2014 record: 9-3 overall, 5-1 West Suburban Gold
2014 playoffs: Lost to St. Francis 41-14 in the Class 6A quarterfinals
Coach: Mike Barry, entering fifth season
Returning stats leaders
QB: Sr. Sean McCormack, 8-for-13, 142 Yds, 1 TD
RB: Sr. Marcus Curry, 115 Att, 704 Yds, 7 TD
RB: Sr. Jalen Robinson, 60 Att, 334 Yds, 3 TD
WR: Sr. Ravon Johnson, 20 Rec, 408 Yds, 6 TD
WR: Sr. Jevais Harris, 24 Rec, 270 Yds
Defense: Sr. Robert Hall, DB, 65 Tackles (44 Solo, 21 Ast), four INT; Josh King, DE, 25 Tackles, 13 TFL
Team outlook
This is the most anticipated Hornets season in recent memory now that King, Curry and Hall are entering their third varsity seasons. Hinsdale South has 11 returning starters, led by the Michigan State-bound King, the state’s top-rated recruit. The Hornets seek their first conference title since 2005. Backup QB McCormack (6-foot-5, 195-pounder) takes over for graduate Rob Regan, who led the team in rushing and TDs last season. Expect much more passing. Center Chris Oehmen is the only returning starter on the offensive line. Linebackers Dacari Williams, Deontae Curry and Jon Gorney are back and former soccer player Marco Ristic will be the place kicker after missing last season following a leg injury in the season opener.
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Did you know?
In Hinsdale South’s only trip to the state championship game, Mount Carmel won the Class 5A final 15-10 in 1980. Jim Kasper scored the Hornets’ only offensive points on a two-yard TD run and a 2-point conversion catch in the fourth quarter. The Hornets’ other points came on a safety.
Getting to know …
Jevais Harris
Harris, Ravon Johnson and Connor McCormack give first-year starting quarterback Sean McCormack a trio of capable target. Reserve receiver Dylan Boye is ruled out for football after tearing an ACL during the track season. The 6-foot-2, 175-pound Harris led the team in receptions last season, averaging 11.3 yards per catch.
Q: Who has been the most influential person in your life?
A: Barack Obama, plus he came from Chicago and has made a big difference for everyone. He’s changed the economy and the world. He’s definitely a big figure in my life.
Q: What was your favorite toy as a child?
A: Transformers. I loved playing with them. That was my thing back then.
Q: What is your favorite home-cooked meal?
A: Chicken with mac and cheese and greens. My mom (Demita Stoval) adds some spices.
Robert Hall
Hinsdale South’s returning safety set a school record for interceptions last season, but is expected to see more snaps on offense. The 5-foot-9, 180-pound Hall is one of the team’s fastest players and should excel as a change-of-pace rusher behind bruising Marcus Curry, who is 5-10, 214 pounds.
Q: What’s your favorite clothing item?
A: I have worn an Under Armour shirt since the eighth grade. It’s a dry-fit shirt. I wear it for all of my games.
Q: What’s the most important picture saved on your phone?
A: I have a picture of a lion with a quote, ‘Stay hungry. Feed on success.’
Q: What job do you think you’ll like when you get older?
A: I would like to study pre-med and be a doctor, like an E.R. physician. I want to help people in need.
Schedule
Friday, Aug. 28 at Romeoville 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 5 at Glenbard West 1:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 11 at Downers South* 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 18 VS. WILLOWBROOK* 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 26 at Proviso East* 1:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 2 VS. ADDISON TRAIL* 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 9 at Leyden* 7:30 p.m.
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Friday, Oct. 16 VS. HINSDALE CENTRAL 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 23 VS. MORTON* 7:30 p.m.
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*indicates West Suburban Gold conference game