Team Preview: Proviso West
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School: Proviso West
Mascot: Panthers
Conference: West Suburban Silver Conference
Team Twitter: @PWestPanthers
Head Coach: Nelson Rodriguez
Assistant Coaches: Zach Bastian- Chris Griggs- Justin Yesensky- Antoine Lewis- Sherman Blade- Jerry Reed
2016 results: 1-8 (0-6 West Suburban Silver Conference). The Panthers failed to qualify for the 2016 IHSA state playoffs.
2017 Proviso West Panthers schedule
08/25/2017 Fri @ Lincoln-Way West A 7:30 PM LINCOLN-WAY WEST -
09/01/2017 Fri vs. Morton H 7:30 PM STADIUM -
09/08/2017 Fri vs. Downers Grove North H 7:30 PM STADIUM -
09/16/2017 Sat @ Lyons Township A 1:30 PM LYONS TOWNSHIP -
09/23/2017 Sat vs. Oak Park-River Forest - HOMECOMING H 1:00 PM STADIUM -
09/30/2017 Sat @ Hinsdale Central A 12:00 PM HINSDALE CENTRAL -
10/06/2017 Fri @ Proviso East A 7:30 PM PROVISO EAST -
10/13/2017 Fri vs. York - SENIOR NIGHT H 7:30 PM STADIUM -
10/21/2017 Sat @ Glenbard West A 1:00 PM GLENBARD WEST
Returning Offensive Starters
Tyrese Christian- RB/WR 2018
Deveon Bryant- QB 2018
Justin Bruns WR 2018
Ryland Brown-OL 2019
Demeco Pierce-WR 2018
Returning Defensive Starters
Joe Holmes-LB 2018
Tyrese Christian- DB 2018
Nick Prewiit- DL 2018
Newcomers to Watch
Brandon Smith
Elijah Thornton Burcy
Brandon Gwin Smith
Jacquez Fifer
Top Impact Player for Proviso West in 2017? SeniorQB Deveon Bryant. Bryant (6-foot-4, 190 pounds), who is a multi-year starter for the Panthers is a big, tall and athletic named to watch this season.
Biggest Concern heading into 2017? Can the Panthers get it's swagger back this fall? The Panthers will look towards new head coach Nelson Rodriguez to try to get Proviso West back to it's winning ways.
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early Take on the 2017 Proviso West Panthers?
It's been a while since Proviso West was a factor in the West Suburban Silver when they had a nice run from 2009-2012. The Panthers always have athletes in the building and hopefully West can start to take some positives steps starting this season.
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early regular season record prediction for the Proviso West Panthers? 2-7
