School: Lincoln-Way North
Head coach: George Czart
Assistant Coaches: Brad Sievers, Dale Augustine, Mitch Nowicki, Mike Sieja, Rob Glielmi, John Borgia, Billy Chase
How they fared in 2014: 8-2 (6-1 Southwest Suburban Red Conference); The Phoenix made the 7A playoff field and lost to Wheaton South 17-10 in overtime in opening round action.
Biggest storyline in 2015: Can the Phoenix reload on offense?
Names to Watch: RB Jaylin Branch is a senior running back is a game breaker. LB Dave Lux is a senior linebacker is a big time hitter.
Biggest holes to fill: North has just two starters back on offense for 2015.
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EDGY's Early Take: The Phoenix on paper seem very solid on defense, a staple of any Goerge Czart coached team. If North can find some support for All State candidate RB Jaylin Branch this will be a state playoff team again.