Team Preview: Thornwood
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School: Thornwood
Mascot: Thunderbirds
Conference: Southwest Suburban Conference
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Head Coach: Kenneth Smith
Assistant Coaches: Jim Sokoloski, Thomas Carr, Terrence Henderson, George Walker, Bryan Fomby, Deoplus Williams, Kourtney Young, Vince Kasley, Cederick Cole, Martell Frazier
2016 results: 5-5 (2-4 Southwest Suburban Conference). The Thunderbirds made the 2016 Class 7A state playoff field. Thornwood lost to Rolling Meadows in opening round action.
2017 Thornwood Thunderbirds schedule
8/25 @ Rich Central
9/1 vs Rock Island
9/15 vs Lincolnway Central
9/22 @ Stagg
9/29 @ Neuqua Valley
10/6 vs Thornton
10/13 vs Andrew
10/20 @ Lincolnway East
10/27 @ Thornridge
Returning Offensive Starters
Edward Conley C 2018
Peerless Jackson RB 2018
Jaleel Mason WR 2018
Dion Alexander WR 2018
Returning Defensive Starters
Dillon Watson LB 2019
Ugochukwu Nosike DE 2019
Dion Alexander DB 2018
Newcomers to Watch
Kyle Overstreet OT 2018
Larry Dulaney WR 2018
Jermaine Thurmond SS 2019
Bryant Scott ATH 2019
Jaylen Richardson OG 2019
Javon McDuffy OG 2019
2017 Thornwood Thunderbirds Summer Camp/7on7 plans
Richards HS
Did you know...The 2016 Thornwood TBirds made the IHSA state playoffs field for the first time since 2001? Also Thornwood has made the IHSA state playoffs just 7 times in school history.
Top Impact Player for Thornwood in 2017? Senior RB Peerless Jackson is no question a name to watch this fall along with a very deep and speedy group of senior wide receivers.
Biggest Concern heading into 2017? How well can Thornwood jell under first year head coach Kenneth Smith in 2017? Gone is former HC Billy Bundy and in steps veteran coach Kenneth Smith. Thornwood always has talent in house and if this team can come together and get on the same page they could challenge for another state playoff bid.
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early Take on the 2017 Thornwood Thunderbirds? The TBirds have to reload in some key sports (offensive line/defensive line/quarterback) and they also need to get on the same page as first year HC Kenneth Smith. Yet the talent level is always strong in South Holland and this team has a chance to go back to back state playoff appearances in 2017.
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early regular season record prediction for Thornwood? 5-4/4-5