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http://www.pioneerlocal.com/clarendonhills/sports/highschools/1196378,ch-hcfootball-100208-s3.article Hinsdale Central Pigskin Preview October 2, 2008 Hinsdale Central (4-1) at Downers North (3-2) • KICKOFF: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at Carstens Field, 4436 Main St., Downers Grove • LAST YEAR: Hinsdale Central 21, Downers North 6 • OUTLOOK: This West Suburban Conference Silver Division game is the battle of the Old Oaken Bucket, a rivalry dating back to 1935 that Hinsdale Central leads 38-32-3. Downers North, with only three starters over 200 pounds, has won its last two games, upsetting York 21-10 and beating Proviso West 21-7 Friday after leading 7-6 at halftime. The Trojans have lost to Prospect 48-14) and Downers Grove South (21-0). Jermal Jones is the Trojans' leading rusher with 440 yards on 71 carries with three touchdowns, including a 35-yard TD against Proviso West. Running back/free safety Joe Tokarski (399 yards, 66 carries, 1 TD) and middle linebacker Daniel Sheppard (6-foot, 173 pounds), who added quarterback duties this season, are three-year starters. Sheppard has gained 320 yards on 92 carries with four TDs in the Trojans' option offense and has completed 15 of 45 passes for 232 yards with six interceptions and one TD. The Trojans' strength on defense is the secondary, where Marco Diaz (5 interceptions) and three-sport athlete Joe Claver are among three returning starters. Ryan Mussatto has three sacks and seven tackles for a loss. © Copyright 2008 Digital Chicago, Inc. |
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