Scouting: Downers S. @ Willowbrook

West Suburban Gold

Downers Grove South (2-2, 1-0) at Willowbrook (2-2, 2-0)

Game time 7:30 p.m. today

Last week Downers South 37, Downers North 22; Willowbrook 42, Proviso East 26.

Last year Downers South 40, Willowbrook 6.

Outlook The Mustangs have the skill set to pile up the points headed by University of Illinois-bound quarterback Chandler Whitmer, who's completed 65 percent of his passes for 560 yards and 7 touchdowns. Jason Jozaites, boasting 28 catches for 410 yards, is the main target. Speedy sophomore running back Josh Williams, meanwhile, continues to bounce back from an ankle injury. An X-factor may be special teams. Jozaites and Ryan Oruche each have returned kicks for touchdowns. Willowbrook's defense, with five two-way players, is headed by leading tackler Sean Dunn. The safety snared his second interception last week. Against the Mustangs the entire secondary - including cornerbacks Steven Frobel and Joe Petrancosta - will be tested. Last week the Warriors ran the ball every offensive play except two. Jibril Jones and Frobel each notched at least 100 of the team's 339 rushing yards. Dan McLean and James Bolden also shared the load. Even though his arm wasn't a factor last week, quarterback Bradley Collins will need to balance the offense against the Mustangs' stiff defense.

Next week Proviso East at Downers South; Willowbrook at Leyden.