Oak Lawn Richards Bulldogs

Head Coach: Anthony Sheehan

Assistant Coaches:
Tommy Makuch-OC
Kris Korhonen-CO-DC
Adam Ziemba- Co-DC
Jim Bolhuis- DB
Justin Harris- RB
Jeff Kortz- TE
Chris Elliott-WR
Joe Bailey-Special Teams
Austin O'Leary- OL
Jake Moran- DB
Ryan Russell
Eric Schultz
Nick Grabarek
Jeff Kopf
Torrey Nalls
Matt Royce
Ahmad Sulieman

School Nickname/Mascot: Bulldogs

Conference: South Suburban Red

Team Twitter:

@HLR_FOOTBALL

2024 Regular Season schedule (if known)


@Crete Monee
Libertyville
@Eisenhower
Oak Lawn
@Argo
@Shepard-
@LEMONT
Evergreen Park
Reavis

Returning Offensive Starters for 2024

Myles Mitchell-RB-5'11 190 SR
Ladarius Foster-RB 5'10 175 So
Liam O'Boyle- OL 6' 210 SR
Amir Yousef- OL 5'10 200 SR
Tim Meariweather-OL 6'3 300 JR

Returning Defensive Starters for 2024:


Austin Synoga-DB 5'9 160 Sr
Seamus Doyle- DB 6' 175 Sr
Chase Dryier- LB 5'10 195 Sr
Nate Cole- LB/DL 5'10 205 Jr
Johnny Liscomb- DL 5'10 215 Jr
Milan Mosley-DB 6'3 165 Sr
Kam'Ron Norwood- DL 5'10 195 SO

Newcomers to Watch:

Noah Escobedo-QB JR
Eric Jacobs-QB SO
Maddux North- LB/DL Sr
Josh Valenzuela OL So
Khalil LaValle-DB Sr

2024 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?

Crown Point Combine 6/18
Sandburg Combine 6/20
LWC Combine 7/17
@ Richards 7 on 7. Marist, Lockport Chi Christian
7/24

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Oak Lawn Richards senior RB Myles "Money" Mitchell is already committed to FCS power North Dakota State this summer and Mitchell is looking to have an even bigger season in 2024. Mitchell has an impressive collection of speed, power and quickness and also possesses great size and power.

Looking or a sleeper name to watch this fall for Richards? Keep an eye on junior RB La'Darius Foster who was a solid runner and blocker is supporting the Bulldogs offense as a sophomore in 2023. Foster also had impressive tools and great instincts and is in line to get more touches and chances this fall.

EDGY's Preseason Thoughts on the 2024 Oak Lawn Richards Bulldogs

Oak Lawn Richards and longtime head coach Tony Sheehan has led the Bulldogs football program over the past 15 seasons and has posted a 123-44 record. Richards has missed the IHSA state playoffs just once (2008) in Sheehan's 15 seasons leading the football program. Richards in 2023 won the South Suburban Reed conference titlew, made the Class 6A state playoff field and beat Hubbard before losing to Glenwood in second round action.

The biggest question facing Richards this summer?

Can the Bulldogs reload at a handful of key positions and continue to win? Richards always has talent in the building and Sheehan and his staff does an amazing job of getting the most out of it's talent year in and year out. If the Bulldogs can find answers this summer at a handful of key positions (QB/WR/LB/DL) look for the Bulldogs to again be a force in the South Suburban Red and Class 6A.

Preseason Ranking? Preseason Class 6A Top 10 consideration

Metamora Redbirds

Head Coach: Jared Grebner

Assistant Coaches:

Nick Delinski
Jeff Herring
Ryan Otto
Steve Kiesewetter
Sam Elbert
Jim Kasap
Curt Ryan
Andy Symmonds
Kyle Weyeneth
Mike Warner
Chet Hammond
Chris Urban

School Nickname/Mascot: Redbirds

Conference: Mid Illini

Team Twitter:

@MTHSFootball

2024 Regular Season schedule (if known)

vs Glenwood (Scrimmage)
@ Sterling
vs LaSalle Peru
@ Washington
vs Morton
vs Canton
@ Pekin
@ Limestone
vs East Peoria
@ Dunlap

Returning Offensive Starters for 2024

Landon Cowper OL 6-foot-3, 285 pounds 2025
Mark Frederick WR 5-foot-11, 160 pounds 2025
Avery Grebner WR 5-foot-9, 160 pounds 2025
Evan Keil RB 5-foot-10, 180 pounds 2025
Jaiduan Cranford RB 5-foot-10, 180 pounds 2026


Returning Defensive Starters for 2024:

Eden Cole DB 5-foot-9, 160 pounds 2025
Avery Grebner DB 5-foot-9, 160 pounds 2025
Cameron Nickel LB 6-foot-3, 210 pounds 2025
Brad Schalk OLB 5-foot-11, 165 pounds 2025
Shae Seals OLB 5-foot-10, 180 pounds 2025
Stephen Petri DB 5-foot-10, 200 pounds 2026
Jaiduan Cranford DB 5-foot-10, 180 pounds 2026

Newcomers to Watch:

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2024 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?

June 19 7on7 @ Metamora
July 11th 11 on 11 @ Metamora vs United Township
July 20th 7on7 @ Princeton
July 24th 11 on 11 at Eureka
August 23rd Scrimmage @ Metamora vs Glenwood

Impact Player for Metamora

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Metamora junior RB/DB Jaiduan Cranford is a speedy and athletic two way starter and playmaker for the Redbirds this coming season. Cranford on film shows to have nice start/stop ability, gets to full speed quickly and also has some wiggle and goof overall vision.

Looking or a sleeper name to watch this fall for Metamora? Keep an eye on either senior LB Cam Nickel and/or senior WR/DB Avery Grebner both of who are three year varsity starters for the Redbirds this fall.

EDGY's Preseason Thoughts on the 2024 Metamora Redbirds

Metamora and head coach Jared Grebner are coming off a 8-3 season in 2023 as the Redbirds made the 5A state playoff field, defeated Decatur McArthur thgn los Highland in second round action. Head coach Jar3ed Grebner has posted a 23-13 record in four seasons at Metamora.

The biggest question facing Metamora this summer?

Can the Redbirds offensive and defensive lines gain experience quickly and make another post-season run this fall? Metamora welcomes back a nice core of experienced skills, but the line play welcomes back just one returning starter senior Landon Cowper. The Mid Illini is always a rough conference race and the if Metamora can bring along it's less experienced line play sooner rather than later....they will be again in the hunt in the conference and in 5A.

Preseason Ranking? Preseason Class 5A Top 10 consideration

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Lincoln Way West Warriors

Head Coach: Luke Lokanc

Assistant Coaches:

David Ernst, Joe Boseo, Jason Visny, Matt Judd, Andy Zurales, Steve Bauer, Nick Shaub, Eric Doornkaat, Scott Peters, Larry Lokanc, Cam Gavin, Mark Coglianese JR.

School Nickname/Mascot: Warriors

Conference: Southwest Suburban Red

Team Twitter:

@LWWWarriorsFootball

2024 Regular Season schedule (if known)

@ Eisenhower
vs Andrew
@ Metea Valley
vs Sandburg
@ Naperville Central
vs Naperville North
vs Champaign Centennial
@ Lockport
vs Bradley

Returning Offensive Starters for 2024

Joey Segvich OL, 25, 6’ 245
Riley Kliros OL, 26, 6’ 260
Chase Hetfliesh QB, 25, 5’10 180
Jahan Abubakar RB, 26, 6’1 175
DeAndre Coates WR, 6’3’ 190
Austin Rowswell WR, 6’1 195
Zach Hermanson Kicker, 26, 5’9 170

Returning Defensive Starters for 2024:

Olin King DL, 25, 6’ 240
Nate Elstner LB/DE, 25, 6’1 210
Josh Veldman LB, 25, 6’3 210
John Ramos LB, 25, 5’11 200
Jackson Mansker DB, 26 6’ 200
Ryan Stiglic DB, 25, 5’10 185
Chase Markowitz DB/WR, 26, 6’2 175

Newcomers to Watch:

Leeland Walsh OL
Grant Tustin QB
Luke Gouty QB/DB
Quinn Forsythe WR
Brandon Birvisha TE
Noah Wendt LB
Chris Yirsa DL
Brady Nelson DL

2024 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?

TBA

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Lincoln Way West has some impressive names back for the 2024 season, but none will have the overall impact this fall as senior LB Josh Veldman who's already committed to Northwestern. Veldman has impressive length. speed and instincts and also has the frame and makeup of a player who will physically continue to develop at the Big Ten level.

Looking or a sleeper name to watch this fall for Lincoln Way West? Take your pick between senior WR Austin Rowswell and/or senior WR DeAndre Coates. Rowswell has struggled with a few injuries in his high school career but when healthy this track sprinter has Big ten ability and speed. Coates is also a physically impressive kid on the hoof who also has big level physical tools and potential. I can see both Rowswell and Coates playing at the D1 level next fall.

EDGY's Preseason Thoughts on the 2024 Lincoln Way West Warriors

Lincoln Way West and head coach Luke Lokanc is looking to improve upon it's 9-3 season in 2023 as the Warriors lost to Downers grove North in the Class 7A quarterfinals. Lincoln Way West head coach Luke Lokanc has posted a 22-15 record in 4 seasons leading the Warriors program and West has missed the IHSA state playoff field just once (2022) since the 2009 season.

The biggest question facing Lincoln Way West this summer?

Can the Warriors survive a ramped up regular season schedule with the addition of several DuPage Valley conference schools on board in 2024 and make another deep post-season run in 7A? The merging for one season (for now) between the Southwest Suburban schools and the DVC no question will ramp up scheduling for all schools and West will take on the likes of Naperville North, Naperville Central and Metea Valley in 2024. The talent level looks strong in 2024 for the Warriors and this remains a program that continues to climb on several levels and should find it's way back into the post-season in 2024.

Preseason Ranking? Preseason Chicagoland Top 30 and Class 7A Top 10 consideration

Romeoville Spartans

Head Coach: Justin Trovato

Assistant Coaches:

Offensive Line- Andy Urban
Running Backs- John Arlis
Defensive Coordinator- Josh Mander
Defensive Line- Brad Smidt
Defensive Backs- Zack Lomonaco


School Nickname/Mascot: Spartans

Conference: Southwest Prairie East

Team Twitter:

@RhsSpartanfball

2024 Regular Season schedule (if known)

8/23/24- @ West Chicago (scrimmage)
8/30/24- vs. Oak Lawn Community High School
9/6/24- @ Tinley Park High School
9/13/24- vs. Bolingbrook High School
9/20/24- @ Minooka High School
9/27/24- vs. Plainfield South High School
10/4/24- vs. Plainfield Central High School
10/11/24- @ Joliet Central High School
10/18/24- @ Joliet West High School
10/25/24- vs. Plainfield East High School

Returning Offensive Starters for 2024

Richard Conley/ QB/ 5’10/ 160lbs/ 2026
Tony Galloway/ OL/ 6’3/ 255 lbs/ 2025
Ethan Lee/ OL/ 6’1/ 230 lbs/ 2025
Manny Palomar/ RB/ 6’0/ 220 lbs/ 2025
Ty English/ WR/ 5’10/ 163 lbs/ 2025
Cameron Jurgens/ 6’0/ 170 lbs/ 2025
Caron Johnson/ 5’11/ 170 lbs/ 2025
Justin Love/ 5’11/ 173 lbs/ 2026

Returning Defensive Starters for 2024:

Yoseph Elsherif/ LB/ 5’10/ 195 lbs/ 2025
Manny Palomar/ LB/ 6’0 / 220 lbs/ 2025
Donald Spiegle/ LB/ 6’0/ 225 lbs/ 2025
RJ Ibarra/ LB/ 6’0/ 175 lbs/ 2025
Tony Galloway/ DL/ 6’3/ 255 lbs/ 2025
Marc Thomas/ DL/ 6’3/ 230 lbs/ 2025
Ty English/ DB/ 5’10/ 163 lbs/ 2025
Cameron Jurgens/ DB/ 6’0/ 170 lbs/ 2025
Camron Thomas/ DB/ 5’9/ 170 lbs/ 2025


Newcomers to Watch:

Bryce Brown/ RB/ 6’1/ 205 lbs/ 2027
Hans Valmores/ DB/ 5’8/ 175 lbs/ 2025

2024 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?

6/20/24- Combined practice vs Plainfield North 9-11AM
7/9/24- 7 on 7 @ Morris 5:00 PM
7/18/24- Combined practice vs. Thornton 10AM-12AM
7/25/24- Combined practice @ Argo 9AM-11AM

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Romeoville senior OL/DL Tony Galloway 6-foot-3, 255 pounds has been a varsity starter and key performer since his sophomore season for the Spartans and head coach Justin Trovato. Galloway has drawn various FCS/D2 level recruiting attention and scholarship offers. Galloway has a jnice combination of size and strength and a frame that will allow him to add even more good weight and strength at the college level.

Looking or a sleeper name to watch this fall for Romeoville? Keep an eye on senior DE/RB Marc Thomas (6-foot-3, 230 pounds) has college level size. skills and physical tools to play on Saturday's at the college level next fall.

EDGY's Preseason Thoughts on the 2024 Romeoville Spartans

Romeovlle and head coach Justin Trovato struggled to a 1-8 season in 2023 as the Spartans decided to "go young" in 2023 and played a ton of underclassmen who gained valuable varsity seat time which will hopefully pay off this coming season. The Spartans are seeking a return visit to the IHSA state playoffs in 2024 which would be the programs first visit to the post-season since the 2013 season (5-5 record). Trovato has posted a 6-34 overall record in 5 seasons.

The biggest question facing Romeovlle this summer?

Can the Spartans finally turn things around for the better starting this season? Romeoville has been a program on decline for several seasons as the program has had to deal with declining overall numbers along with instability within the staff over the past decade or so. Romeoville head coach Justin Trovato has done a strong job of keeping this program in place and the program has seen a boost in lower level numbers the past few seasons. Fingers crossed this 2024 season becomes the first year of a several year turn around from a program that has had a ton of history and tradition in the Southwest suburbs for decades.

Preseason Ranking? Not yet.

What about high school conferences sold off naming rights? Please have some fun with this and let us know some of your most creative conference names.

A few off the top,off my head?

Wally’s Big 12 conference
Scott’s,Turf Builder Fox Valley Conference

Just saw one underclassmen quarterback announce via his Twitter account that he has representation for any NIL opportunities....and I'm expecting more to follow.

So why aren't we talking about this yet? Seems like it's been a very slow crawl so far at the high school level Again this thread will not be turned into a player bitch session.....but this opportunity is available now....and will we see it take off?

Linked is a nice compliation of the IHSA NIL rules from (Burlington) Central High School

Genoa Kingston Cogs

Head Coach: Mike Noll

Assistant Coaches:

Al Greenberg, Mike Kusek, Tylar Stanton, Hunter Zweifel,
Ryan Arndt, Bob Satkiewicz, Carl Uphoff, Matt Hood

School Nickname/Mascot: Rockets

Conference: Kishwaukee River

Team Twitter:

@RBHSFootball

2024 Regular Season schedule (if known)


8/30 H Woodstock Marian Central Catholic
9/6 A Quincy Notre Dame
9/13 H Johnsburg
9/20 A Harvard
9/27 A Woodstock
10/4 H Sandwich
10/11 H Woodstock North
10/18 A Marengo
10/25 H Plano
11/1 TBD IHSA Playoffs

Returning Offensive Starters for 2024

Adam Schuler OT 6 0 210 2025
Mitch Kelly OG 5 9 220 2025
Logan Garcia OG 5 11 245 2025
Ryan Wisniewski TE 6 3 200 2025
Luke Johnson TB 6 1 175 2026

Returning Defensive Starters for 2024:

Ryan Wisniewski OLB 6 3 200 2025
Oscar Bonilla OLB 5 8 150 2025
Logan Garcia DL 5 11 245 2025
AJ Horcher NG 5 11 200 2025
Luke Johnson DB 6 1 175 2026
Gavin Busa LB 5 8 175 2026

Newcomers to Watch:

Trevor Szumanski LB 5 10 185 2026
Ray Hannemann QB 6 0 175 2026
Luke Robinson TE/OLB 6 4 190 2026
Jace Nelson QB/WR 6 5 180 2027
Nick Kyes WB/DB 5 6 155 2027
Hunter Carley RB/OLB 5 9 190 2027
Breckin Campbell DL 6 4 210 2027
Riley Shea FB/LB 6 0 200 2027
Christian Ojeda OL/DL 5 9 220 2026
Logan Molczan DB 5 9 145 2025
Nate Moreno WR/DB 6 3 165 2025

2024 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?

7v7 July 10 @ Antioch
7v7 July 15 @ Grant
7v7 July 17 @ McHenry
11v11 July 23 @ Grayslake North
11v11 July 25 Geneseo @ Augustana College

Impact Player for Richmond Burton

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Richmond Burton senior OL/DL Logan Garcia (5-foot-11, 245 pounds) is a two way starter and experienced varsity starter this coming season for the Rockets. Gaercia has good hands and feet, shows quickness on either side of the football and will play on Saturday's next fall.

Looking or a sleeper name to watch this fall for Richmond Burton? Keep an eye on junior RB/DB Luke Johnson (6-foot-1, 170 pounds) who was a varsity starter on both sides of the football in 2023 for the Rockets.

EDGY's Preseason Thoughts on the 2024 Richmond Burton Rockets

Richmond Burton and Hall of Fame head coach Mike Noll posted a 7-3 record in 2023. The Rockets made the 2023 Class 4A state playoff field and lost to St. Viator 14-0 in opening round action. Noll. who has posted an impressive 61-7 record in 6 seasons at Richmond Burton also had lengthy stays at both McHenry (16 seasons) and also Glenbrook South (12 seasons).

The biggest question facing Richmond Burton this summer?

Can the Rockets reload at some key spots this summer (QB/RB/DL/DB) and continue to make big noise in the Kishwaukee River and in Class 4A again? The 2024 schedule is interesting especially the non conference games (vs Marian Central Catholic and @ Quincy ND) that will be solid tests. In the end this program continues to be a consistent winner and I don't see that changing anytime soon.

Preseason Ranking? Preseason Chicagoland Top 30 and Preseason Class 4A Top 10 consideration

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Carlyle Indians

Head Coach: Nick Wolf

Assistant Coaches

Dan Wolf, Jaris Dalman, Beau Barbour, Tyler Siever, Cameron Parker and Alex Huels

School Nickname/Mascot: Indians

Conference: Cahokia Conference (Illinois)

Team Twitter Handle:

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2024 Regular Season schedule (if known):

Week 1: @ Nashville High School
Week 2: vs Tremont
Week 3: @ Caruthersville, MO
Week 4: vs Red Bud
Week 5: vs Dupo
Week 6: @ Chester
Week 7: vs Sparta
Week 8: @ Trenton Wesclin
Week 9: vs Red Hill

Returning Offensive Starters for 2024:

-Brody Diekemper-RB, 5'10", 190 lbs, 2025
-Hunter Taylor-QB/, 6'4", 185 lbs, 2025
-Eli Paulsmeyer-OL, 5'9", 220 lbs, 2025
-Landon Hitpas-OL, 5'11", 280 lbs, 2025
-Ethan Brinkmann-TE, 6'3", 215 lbs, 2026

Returning Defensive Starters for 2024:

-Brody Diekemper-LB, 5'10", 190 lbs, 2025
-Landon Hitpas-DL, 5'11", 280 lbs, 2025
-Spencer Bruggemann-DL, 6'4", 275 lbs, 2026

Newcomers to Watch

-Zach Persing, QB/WR/DB, 6'4", 170 lbs, 2026
-Russell Shepherd, RB/LB, 5'10", 180 lbs, 2026
-Eliot Melton, OL/DL, 5'11" 230 lbs, 2026


2024 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?

NA


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The Indians senior RB/LB Brody Diekemper (5-foot-10, 190 pounds) is a two way multi-year starter for the Indians. Diekemper is a hard nosed runner in the Indians powe r option running game along with a sure tackler and impact defender.

Looking for a sleeper name to watch for the Indians this season? Carlyle junior DT Spencer Bruggemann (6-foot-4, 275 pounds) has the size to draw more serious recruiting looks and attention this coming season.

EDGY's Preseason Thoughts on the 2024 Carlyle Indians

Carlyle and third year head coach Nick Wolf is looking to break the Indians back to back 4-5 seasons in 2024. Carlyle just came up short in a huge Week 9 31-22 loss to Red Bud which kept the Indians home in the post-season and sent the Salukis into the Class 1A state playoff field.

The biggest question for the Indians in 2024?

Can Carlyle break away from the 4-5 record in 2024 and make the IHSA state playoff field? Carlyle, like every other small enrollment program will need to continue to develop overall numbers and depth this summer, but the core of starters back is solid and could be another key to a winning season this fall.

Preseason Ranking? None for now.

Genoa Kingston Cogs

Head Coach: Cameron Davekos

Assistant Coaches:

Travis Frederick
Bill Bolger
Griffin McNeal
TC Holterhaus
Chris Cravatta
Chris Kleba
Brett Marth
Bob Baus

School Nickname/Mascot: Cogs

Conference: Big Northern

Team Twitter:

@GKCogsFootball

2024 Regular Season schedule (if known)

vs Rockford Christian
vs North Boone
@ Oregon
vs Dixon
vs Winnebago
@ Byron
vs Stillman Valley
@ Rock Falls
@ Rockford Lutheran

Returning Offensive Starters for 2024

Tyler Atterberry RB/DE 6′1″ 160 2025
Nathan Kleba QB/DB 6′0″ 165 2025
John Swineheart K/P/TE/DB 5′10″ 154 2025
Patrick Young RB/DB 5′8″ 135 2025
Peyton Meyer RB/LB 5′10″ 175 2025
Owen Zaccard RB/LB 5′10″ 150 2026
Nicholas Cantrell OL/LB 5′11″ 205 2025
Hayden Hodgson TE/DB 6′4″ 210 2025

Returning Defensive Starters for 2024:
Tyler Atterberry RB/DE 6′1″ 160 2025
Nathan Kleba QB/DB 6′0″ 165 2025
John Swineheart K/P/TE/DB 5′10″ 154 2025
Patrick Young RB/DB 5′8″ 135 2025
Peyton Meyer RB/LB 5′10″ 175 2025
Owen Zaccard RB/LB 5′10″ 150 2026
Nicholas Cantrell OL/LB 5′11″ 205 2025
Hayden Hodgson TE/DB 6′4″ 210 2025

Newcomers to Watch:

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2024 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?

We are looking for scrimmages this summer.

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Genoa Kingston senior QB/DB Nathan Kleba (6-foot-0, 165 pounds) is a terrific all around, multi-sport athlete who has the potential to draw increased recruiting attention this summer and fall.

Looking or a sleeper name to watch this fall for Genoa Kingston? Keep an eye on senior RB/DE Tyler Atterberry (6-foot-1, 160 pounds) who is also a multi-positional and multi-sport athlete who basically won't leave the field again in 2024 for the Cogs.

EDGY's Preseason Thoughts on the 2024 Genoa Kingston Cogs

Genoa Kingston and head coach Cameron Davekos just missed making the 2023 IHSA state playoff field, posting a 4-5 record and coming up short in landing an at large state playoff bid. Genoa Kingston has remained a consistent winner in Class 4A/3A level and has made the post-season in 7 out of the last 9 seasons. Cameron Davekos is entering his fourth season at Genoa Kingston and has posted an overall record of 21-10.
The biggest question for Genoa Kingston heading into 2024?

Can the Cogs build up enough depth and overall numbers to go head to head against the top tier of the Big Northern conference in 2024? .Genoa Kingston welcomes back a nice core of starters in 2024, but all eyes will again be on Big Northern power Byron. The Cogs 5 losses in 2023 all came to playoff teams and if this program can compete and beat a few of the upper tier teams they have a very good shot at a post-season bid this coming fall.

Preseason Ranking? Preseason Class 3A/4A Top 10 consideration

Hoopston Area/Armstrong Potomac

Head Coach: Carrick MacDonald

Assistant Coaches

Glenn Brewer
Chris Kelnhoefer
Felipe Martinez
Carlos Ramos
Chip Glass
Zach Lingard
Dylan Mollet

School Nickname/Mascot: Cornjerkers

Conference: Vermillion Valley

Team Twitter Handle:

@haapfb


2024 Regular Season schedule (if known):

8/30-Home vs Iroquois West
9/6-Away @ Salt Fork
9/13 Home vs BHRA
9/20 Home vs Momence
9/27 Away @ Georgetown/Ridge Farm
10/4 Away @ Oakwood
10/11 Home vs Clifton Central
10/18 Away @ Westville
10/25 Home vs Watseka


Returning Offensive Starters for 2024:

Ayden Larkin RB 5’8 160 2025
Nicholas Brown Guard 5’8 210 2026
Cole Miller TE 6’3 190 2026

Returning Defensive Starters for 2024:

Rasiah Jones FS 5’10 155 2026
Ayden Larkin OLB 5’8 160 2025
Zach Huchel CB 5’11 165 2026
Earl Kelnhoefer ILB 6’1 185 2027

Newcomers to Watch

Tucker Deck Center/DL 6’3 240 2027
Kenyon Montez WR/CB 5’9 170 2025
Nicholas Cardenas RB/ILB 5’9 180 2027
Dominic Simpson OL/DL 6’2 200 2027


2024 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?

Team 7 on 7
@ Mahomet-Seymour on July 12
@Monticello on July 17th


Impact Player for the Hoopston Area/Armstrong Potomac Cornjerkers

The Cornjerkers welcome back a handful of key starters this summer with varsity experience. Keep an eye on HAAP senior RB/DB Ayden Larkin who will be asked to again provide both leadership and production in all three phases of the game this coming season.

EDGY's Preseason Thoughts on the 2024 Hoopston Area/Armstrong Potomac Cornjerkers

Hoopston Area/Armstrong Potomac and second year head coach Carrick MacDonald is looking to improve upon the Cornjerkers 2-7 season in 2023. HAAP is one of the state's oldest football playing schools going back to the 1897 season. Needless to say, HAAP has retained one of the most unique nicknames in the State of Illinois with Cornjerkers.

The biggest question for the Cornjerkers in 2024?

Can the Cornjerkers reload and replace 15 graduated starters from the 2023 season and continue to win games this fall? The program is excited about it's up and coming underclassmen classes and hopefully some key names from that group emerge this summer and help this program build up the program even higher this fall.

Preseason Ranking? None for now.

Hillcrest Hawks

Head Coach: Kyran Weaver

Assistant Coaches:

Keith Franklin
Tramaine Weaver
Roosevelt Booker
Mike Young
Connor Downs
Cassius Chambers
Chris Treadwell
Harrison Maddox
Harrison Yancey
Nick Schultz
Langdon Mattox
Bert Kenerson
Montreal Blade

School Nickname/Mascot: Hawks

Conference: South Suburban Blue

Team Twitter:

@Hawks4Football

2024 Regular Season schedule (if known)
vs. Benet
@ Montini
@ Oak Forest
vs Tinley Park
@ Bremen
vs TF South
@ TF North
vs. Eisenhower
vs. Lemont

Returning Offensive Starters for 2024
Gary Bradley QB 5'10" 150 c/o 2025
Erimus Wright RB 6'0" 200 c/o 2025
Maurice Garrett WR 6'0" 185 c/o 2026
Jaden Dilworth OL 6'2" 260 c/o 2025
Jazzari Jackson OL 6'3" 275 c/o 2025
TJ Mackey OL 5'10" 290 c/o 2025
Jordan Kenerson TE/RB 6'1" 235 c/o 2025
AJ Boyd OL 5'10" 300 c/o 2025
Keon Travis OL 5'10 240 c/o2025

Returning Defensive Starters for 2024:

Erimus Wright DB 6'0" 200 c/o 2025
McHale Blade DL 6'4" 240 c/o 2026
Max Carmicle DL 6'6" 215 c/o 2026
Colton Pennington DB 6'1" 175 c/o 2026
TJ Mackey DL 5'10 290 c/o 2025
Eric Pike LB 5'10" 190 c/o 2025


Newcomers to Watch:

Daquan Dennis RB 5'8" 160 c/o 2026

2024 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?

TBA

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Hillcrest already has a handful of Division 1 recruits and impact players to watch this summer, and more will also follow sooner rather than later. Hillcrest senior RB/DB Erimus Wright is a Power 4 recruit who has impressive tools and high level ability. Hillcrest junior DE McHale Blade (6-foot-4, 240 pounds) is also drawing national recruiting attention and scholarship offers.

Looking or a sleeper name to watch this fall for Hillcrest? Keep an eye on Hillcrest junior standout two sport athlete (football/basketball) Max Carmicle (6-foot-2, 230 pounds) who is a Division 1 basketball player who also has the tools and ability to also become a D1 level tight end as well.


EDGY's Preseason Thoughts on the 2024 Hillcrest Hawks

Hillcrest and head coach Kyran Weaver has been one of the better football programs over the past 6-7 seasons in the Chicagoland South Suburbs. The Hawks have made the IHSA state playoff field for the past 7 seasons and former Hawks defensive linemen and now head coach Kyran Weaver has posted a 17-14 record in three seasons.

The biggest question for Hawks heading into 2024?

Can the Hawks get out of the gates strong this fall and reload at a few key spots (WR/DB this summer? Hillcrest looks to have a pretty stacked starting lineup but the schedule is also strong opening the season against both Benet Academy and at Montini Catholic. If the Hawks can get a few early wins this season they have a chance to develop into one of the better Class 5A schools in Chicagoland this fall.

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The 2024 IHSA Football season is just days away, and it's time to start breaking down the upcoming season.






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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
Trevor Stoos

School Nickname/Mascot: Hubs

Conference: Interstate 8

Team Twitter:
@RTHS_Football


2024 Regular Season schedule (if known)

Week 1 - Woodstock
Week 2 - @ Morton
Week 3 - Highland (@ Illinois Wesleyan)
Week 4 - Sycamore
Week 5 - @ Lasalle-Peru
Week 6 - Morris
Week 7 - Kaneland
Week 8 - @ Ottawa
Week 9 - @ Windsor Imperial (MO)

Returning Offensive Starters for 2024
Grant Gensler / RB / 6'1 / 185 / 2025
Dylan Manning / RB / 5'11 / 170 / 2027
Roman Villalobos / RB / 5'11 / 185 / 2026
Carson Lewis / QB / 5'11 / 180 / 2025
Kaiden Morris / RG / 6'2 / 230 / 2025
Colton Czekala / C / 6'3 / 230 / 2025
Alex Pemberton / LT / 6'1 / 255 / 2025
Jack Carmichael / LG / 5'10 / 260 / 2025
Jack Pavlak / TE / 6'1 / 185 / 2025
Elijah Harley / Split / 6'1 / 185 / 2025

Returning Defensive Starters for 2024:

Grant Gensler / FS / 6'1 / 185 / 2025
Elijah Harley / SS / 6'1 / 185 / 2025
Xavier Villalobos / CB / 5'4 / 135 / 2025
Brode Metzger / OLB / 6'3 / 205 / 2026
Ethan Goodwin / OLB / 6'0 / 195 / 2025
Brandyn Metzger / ILB / 5'8 / 180 / 2025
Kaiden Morris / DT / 6'2 / 230 / 2025
Alex Pemberton / DT / 6'1 / 255 / 2025
Ryan Senne / DT / 5'10 / 195 / 2025
Jack Pavlak / DT / 6'1 / 185 / 2025

Newcomers to Watch:

Brody Bruns / TE & OLB / 6'5 / 180 / 2027
Adam Cobos / RT & DT / 6'3 / 210 / 2027
Gavin Neale / ILB / 5'8 / 200 / 2026

2024 Team 7on7 or Team Summer Camp?
7/11 - @ Sterling 7v7
7/16 - @ Kaneland 7v7
7/18 - @ Sterling 7v7
7/30 - @ Sterling 11v11


Impact Player for Rochelle
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Rochelle senior RB/FS Grant Gensler has been a varsity starter and mainstay since his sophomore season for the Hubs. Gensler is a nice combination of a speedy an d athletic play maker with good vision and strength running the football while also being a sure tackler on the defensive side of the football.

Looking or a sleeper name to watch this fall for Rochelle? Keep an eye on senior OL/DL Kaiden Morris (6-foot-2, 230 pounds) who is also an impact performer on both sides of the football this fall for the Hubs.


EDGY's Preseason Thoughts on the 2024 Rochelle Hubs

Rochelle and head coach Kyle Kissack enters his 7th season as the Hubs program has made the IHSA state playoff field in every season except in 2019 (4-5 record) and in 2020 (Covid). The Hubs welcome back 20 returning starters (10 offense 10 defense) and several of those returning starter will be long time varsity contributors.

The biggest question for Rochelle heading into 2024?

Can the Hubs guide through a very strong regular season schedule and get back into the IHSA state playoffs again this fall? The schedule this fall is pretty stacked with the likes of Highland, LaSalle-Peru plus Sycamore, Morris and Kaneland all awaiting the Hubs this fall.

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anyone know what to expect from Loyola vs estl I heard flyers somewhat reloaded on both is Loyola gonna be pretty good

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