Naperville football preview: Strong defenses and new QBs

Matt Le Cren previews the high school football teams in the Naperville area, including defending DVC champion Neuqua Valley.

Neuqua Valley defensive lineman Nick Williamson, left, tries to get past offensive lineman Aidan Nash during a practice in Naperville on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023.As the 2023 season starts Friday, hopes are high among the Redwings for a return to the playoffs after a two-year absence. New quarterback Ryan Kubacki Jr.

and Rocky Rosanova. The Redwings also have more depth on both lines with seniors Michael Bigoness and Gavin Malec and junior Joe Rodi, all returning starters.The Mustangs hope to avoid the injury bug that hampered them last year. They will be big up front with senior Brady Jones and junior Okiki Oyekanmi and deep at running back with seniors Oscar Rivera and Danny Pere. Sophomore running back Charles Flowers could be a future star, and senior Nico Carrier is a top kicker.

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