Most football programs would be more than happy to finish a season in the state semifinals.

Morris is not like most football programs.

So, even after reaching the Class 5A semifinals last season before falling to Joliet Catholic, the sights are set high again.

Morris captains Logan Sparrow, Caeden Curran and Chace Bachert feel like they have some unfinished business as the first official day of IHSA practice took place Monday. They are three of the four captains for Morris, along with Bryce Varner, as voted by their teammates.

“We’re pretty confident coming into the season,” said the 5-11, 207-pound Bachert, a key contributor on both the offensive and defensive lines. “It’s exciting. A lot of people are saying we lost a lot, but we actually have a lot of guys coming back that played a

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