Was a thread started on the Free side so here are some names to consider.
The Usual Suspects
Loyola- played several underclassmen because of various injuries in 2017. Always reloads.
Rest of the CCL Blue- nuff said and could the Blue be even stronger in 2018?
Lincoln-Way East- Starting to feel more and more like the one LW school back in the late 90's
Nazareth Academy- loaded underclassmen group finally becomes seniors. Only issues? In 7A now
Phillips- loaded underclassmen group will be back
Homewood-Flossmoor- The Vikings just reload.
Maine South- defense had several underclassmen starters but can they find a QB?
Glenbard West- again the Hitters just reload.
Immaculate Conception- small school power moving on up to 4A should be just fine there
Barrington- always at the top of the Mid Suburban West race
Lake Zurich/Stevenson?- either school always seems to reload.
Naperville Central- return QB Payton Thorne and pockets of starters on both sides of the ball
Others to consider?
Oswego- Lots of key underclassmen return
Bolingbrook- freshman QB showed flashes and the Brook is never short on skills
Benet Academy- key offensive skills return
Marist- QN Markett is back
Simeon- The Wolverines also have QB Alante Brown back
Oak Lawn Richards- Lots in place for a nice 2018 run including QB/S Sebastian Castro
OPRF- very young team in 2017
Hinsdale Central- the Red Devils also bring back QB Matt Rush among others
Buffalo Grove- The Bison were not a one year wonder and return several key underclassmen in 2018
Naperville's- Take a pick from NV/NC or NN, at least one will be strong in 2018
Batavia- Strong core back on defense is a good place to start
St. Charles North- North Stars seem to need to do less reloading than rival East
Lincoln-Way Central- Will need to reload at several spots but the program keeps trending up
Warren Township- Always has talent
New Trier- 2017 just didn't seem to be the Trevs year. I have a feeling 2018 will be better
St. Laurence- has proven over the past few seasons that they can reload.
DeKalb- The Barbs had a nice core of underclassmen back in 2018
Raby/Curie- The Raiders had a breakout season while the Condors are always near the top of the CPL
Too early to make a call on...
Prairie Ridge- Will the Wolves have life after Superman?
Minooka- One year wonder or the start of the Resurgence on the Reservation?
Hoffman Estates- Losing a great senior class.
Willowbrook- I haven't been able to get a handle on the Warriors over the past two years...
Who are your teams to watch? Post them here.
The Usual Suspects
Loyola- played several underclassmen because of various injuries in 2017. Always reloads.
Rest of the CCL Blue- nuff said and could the Blue be even stronger in 2018?
Lincoln-Way East- Starting to feel more and more like the one LW school back in the late 90's
Nazareth Academy- loaded underclassmen group finally becomes seniors. Only issues? In 7A now
Phillips- loaded underclassmen group will be back
Homewood-Flossmoor- The Vikings just reload.
Maine South- defense had several underclassmen starters but can they find a QB?
Glenbard West- again the Hitters just reload.
Immaculate Conception- small school power moving on up to 4A should be just fine there
Barrington- always at the top of the Mid Suburban West race
Lake Zurich/Stevenson?- either school always seems to reload.
Naperville Central- return QB Payton Thorne and pockets of starters on both sides of the ball
Others to consider?
Oswego- Lots of key underclassmen return
Bolingbrook- freshman QB showed flashes and the Brook is never short on skills
Benet Academy- key offensive skills return
Marist- QN Markett is back
Simeon- The Wolverines also have QB Alante Brown back
Oak Lawn Richards- Lots in place for a nice 2018 run including QB/S Sebastian Castro
OPRF- very young team in 2017
Hinsdale Central- the Red Devils also bring back QB Matt Rush among others
Buffalo Grove- The Bison were not a one year wonder and return several key underclassmen in 2018
Naperville's- Take a pick from NV/NC or NN, at least one will be strong in 2018
Batavia- Strong core back on defense is a good place to start
St. Charles North- North Stars seem to need to do less reloading than rival East
Lincoln-Way Central- Will need to reload at several spots but the program keeps trending up
Warren Township- Always has talent
New Trier- 2017 just didn't seem to be the Trevs year. I have a feeling 2018 will be better
St. Laurence- has proven over the past few seasons that they can reload.
DeKalb- The Barbs had a nice core of underclassmen back in 2018
Raby/Curie- The Raiders had a breakout season while the Condors are always near the top of the CPL
Too early to make a call on...
Prairie Ridge- Will the Wolves have life after Superman?
Minooka- One year wonder or the start of the Resurgence on the Reservation?
Hoffman Estates- Losing a great senior class.
Willowbrook- I haven't been able to get a handle on the Warriors over the past two years...
Who are your teams to watch? Post them here.
