"There's a certain level of maturity," Woodrow Wilson coach Chris Crowley said of a team with around 30 seniors, many of whom have been varsity players for three seasons. "They get it."
Spencer passed for 1,654 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior. He could be poised for a big season, especially with targets such as the speedy Chambliss (32 catches, 596 yards, 6 TDs) and veteran Joseph Taylor.
Anthony Haynes is an experienced running back, and Ricky Williams and Matthew Hernandez are top two-way linemen. The Tigers will score, but the key to the team's division-title and Group 3 playoff hopes could be the development of the defense.
Bishop Eustace could challenge behind a sturdy defense led by linebackers Vinny Paola and Nick Batastini and cornerback Anthony Marcozzi, as well as linemen Evan Louderback and Ryan Jose.
The Crusaders' offense will be a work in progress after the loss of star running back Sean Bell. Chris Spellman, a returning starter, gives the team some experience at quarterback.
Camden won't relinquish its division title without a fight. The Panthers lost 26 seniors from last year's team, which went 4-0 in the division, but return two-way lineman Lewis Simpson and top running back Thomas Johnson.
Gloucester Catholic has one of the division's top players in wide receiver Elliott McCummings and another top receiver/return man in John DeLaurentis. The pair combined for 10 touchdown receptions last season.
Deptford is rebuilding under new coach Mike Blackiston, a product of the proud program, and features a top two-way back in Anthony Reed and a top lineman in Eric Williams.
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