Biggest favorite in 5A-8A ever?

[Mateesen14]

Of 5A-8A teams, Is ESL the biggest favorite to win a state championship in the era of 5A-8A?
Anything can happen when it comes to 16-18 year olds, but having trouble thinking of a team over the past 20 years that is a bigger favorite.

 

[McCaravan]

LWE in 2018....

 

[godfthr53]

Naz in 2014

 

[eireog]

Of 5A-8A teams, Is ESL the biggest favorite to win a state championship in the era of 5A-8A?
Anything can happen when it comes to 16-18 year olds, but having trouble thinking of a team over the past 20 years that is a bigger favorite.

2015 HF and last years LWE teams were considered prohibitive favorites by most I’d say.

 

[LHSTigers94]

I believe Naz was a heavy favorite in 5A one of those years.

 

[MS4EVER]

MS 2008
WWS 2010

 

[Mateesen14]

MS 2008
WWS 2010

Great call Yosh! That 2010 WWS team was unreal. Hard call which 08-10 MS team was the best.

 

[King MJ]

2002 Provi.

not sure they played a competive game that season. IIRC, won every playoff game by 20+

 

[anon_4vszfu35bv677]

2015 HF and last years LWE teams were considered prohibitive favorites by most I’d say.

yes and you see what happens to prohibitive favorites when you factor that they are teenagers...

 

[flyerforlife]

Trust ESL knows this and will show up to play. NO one will be taken lightly

 

[FootballTrack8]

2002 Provi.

not sure they played a competive game that season. IIRC, won every playoff game by 20+

8 shutouts I believe as well or something close to that in 14 games

 

[Bowie50]

HF ‘15

We miss you GoldenDomer

 

[tmjgrady]

LWE in 2018....

that hurts! but you are correct I think

 

[King MJ]

8 shutouts I believe as well or something close to that in 14 games

Yup and in a week 5A class. Believe that has to go down as one of the all-time top 5 Illinois teams

 

[King MJ]

that hurts! but you are correct I think

Not sure I agree. Given the depth in 8A, not sure any team from history could be a prohibitive favorite.

 

[anon_4vszfu35bv677]

Trust ESL knows this and will show up to play. NO one will be taken lightly

hope you’re right flyer, many thought that about other teams listed on this thread...

 

[tmjgrady]

Not sure I agree. Given the depth in 8A, not sure any team from history could be a prohibitive favorite.

good point -- but it is in my experience, THE team that just seemed to roll right through and dominate the regular season and the first 3 post season games - the HF game, the GW game....just to mention 2 games....just complete domination!

 

[chitown-irish]

8 shutouts I believe as well or something close to that in 14 games

Ya their starting defense gave up 3 tds all year one to st rita on opening night the other 2 were in the semifinals vs rochelle

 

[mchsalumni]

The 2001 PC team was almost unstoppable as well. Gawdy.

 

[all4theillini]

HF ‘15

We miss you GoldenDomer

Yes!! Remembered the poster but couldn’t remember the year.

 

[Cross Bones]

The 2001 PC team was almost unstoppable as well. Gawdy.

We played those guys, they were good. Prospect would have beat them though.

 

[Mateesen14]

Not sure I agree. Given the depth in 8A, not sure any team from history could be a prohibitive favorite.

We played those guys, they were good. Prospect would have beat them though.

Bones, not trying to ask who the best team from the past 20 years was. Is there a team in the past 20 years that you would guarantee to win their class...

 

[Cross Bones]

Bones, not trying to ask who the best team from the past 20 years was. Is there a team in the past 20 years that you would guarantee to win their class...

LWE last year and LA the prior year lol

 

[kpjasion]

Loyola 2015

 

[wasdo]

Montin Broncos. 2018, But they lost.

 

[SOUTHSIDECFD]

LWE in 2018....

Running clock by half time......?

 

[eireog]

Loyola 2015

LA beating HF was a huge upset that year. HF was loaded.

 

[Cross Bones]

LA beating HF was a huge upset that year. HF was loaded.

Nah. Once HF lost in week 9 LA became huge favorites in that game. It was one of the best games I ever saw though.

 

[eireog]

Nah. Once HF lost in week 9 LA became huge favorites in that game. It was one of the best games I ever saw though.

I forgot they had a loss. They were super talented and super hyped all year. It was a great game. I think I’m suffering ptsd from all of IG88’s posts from that season.

 

[Cross Bones]

I forgot they had a loss. They were super talented and super hyped all year. It was a great game. I think I’m suffering ptsd from all of IG88’s posts from that season.

Still can't believe they let Loyola drive 97 yards to take the lead, but we're back and threatening to score in what seemed like seconds.

 

[cmdynasty]

The 2012 Crete Monee team was dominating in 6A. Laquon Treadwell, Lance Lenoir, Nyles Morgan , Chris Slayton and Jaylan Dunlap are all playing professional football. Very good squad.

 

[corey90]

2005 LWE
I went to every game and never once during the season thought they would lose. That said the State Championship was one of the best games I have seen in a double overtime win against MS.

 

[gohawk2]

2005 LWE
I went to every game and never once during the season thought they would lose. That said the State Championship was one of the best games I have seen in a double overtime win against MS.

 

[Cross Bones]

2005 LWE
I went to every game and never once during the season thought they would lose. That said the State Championship was one of the best games I have seen in a double overtime win against MS.

That 2005 game with us was probably the hardest hitting game Ive seen.

 

[gohawk2]

I remember that game well. Both teams gave it everything they had. MS learned that play at that final game of season relies on execution on each down and that you can't let up or make mistakes.

 

[Oddy]

I believe Sako had CoM ranked #1 all season in 2003.

 

[eireog]

That was an awfully talented bunch too. The memories come flooding back.

 

[greatgig13]

GW 2015. Brodner.

 

[stonedlizard]

The 2012 Crete Monee team was dominating in 6A. Laquon Treadwell, Lance Lenoir, Nyles Morgan , Chris Slayton and Jaylan Dunlap are all playing professional football. Very good squad.

Didn't know Dunlap made it to the league. Has any one team ever produced more Sunday players?

 

[Cross Bones]

Didn't know Dunlap made it to the league. Has any one team ever produced more Sunday players?

If so it has to be a ESL team. I think Thornton had a team with three.