Young is a worthy preseason top-ranked team. The Dolphins roster is loaded with talent, and they are the defending state champions.
Just as Waukegan senior Jereme Richmond wraps up his storied career, three phenomenal freshman step into the spotlight. Young's Tommy Hamilton Jr., De La Salle's Alex Foster and Simeon's Jabari Parker are being heralded as the best trio of freshmen in state history. Only time will tell. Here's a primer on the upcoming season.
In a year when every other quarterback in the area seems to be passing for 250 yards a game or running for 100-plus, don't overlook the season Glenbard West's Tyler Warden is having.
Charlie Bliss is a former Schurz quarterback who once led the Public League with 17 touchdown passes in a season. Now, under Maine South head coach Dave Inserra, he choreographs what he calls ''the juggernaut offense,'' a four-wide-and-let-it-fly attack that has revolutionized the game while delighting fans and terrorizing opponents.
Providence an underdog? Against unbeaten and top-seeded Danville on Saturday in a Class 6A semifinal? Are you kidding? Don't tell Matt Senffner, the Celtics' retired coach, or he'll cancel his tee time.
Bolingbrook picked up right where it left off in March.
Morgan Park sophomore guard Kendyl Nunn wants people to take the No. 24 Mustangs seriously. After Tuesday's 49-36 nonconferece victory over host Trinity in River Forest, that shouldn't be a problem.
After a lackluster regular season, Montini has won three straight playoff games to advance to the Class 5A football semifinals.
Maine West defeated Palatine 48-46 despite a slow start in the opening game of the girls basketball season.
