Fox Valley Fox conference preview

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Outlook: This figures to again rank as one of the most competitive leagues in the state. Prairie Ridge is the defending Class 6A champion. Crystal Lake South, Cary-Grove and Jacobs also appear capable of mounting deep playoff runs.

Top five players Ht. Wt. Yr.

QB Quinn Baker, Cary-Grove 5-11 185 Sr.

LB Sean Folliard, Prairie Ridge 6-2 205 Sr.

WR Jake Gierlak, Jacobs 5-10 180 Sr.

DE/OT Adam Kulon, Jacobs 6-5 240 Sr.

OT Boston Mathew, Crystal Lake S. 6-3 260 Sr.

Quote: “Our conference is very tough year in and year out. [Cary-Grove] has won a state title recently and [Prairie Ridge] won one last year. We hope to be in the mix with some outstanding teams.” — Crystal Lake South coach Chuck Ahsmann.

Predicted Finish: Prairie Ridge, Cary-Grove, Crystal Lake South, Jacobs, Huntley, McHenry, Dundee-Crown.

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