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Illini Prairie State conference preview

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ILLINI PRAIRIE STATE

Outlook: The end of a dynasty may be nearing for Hubbard, but the Greyhounds are not going down without a fight. New Morgan Park coach Wesley Yates will try to get the Mustangs back on track, but they all have to come through Robeson.

Top five players Ht. Wt. Yr.

DB, Charles Bournes, Morgan Park 5-8 175 Sr.

RB Darion Henderson, Hubbard 6-0 180 Jr.

T Derrick Jackson, Robeson 6-3 285 Sr.

RB Jamal McDowell, Orr 5-11 190 Sr.

RB Devon Sanders, Robeson 5-10 190 Sr.

Quote: “We have to reclaim the tradition that made this school one of the premier programs in the state.” — Morgan Park coach Wesley Yates.

Predicted Finish: Robeson, Hubbard, Morgan Park, Orr, Urban Prep-Englewood, Bogan.

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