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Outlook: Grayslake Central wins the league in even-numbered years (2008/2010/2012), so either 2011 champ Crystal Lake Central or upstart Grayslake North figure to land on the top perch this season. North senior A.J. Fish is a three-sport star (football and lacrosse) and will play lacrosse at Virginia.

Top five players: Corban Murphy, Crystal Lake Central, G, Sr.; Kyle Flack, Crystal Lake Central, F, Sr.; A.J. Fish, Grayslake North, F, Sr.; Danny Reed, Grayslake Central, G, Sr.; Kevin Dombrowski, Johnsburg, G, Sr.

Did you know? Grayslake North has been bumped up to Class 4A for postseason play for the first time in school history.

Quote: ‘‘In our division, CL Central has been the program we want to be. They’re competitive in every sport, and they’re competitive every year. As an athletic department, they’re where we want to be.’’ — Grayslake Central coach Brian Moe.

Predicted finish: Crystal Lake Central, Grayslake North, Grayslake Central, Johnsburg, Hampshire, Woodstock, Woodstock North.