When Naperville Central sophomore wide receiver Mark Williams got the word that he had made the varsity team last month, he knew he was taking a big jump up in class.

After all, moving from the freshman A team to varsity in one year is a chance not many players get.

Not surprisingly, Williams had a few butterflies in the season opener against Oswego.

“At first, I was scared,” he said. “I was scared and nervous the first couple games, but I had a lot of help around me, so it was good. I enjoyed it.”

The 5-foot-11, 155-pound Williams scored a touchdown in the Redhawks’ 31-15 loss to Oswego, the first of three straight losses.

But Williams proved he belonged, as Naperville Central coach Mike Ulreich knew he would. Williams is one of six sophomores brought up to varsity.

“He’s a guy who

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