1. Best turnarounds in 2012?
Niles West: The Wolves (4-0), who were 2-7 last season, are playing their best ball since the Mendenhall brothers roamed the hallways.
Benet: The Redwings (3-1) were 1-8 and scored 43 points last season. QB Jack Beneventi has helped change that.
St. Viator: The Lions (3-1) are putting up points and playing better defense than they did last season (2-7).
Dundee-Crown: Until this season, the Chargers (3-1) had won one game in three years. Program hasn’t had a winning season since 1994, its last playoff appearance.
North Chicago: The Warhawks (4-0) were 1-8 last season but are playing tough defense this year.
Reavis: The Rams (3-1) are energized under first-year coach Tim Zasada. Reavis was 0-9 in 2011.
Bloom Twp.: The Blazing Trojans (3-1) could be playoff-bound. The program last qualified in 1989.
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Oswego East: East (3-1), under first-year coach Tyson LeBlanc, is aiming for its first playoff.
Willowbrook: The Warriors (3-1) were 0-9 season last fall.
Downers Grove North: The Trojans (3-1) have another Edwards (sophomore David ) under center this season after going 2-7 last year.
Why is Leo 2-1 after four weeks?
The Lions could not find a Week 4 opponent. As a result, they will need to either win conference or likely have to win six games to secure a playoff berth.
5 highest-scoring area offenses?
Aurora Christian (4-0, 201 points), Immaculate Conception (4-0, 198), Waubonsie Valley (4-0, 193), Lincoln-Way North (2-2, 188), Hinsdale South (4-0, 183).
6 stingiest area defenses?
Wilmington (3-1, 13 points allowed), Wheaton North (4-0, 14), Aurora Christian (4-0, 17), Lake Zurich (3-1, 21), Lake Forest (3-1, 21), Bolingbrook (4-0, 22).
Top 5 monster games after Week 5?
Bolingbrook at Lincoln-Way East, Sept. 28
Montini at Marian Central, Oct. 5 .
Waubonsie Valley vs. Neuqua Valley, Oct. 5 at North Central
Wheaton North at Glenbard North, Oct. 12
Schaumburg at Palatine, Oct. 19