Team Preview: Oak Forest
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School: Oak Forest
Mascot: Bengals
Conference: South Suburban Blue
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Head Coach: Brian McDonough
Assistant Coaches: Jason Thormeyer, Ron Czarnecki, Eric Gomez, Mark Pattison, Eric Bryce, Brent Lythberg, Rob Simon, Nate Becker,
2016 results: 5-5 (3-3 South Suburban Blue Conference). The Bengals made the 2016 Class 6A state playoff field and lost to Lemont in opening round action.
2017 Oak Forest Bengals schedule
@ Pekin
vs Clemente
@ Tinley Park
vs Bremen
Vs Eisenhower
@ Lemont
@ TF North
vs Hillcrest
vs TF South
Returning Offensive Starters
Cole Silha T 6ft 5 in 270 2018
Conlin Murray G 6ft 255 2018
Matt Kneeland G 6ft 1 in 250 2018
Charlie Gallardo T 6ft 1in 200 2018
Watari Mason Rb 6ft 170 2018
Mark Tacolla Rb 6f 180 2018
John Nieszel Wr 5ft 7 2018
Sean Davis FB 5ft 8 190 2018
Returning Defensive Starters
Rae Mason DE 6ft 200 20 2018
Anthony Kluk Lb 5ft 10 180 2019
Nick Snow LB 6ft 2 in 185 2018
Chuch Synowiec S 5ft 8 165 2018
Yousef Salah C 5ft 7 165 2018
Mike sellars C 5ft 7 155 2018
Tyler Morrison S 5ft 8 170 2018
Newcomers to Watch
Zach Anderson DB 5ft 8 165 2019
Jake Ferrero LB 5ft 9 175 2019
James McGlothlian DL 6ft 2 225 2019
2017 Oak Forest Bengals Summer Camp/7on7 plans
Br. Rice, Northwestern, St Francis
Top Impact Player for Oak Forest in 2017? Senior offensive tackle Cole Silha (6-foot-5, 270 pounds) is one of four starting offensive linemen back in the fold for Oak Forest this season. Look for Silha to draw more recruiting looks this summer and fall and to also lead the always strong Bengals running attack in 2017.
Biggest Concern heading into 2017? Who will run the Bengals offense in 2017? While Oak Forest has a ton of starters back in 2017 they are searching for a quarterback this summer.
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early Take on the 2017 Oak Forest Bengals?
Oak Forest seems to always be in the mix year in and year out in the South Suburban Blue and I fully expect them to challenge for a conference crown this fall. Anytime the Bengals head coach Brian McDonough can get some experience back (especially on the offensive line) be on alert.
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early regular season record prediction for the Oak Forest? 7-2/6-3