Willowbrook @ Morton

Posted October 18, 2007 11:00 pm

Daily Herald Staff Report

Willowbrook (5-3, 3-2) at Morton (0-8, 0-5)

West Suburban Gold

Game time: 7:30 p.m., today.

Last year: Willowbrook 33, Morton 22.

Last week: York 35, Willowbrook 7; Downers South 58, Morton 20.

Outlook: Because of a limited number of playoff points, Willowbrook may not qualify for the postseason with only five victories. That makes this game crucial if the Warriors hope to make their first playoff appearance since 2004. Look for Willowbrook to ride its steady ground game featuring Wayne Bolden and Brandon Martinez, who have combined for 1,100 rushing yards. Defensively, the Warriors' steady corps of linebackers will focus on Morton's option attack. Although Morton has lost 12 straight Gold games, the Mustangs can find hope in their last victory -- a 9-3 win over Willowbrook near the end of the 2005 season. Last week's point total against Downers South was their highest of the season.

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