I'd be willing to go a step farther with Montini and say they belong in top 10.
From the looks of my socials H-F is starting to be the south suburban all stars again. Montini is probably in my next 5. My issue with the Broncos is going to be the schedule, they have to really impress against Naz, SF, and Rita to move up. Simeon has been similar to H-F on my timeline with the talent, I look for them to surpass MP and Kenwood in the CPL.
I thought you were just giving a bump to teams on your schedule
I mean, half the schedule was ranked top 10 in T&FI thought you were just giving a bump to teams on your schedule
Marist has a tough schedule and can earn their way in, but I'm not sure how they ended up in the Blue. Montini will win a championship and have anywhere from 0 to 3 losses. They're going to need one of their opponents that they beat to make some noise. Oswego? Yes, last season was the supposed to be a step back from the prior, this season is supposed to be up. People have been talking about Sandburg, I'm going to need to see the results first. If they beat Montini it will be a step in the right direction.
As the great Ric Flair said, "Whoooo, to be the man you gotta beat the man"
Would like to see Warren maintain their dominance up north but I think they take a step back with Stewart gone.
I dont know, I dont think they duplicate Stewart, that would be amazing, but I think their philosophy is repeatable.
Don’t think either of LZ or Barrington will be all that good. Both are young. Neither have a QB. Hersey will win the MSL and Stevenson will win the NSC
How they ended up in the Blue I have no idea it depends on who you ask. They finished 3rd in the CCL Orange which is the 3rd level of the CCL. Iggy did their 2 year torture in the Blue without complaint. I thought it would go to the next levels Champ, Nazareth. Or to Rita.....or Montini.....but Marist who went 4-5 and missed the playoffs got it. Some point fingers and say Naz and Rita turned it down but can you turn it down? I have no clue. I was told Marist was put in there based on having the highest enrollment which I don't believe enrollment is a factor otherwise they would'nt have been in the Orange the past two years. So I have no clue.
Thats why there was a discussion about certain schools claiming to be seeking competition while in actuality they were ducking competition. Once you see it you cant unsee it. Marist in the Blue makes zero sense with the current set up.
This is very reasonable. I would agree with McCaravan, though--I think Montini should be in this Top Ten. Good stuff.
Speaking of Warren. I drove by that school the other day. Upon approaching it, I had no idea that was a school--unique-looking building, imo.
Have been very active in the portal this offseason. RB from Wisconsin and Stevenson receiver from what I know. Wouldn’t be surprised if there’s more on top of that
Agree on the Barrington assessment. They graduated alot of impact players. Star WR transferred to IMG down in Florida, all they really have is the good RB. Truth be told, Barrington, Fremd and Palatine all need to replace alot of key people this year. The most obvious being Fremd - the new QB is not Johnny O'Brein- he was a once in a generation player.
