Morton football returns key players and size for new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 4:10 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Morton football returns key players and size for new season

Summary

Morton High School's football team is preparing for the upcoming season with a strong roster including nine offensive and seven defensive starters from last year's 7-4 team that reached the playoffs. Senior left tackle Soren Fifer, a commitment to the University of Illinois, and returning quarterback Brody Fritz, who threw for over 1,600 yards last season, are key figures. The team emphasizes its size and speed, with multiple players over 200 pounds and taller than 6-3, focusing on both athleticism and physicality. Morton opens its season against Mahomet-Seymour on August 21.

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Status Watch

•Morton returns nine starters on offense and seven on defense.
•The team finished last season with a 7-4 record and made the playoffs.
•Soren Fifer stands out as a 6-7, 300-pound left tackle.
•Brody Fritz had 1,600 passing yards and 15 touchdowns last season.
•Morton plays Mahomet-Seymour in their season opener on August 21.

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4:10 AMYahoo Sports — Boot Camp: Morton brings back veterans, size as it gears up for Mid-Illini race

What they're saying

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MORTON, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — It could be a big year for Morton, in more ways than one. The Potters return nine starters on offense and seven on defense from a 7-4 team than won a first-round playoff game last fall. And Morton has size up and down its roster. Exhibit A is senior left tackle […]
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