Daily Southtown Sports – Page 27 – Local Business Headlines

Countdown to football: Christian Pierce remains fierce for Brother Rice, No. 5 in Daily Southtown preseason rankings

Christian Pierce, who has 22 scholarship offers, is one of seven returning starters on defense for the Crusaders.

Justin Buckner, who transferred from Lincoln-Way East before the start of last season, is now St. Rita’s leader.

Although its historic run ended Sunday with a 4-0 loss to Staten Island, Hinsdale comes home with good memories.

Chase Hetfleisch, thrown into the fire as a starter last year, returns with experience at quarterback for the Warriors.

Marcus Thaxton, who has three Division I offers, is a three-year starter at quarterback for the Mustangs.

Hinsdale, the Great Lakes Region champion, enjoys the spoils of being at the Little League World Series.

Indiana recruit Matt Marek is latest in long line of Sandburg players to end up being committed to the Big Ten.

Growing up, Seamus Doyle’s life revolved around Richards football, ranked No. 10 by the Daily Southtown.

Steve Millar takes a look at the Southland as high school football practice begins.

Lincoln-Way East’s AJ Henning is happy to be at home playing for Northwestern.