan Finger expects 1st IHSA playoff berth since ‘15. Dolphins will rely on 2-way players like LB/WR Amir Abdullah (4 TDs, 86 tackles), DB/RB Casey Coates (9 TDs), Will Stockard (42 tackles), OL/DL Daniel Belk (52 tackles, 2 fum rec TDs).
