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School: West Chicago
Head coach: Ted Monken
How they fared in 2016: 1-8 (1-4 Upstate 8 Valley Conference), failed to qualify for the IHSA state playoff field.
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2017 regular-season schedule:
Aug. 25 at Wheaton Academy
Sept. 1 vs. Elgin
Sept. 8 at Bartlett
Sept. 15 vs. Larkin
Sept. 22 at East Aurora
Sept. 29 vs. South Elgin
Oct. 6 at West Aurora
Oct. 13 vs. Glenbard East
Oct. 20 at Crystal Lake South
Biggest storyline: Can the Wildcats turn their football fate around?
Names to watch this season: Senior running back/linebacker Jeremy Grant and senior offensive lineman/linebacker Noah Kotke
Biggest holes to fill: The Wildcats will need to reload in a few key spots including quarterback and the secondary.
EDGY's Early Take: West Chicago continues to build up its football program. Head coach Ted Monken will welcome back 11 starters (five offense, six defense) from a season ago. If the Wildcats can get some much needed contributions from some newcomers they have a chance to capitalize on a few more wins in 2017.