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School: Metea Valley
Head coach: Ben Kleinhans
Assistant Coaches: Matt Fehrmann, Matt Main, Jeff Schey, John Aister, Dr. Jim Braun, Russ Lorenz, Eric Kramer
Drew Fumagalli, JD Sheldon, Rick Kleinhans, Chris Leroy, Tom Doromal, Rob Woolwine DeAngelo Gerald, Kiel Smith, Chris Melin, , Alex Malandro
How they fared in 2016: 3-6 (2-6 DuPage Valley Conference), missed the 2016 IHSA state playoff field
2017 Regular Season Schedule:
August 25th vs Neuqua Valley
September 1st vs Naperville North
September 8th @ Naperville Central
September 15th @ Wheaton North
September 22nd vs Waubonsie Valley
September 29th vs Lake Park
October 6th @ Wheaton South
October 13th @ Glenbard North
October 20th @ Rock Island
Biggest storyline: Can the Mustangs make some noise in the DVC in 2017?
Names to watch this season: Senior OT Bryce Effner (Penn State) Senior LB Ryan Malone
Biggest holes to fill: The Mustangs will need to reload at a few key spots this summer including quarterback and on the defensive line.
EDGY's Early Take: Metea Valley will look towards it's offense and especially four returning starters on the offensive line which includes Penn State verbal commit Bryce Effner (6-foot-5, 290 pounds). Look for the Mustangs to come out and battle all comers in the DuPage Valley Conference.