Boys Basketball: Southwest Prairie preview capsules

Updated: December 6, 2011 7:44PM

SOUTHWEST PRAIRIE

Outlook: After finishing second in its conference five straight years, Oswego returns all five starters looking to break through in a tough field that features at least four title contenders.

Top five players: Dee Brown, Plainfield East, G, Sr.; Elliot McGaughy, Oswego, G, Jr.; Darius Norris, Plainfield Central, F, Sr.; Eddie Presniakovas, Plainfield South, G, Sr.; Miles Simelton, Oswego, G, Jr.

Keep an eye on: C.J. Vaughn, Oswego East, Jr.

Did you know? Oswego East lost talented James Wilder to Oswego by transfer but gained Kenny Battle Jr. (West Aurora) and Nick Marema (Aurora Christian).

Quote: “The league is going to be very good. Any of these teams can beat any of the others. The key will be consistency.” – Romeoville coach Jeff Bambule

Predicted finish: Oswego, Plainfield East, Plainfield South, Oswego East, Minooka, Plainfield Central, Plainfield North, Romeoville.

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