Team Preview: Naperville Central
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School: Naperville Central
Mascot: Redhawks
Conference: DuPage Valley Conference
Team Twitter: @NCHSRedhawks
Head Coach: Mike Stine
Assistant Coaches: Mike Ulreich (Assistant Head Coach Defense/Defensive Coordinator) Eric Novak (D-Line) Tim Boecker (Defensive Backs) Marc Anderson (Defensive Backs) Josh McLeod (Linebackers/Rush Ends) Pat Watson (Assistant Head Coach Offense/Offensive Line) Chad Bradley (Quarterbacks) Adam Freed (Running Backs) Phil Allen (Tight Ends/Fullbacks) Cris Crissey (Wide Receivers) Kofi Hughes (Wide Receivers)
2016 results: 4-5 (4-4 DuPage Valley Conference). The Redhawks failed to qualify for the IHSA state football playoffs
2017 Naperville Central Redhawks schedule
8/25/17 @ Glenbard North
9/01/17 Neuqua Valley
9/08/17 Metea Valley
9/15/17 @ Waubonsie Valley
9/22/17 Wheaton Warrenville South
9/30/17 St. Edwards (Ohio)
10/06/17 Naperville North (North Central College)
10/13/17 Wheaton North
10/20/17 @ Lake Park
Returning Offensive Starters
Luke Hallstrom (Junior – Offensive Line, 6’2 ½ 285)
Tommy Carlson (Senior – Wide Receiver/Quarterback, 5’11 180)
Tommy Coyne (Senior – Wide Receiver, 6’2 190)
AJ Deinhart (Senior – Running Back, 5’10, 190)
Returning Defensive Starters
Lavar Archibald (Senior – Defensive Line, 6’0 265)
Braden Lindmark (Senior – Defensive Back, 6’3 190)
Newcomers to Watch
Byron Skodi (OL 2019)
Michael Amberg (DB 2019)
Luke Stempora (OL 2018)
Omarr Roberts (OL 2018)
Tommy Trepanier (LB 2018)
Michael Oliver (LB 2018)
Payton Thorne (QB 2019)
2017 Naperville Central Redhawks Camp/7on7 plans
Vs. Benet @ NCHS Red Grange 7 on 7 203/204 7 on 7
Top Impact Player for Naperville Central in 2017? Senior RB AJ Deinhart is a strong runner and also a starter with a ton of varsity reps. Deinhart will be asked to carry the load for the Redhawks run game this season.
Biggest Concern heading into 2017? Can the Redhawks reload on defense? With just two starters back in the fold from a season ago Central will need several new faces to step up in a big way right out of the gates this season.
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early Take on the 2017 Naperville Central Redhawks?
Having a standout quarterback transfer into the district in former Metea Valley QB Payton Thorne is a huge boost to the Redhawks this =coming season. If the offense can carry a heavier load to allow a younger defense to gel, Central has a chance at getting back into the state playoff field.
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early regular season record prediction for the Naperville Central Redhawks? 6-3/5-4