Scouting Grayslake Central at Senn

No. 15 Grayslake Central Rams (5-4) at No. 2 Chicago Senn Bulldogs (9-0) at Lane Stadium

When: 7 p.m., today

Last week: Grayslake Central def. Mt. Vernon, 43-6; Chicago Senn def. Chicago Steinmetz, 46-12

Playoff history: This is Grayslake Central's first playoff appearance since 2003 and its fourth in school history. In 2003, the Rams advanced to the second round, their furthest advancement in the playoffs. Chicago Senn went to the playoffs last year for the first time since 1992. But the Bulldogs lost to Lakes in the first round, 40-20.

Head coaches: Nick Goshe, Grayslake Central; Jarve Lewis-Bey, Chicago Senn

Fast facts: Grayslake Central has won two straight games, including a do-or-die Week 9 tilt against Mt. Vernon to get the minimum five wins needed to qualify on points. The Rams score 23.6 points and allow 16.9 points per game. Senn won the Chicago Big Shoulders Conference by averaging 45.8 points per game while allowing only 6.3 points per game. That's an average margin of victory of 39.5 points per game.

Grayslake Central leaders: Rushing: Vinnie Culhane, 94 carries for 682 yards and 2 touchdowns; Joey Valdivia, 84 carries for 622 yards and 6 touchdowns. Passing: Ray Beckman, 46 of 79 attempts for 791 yards, 2 interceptions and 5 touchdowns. Receiving: Vinnie Culhane, 12 receptions for 305 yards and 2 touchdowns; CJ Stempeck, 13 receptions for 208 and 1 touchdown. Tackles: Chris Loeffl, 63; Cam Neely, 55.

Line on Grayslake Central: Grayslake Central coach Nick Goshe isn't mincing words: “This will be our toughest challenge of the season,” Goshe said. “They are undefeated for a reason. They have speed all over the field. We need to play our best game of the season.” For the Rams, an A-plus game starts with excellent defense. “We win with defense,” Goshe said. “We never quit. We are relentless at all times.”

Line on Chicago Senn: Goshe says Senn is best known for its team speed and athleticism.