Previews: DuPage area matchups
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.