Scouting Naperville North at WW South

Naperville North (3-1, 1-1) at Wheaton Warrenville South (4-0, 2-0)

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

Last year: WW South 38, Naperville North 7.

Last week: Naperville North 21, West Aurora 7; WW South 38, Naperville Central 13.

Outlook: Naperville North's offense is struggling to hit its stride, partially because of lingering injuries to quarterback Matt LaCosse, who boasts 800 yards of total offense, and Antonio Owens. Both players are healthier heading into tonight. There may not be a better defensive player in the area than Huskies linebacker Nick Lifka, who's averaging 12 tackles a game. WW South quarterback Reilly O'Toole has thrown for 881 yards on 72 percent passing. Last week he added 67 rushing yards. While receivers Titus Davis and Travis Kern are potent on offense, linebacker Jack Eshleman and safety Caleb Bednarz are major defensive playmakers.

Next week: Naperville North vs. Naperville Central at North Central College; Wheaton North at WW South.