THE ROAD TO VICTORY WAS PAVED UP FRONT

By the Starts Up Front National & Global Recruiting Board

Bolingbrook delivered a statement victory by defeating previously unbeaten Oswego 21–7. While traditional coverage often focuses on the athletes carrying or throwing the football, the Starts Up Front National & Global Recruiting Board recognizes where this victory was truly established: along the offensive and defensive lines.

The final score⁠ only tells part of the story. The Raiders’ offensive line paved the road, while their defensive front helped hold a talented Oswego team to only seven points.

BOLINGBROOK’S OFFENSIVE LINE PAVED THE ROAD

 

Bolingbrook’s offensive line created running lanes, protected the backfield and helped the Raiders establish the physical tempo of the game.

The unit entered the season with increased size and improved chemistry. Bolingbrook’s offensive line developed cohesion by working together throughout the summer and became one of the most impressive position groups in camp.

One of the publicly identified leaders of that front is junior interior offensive lineman Brody Kelliher. The Class of 2028 prospect is listed by On3 at 6-foot-4 and 284 pounds. Kelliher brings valuable size, strength and versatility to the interior of the Raiders’ offensive line.

Bolingbrook also benefits from the experience and leadership of Caleb Crosby, a returning All-Conference performer along the offensive line. Crosby’s proven ability, toughness and understanding of the position provide the Raiders with an established presence in the trenches.

Bolingbrook Offensive Linemen

The complete 2026–27 Bolingbrook roster should be used when identifying the Raiders’ offensive linemen. Because roster listings can change during the season, players should be included according to their current roster designation rather than relying on an incomplete position list.

The publicly available 2026–27 roster and recruiting information identifies the following Bolingbrook offensive linemen:

• Brody Kelliher, junior interior offensive lineman — 6-foot-4, 284 pounds
• Caleb Crosby, senior center/guard — returning All-Conference performer
• Melvin Lockett, sophomore guard/offensive tackle
• Mason Brown, offensive guard
• Roy Morgan, offensive lineman
• Jamar Bonner, offensive tackle
• Jon Washington, offensive lineman

Against Oswego, Bolingbrook needed more than size. The Raiders needed communication, leverage, discipline and five linemen operating as one unit. The final result demonstrated what happens when an offensive line accepts responsibility for establishing its team’s identity.

Every first down began with a block. Every running lane began with movement up front. Every sustained drive required the offensive line to win another battle.

BOLINGBROOK’S DEFENSIVE LINE CLOSED THE DOOR

Bolingbrook’s defensive front was equally important.

Holding a previously unbeaten opponent to seven points requires consistent pressure, disciplined gap control and physical play at the point of attack. The Raiders’ defensive linemen helped disrupt Oswego’s offensive rhythm and prevented the Panthers from establishing control of the game.

Leading that defensive front is All-American Darieon Prescott, one of the country’s most highly regarded young edge prospects. Listed as a 6-foot-4, 255-pound Class of 2028 edge defender. He is ranked No. 16 nationally, by On3. He applied pressure all night causing Oswego’s QB to throw two interceptions.

Prescott is also committed to Notre Dame. His combination of length, power, athleticism and disruptive ability gives Bolingbrook a major presence on the edge.

Bolingbrook Defensive Linemen

Two players that stood out tonight was Raymond George listed as 6’0″ 260, was a force all night being credit with a sack and multiple tackles. An up-and-coming prospect for the Bolingbrook defensive line is Jaier Harris listed as 6’2″ 200 pounds, this sophomore applied pressure in a backup role but was able to make a game changing sack late in the game. He is one to keep your eyes on.

• Darieon Prescott, edge defender — 6-foot-4, 255 pounds
• Jaier Harris, defensive end/edge defender
• Raymond George, defensive end
• Peyton Williams, defensive tackle
• Nosa Omaragbe, defensive lineman

This list should be verified against the full 2026–27 roster to include any additional defensive ends, defensive tackles, nose guards, edge defenders or two-way linemen omitted from earlier roster summaries. Roster classifications, positions and measurements can change during the season.

However, defensive-line success is never the work of one athlete. Interior linemen must control blockers, edge defenders must maintain containment and the entire front must pursue the football together. Bolingbrook’s ability to limit Oswego to one touchdown reflected the collective work of the Raiders’ defensive front.

OSWEGO’S OFFENSIVE LINE ACCEPTED THE CHALLENGE

Although Oswego suffered its first loss, the Panthers brought an experienced and physically capable offensive-line group into the matchup.

The Oswego Roster identifies the following offensive linemen:

• Gabriel Guzman, offensive lineman
• Nathan Overstreet, senior tackle — 6-foot-1, 220 pounds
• Nate Goress, junior tackle — 6-foot-2, 236 pounds
• Alejandro Acosta, offensive lineman
• Ryan Stork, center — 6-foot, 250 pounds

Oswego’s linemen faced a Bolingbrook defensive front featuring one of the nation’s leading-edge prospects. Although the Panthers were unable to generate enough points to win, their offensive line continued competing against a fast, physical and disruptive Raiders front.

OSWEGO’S DEFENSIVE LINE MADE BOLINGBROOK EARN IT

Bolingbrook earned the victory, but Oswego’s defensive front did not make the road easy.

The Panthers held the Raiders to 21 points and forced Bolingbrook’s offense to remain patient, disciplined and physical throughout the contest.

Oswego’s rostered defensive-line group includes:

• Cameron Logan, defensive line
• Grayson Raethz, defensive line
• Ethan Pilip, defensive line
• Jesse Gilkerson, defensive end
• Daniel Claycombe, defensive line

These young men represented the physical resistance Bolingbrook had to overcome. Their effort reinforces an important SUFRB principle: offensive and defensive linemen can influence every play even when individual statistics do not appear in the box score.

THE SUFRB VERDICT

Bolingbrook’s 21–7 victory was a complete trench performance.

The Raiders’ offensive line, strengthened by returning All-Conference performer Caleb Crosby, created the foundation for a productive rushing attack. Their defensive line helped limit a previously unbeaten opponent to seven points. Oswego’s offensive and defensive linemen also battled throughout the game and forced Bolingbrook to earn every yard.

The quarterbacks, running backs and receivers may receive most of the public recognition, but this game was shaped by the athletes blocking, protecting, controlling gaps and fighting at the line of scrimmage.

Bolingbrook did not simply find the road to victory.

The Raiders’ offensive and defensive linemen paved it.

This is why the Starts Up Front National & Global Recruiting Board exists—to evaluate, recognize and promote the offensive and defensive linemen responsible for changing football games.