School: St. Francis
Head coach: Mike Fitzgerald
Assistant Coaches: Geoff Durian, Gary Vargyas, Joe Kraft, Matt Battaglia, Brett Werner-Powell, Pat Rosmonowski, Ryan Rosmonowski, Allen Vega, Pete Dixon, Frank Salinas, Matt Favero
How they fared in 2014: 10-3 (3-1 Chicago Catholic League Green Conference); The Spartans made the 6A state playoffs and defeated Grayslake North, Lakes and Hinsdale South before losing to Nazareth Academy in the state semifinal round.
Biggest storyline in 2015: Can the Spartans reload in 2015?
Names to Watch: RB Will Purdom, a senior running back, will be a key in the Spartans offense this fall. OL/DL Kevin Killian, a senior, is an experienced two-way starter for the Spartans.
Biggest holes to fill: Gone is graduated do it all QB/LB Clint Bobowski along with a deep group of starters from a season ago.
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EDGY's Early Take: The Spartans will be pretty green on both sides of the ball. However, second year head coach Mike Fitzgerald has a plan and this team will challenge for a state playoff spot.