Each of the teams will feature a new starting quarterback, although not all of them lack varsity experience.
BENET
The Redwings (7-4) look to keep the momentum going after reaching the second round of the Class 5A playoffs last year. Senior Ben Clevenger is the new quarterback and has a talented receiving corps, led by senior Luke Doyle , an all-conference pick. Senior Ben Albert, junior John Ericson and sophomores Giovanni Sanderlin and Luke Crowder will also be targeted. Offensive tackles Alex MacDiarmid and John Sciortino, both seniors, are back.
On defense, senior Jack Clevenger and junior Dean Meah are moving from linebacker to the line, while senior Dominik Tomala returns at cornerback.
NAPERVILLE CENTRAL
The Redhawks (11-2), who lost to York in the Class 8A state semifinal