Week 1 Matchups to Watch: York vs Glenbrook South

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are 2 days away from Kickoff for the 2023 IHSA Season. Each day leading up to Friday, we will preview impact prospects to keep in eye out for in some of the top opening games in the Land of Lincoln. Next up is two teams who saw undefeated regular seasons last year before losing in the playoffs. Today we will preview some of the top players from the Glenbrook South Titans and the York Dukes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">YORK DUKES</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>York saw their season end last year with a loss to Loyola in the semi-finals. Their regular season undefeated record was beyond impressive, as the Dukes have some of the top talent in the state within their program. This season, they're ready to make a push towards a state championship. If they are going to make a run, it starts on Friday against Glenbrook South.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["163858"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Reiff is a Top 10 ranked defensive linemen in the state. The class of 2025 game wrecker stands at 6'5 and weighs 235 lbs. Last season on varsity, Reiff dominated on the edge, showcasing the ability to stop the run and rush the passer in a variety of ways. Although Reiff has a lot of moves in his bag, he plays with a high motor and physicality on every play. He is quick off the ball and runs extremely well. He defeats one-on-one blocks with ease and plays tight to the line of scrimmage in the run game, allowing him to spill pulling guards or rack up tackles for loss. Holding a multitude of Power 5 offers already, expect Reiff to kick off his junior season with a bang on Friday night.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["252455"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Mailander is a 6'0, 175 lbs wide receiver who gave his commitment to Illinois State over the summer. The future Redbird is a burner, showcasing the ability to out run the majority of defensive backs he faces. With elite straight line speed, Mailander is always a vertical threat on the outside. However, he is not just a one trick pony. Mailander can also transitions in and out of breaks, stack defensive backs, and gain extra yardage in the open field. The do-it-all wideout is dangerous in plenty of ways. 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Heading into his senior year, Ostendorf is ready to build off his success from last season. The 5'11, 210 lbs run stuffer plays with a nastiness and physicality that immediately jumps out on film. He is a downhill player, reading and diagnosing run game with ease, finding open windows, and finishing with power on the opposing ball carrier. Ostendorf is an extremely solid tackler, using his low pad level and hips to drive through running backs to knock them backwards with force. He can sniff out screens or add himself on a blitz with urgency to shut down the opposing team's play. Long story short, Ostendorf is a game wrecker who is sure to stick out in Friday's contest against GBS.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":3,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64e6c3da07e56"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">GLENBROOK SOUTH</span></strong><br>GBS raced to a 9-2 record last season, eventually losing to Glenbard West in the second round of the playoffs. They have been on the rise over the past two seasons, making noise throughout their conference and the state. While they graduated a decent amount of players from last years team, a strong class of 2025 is ready to continue the Titans' streak of successful seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["299591"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Cotton is perhaps the biggest piece returning for the Titans from a year ago. The Class of 2025 defensive back is ready to take on a bigger role heading into his junior season, as he is one of the top ranked corners in the state. A year ago, Cotton posted an impressive stat line of 4 intercepts and 12 pass break ups. Measuring in at 6'1, 160 lbs, Cotton has the length, athleticism, and ball skills that make him a shut down corner. He is as smooth a backpedaler as one will find and showcases the ability to transition his hips fluidly to get in and out of breaks. He can drive on balls with urgency and has elite speed that helps him run with nearly any receiver. 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