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Glenbard East (2-1, 0-1) at West Aurora (2-1, 0-1)
Game time: 7:30 p.m. today.
The quick hit: Both teams were brought back to earth with harsh losses last week. West Aurora is most dangerous on special teams - the one area the Rams saw success against Naperville North.
Naperville North (3-0, 1-0) at West Chicago (1-2, 0-1)
Game time: 7:30 p.m. today.
The quick hit: More than Nick Mlady and Pat Waite make the Huskies' double-wing ground game roll. With QB Matt Manade back, look for more passing against a struggling Wildcats defense.
Fenton (1-2, 0-0) at Riverside-Brookfield (0-3, 0-0)
Game time: 7 p.m. today.
The quick hit: What's the A-11 offense? The Bison find out first hand tonight. R-B's defense is surrendering 43 points a game, good news for Fenton after gaining 89 yards in last week's loss.
Proviso East (2-1, 1-0) at Addison Trail (1-2, 1-0)
Game time: 7:30 p.m. today.
The quick hit: A gutsy fourth-down call preserved the Blazers' first win last week as Mike D'Ambrose rushed for 130 yards. Key tonight is limiting the big-play potential of the surprising Pirates.
Willowbrook (0-3, 0-1) at Downers South (1-2, 0-0)
Game time: 7:30 p.m. today.
The quick hit: Last week's 11 fumbles clearly can't happen again for Willowbrook, although running behind tight end Doug Kuester is a good bet. Three Downers South starters may return from injury.
Benet (1-2, 1-0) at Carmel (2-1, 0-1)
Game time: 7:30 p.m.
The quick hit: What does Benet get for its 35-0 win over St. Joseph? A Carmel team loaded for Redwing after a 21-8 loss to Marist. Benet's jelling offense cannot err against this ESCC heavy.
Seneca (0-3, 0-0) at Lisle (1-2, 0-0)
Game time: 7:15 p.m., Benedictine University.
The quick hit: Finally an Interstate Eight-Small game! Anthony Ventrella, Jake Kretmen hope to revisit last week's 176 combined rushing yards. Seneca might have three losses, but two came in overtime.
Luther North (0-3, 0-1) at Wheaton Academy (1-2, 1-0)
Game time: 7 p.m. Saturday, West Chicago High School.
The quick hit: Quarterback Brian Pell, Kai Libby in the slot, tight end Anthony Ritchie, receivers Jake Jones and Evan Kilisares - that's a lot of offense for Luther North to handle.
Driscoll (2-1, 0-1) at Marmion (2-1, 0-1)
Game time: 7:30 p.m.
The quick hit: It's Suburban Catholic Conference win streak ended at 11 last week, the Highlanders regain the swagger against a Marmion unit seeking to again put pressure on quarterback Steven Schwabe.
Immaculate Conception (2-1, 1-0) at Marian Cent. 2-1, 1-0)
Game time: 7:30 p.m.
The quick hit: The key for IC doesn't change: control the line of scrimmage and they're in a position to win. Knights outside linebacker Antonio Taylor, meet Marian quarterback Andy Stochl.
Bartlett (3-0, 1-0) at Lake Park (1-2, 1-0)
Game time: 7:30 p.m.
The quick hit: Lake Park may provide Bartlett with the most resistance in the Upstate Eight. Linebacker Ryan Gerts will get help in pass coverage by returning LB Chris Buonavolanto (mono).
Downers Grove North (1-2, 0-0) at York (3-0, 1-0)
Game time: 7:30 p.m.
The quick hit: West Suburban Silver opposites. Despite its record Downers North can run the ball. York's talent is the passing game, though back La'Zerick Williams adds a different dimension.
Glenbard West (3-0, 1-0) at Proviso West (2-1, 0-1)
Game time: 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
The quick hit: On a short week after Monday's 54-14 win over Oak Park, Glenbard West will be challenged by fly and flare patterns galore. But can Proviso withstand the Hilltoppers' skill in the trenches?
Hinsdale South (1-2) at Hinsdale Central (2-1)
Game time: 7:30 p.m.
The quick hit: Running back depth has been huge for the Hornets, proven by Devin Lee's 65-yard TD run last week. Central is not just John Whitelaw; Rich Zajeski has run for 368 yard on 20 carries.