20140809 - Prep football Five to Watch (KG)

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Kyle Grillot - kgrillot@shawmedia.com Marian Central senior Billy, Bahl, (6'4", 210) completed 160 of 279 passes last season for a area best 2,510 yards, with 29 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He will be a second-year starter for the Hurricanes and has a busy offseason, throwing for college coaches several times in the spring. He committed to NCAA Division I Miami Ohio in June. Kyle Grillot - kgrillot@shawmedia.com

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Kyle Grillot - kgrillot@shawmedia.com Jacobs senior Josh Walker (5'6" 160) ran for 1,054 yards and 13 touchdowns for the golden Eagles, who won the Fox Valley Conference Valley Division title. He is one of the area's fastest players, with a 10.95 100-meter time in the track season, and was a Northwest Herald All-Area first-team selection. Kyle Grillot - kgrillot@shawmedia.com

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Kyle Grillot - kgrillot@shawmedia.com Dundee-Crown senior Malik Dunner, (5'11" 190) was a big-play man for the Chargers last season as running back, wide receiver, defensive back and on returns. Dunner had five touchdowns between offense and returns last season. He ran 10.97 in the 100-meters in track and committed to Division I Ball State this summer. Kyle Grillot - kgrillot@shawmedia.com

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Kyle Grillot - kgrillot@shawmedia.com Cary-Grove senior Trevor Ruhland, (6'4", 270) was one of the most sought after linemen in Illinois before he commited to Notre Dame in the Spring. He is a two time Northwest Herald All-Area first team selection and a devastaing blocker in the Trojans' triple-option offense. Kyle Grillot - kgrillot@shawmedia.com

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Kyle Grillot - kgrillot@shawmedia.com Crystal Lake Central senior Jack Ortner, (6'0") 180 caught 79 passes for 1,360 yards both area bests, and 11 touchdowns last season. His 19-reception game against Huntley ties for third with four other players on the IHSA career record list. Two players are tied wit h20. He was a Northwest Herald All-Area first team pick. Kyle Grillot - kgrillot@shawmedia.com