Sycamore head coach Rob Stover talks to quarterback Madden Larsen during their first practice of the season at Sycamore High School. Sophomore QB Brody Guthrie spent his sophomore season as the understudy on the varsity team, backing up Carter and soaking everything up. Other top players include senior inside linebacker Rogan O’Neil, senior offensive lineman Aiden Doucette and senior wide receiver Colton Van Dyke. Five can’t-miss matchupsWeek 1 - DeKalb vs. Sycamore: The Barbs and Spartans renew their rivalry game. Morris overwhelmed the Spartans 50-10 last season to complete an undefeated run through the Interstate 8 and leave Sycamore in a three-way tie for second with Rochelle and Kaneland.