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School: TF South

Mascot: Rebels

Conference: South Suburban Blue Conference

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Head Coach: Bob Padjen

Assistant Coaches: Trent Jensen, Doug Smith, Jessie Kickertt, Jonathan Hill, Mike Tisza, Chet Hanson, Mike Anaclario, Rob Shell, Eric Valiska, Tim Russell

2016 results: 7-3 (5-1 South Suburban Blue Conference). The Rebels made the IHSA Class 6A state playoff field and lost to Rock Island in the 6A opening round action.

2017 TF South Rebels schedule

8/25 at EC Central 7pm

9/1 Urban Prep Academy(Home)

9/8 TF North (Home)

9/15 at Hillcrest

9/22 Lemont (Home)

9/29 Tinley Park

10/5 at Bremen

10/12 Reavis (Home-Homecoming)

10/19 at Oak Forest

Returning Offensive Starters

Johnt'e Crawford -Running Back, 5'11", 180 -2018

Charles Peoples-Fullback,5'10", 225-2018

Preston Gun - 5'8", Running Back,5'8",165-2018

Kendall Robinzine-Tackle 6'3", 240-2018

Austin Velasquez- Center 6'0", 240-2018

Returning Defensive Starters

Johnt'e Crawford- Linebacker 5'11", 180-2018

Hasan Jackson-Def Tackle-6'4", 242, 2018

Connor Framke-def Tackle/Nose-6'1" 200-2018

Avaun Hawkins-Corner-5'11"-160-2018

Antonius Finch-Ell-Safety-5'9", 160-2018

Soloman Ware-Safety- 5'10", 140-2018

Justin Mason-Corner-6'4", 185-2018

Newcomers to Watch

Michael Smith, Linebacker-2020

Anthony Lewis, Wide Receiver-2018

Keivion Whaley, Offensive Tackle-2018

Kameron Clayton, Quarterback-2019

2017 TF South Rebels summer Camp/7on7 plans

Wed. June 21st at Bloom 2pm

Sat. June 24th at Richards 9am

Wed. July 12th at HF 5pm

Did You Know That...first year head coach Bob Padjen will take over form his brother Tom Padjen who retired from TF South after a 40 years as head coach. Bob Padjen has been an assistant under his brother for 23 seasons.

Top Impact Player for TF South 2017? Senior RB/LB Johnt'e Crawford is a three year starter for the Rebels and an impact player on both sides of the football. Crawford is part of a strong senior class in 2017 for TF South and Crawford will draw more recruiting looks this fall.

Biggest Concern heading into 2017? Can the Rebels find a quarterback this summer? TF South graduated QB Reis Padjen this past spring. So who steps up?

EDGYTIM's Way Too Early Take on the 2017 TF South Rebels?

Don't expect an issue with the transition from Tom Padjen to Bob Padjen for the Rebels and expect a very good Rebels team back once again this fall. This Rebels team has some talent and athletes in the program. If the Rebels can settle on the quarterback position they have a chance to play again in the state playoffs in 2017.

EDGYTIM's Way Too Early regular season record prediction for the TF South Rebels? 7-2/6-3