Top 10: Preseason Class 5A

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Please Note: I use the Kankakee Daily Journal sports editor Steve Soucie's IHSA Preseason Projections CLICK HERE for this information.

Also note: Any and all preseason or regular season poll has no impact on eventual classifications. Each class is determined by the IHSA on Playoff Pairings Night. See How IHSA Playoff Classifications are Determined here.

1. Nazareth Academy (0-0) (1)- young on O but experienced and nasty on D.

2. Peoria (0-0) (2)- The Lions are the real deal folks.

3. Washington (0-0) (3)- The Panthers have 13 starters back including the entire OL.

4. Sycamore (0-0) (4)- It's Sycamore...and the Spartans just reload.

5. Sterling (0-0) (5)- 12 starters return for the Golden Warriors in 2016.

6. Marian Central Catholic (0-0) (6)- The Hurricanes also bring an experienced team back this fall.

7. Metamora (0-0) (7)- 4 starting OL return along South Dakota commit Austin Wallace (6-foot-5, 290 pounds).

8. Wheaton St. Francis (0-0) (8)- The Spartans always find a way.

9. Peoria Richwoods (0-0) (9) Do NOT sleep on the Knights folks.

10. Joliet Catholic Academy (0-0) (10)- despite grad losses JCA can still play football a little.