School: Crystal Lake Central
Head coach: Jon McLaughlin
Assistant coaches: Justen Lehr, Matt MacCrindle, Brian Kane, Jim Rago, Josh Fick, Rich Hoover, Mike Smalley, Dean Britt, Steve Glasder
How they fared in 2014: 7-3 (4-2, Fox Valley Fox Conference). The Tigers made the Class 6A state-playoff field and lost to Hinsdale South.
Biggest storyline in 2015: How long will it take the Tigers inexperience offense to kick things into gear in 2015?
Names to watch: Senior defensive end/linebacker Romeo McKnight, an Iowa commit, will be an impact player this fall. Offensive/defensive lineman Wyatt Blake is already drawing strong recruiting looks as a sophomore.
Biggest holes to fill: Blake is the only full-time starter back on offense.
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EDGY's early take: The Tigers have talent, and if the offense can learn and embrace McLaughlin's system in his first year as head coach, this could be a playoff team in 2015.