Maine South looks to move further in the playoffs after consecutive quarterfinal exits. Maine West is reloading after a magical 2023 season. Team breakdowns, five players to watch, five can't miss games plus Steve Soucie's predictions in the Central Suburban Conference preview.

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Maine South hosted Evanston in Week 9 of football in Park Ridge on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.

The Prospect defense came up with crucial stops in the fourth quarter and Gavin Flanagan booted a 24-yard field goal with 2:18 left as the Knights defeated Evanston 17-14 on Friday.

Maine South has won the CSL 20 times in the last 21 years. The Hawks are one again the favorites in the South Division, while Deerfield and Vernon Hills enter the season as the top contenders in the North Division.