School: Crystal Lake South
Head coach: Chuck Ahsmann
Assistant coaches: Bill Altmann. Rob Fontana. Scott Busam. Jason Nawracaj
How they fared in 2014: 4-5 (3-2 Fox Valley Conference); The Gators failed to qualify for the IHSA state playoff field.
Biggest storyline in 2015: Can the Gators rebound this fall after posting back-to-back 4-5 season?
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Names to watch: OL Kevin Amren - a D1-level linemen will be a four year varsity starter in 2015 - and RB Corey Sheehan, the Gators' top rusher in 2014.
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Biggest holes to fill: Defensive line and defensive secondary.
EDGY's Early Take: The Gators have been tough the past two seasons, yet so has the Fox Valley Valley portion of the conference. Early regular season games almost become must-wins for South, whose last three weeks of the regular season includes conference contenders Huntley, Jacobs and Cary-Grove.