Team Preview: Waubonsie Valley
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School: Waubonsie Valley
Mascot: Warriors
Conference: DuPage Valley Conference
Team Twitter: @WVWarriorsFootball
Head Coach: Paul Murphy
Assistant Coaches: Ron Griffin, Tom Baumgartner, Brad Caldwell, Tom Santoria, Chris Genslinger, Noel Soto, Ken Anderson, Moe Adewole, Jason Mead, Ryan Voitik, Duane Butts, Dan Howell, Mike Whitt
2016 results: 6-5 (4-4 DuPage Valley). The Warriors made the Class 8A state playoffs, defeated Hinsdale Central then lost to Lincoln-Way East.
2017 Waubonsie Vally Warriors schedule
8/25 - vs Lake Park
9/1 - vs Glenbard North
9/8 - @ Neuqua Valley
9/15 - vs Naperville Central
9/22 - @ Metea Valley
9/29 - vs Wheaton South
10/6 - vs Lincoln Way Central
10/13 - @ Naperville North
10/20 - @ Wheaton North
Returning Offensive Starters
Tanner Westwood, QB, 5'10, 175, Sr
Blake Blanzy, WR, 6'3, 190, Sr
Charles Robinson, TE, 6'3, 215, Sr
Eric Esch, WR, 6'0, 170, Sr
Nate Ashford, RB, 5'8, 170, Sr
Connor Forrest, OL, 6'2, 250, Sr
Alex Lemmons, OL, 6'0, 240, Jr
Cross Holmes, PK, 5'10, 200, Jr
Returning Defensive Starters
Derric Lee, CB, 6'0, 170, Sr
Josh Dominiak, LB, 6'1, 190, Sr
Kyle Schroeder, LB, 6'2, 190, Sr
Chuck Robinson, LB, 6'3, 210, Sr
Nick Lamoso, CB, 5'9, 165, Sr
Newcomers to Watch
Julian Cain, CB/WR, 6'0, 170, Jr
Avante Rogers, DT, 6'2, 250, Jr
Elijiah Priovolos, NG, 6'2, 230,Sr
Charles Millington, OL, 6'1, 230, Soph
Abram Ayala, S, 5'9, 170, Jr
2017 Waubonsie Valley Warriors summer Camp/7on7 plans
NIU on 6/17, Red Grange on 6/30, 203/204 Jamboree on 7/14, Downers Grove South 7 on 7 on 7/15
Top Impact Player for Waubonsie Valley in 2017? Senior tight end Charles Robinson is simply one of the best athletes and all around performers on a very talent heavy Warriors squad for 2017.
Biggest Concern heading into 2017? Can the Warriors reload on the offensive and defensive lines?
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early Take on the 2017 Waubonsie Valley Warriors?
Besides having a ton of returning starters back the Warriors also have a a team loaded with multi-year varsity experience as well in 2017. The core is there for Waubonsie Valley to be a state playoff team and a team that could challenge for a DVC and 8A state title.
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early regular season record prediction for the Waubonsie Valley Warriors? 7-2/6-3