3A Boys Preseason Team Preview: The Full Monty Is Here!


Head Coach/Coaches: Jim Westphal / Jim Kupres, Noah Lawrence, John Snee
Last Year's Finish: State Runner Up; NXN MW Regional- 4th place
Key Returners: Daniel Watcke (Sr.), Aden Bandukwala (Jr.), Michael Skora (Sr.), Grant Miller (Sr.), Jesse Gamboa (Sr.), Kyle Doorhy (Sr.), James Gruber (Sr.)
Summary: The Red Devils start the season off as the number one team in the state after a great track season. The trio of Daniel Watcke, Aden Bandukwala, and Michael Skora all return from the team that broke the all-time Illinois record in the 4x800m. The super talented Watcke initially earned his chops as a longer distance stallion (prior to the recent 400/800m love affair), and returns as one of the top runners in the state, and he will be looking to improve off his performance at the state meet last year.

Even if Watcke doesn't reach the same status as he does on the track, his teammates should be good enough to complement him. Skora and Bandukwala, in particular, are all-state candidates. Bandukwala has the potential to finish in the top 15. From there watch for Jesse Gamboa, Kyle Doorhy, and Grant Miller to all step up and have a big season. It will not be easy to hold the #1 spot in the state. All eyes will be on the Palatine Invite which is where HC and Plainfield South are scheduled to face off.