Built Ford tough

Plainfield South coach Jake Brosman said himself the team was very young this season. That would help explain its 0-4 start.

The Cougars have seen vast improvement as of late, however. They’ve won three of their past four, including Friday’s 49-0 win over Joliet Central. Part of that turnaround can surely be attributed to the maturity of freshman quarterback, Armani Ford.

Ford didn’t begin the year as the starter, but has stood out in four games. He’s 55-of-90 passing for 863 yards, eight touchdowns and two interceptions, including three TDs and one pick against the Steelmen. He also added his first rushing TD of the year on Friday.

“He’s a great kid,” Brosman said. “He takes our coaching very well, understands everything in the game and it’s special to have a kid lik

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