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THE SLEEPERS: BOYS

31. WHITNEY YOUNG

Head Coach: Carlos Solis

Key Players: Benjamin Liu, Dan Rusca, Duncan McDonald, Josh Escasa, Mitch Moore

Players to Watch: Alex Lopez, Mateo Chavez

Goalkeeper: TBA

Final 2015 Ranking: 35th

First Contest: March 7 vs Curie

Key Tournaments: CPS, Niles West, Schaumburg, Waubonsie, York

2015 Verdict: The Dolphins (13-7) earned a sectional quarterfinal round victory over Oak Park before being knocked out of the playoffs by Fenwick in the next round.

32. ST RITA

Head Coach: Sigfredo Cruz

Key Players: Ethan Johnson, Joe Qualter, Lorenzo Henrichs, Matt Petriekas

Players to Watch: Dave Mearsheimer, Marcel Briseno

Goalkeeper: TBA

Final 2015 Ranking: 24th

First Contest: March 7 at Loyola

Key Tournaments: Brother Rice, MCAC, Schaumburg, STC North, St Patrick

2015 Verdict: The Mustangs (18-12) shutout Julian in the sectional quarterfinals but lost a one-goal heartbreaker to Brother Rice in the semifinals of the Lyons Sectional.

33. WAUBONSIE VALLEY

Head Coach: Jeff Davis

Key Players: Jared Marrs, Jon McWhirter, Kay Andressen, Spencer Wieland, Wyatt Tiscareno

Players to Watch: Bryan Ellig, Cole Steffl, Ethan Morse, Quentin Tiscareno, Zack Woodham

Goalkeeper: TBA

Final 2015 Ranking: 28th

First Contest: March 11 at Neuqua Tournament

Key Tournaments: LWN, Neuqua, Niles West, Waubonsie

2015 Verdict: Waubonsie Valley (14-14-2) beat Hinsdale South in the opening round of the playoffs before being eliminated by the eventual sectional champions (Naperville Central) in the quarterfinals.

34. SAINT VIATOR

Head Coach: Everardo Leon

Key Players: Charlie Crothers, Dante Cerone, Matt Stack, Stephen Battin, Will McEvoy

Players to Watch: Michael Baker

Goalkeeper: Tim Bansfield

Final 2015 Ranking: 32nd

First Contest: March 7 at DLS

Key Tournaments: Barrington, Evanston, Lake Forest, MCAC, Niles West

2015 Verdict: The Lions posted an impressive 19-11 record but could not get past Schaumburg in the quarterfinal round of the sectional playoffs.

35. MCHENRY

Head Coach: Craig Fowles

Key Players: Jackson Smith, Josh Frost, Kevin Braun

Players to Watch: Josh Zabor

Goalkeeper: Adam Starus

Final 2015 Ranking: 33rd

First Contest: March 11 at Palatine Tournament

Key Tournaments: Barrington, Lake Forest, Palatine, Schaumburg, Vernon Hills

2015 Verdict: The Warriors (13-12-1) edged Libertyville by one goal in the sectional quarterfinals at BG fell at the hands of the sectional winners (Stevenson) in the semifinal round.

36. GLENBROOK NORTH

Head Coach: Mark Rebora

Key Players: Brendon Johnson, Jack Brownlee, Joseph Adelman, Max Brumer, Ryan Liberman

Players to Watch: Brian Goldman, Joey Sperber

Goalkeeper: Graham Rose

Final 2015 Ranking: 36th

First Contest: March 8 at Stevenson

Key Tournaments: CSL, Evanston, Highland Park, Naperville Central

2015 Verdict: Glenbrook North finished the previous season with a 16-13 mark; they lost a sectional quarterfinal contest with Niles West in last year's playoffs.

37. LINCOLN-WAY NORTH

Head Coach: Pat Shaughnessy

Key Players: Jake Abercrombie, Michael Laughlin, Ryan Murphy, Tom Trojniar, Tommy Budney

Players to Watch: Brendan McKee, James Zawada, Jason Parkinson

Goalkeeper: Liam McGuire

Final 2015 Ranking: 36th

First Contest: March 8 at Shepard

Key Tournaments: Conant, LWN, Sandburg, Stagg

2015 Verdict: The Phoenix (12-14-2) lost 10-5 to the eventual sectional winners (LWC) in last year's playoffs.

38. MAINE SOUTH

Head Coach: Chris Deger

Key Players: Conor Brosnan, Jason Giblin, Nick Schnaufer, Pat Folan

Players to Watch: Marko Bogicevic

Goalkeeper: Marco Pilolla

Final 2015 Ranking: 38th

First Contest: March 16 vs STC East

Key Tournaments: CSL, Elk Grove, Maine East, Neuqua, Sandburg, St Patrick

2015 Verdict: The Hawks (14-14) finished the previous campaign with a .500 record but were knocked out of the postseason by Glenbrook South in the sectional quarterfinals.

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39. LINCOLN-WAY EAST

Head Coach: Zach Van Swol

Key Players: Andrew Brozovic, Austin Pearson, Bryan McNitt, Jonathan Limp, Mason Maze

Players to Watch: Colin Brady, Collin McGovern, Jared Blair, Trevor Horn

Goalkeeper: Jacob Culver

Final 2015 Ranking: 40th

First Contest: March 16 vs Bremen

Key Tournaments: Fenwick, St Patrick, Vernon Hills

2015 Verdict: The Griffins (10-16) came up short against H-F in the quarterfinal round of the Lincoln-Way North Sectional.

40. EVANSTON

Head Coach: Kevin Auger

Key Players: Danny Managlia, Lou Helfand, Miguel Figueroa, Sam Malaj, Thomas Fies

Players to Watch: Lucas Verrelli

Goalkeeper: Richard Alonso

Final 2015 Ranking: 39th

First Contest: March 10 at Highland Park

Key Tournaments: CSL, Evanston, GBS, Niles West, St Patrick

2015 Verdict: Evanston (11-13-1) opened the postseason with a victory over Taft before losing 12-8 to the eventual sectional winners (New Trier) in the quarterfinal round.

40. LIBERTYVILLE

Head Coach: Ethan Matthews

Key Players: Carl Michelotti, Jordan Mitchell, Noah Jamieson, Paul Manfredini, Scott Villiard

Players to Watch: Billy Becker, Eric Turner, Michael Watson, Nick Harrington

Goalkeeper: Andrew Fink

Final 2015 Ranking: 44nd

First Contest: March 8 vs Deerfield

Key Tournaments: Barrington, Conant, GBS, Mundelein, Vernon Hills

2015 Verdict: The Wildcats (12-17-1) lost in the sectional quarterfinals to McHenry at the Buffalo Grove Sectional.