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2025 Mt. Zion Braves

Head Coach: Pat Etherton

2025 Regular Season schedule (if known)

0 8/22/25 Williamsville Williamsville 6:00 PM
1 8/29/25 Limestone MTZ 7:30 PM
2 9/5/25 Rochester MTZ 7:00 PM
3 9/12/25 Breese Central MTZ 7:00 PM
4 9/19/25 Mattoon MTZ 7:00 PM
5 9/26/2025 Mahomet away 7:00 PM
6 10/3/25 Charleston MTZ 7:00 PM
7 10/10/25 Effingham away 7:00 PM
8 10/17/25 Taylorville away 7:00 PM
9 10/24/25 Breese Mater Dei away 7:00 PM

Returning Offensive Starters for 2025

Keller Stocks (QB/6'3/215/2026), JC Anderson (TE/6'7/240/2026), Jacob Harvey (WR/6'2/190/2026), Ricky Jones (WR/6'1/160/2026), Nick Scherer (OL/6'3/250/2026), Broden Reynolds (OL/6'4/250/2026), Bo Buttz (OL/6'3/250/2027), Luke Miller (OL/6'0/220/2026)

Returning Defensive Starters for 2025

JC Anderson (DE/6'7/240/2026), Jacob Harvey (DB/6'2/190/2026), Jordan Abreu (DL/5'8/200/2027), Kalvin Becker (DE/6'2/200/2027), Brody Lipa (DB/6'2/175/2027), Connor Fox (DB/6'0/170/2027), Will Moore (DB/6'1/170/2026)

Newcomers to Watch

NA

2024 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?

June 11th at Illinois 7 on 7
July 11th at Glenwood HS 7 on 7
July 16th at Unity HS 7 on 7
July 17th at Sterling HS 7 on 7
July 23rd at MTZ HS 7 on 7

Impact Player for Mt. Zion

Mt. Zion possesses one of the top overall recruits in the Midwest and also the nation in senior TE JC Anderson. Anderson, who is a high level dual sport athlete (football/basketball) who is already holding multiple Power 4 offers and is expected to make a verbal commitment sometime this late spring/early summer. Anderson has taken an official visit already to Illinois and is eyeing more visits to Ole Miss and Auburn while North Carolina is also considered to be in the picture.

Looking for a sleeper name to watch for the Braves? Go with either senior QB Keller Stocks and/or senior WR Jacob Harvey this summer and fall. Stocks is a talented and highly productive signal caller while Jacob Harvey was also highly productive in 2o024 for the Braves.

EDGY's Preseason Thoughts on the 2025 Mt. Zion

Mt. Zion had a historic season inn 2024, making the Class 4A state championship game and lost to DePaul prep to finish the season with a 10-4 overall record. The
Braves this summer welcomes back several key names from a season ago including many of the key offensive weapons. The Braves should have enough back to make another potential deep run in Class 4A...but the addition of some key names that will needs to step up this summer will play a big role.


The biggest question facing Mt. Zion this summer?

Do the Braves have enough back to win a state title in 2025? Again Mt. Zion has some major dudes back in the locker room for 2025 and the offense no question has the potential to just put up ridiculous numbers this season. Yet some key spots will need to be replaced including standout game breaking WR Brayden Trimble (Illinois) who was truly the Braves speedy game breaker and leader. Overall look for Mt. Zion to again be one of the favorites to watch in the Class 4A state playoff field in 2025.

Preseason Ranking? 2025 Preseason Class 4A Top 10 poll consideration

2025 Marengo Indians

Head Coach: Paul Forsythe

2025 Regular Season schedule (if known)


Stillman Valley
Peotone
Woodstock North
Woodstock
Plano
Johnsburg
Havard
Richmond Burton
Sandwich


Returning Offensive Starters for 2025

Connor Sacco RB/5'11/190/2026
Brady Kentgen OL/DE/6'3/230/2026
Ryan Grismer OL/DE/6'4/240/2026
Frankie Solis OL/DL/ 5'11/200/2027
Parker Mandelky WR/DB/ 6'2/185/2026
Caden Oine WR/DB/ 5'10/175/2026
Gavin Baros RB/TE/LB 6'0/ 190
Jacob Leidig TE/LB/ 5'10/205/2026

Returning Defensive Starters for 2025

Connor Sacco RB/5'11/190/2026
Brady Kentgen OL/DE/6'3/230/2026
Ryan Grismer OL/DE/6'4/240/2026
Cooper Lopez WR/FS 5'10/150/2026
Parker Mandelky WR/DB/ 6'2/185/2026
Caden Oine WR/DB/ 5'10/175/2026
Gavin Baros RB/TE/LB 6'0/ 190
Jacob Leidig TE/LB/ 5'10/205/2026

Newcomers to Watch

Maverick Shines ATH

2024 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?

Downers Grove 7on7
Joliet West 7on7

Impact Player for Marengo

Marengo has been able to develop and send a pretty a solid amount of players to the college level and this season keep an eye on senior OL/DE Brady Kentgen (6-foot-3, 230 pounds). Kentgen is a very solid overall athglete who has the physical tools and ability to play either inside or outside on the defensive line at the next level in my opinion. Kentgen has been drawing various recruiting interest this spring and I feel he has high DCS/D2 abilities in my opinion.

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EDGY's Preseason Thoughts on the 2025 Marengo Indians

Marengo was able to post a 5-4 record in 2024 and made the Class 4A state playoff field. The Indians lost to Dixon in 4A opening round action but was able to get a ton of underclassmen serious playing time at the varsity level alst fall, which should bode well in 2025. The Indians uner head coach Paul Forsythe has led the program to the post-season in five out of 7 playoff eligible seasons in his tenure at Marengo. Look for ther Indians to again be a player in the Kishwaukee River conference race and to against challenge for a state playoff spot this fall.

The biggest question facing Marengo this summer?

Can the Indians develop enough depth and overall numbers to make a deeper run this fall? Marengo is always in the conference race and this program also does a good job of development, but playing againdet the likes of say Richmond Burton and the rest of the upper tier teams and then making a post-season run requires talent, depth and overall numbers. If Marengo can get it's overall numbers up a bit they can no question be a challenger in the conference and also in 4A.

Preseason Ranking? 2025 Preseason Class 4A Top 10 poll consideration

2025 Fremd Vikings

Head Coach: Lou Sponsel

Assistant Coaches:

John Plantz - OL
Matt Panzino - QB
Buck Rogala - WR
Johnny Kent - WR
Mike Tolzien - RB
Marcquel Hawkins - DC
Bob Hanson - DB
Dave Hochstetter - LB
Mike Constantino - DL
Jim Schwantz - DL

2025 Regular Season schedule (if known)

Lake Zurich
Buffalo Grove
New Trier
Evanston
Conant
Hoffman Estates
Barrington
Palatine
Schaumburg


Returning Offensive Starters for 2025

QB Johnny O'Brien 6'3" 190 '26 (Northwestern)
OL Owen Jakubczak 6'4" 265 '26 (Uncommitted)
OL Stathi Regapolous 5'10" 235 '26
RB Jayden Faulkner 5'9" 205 '27
WR Marquan Brewster 6'1" 170 '26 (Uncommitted)

Returning Defensive Starters for 2025

DE Anthony D'Ambrosio 5'11" 215 '26
DT Owen Jakubczak 6'4" 265 '26
LB Troy Pepe 5'11" 200 '26
LB Tom O'Brien 5'11 195 '27
SS Jason Hardy 5'10 175 '26
CB Joe Gump 5'9 155 '27
FS Amann Parikh 5'10 160 '26

Newcomers to Watch


CB Michael Murray 5'10" 160 '27
OL Gio Nikolic 6'3" 245 '28

2024 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?

June TBA - Home vs Loyola and St Pats
Early July TBA - Mt Carmel and Geneva (@NIU TBD)
7/16 - Home vs Marmion and Carmel
Late July - @Providence with St Viator

Impact Player for Fremd

Fremd will welcome back one of the top signal callers in the state in senior to be QB Johnny O'Brien (Northwestern). O'Brien has really made significant improvements in his overall game within the last two seasons. O'Brien has all the tools to have success at Northwestern and also has the tools and potential to develop in to a possible longer term starter and impact player for the Wildcats in his college career in my opinion.

Looking for a sleeper name to watch for Fremd? Fremd senior OL/DL Owen Jakubczak has been adding FBS/FCS scholarship offers at an impressive pace this spring. Jakubczak has impresive size and strength and can play pretty much anywhere on the offensive or defensive line for the Vikings again in 2025.

EDGY's Preseason Thoughts on the 2025 Fremd Vikings

Fremd had an impressive turn around season in 2024 posting a 9-2 record in 2024, the Vikings first winning season since 2019 and a much needed shot in the arm for the Vikings football program. Look for the Vikings to again be a challenger in the Mid Suburban West conference racein 2025 against power Barrington and a handful of others in 2025. If Fremd can reload at a few key spots this summer they have a chance to make a deeper run in the IHSA state playoff field this fall.

The biggest question facing Fremd this summer?

Can the Vikings go back to back seasons positing a winning record and then win again in the 8A state playoff field? Fremd I feel has the talent on hand to make another run in the Mid Suburban West and tio find it's way back into the post-season. The Vikings schedule is no joke and they will face a challenge week in and week out in 2025. Yet if Fremd can reload at a few key spots (OL/DL) they have another chance at making more noise this fall. I'm excited to see Fremd and QB Johnny O'Brien to put up another strong season.

Preseason Ranking? 2025 Preseason EDGYTIM Chicagoland Top 30 consideration/2025 Preseason EDGYTIM Class 8A Top 10 consideration

Eville edged out Kenwood at the Norm Armstrong, which is the second-best meet in the state, until the St. Clair County meet. Some good marks in IL - nothing majopr on the national front, except the Evill frosh, ranked 1 in his class. Seems Iose is not participating - missed ponts in the shot and disc for sure for Eville.

Mascoutah seems to have the fastest guy and there are a bunch of leapers in the SWC.

Here are some STL marks: https://stats.stlhighschoolsports.com/sports/trackboys/stats/

I cannot find a current IL list of marks. Who should we be looking out for this spring?

2025 Streamwood Sabres

Head Coach: Don Guindon

Assistant Coaches:

Steve Szpejnowski (Defensive Coordinator)
Ryan Markgraf
Dan Sanders
Dave Zimmerman
Bill Peach
Rich French
Jerry Henderson

2025 Regular Season schedule (if known)

@Addison Trail
vs. Fenton
@East Aurora
@Bartlett
vs. Larkin
@South Elgin
vs. Elgin
@Elmwood Park
vs. West Aurora

Returning Offensive Starters for 2025

Anthony Ibarra OL 5'10" 250 2025
Shazeb Ahmed WR 5'8" 160 2025
Jadyn Miller WR 6'2" 170 2025

Returning Defensive Starters for 2025

Ja'Marcus Cole DL 5'8" 215 2025
Miguel Oliveros DL 5'10" 210 2025
LJ Robles OLB 5'11" 165 2025
Anthony Richards CB 5'7" 150 2025
Justin Brown CB 5'9" 155 2026

Newcomers to Watch

Julian Marin OL 2026
Jeseem Gonzalez RB 2026
Noah Meyer TE 2026
Chis Zavala DL 2026
Callan Clinton OLB 2027
DJ Morris DB 2026

2024 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?


7on7 vs. Maine West June 18th
Scrimmage vs. Wheeling June 25th
Scrimmage vs West Chicago July 15th
Scrimmage vs Antioch July 17th
Scrimmage vs Conant July 24th

Impact Player for Streamwood

Streamwood last season had one of it's better years since the 2011 season when it made the IHSA state playoff field, yet the Sabres will need to reload at several key positions this summer. Streamwood will need to reload at several spots (RB/OL/DL/LB) this summer and the running back position in particular lost two key names to graduation in RBV/LB Juan Cortez along with RB/LB Jack Wolf, both of whom made the All Conference honorable mention team last fall.

Looking for a sleeper name to watch for Streamwood? Streamwood senior WR/S Jayden Miller is a talented multi-sport athlete who possesses good size (6-foot-2, 190 pounds) and physical tools and Miller is no question a name to watch this summer and fall.

EDGY's Preseason Thoughts on the 2025 Streamwood Sabres

Streamwood has been struggling for some time now as a football program in the Upstate 8 conference, and are hoping to build off last year's 3-6 season which included wins over conference rivals East Aurora and Elgin. Look for the Sabres to again hopefully get out of the gates quickly and try to build up some early season momentum.

The biggest question facing Streamwood this summer?

Can The Sabres find a way to reload at several key positions and begin to turn the program around and win more games? Kudos to Streamwood head coach Don Guindon who is back doing a second round of duty, coaching the Streamwood varsity team (9-36 season from 2005 thru 2009) and hopefully the Sabres program can start to draw more kids and overall numbers, along with hopefully getting the school and the entire community more on board this fall. I'm looking for another 3-6/2-7 type of season in 2025 for the Sabres.

Preseason Ranking? None

2025 Oswego East Wolves

Head Coach: Tyson LeBlanc

Assistant Coaches:

Dan Dunbar, Joe Schmitt, Patrick Molinari, Ryan Clifford, Kyle Eberly, Garrett Fiduccia, Antwain Walker, Nate Davidson, Paul Parpet, Anthony DiNardo, Derek Jones

2025 Regular Season schedule (if known)

8/29 @ Joliet West
9/5 @ Willowbrook
9/12 @ Plainfield North
9/19 vs Joliet Central
9/26 @ Bolingbrook
10/3 vs Romeoville
10/10 vs Yorkville
10/17 @ Oswego
10/24 vs Minooka

Returning Offensive Starters for 2025

Niko Villacci/QB/5-9/175/26
Jasiah Watson/RB/5-9/170/26
Lincoln Ijams/WR/6-1/180/26
Derek McComb/TE/6-2/230/26
Connor Konken/H/6-1/215/26
Connor Griffin/OL/5-10/250/26
Joshua Wesby/OL/5-8/260/27
Rocco LaCalamita/OL/6-3/220/26

Returning Defensive Starters for 2025

Lamari Hall DE/6-2/225/26
Jamari McKay DB/5-6/150/26
Kam Williams DB/5-10/160/26


Newcomers to Watch:

Ty Thomas ATH/5-9/165/27
Noah Snow LB/5-11/185/26
Jack Ponto LB/6-0/190/27
Garrett Patnoudes DL/6-1/200


2024 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?

Joint Practices
7/15 vs Sterling @OE
7/16 vs Sandburg @OE
7/22 vs Glenbard East @ OE

7v7
7/17 @ Batavia
7/22 @ Kaneland

Impact Player for Oswego East

Oswego East and head coach Tyson LeBlanc always seems to have at least a handful of higher level talent on the roster year in and year out and the 2025 roster, despite the loss of one well known name to the transfer portal the Wolves still have some key names to watch this summer and fall. On the offensive side of the football keep an eye on senior WR Lincoln Ijams along with senior RB Jasiah Watson who both are multi-year starters for the Wolves and also key impact performers. Defensively, senior DE Lamari Hall has the look and physical tools to play at a high level in college.

Looking for a sleeper name to watch for Oswego East? Oswego East senior QB Niko Villacci will be asked to lead the talented and experience offense this summer and fall for the Wolves, and a big key to winning the conference and getting into the post-season will be Niko Villacci this fall.

EDGY's Preseason Thoughts on the 2025 Oswego East

Oswego East is looking to get back into the IHSA state playoff field this fall after missin g the playoffs in back to back seasons in 2023 (3-6) and 2024 (4-5). The Wolves program, led by veteran head coach Tyson LeBlanc has been able to get the Wolves program into a pretty consistent winner in his tenure. The Wolves as mentioned lost a terrific underclassmen player in sophomore ATH Darin Ashiru (Batavia) who is drawing recruiting looks and attention at receiver and defensive back, yet this program unfortunately has seen several top athletes come into and out of Oswego East over the years....and in most cases the Wolves have lost some terrific players to area Catholic schools. I look for Oswego East to once again challenge for a state playoff bid in 2025 and to also be in the hunt for the SWSW conference title race,

The biggest question facing Oswego East this summer?

Can Oswego East finally get over the hump and make a deep run in the IHSA state playoff field this season? The Wolves have had regular season success, yet this program has also been limited in the post-season for a program that has been playing football for 20 seasons. Again this program always seems to have talent on hand more often than not, and I truly believe that one of these years things will come together and Oswego East makes a quarterfinal and higher showing sooner rather than later.

Preseason Ranking? 2025 Preseason EDGYTIM Chicagoland Top 30 consideration

Any info or rumors? Who also has open dates week 1 & 2?

IF YOU ARE A BASEBALL FAN YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN AT HS GAMES IN JOLIET THIS WEEK. NO FANFARE OR SPECIAL EVENTS- JUST A COUPLE OF GUYS WHO HAPPEN TO BE IN THE MLB HALL OF FAME.

JCA WELCOMED JIM THOME ON MONDAY, AS HE WAS COACHING HIS SON WHO PLAYS FOR NAZARETH.

TODAY CARLTON FISKE WAS SIGHTED AT JT WEST AS HE CAME OUT TO WATCH HIS GRANDSON.

2025 Richmond Burton Rockets

Head Coach: Mike Noll

Assistant Coaches:

Mike Kusek, Hunter Zweiffel, Ryan Arndt, Tyler Stanton, Sean Bryan, Matt Hood, Landon Jacoby, Bob Satkiewicz

2025 Regular Season schedule (if known)

8/29 Marian Central Catholic Away
9/5 Coal City Home
9/12 Johnsburg Away
9/19 Harvard Home
9/26 Woodstock Home
10/3 Sandwich Away
10/10 Woodstock North Away
10/17 Marengo Home
10/24 Plano Away
10/31 IHSA Playoffs

Returning Offensive Starters for 2025

Mason Lowry OL 6 2 240 2027, Hunter Carley RB 5 9 190 2027, Riley Shea RB 6 0 205 2027, Ray Hannemann QB 6 1 180 2026, Christian Ojeda OL 5 9 240 2026, Trevor Szumanski OL 5 11 190 2026, Shane Falasca OL 5 11 210 2028, Jace Nelson WR 6 5 215 2027

Returning Defensive Starters for 2025

Luke Johnson DB 6 0 170 2026, Gavin Busa LB 5 9 180 2026,
Trevor Szumanski LB 5 11 190 2026, Blake Livdahl LB 5 9 185 2027, Luke Robinson OLB 6 4 190 2026, Joe Larsen DB 5 8 135 2026, Trey Maziarz K/P 6 2 170 2027, Hunter Carley OLB 5 9 190 2027

Newcomers to Watch:

Breckin Campbell DE 6 4 215 2027, Dylan Falasca NG 5 9 175 2027,Colton Uphoff LB 5 9 175 2027, Gavin Saranzak DB 5 11 165 2027, Anthony Harvey OL 6 1 225 2028, Nathan Labay OL 5 10 295 2028

2024 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?


July 14 7v7 @ RB
July 16 7v7 @ Antioch
July 21 11v11 @ Grayslake North
July 24 11v11 @ Geneseo


Impact Player for Richmond Burton

Richmond Burton and Hall of Fame head coach Mike Noll truly went "young" in 2024 and started a tremendous amount of underclassmen last fall. The Rockets will welcome back an impressive 16 returning starters (8 offense 8 defense) and half of those starters will be juniors or sophomore this fall. Richmond Burton junior RB Hunter Carley ran for just over 1100 yards and will be a major key in the Rockets power running game. On the defensive side of the football keep an eye on junior DE Breckin Campbell who is another 2027 grad with impressive size length and physical tools and upside.

Looking for a sleeper name to watch for Richmond Burton? Senior to be RB/DB Luke Johnson was a full time two way starter in 2024 for the Rockets and he will be asked to again provide production and leadership for a young yet experienced Rockets team this fall.

EDGY's Preseason Thoughts on the 2025 Richmond Burton Rockets

Richmond Burton has been on a pretty damn impressive run over the past 5-7 seasons under Mike Noll. The Rockets in 2025 should be on an upswing in my opinion and while this team might not have overwhelming eyeball passing talent at times...this football program truly works hard and just gets after it week in and week out. The conference in general is solid and while the Rockets will get a handful of in season tests (especially early vs MCC and Coal City) I look for the Rockets to again be the Kishwaukee River conference favorite in 2025.

The biggest question facing Richmond Burton this summer?

Can Richmond Burton gwt back into the IHSA state playoff field and make a deep run inn 2025? Also...can the Rockets avoid having it's season ended in the post-season by one of the Catholic school powers? Richmond Burton has seen more than it's share of Catholic school powers over the years and that list reads like a who's who in IHSA football. The past four seasons the Rockets ended it's season to St. Laurence, St. Viator, Providence Catholic and JCA. Loom for the Rockets to again make the 2025 IHSA state playoff field and this upcoming post-season will look a bit different as several of the Catholic powers will be moved up a class or two...which in my opinion truly could benefit a handful of public school 4A powers including Richmond Burton.

Preseason Ranking? 2025 Preseason Class 4A Top 10 consideration

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Alton - Meh
Highland - Now we are talking!
Belleville East - 8A Qualifier
Marion - 6-4 last year, lost to Highland in Round 2.
Mount Vernon - Decent some years.
Collinsville - Still growing their program.
Mater Dei - Always tough playing for the Holy Grail.
STL St. Mary's - 5A MO, lost to Ritter in Quarters last year. Recent champ.
Kaneland - Surprisingly, the Crusaders got very little love for this win without Dierre.

3/4A Playoffs if we make it.

2025 Rochelle Hubs

Head Coach: Kyle Kissack

Assistant Coaches:

Brett Zick
Erick Olson
Adrian Smith
Justin Otte
Brian Worthington
Max Basler
John Gonzales
Mike Dale
Rich Harvey
Kent Lodico
Noah Mershon


2025 Regular Season schedule (if known)

Week 1 - Geneseo
Week 2 - @ Chicago King
Week 3 - Lena-Winslow
Week 4 - @ Sycamore
Week 5 - LaSalle Peru
Week 6 - @ Morris
Week 7 - @ Kaneland
Week 8 - Ottawa
Week 9 - Waterloo


Returning Offensive Starters for 2025

Brode Metzger / TE / 6'4" / 210 / 2026
Adam Cobos / T / 6'1" / 230 / 2027
Markell Pogue / G / 6'0" / 220 / 2026
Dylan Manning / RB / 5'10" / 180 / 2027
Roman Villalobos / FB / 5'11" / 195 / 2026


Returning Defensive Starters for 2025

Markell Pogue / DT / 6'0" / 220 / 2026
Brode Metzger / OLB / 6'4" / 210 / 2026
Gavin Neale / ILB / 5'9" / 180 / 2026
Dylan Manning / FS / 5'10" / 180 / 2027


Newcomers to Watch:

Warren Schweitzer / TE/DE / 6'7" / 205 / 2027
Van Gerber / QB/DB / 5'11" / 175 / 2026
Cooper Holmgren / DT / 5'10" / 205 / 2027

2024 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?

Forreston 7v7- 7/11
Sterling 7v7 - 7/17
Woodstock - 7/22
Sterling - 7/29

Impact Player for Rochelle

Rochelle in 2025 no question will look to replace a very successful senior class that graduates this spring. The Hubs had a loaded starting lineup led by several multi-year starters and those graduation losses will be felt especially in the offensive line, defensive line and the secondary. Look for Rochelle to follow the lead of the senior class especially a core of two way starters led by senior TE/DE Brody Metzger along with senior OL/DL Markell Pogue plus senior RB/S Dylan Manning.

Looking for a sleeper name to watch for Rochelle? Keep an eye on Rochelle junior QB Van Gerber who will get a serious look at taking over the quarterback position this summer for Rochelle. Gerber did some nice things on the sophomore level in 2023 and also saw a bit of action as a backup in 2024. has a solid arm and physical tools to run the Hubs power option offense.

EDGY's Preseason Thoughts on the 2025 Rochelle Hubs

Rochelle is yet another old school Class 5A/4A power program and has been for decades. Week in and week out look for Rochelle to battle all comers with a combination of a power option offense along with an athletic and speedy and hard hitting defense. Rochelle always plays fast and always plays physical and that has remained the same under former Hubs QB and now HC Kyle Kissack. The schedule is interesting and in many ways a challenge in 2025 starting in Week 1 against Geneseo along with Lena Winslow, Sycamore, Morris and on and on. If the Hubs can settle in at a handful of key spots this summer and find some needed depth...Rochelle can and will challenge for another conference title and a potential run in 5A/4A this post-season.

The biggest question facing Rochelle this summer?

Can Rochelle reload and get back into the IHSA postseason inn 2025? The Hubs and head coach Kyle Kissack has missed the IHSA state playoffs just once in his tenure (2019) and I don't see this program falling off anytime soon. What will be interesting to see is just how much of an impact the newly restructured IHSA private schools adjustments will have on the playoff road for the Hubs in 2025. Several former private school playoff opponents that always seem to be in the Hubs playoff path (Nazareth Academy/Wheaton St. Francis/St. Patrick/JCA) will most likely be moved up for the 2025 state playoff field....and I'm guessing no one in the greater Rochelle area would be disappojnted at all not seeing some of those Catholic school foes.

Preseason Ranking? 2025 Preseason Class 5A/4A Top 10 consideration

Combines the Raiders who were 5-5 last year with part of the now disbanded Sullivan/Okaw Valley Co-Op that went 10-1. The two school combine for an enrollment of 379. Glad to see that Okaw Valley found a partner after losing the Co-Op with Sullivan due to numbers.

This is a work in progress I will remove this when the story is completed,

Here is a quick look at some of the better Class of 2026 names who are already holding college offers but who have yet to be ranked via Rivals.com. Have a name or two I need to consider? Feel free to DM me here or email me edgytim@edgytim.com and I'm always willing to take a look.

State of Illinois Class of 2026 Names In Need Of Stars

(In no particular order)

WR Blaise LaVista Lincoln Way East (6-foot-2, 190 pounds) Lavista, who prepped at Libertyville last season then transferred to LWE in the winter was sdimply one of the best all around receivers I saw live in person in 2025. Lavista has an extra large frame and his extended wing span makes him a very difficult cover for any high warenss school level defensive back. Lavista also has better than you think speed and burst, showed exceptional ball skills and on the field awareness while also having very strong hands. I can see LaVista adding more offers this spring from additional Group of 5 schools while more and more Power 4 schools will want to take a closer look. LaVista has been also strong in off season 7on7 for Boom Midwest (catching passes from LWE QB Jonas Williams). LaVista is holding offers so far from the likes of Akron, CMU, Coastal Carolina, Kent State, Marshall. Toledo and WMU. I feel LaVista has the s,ill set and tools to play at the low to mid Big 10 level.

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DE Aiden Solecki Downers Grove North (6-foot-4, 250 pounds) Solecki was another player who really caught my attention live in 2024 for the Trojans. Solecki was a jack of all trades in 2024 for DGN as a player who could line up anywhere on the defensive line and make plays down in and down out. Solecki has impressive size/frame and the ability to add much more good weight and strength at the high college level in my opinion. Solecki has a really nice combination of quick feet and very good footwork and is able to beat opposing blockers equally as well with his strength and speed when required. Solecki is holding roughly a dozen offers so far from various Group of 5 and FCS schools...and the Power 4 schools are aware of him this spring including Purdue and Michigan State. Again I jsut see a lot to like here from Aiden Solecki and I see him as a mid 3 star,

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OL Ryan Myers Batavia Myers (6-foot-5, 290 pounds) has been a steady firce in the Bulldogs line of the last two seasons especially last fall. I was able to see Myers play a few times over the last year plus and his game a long with his overall improvement both technically as well as physically has been impressive to follow. Myers has legit size and length at 6-foot-5, 290 pounds and his overall hand usage, punch and strength are no question his main strengths in his game. Myers no question has work to do this off season including improving his overall footwork, quickness, bend and leverage and I'm very interestedf to see Myers this summer and see where he's at physically. One thing has been pretty certain over the years and that is Batavia kids do work in the off season and in more cases than not...those weaknesses end up becoming a strength. Myers has offers so far from Miami of Ohio. Old Dominion along with San Diego State, Toledo and Western Michigan. I see Myers as a low to mid 3 star.

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DE Ian Campbell Joliet Catholic (6-foot-3, 240 pounds) Campbell is a two sport standout for the Hilltoppers (football/baseball) who is coming off a very strong 2424 season for the Hilltoppers. Campbell has a ton to offer most impressively eyeball passing size and physical tools. Campbell who played defendiv e end for the Hillmen in 2024 showed to have a very good nose for the football, was a plus defender in run support along with having enough speed of the edge to become a consistent pain in the a$$ for opposing offensive tackles. I've felt for some time now that Campbell's best position physically at the next level will be as an interior defensive linemen. Campbell will have the frame to allow him to add much more good weight and strength while also maintaining and even improving his overal, speed and quickness. I like Campbell here as a low to mid 3 star recruit.
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S Tommy Thies Fenwick (6-foot-1, 190 pounds) Committed to Miami of Ohio. One of the best down in and down out safeties I saw live in 2024 and a kid who played large on a defense that had some additional big time players as well. Thies is an athletic playmaker who just does a lot of things well here. Thies is an impressive open field tackler who just roams from sideline to sideline and is a heavy hitter making plays. Thies is also equally as strong in pass coverage has a good overall nose for the football and also has an advanced level of knowledge of taking proper angles along with having very good overall feel and instincts in pass coverage. I also love Thies overall spped/pursuit and his closing ability in run support here. Thies also plays with a high football IQ and is simply a very strong football player and athlete here. I projct Tommy Thies, while admittedly not having ideal size/frame I feel is still a very strong player and recruit. I see Thies as a mid 3 star name in the Class of 2026.
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Other names to consider?

Sandburg 2026 S/OLB Vincent Smith (NIU)

West Aurora QB Mason Atkins

Crete-Monee DB Jayden Marshall

Loyola OL Tommy Fraumann

Interesting - I think he is he first to be early enrollee from Althoff. Word at the bar, is that young Mr. Hill will be learning to play DB. They like his speed, hops, size and ball skills for their prototype Dback.

There is a big arguement in Tennessee about vouchers & more so transfer rules. I’m posting this because I was wondering if this could happen in Illinois I mean the Governor killed the fall football season because of Covid. What’s going on though is Tennessee lawmakers have threatened to take over or disband the TSSAA over this. Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association. Could get ugly

2025 Triad Knights

Head Coach: Calvin Potthast

Assistant Coaches:

Coach Perry- Defense Coordinator, DBs
Coach Johnson- Offense Coordinator QBs
Coach Zobrist- Run Game Coordinator, OL
Coach Zappia- DL
Coach Clark- LBs
Coach Roche- TEs
Coach Plummer- RBs
Coach Barbour- Hs

2025 Regular Season schedule (if known)

Friday Aug. 22nd- Week #0 Scrimmage (Edwardsville)
Friday Aug. 29th- Week #1 VS O'Fallon
Friday Sept. 5th- Week #2 @ Washington
Friday Sept. 12th- Week #3 @ Alton
Friday Sept. 19th- Week #4 VS CM
Friday Sept. 26th- Week #5 VS Highland (Homecoming Game)
Friday Oct. 3rd- Week #6 @ Mascoutah
Friday Oct. 10th- Week #7 VS Jersey (Senior Night)
Friday Oct. 17th- Week #8 @ Waterloo
Friday Oct. 24th- Week #9 @ Collinsville

Returning Offensive Starters for 2025

Gavin Dobbs- LB 6'2 225, 2026
Bryce Van Tieghem- DL 5'11 250, 2026
Grayson Yank- OL 6'0 230, 2026
Mac Musgrave- 2026 6'1 170, 2026
Brayden Riney- WR 6'0 190, 2026
Jacob Niermann- TE 6'3 230, 2027


Returning Defensive Starters for 2025

Bryce Van Tieghem- DL 5'11 250 2026
Gavin Dobbs- LB 6'2 225, 2026
Dawson Deatherage- LB 6'1 205, 2027
Jacob Odle DB 5'10 190, 2026
Pearce Goodfield-2026 DB
Jayden Howell- DB, 5'11 165, 2027
Braxton Yates- DB/LB, 5'8 165, 2026

Newcomers to Watch:

Brody Hasquin- QB
Austin Zarceck- OL/DL
Nathan Ratka- WR
Nolan Droege- OL/DL

2024 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?

Mizzou 7on7 June 13th
June 17th 11on11 @ Althoff
July 17th 11on11 vs Breese Central
July 22nd 11on11 vs Belleville East


Impact Player for Triad

Triad welcomes back a nice core of returning starters and impact players from a season ago for the 2025 season. Triad junior to be QB Brady Hasquin was able to get in quite a bit of work in 2024 playing behind a strong senior QB in QB Isaac Ackerman and Hasquin looks primed to taker over the quarterback starting position this fall. Hasquin is also drawing recruiting looks and attention this spring and this summer will be big for him on the college camp circuit..

Looking for a sleeper name to watch for Triad? Keep an eye on Triad senior WR Mac Musgrave who was a key target in the Knights passing game in 2024 along with senior OL/DL Bryce Van Tieghem who is also a two way starter and impact player and leader for Triad.

EDGY's Preseason Thoughts on the 2025 Triad Knights

Triad had a solid 2024 season, starting the year with a 6-0 record but then lost three out of it's last four games to finish the year 7-3. The Knights made the 4A state playoff field and lost to Morris in Round 1 of the state playoffs. Look for Triad to again be a contender for the Mississippi Valley conference and a state playoff team in 2025 and if the underclass can step up and fill in at a handful of key positions (OL/RB/LB) this team could make some additional noise this season.

The biggest question facing Triad this summer?

Can Triad win the Mississippi Valley conference then make some noise and beat teams from "up North" deeper in the state playoff field? The geographical makeup of the 5A/4A state playoff field remains the same because of no true 1-32 seeding system....so the odds of eventually running into the Catholic schools up north and in general including the likes of say Morris/SHG/JCA has been pretty high for Triad. While the makeup of the 5A/4A field will no question change in 2025 and JCA and a few others will be moved up to a higher class, the road still remains pretty much the same here for the Knights.

Preseason Ranking? 2025 Preseason Class 5A/4A Top 10 consideration

2025 Morris Football Team

Head Coach: Alan Thorson

Assistant Coaches:

Justin Zink
Ryan Clauson
Greg Larsen
Chase Hansen
Brock Babington
Tyler Hartley
Ty Smith
Payton Voitik
Brian Kasher
Nick Jensen
Chatten Dryfhout
Devin Narwick
Danny Friend

2025 Regular Season schedule (if known)


08/29/25 Wilmington Home
09/05/25 Mahomet-Seymour Away
09/13/25 (Sat) Peoria Away
09/19/25 LaSalle Peru Home
09/26/25 Kaneland Away
10/03/25 Rochelle Home
10/10/25 Ottawa Away
10/17/25 Sycamore Home
10/24/25 Byron Center (Michigan) Home


Returning Offensive Starters for 2025

Brady Varner, QB, 6'2, 175, 2026
Bryce Varner, WR, 5'11, 170, 2026
Caeden Curran, RB, 6'0, 200, 2026
Logan Sparrow, TE, 6'2, 210, 2026
Brogan Kjellesvik, OL, 6'4, 275, 2027
Brody Hibner, OL, 6'5, 285, 2027
Tomatoa Le'au, OL, 6'3, 265, 2026


Returning Defensive Starters for 2025

Chace Bachert, DE, 6'0, 215, 2026
Logan Sparrow, DE, 6'2, 210, 2026
Owen Olson, LB, 5'11, 192, 2026
Caeden Curran, LB, 6'0, 200, 2026
Mick Smith, LB, 6'1, 188, 2027
Bryce Varner, DB, 5'11, 170, 2026
Caleb Walton, DB, 6'0, 170, 2026

Newcomers to Watch:

Keegan Kjellesvik, RB / DB, 5'10, 175, 2026
Colin Zierman, WR / OLB, 6'0, 190, 2026
Brady Babington, TE / DE, 6'1, 205, 2027
R.J. Kennedy, QB/WR, 6'3, 190, 2027
Aiden Swan, OL / DL, 5'10, 220, 2027


2024 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?

7/8 - 7 on 7 Home vs Dwight, Plainfield Central, Romeoville
7/15 - 7 on 7 Home vs Joliet Central, Plano, Tinley Park
7/18 - 7 on 7 West Aurora Tournament
7/22 - 7 on 7 Home vs Joliet West, Plainfield East, Providence
7/24 - Joint Practice @ Minooka
8/22 - Scrimmage Home vs Dekalb

Impact Player for Morris

Morris once again welcomes back a young yet aso talented football roster for the 2025 season and the overall experience lever stands out in my opinion. The Morris offensive skills group led by QB Brady Varner. WR Bryce Varner and RB Caeden Curran all had big seasons in 2024 and are all multiple year starters for Morris again in 2025. The offensive line is also young yet experienced led by junior OT Brogan Kjellesvik and junior OL Brody Hibner and both linemen will be drawing more looks and offers this summer and fall.

Looking for a sleeper name to watch for Morris? Morris junior to be QB/WR RJ Kennedy has been the buzz on the lower levels for Morris over the past two seasons. Look for Morris to find as place for Kennedy somewhere in the offense this summer.


EDGY's Preseason Thoughts on the 2025 Morris Football Team

Morris has remained one of the state's top mid sized public school football programs for decades now. Morris and head coach Alan Thorson is looking to get back deep into the state playoff field after it's 2024 Class 4A state semifinal appearance in 2024, a loss to nearby rival Joliet Catholic who has now eliminated Morris in back to back seasons. Morris, with an impressive 14 returning starters back for the 2025 season should be a highly ranked team in both Chicagoland and also in the Class 4A class.

The biggest question facing Morris this summer?

Can Morris benefit from the shake ups in Class 4A including not having to go through JCA in 2025? Again I see a lot to like about the 2025 Morris Football Team and while the schedule is never soft or easy here...this Morris team I feel has a chance to make some serious noise this fall both in conference and in Class 4A this fall. The combinartion of returning starters and talent, plus enough depth in house also adds to a Morris team that could be very tough this fall.

Preseason Ranking? 2025 Preseason EDGYTIM Chicagoland Top 30 poll "others" consideration 2025 Preseason Class 4A Top 10 consideration

Make sure and catch my work here as well as in the Daily Herald

2025 New Trier Trevians

Head Coach: Brian Doll

Assistant Coaches:

Jason Dane DC
Steven Spellman ST
Dusty Napoleon
Bill Morrison
Matt McCaffrey
Mike Harrison
Christian Miller
Demetrios Vretoss
Jamie Wineman


2025 Regular Season schedule (if known)

08/29/2025 7:00pm Naperville North
09/05/2025 7:00pm Waubonsie Valley
09/12/2025 7:30pm Hoffman Estates
09/19/2025 7:15pm Fremd
09/26/2025 7:00pm Deerfield
10/03/2025 7:00pm Maine South
10/11/2025 1:00pm Evanston
10/17/2025 7:00pm Glenbrook North
10/24/2025 7:00pm Glenbrook South


Returning Offensive Starters for 2025

James Karp OL 6'4 270lbs. 2026
Jacob Wineman OL 5'11 200lbs. 2026
Luke Mastros OL/TE 6'3 225lbs. 2026
Winston Malayter OL 6'3 245lbs. 2026
Will Miller WR 6'0 165'bs. 2027
Declan O'Meara RB 5'11 190lbs. 2027
Alex Fairchild WR 6'2 185lbs. 2027

Returning Defensive Starters for 2025

Anthony Aguilar DL 6'0 215lbs. 2026
William Fitzgerald LB 6'0 210lbs. 2026
Rick Miller SS 5'11 175lbs. 2027
Stephon Vellon DL 6'2 215lbs. 2026

Newcomers to Watch:

Jackie Ryder QB 6'5 215lbs. 2027
Marco Black QB/DB 5'11 185lbs. 2026
Max Viner DL/TE 6'4 225 2026
Harry Resis DL/TE 6'5 240lbs. 2026


2024 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?

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Impact Player for New Trier

New Trier year in and year out always has talent regardless of the win/loss record and that looks to be the case in 2025. Look for the Trevians to lean on the offensive line this summer which welcomes back 4 returning starters. The offensive line which includes returning starters in senior James Karp,
senior Jacob Wineman, senior Luke Mastros and senior Winston Malayter all have varsity seat time and experience and will need to lead the way on and off the field starting this summer.

Looking for a sleeper name to watch for New Trier? The Trevians will need to replace a standout graduated starting quarterback in Patrick Heneghan this summer and sophomore QB Jackie Ryder (6-foot-5, 215 pounds) has the physical tools and look of a name to watch over the next few seasons at New Trier.


EDGY's Preseason Thoughts on the 2025 New Trier Trevians

New Trier is looking to snap back to back to back seasons missing the IHSA state football playoffs, a rarity for a program with a ton of success and history over the years. New Trier head coach Brian Doll welcomes back a team this summer looking to build up the Trevians program with 11 returning starters (7 offense 4 defense) this summer. The 2025 schedule for New Trier is strong yet also not overwhelming in my opinion. New Trier opens up against Naperville North and Waubonsie Valley then will battle a steady group of remaining teams this fall.

The biggest question facing New Trier this summer?

Can the Trevians find some key go to guys and put the past handful of seasons behind them this fall? New Trier will need to find a starting quarterback along with some additional skill position names for depth while the defense will need to reload at linebacker and defensive back. If New Trier can find answers at those spots earlier this summer all the bettert for the Trevs reload this summer.

Preseason Ranking? 2025 Preseason EDGYTIM Chicagoland Top 30 poll "others" consideration

I know many high schools throughout Chicago area go through off season renovations or complete rebuilds of football stadiums. Just looking to hear any that are complete or on going.

One field I know is unique is Clark High School in Chicago built a new field with stands and a press box which are both in the west end zone of the field. The field does have lights as well. It is located at Flournoy & Lavergne Ave. I also know Rockne Stadium ( Roosevelt & Central) just went through a complete renovation and added what looks like either locker rooms or bathrooms on the north end zone. New field turf and track were replaced.

I follow DeSoto High on X and they reposted this about their five-star WR, Boobie Feaster: Login to view embedded media
At-home massage therapist. So I started looking around and I see it is DeSoto v Duncanville this week - conference mate both nationally ranked. They call it the Conference of Death. The game will stream for free and I will be watching.

Look at this nice little perk - damn boy, I am sure this cost several grand for all of that shrimp and crab!!!!
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We can't even hold their jock up here.

2025 Andrew Thunderbolts

Head Coach: Adam Lewandowski

Assistant Coaches:

John Bartgen
Quinn Holler
Robert Barth
Tom McGinnis
Tom O'Connor
PJ Miller
Don Wood
Shane Durkin


2025 Regular Season schedule (if known)

Sandburg
Plainfield South
at Lincoln-Way West
Waubonsie Valley
at Hammond Central
at Stagg
Lincoln-Way Central
at Dekalb
Bradley Bourbounnais


Returning Offensive Starters for 2025


Jacob Palucki OL 6'6" 280lbs 2026
Camden Maniatis ATH 5'11" 185lbs. 2026
Judah Van Engen OL/DL 6'2" 240lbs. 2026
Jack Piel OL/TE 6'0 230lbs. 2026
Jameson O'Reilly WR 6'2" 175lbs. 2026


Returning Defensive Starters for 2025


Troy Culbertson DE/OLB 6'1" 230lbs. 2026
Miloh Gutierrez DE/OLB 5'11" 225lbs. 2026
Ali Shaibe MLB 5'11" 220lbs. 2026
Brayden Guzak MLB 5'10" 220lbs. 2026
Danny Moss FS 6'2" 170lbs. 2026


Newcomers to Watch:

Camden Maniatis ATH 5'11" 185lbs. 2026
Judah Van Engen OL/DL 6'2" 240lbs. 2026
Troy Culbertson DE/OLB 6'1" 230lbs. 2026
Miloh Gutierrez DE/OLB 5'11" 225lbs. 2026
Ali Shaibe MLB 5'11" 220lbs. 2026
Brayden Guzak MLB 5'10" 220lbs. 2026
Danny Moss FS 6'2" 170lbs. 2026
Will MacLeod P/PK 2026
Sammy Trumpinksi WR 2027
Jack Tesmond ATH 2028
Luke Lewandowski DE/TE 2028
Ethan Stasukaitis DE 2028
Kaden Lundgren ATH 2028
James Price DL 2028



2024 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?

N/A

Impact Player for Andrew

Andrew over the past handful of seasons has always seem to have at least one high level recruit and this year's edition is Andrew senior OL Jacob Palucki who is verbally committed to the Toledo Rockets. Make sure to check out my full breakdown and evaluation of Jacob Palucki click the link. My Take: Jacob Palucki

Looking for a sleeper name to watch for Andrew? The TBolts in 2025 have a very good senior class with some impressive kids..and I really liked the video from Andrew senior DE/OLB Troy Culberson who is an athletic and hard nosed player down in and down out.


EDGY's Preseason Thoughts on the 2025 Andrew Thunderbolts

Andrew and head coach Adan Lewandowski is coming off a 6-4 2024 season which saw the TBolts make the Class 8A state playoff field and lost in opening round action to York. The TBolts welcome back 10 returning starters for the 2025 season and will also lean on a very solid senior class plus some talented underclassmen who will be asked to fill in several key starting positions this summer. The schedule for Andrew is solid especially opening up with rival Sandburg in Week 1 yet it's also not overwhelming especially not having to face either Naperville Central or Lincoln Way East this season.

The biggest question facing Andrew this summer?

Can the TBolts reload at some key positions and continue to challenge for the conference title and a state playoff bid? Again a big key this summer for Andrew will be can the returning seniors step up and lead the way and fill in at several key positions (QB/RB/OL/DL) while also seeing some key underclassmen find themselves and contribute early on this season? Look for the TBolts to again play hard nosed and physical football in 2025 anbd to challenge for a state playoff spot.

Preseason Ranking? 2025 Preseason EDGYTIM Chicagoland Top 30 poll "others" consideration