Scouting: Rolling Meadows @ Fremd

Posted September 15, 2009 11:00 pm

By Marty Maciaszek

Rolling Meadows (2-1) at Fremd (3-0)

When 6:30 p.m. today at Hale Hildebrandt Field

Last week Meadows d. Barrington 27-17; Fremd d. Wheeling 42-0

Outlook Last year's 14-7 comeback win by Fremd was in an atmosphere befitting teams with the two longest current playoff streaks (Fremd at 14; Meadows at six). And this year could be no exception with QB Jimmy Garoppolo and WR Tony Taibi of Meadows taking on a stingy Fremd defense led by James Szafranski that has allowed only 14 points. "Garoppolo is a stud," said Fremd coach Mike Donatucci. "He could be the best athlete in the conference. His ability to throw downfield to a good receiving corps combined with his running ability will be a challenge." The Mustangs' front led by Erick Louis-Charles will have a big challenge up front with Christian Lombard leading the way for the dangerous Evan Wright. "We're looking forward to having the opportunity to compete against such a quality program and staff," said Meadows coach Doug Millsaps. "Their size up front concerns us and they are such a fundamental defensive team. It will be hard to find easy points." Fremd leads the series 7-6.

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