Team Preview: Lincoln-Way East
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School: Lincoln-Way East
Mascot: Griffins
Conference: Southwest Suburban Conference
Twitter: @LWEastAthletics
Head Coach: Rob Zvonar
Assistant Coaches: Joel Pallissard, Dale Augustine, Ed Lefevour, Lance Lokanc, Tom Grogan, Anthony Pignatiello, Wilber Milhouse, Jeremy Vestal, Matt Nelson, Matt Mrozek, Mike Sieja, Jake Aleck, Tom Lynch, Mike Sazama
2017 results: 14-0 (7-0) Southwest Suburban Conference. The Griffins made the Class 8A state playoff field and defeated Joliet West, St. Charles East, Oswego, Maine South and Loyola to capture the 2017 Class 8A state title.
2018 Lincoln-Way East Griffins schedule
Aug 24 7:00 A Crete (C.-Monee)
Aug 31 7:00 H Naperville (Central)
Sep 7 7:00 H Tinley Park (Andrew)
Sep 14 7:30 A Orland Park (Sandburg)
Sep 21 7:00 H New Lenox (Lincoln-Way Central)
Sep 28 7:00 H Flossmoor (Homewood-Flosmoor)
Oct 5 7:30 A Lockport (Twp.)
Oct 11 Thursday 7:00 A South Holland (Thornwood)
Oct 19 7:00 H Bolingbrook
| Name | Position | Grad Year | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AJ Henning |
WR/RB |
2020 |
5-foot-10 |
180 |
|
Brian Ciciura |
OL |
2019 |
6-foot-3 |
255 |
|
Dane Eggert |
OL |
2019 |
6-foot-3 |
270 |
|
Anthony Sottosanto |
OL |
2019 |
6-foot-2 |
260 |
| Name | Position | Grad Year | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mike Manning |
DB |
2019 |
5-foot-9 |
175 |
|
Dan Scianna |
LB |
2019 |
5-foot-11 |
195 |
|
Gus Christiansen |
LB |
2019 |
5-foot-5 |
165 |
|
Dylan Shelton |
DL |
2019 |
6-foot-0 |
220 |
| Name | Position | Grad Year | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jake Baltz |
QB |
2019 |
6-foot-5 |
190 |
|
Matt Judd |
WR |
2019 |
6-foot-2 |
200 |
|
Jackson Ritter |
WR |
2019 |
6-foot-3 |
185 |
|
Jake Tomazak |
DB |
2019 |
5-foot-10 |
165 |
|
Mick Stewart |
DL |
2019 |
6-foot-2 |
215 |
|
Adrian Wilson |
DE |
2020 |
6-foot-4 |
230 |
|
Jordan Corbett |
RB |
2019 |
5-foot-8 |
185 |
|
Jamal Johnson |
WR/RB |
2021 |
5-foot-9 |
170 |
2018 Lincoln-Way East Griffins Summer/7on7 plans
Naperville North, Richards, WWS, Downers Grove South, LWE
Did you know...that Lincoln-Way East has been playing varsity football since 2001...and that the Griffins have never not made the IHSA state football playoff field in school history.
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early Take on the 2018 Lincoln-Way East Griffins? The Griffins captured the 2017 Class 8A state championship in dominating fashion and despite heavy graduation losses don't expect this program to crop off much in 2018. East and head coach Rob Zvonar always has talent and tremendous depth and fully expect the Griffins to again be a mnajor contender for the state title in 8A.
Keep an Eye on: Lincoln-Way East junior wide receiver /running back AJ Henning. Henning, who is already touting Power 5 scholarship offers from across the county is an electric playmaker who is a true threat every time he touches the football in 2018.
EDGYTM's Way Too Early Regular Season record prediction for the Lincoln-Way East Griffins? 9-0/8-1
