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102 MPH by LWE Hurler

That is nuts but it concerns me that kids are max effort all the time with the focus on velo. Can't be good on the arm. But in the end it is all genetics when it comes to that unnatural motion.
It's different times. In just the past twenty years the average high school velo has grown dramatically. You have kids throwing high 80s who are worried they don't have college velo.

2025 Central State Eight Updates.

All.... I forgot to mention as it applies to the Titans. The face of class 6A postseason has changed a bit. That south postseason bracket could end up even more of a buzz saw. Should JCA make it in even with their tough schedule I like the Hilltoppers chances and to go south. On top it the last time Nazareth was in 6A (2017) they went that way. "Sprinkle" in the Flyers and a much better Crete Monee team this season. Round two games couild be a knock down bloodbath for some. Ratsy
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2025 Central State Eight Updates.

All.... What are they feeding those kids over at Chatham? (lol) Going over some CS8 rosters I came across young Mr. Parker OT for the Titans listed at 6'3" 250. (Hudl roster) Not anymore. Now coming in at 6'4" 290. Yowza! "Meat" on the line is always a good thing. Ratsy

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CPL Outlook in 2025?

Hard to get excited about a league who had #1 seed get destroyed in round 2 of the playoffs & only got there because they barely beat another CPS team. Then got nuked running clocked in the Prep Bowl by a team that finished the regular season 3-6
All... I don't follow CPL action much unless there is a chance one of those teams might go south in postseason play and come my way. Overall for sure those schools have had it pretty rough in playoff action.

Doing a quick search Whitney Young the #1 seed referenced is 3-17 in the playoffs. Sullivan who was #1 in the 4A north bracket were pounded by Geneseo last year in round one is 0-17.

Two teams that have decent success as of late one of course Phillips (25-10) who have 2 first place and one second trophy. But their glory years seem to be waning. The other Morgan Park coming in at 23-27. A smattering of semi playoff games among the others but not many. Ratsy

Q of the Week: Who is your Sleeper Team To Watch for 2025?

Zero research done but here are a few sleepers/team you'd prefer not to run into come playoff time:
8a: Marist
7a: DGN / Batavia
6a: Naz/ESL
5a: Rochelle
4a: St Laurence
Rochelle’s coach has done a truly fantastic job with that program but they lost a ton of seniors from last year’s squad.

I’d slot them as a sleeper in ‘26.

New Stadiums/ Renovations

In looking at the GPS and because they mentioned tennis courts, I assume they may be planning on knocking out the current tennis courts along Ingalls to make a walkway or parking lot heading to the new facility.

Agree that it is aggressive, especially if it includes overhauling existing baseball and softball facilities. I assume they have financial commitments to cover a percentage of this already, otherwise there is still a lot of work to be done to even get this off the ground.

And while the cost is large, there will be a savings of renting from the park district for football and both soccer programs. Also really would open up the possibility to host youth sports events and the ensuing revenue and potential recruitment benefits that brings about.

With the recent improvements and doubling down on wrestling as a critical sport for the school, it would be great to see a faciity upgrade like this launch a renewed commitment to track and soccer.
Would be interesting to see. Also - how will Friday night tailgating be impacted??

New Stadiums/ Renovations

Havent seen any. The article indicates that the stadium will accommodate between 6-7k, with seating for 5,500. Will also include a new track and turf practice field as well as updating tennis courts and baseball and softball fields. Seems quite aggressive.
In looking at the GPS and because they mentioned tennis courts, I assume they may be planning on knocking out the current tennis courts along Ingalls to make a walkway or parking lot heading to the new facility.

Agree that it is aggressive, especially if it includes overhauling existing baseball and softball facilities. I assume they have financial commitments to cover a percentage of this already, otherwise there is still a lot of work to be done to even get this off the ground.

And while the cost is large, there will be a savings of renting from the park district for football and both soccer programs. Also really would open up the possibility to host youth sports events and the ensuing revenue and potential recruitment benefits that brings about.

With the recent improvements and doubling down on wrestling as a critical sport for the school, it would be great to see a faciity upgrade like this launch a renewed commitment to track and soccer.
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