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School: Elmwood Park
Mascot: Tigers
Conference: Metro Suburban Red
Team Twitter: @EPTigerFball
Head Coach: Dylan Mack
2016 results: 3-6 (3-2 Metro Suburban Red Conference). The Tigers failed to qualify for the IHSA state playoff field.
2017 Elmwood Park Tigers schedule
St. Joes
Marengo
@ I.C.C.P
Wheaton Academy
Ridgewood
@ Guerin Prep
Chicago Christian
@ Walther Christian
Aurora Central Catholic
Returning Offensive Starters
Luciano Martino/RB/5' 9''/245/2019
Mike Stranski/QB/6' 1''/195/2020
Olsi Rama/RB/5' 8''/225/2018
Matt Bittner/WR/6' 0''/205/2018
Nic Colon/WR/5' 8''/165/2018
Returning Defensive Starters
Matt Baratta/DE/6' 0''/205 /2018
Olsi Rama/NT/5' 8''/225/2018
Matt Bittner/OLB/6' 0''/205/2018
Luciano Martino/DE/5' 9''/245/2019
Andrew Rosales/S/5' 5''/155/2018
Zack Rivera/CB/6' 1''/165/2018
Newcomers to Watch
David Neira/RB/5' 3''/140/2020
Andrew Neil/LB/5' 10''/180/2020
Top Impact Player for Elmwood Park in 2017? Junior RB Luciano Martino. Martino, who was part of a young skills group in 2016 for the Tigers will be asked to help carry the load in the Elmwood Park running game this fall.
Biggest Concern heading into 2017? Can the Tigers reload upfront in the offensive line?
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early Take on the 2017 Elmwood Park Tigers?
The Tigers and head coach Dylan mack welcomes back a strong group of starters this season. If the Tigers can find some replacements upfront this fall this team could challenge for a state playoff spot.
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early regular season record prediction for the Elmwood Park Tigers? 5-4/4-5