Head coach: Bob Padjen
Assistant coaches: Trent Jensen, Jesse Kikkert, Jonathan Hill, Doug Smith, Mike Tisza, Rob Shell and Tim Russell
How they fared in 2017: 6-4 (3-3 South Suburban Blue Conference), T.F. South made the Class 6A state football playoff field. The Rebels lost to Danville in opening round action.
2018 Regular Season Schedule:
Aug. 24 @ Thornwood
Sept. 1 vs Julian
Sept. 7 vs Oak Forest
Sept. 14 @ TF North
Sept. 21 vs Bremen
Sept. 28 @ Reavis
Oct. 5 vs Hillcrest
Oct. 12 @ Lemont
Oct. 19 @ Tinley Park
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Biggest storyline: T.F. South has advanced to the playoffs 20 times in the past 24 seasons. Can the Rebels get back to the IHSA state playoff field and make more noise this fall?
Names to watch this season: QB Kamron Clayton LB Michael Smith
Biggest holes to fill: The Rebels will need to replace seven starters on each side of the football this fall.
EDGY's Early Take: T.F. South head coach Bob Padjen was able to keep the Rebels on a winning path in his first season as Rebels head coach after several years serving in an assistant role. South always has talent. If the underclassmen can step up this summer, look for the Rebels to challenge for the top half of the South Suburban Blue conference race.