Burlington Central school board votes to accept invitation to join Fox Valley Conference. More to come....
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Not just MCC, but other "outlying" ESCCs who haved fared even worse in recent years might consider hybrid more local conferences, outside the core large schools of Marist, Benet, NDStill think it would have made most sense for MCC to have joined that conference, but at the time MCC was looking for a new conference there was some very strong push back by FVC original schools to do that. I actually think it was a good thing MCC didn't go because of how good the FVC has been in recent years, and a couple of average years against area schools could have resulted in even worse enrollment numbers.
No doubt, I mean MCC would cut back on travel costs big time if they were able to join a local conference like the FVC. I mean their closest conference games are Carmel and Viator and those are both 45 min and 55 min drives, and then add in their farther away games at JCA and Marian Chicago Heights the bill adds up. At the same time, if the ESCC produces the best opportunity and experience for the kids then I guess it is worth it, but travel like that in the middle of the week for other sports really wares on a student and their families.Not just MCC, but other "outlying" ESCCs who haved fared even worse in recent years might consider hybrid more local conferences, outside the core large schools of Marist, Benet, ND
I have a tough time seeing Huntley leaving because they have been looking to add a school for a while to make it an even amount of teams, if I do remember correctly. Especially for when it came to scheduling for footballI don't know about this one. You're adding a school with barely 1,000 kids into a conference with schools having an average of 1,500 kids. Does that mean Huntley with almost 3,000 gets the boot?
Yes, 8A Huntley wants to dominate 5A and 6A schools on their path to the playoffs.I have a tough time seeing Huntley leaving because they have been looking to add a school for a while to make it an even amount of teams, if I do remember correctly. Especially for when it came to scheduling for football
Lol Well that too, but I am just saying the conference in general for logistical reasons. As much as it doesn't make sense for Huntley to be apart of that conference, CG and PR are still the kings of that conference though. But, maybe we will see the tides turn as the future rolls onYes, 8A Huntley wants to dominate 5A and 6A schools on their path to the playoffs.
Hammer, think about this scenario for MCC. After next year the Northern Big 12 will down to just 5 schools, DeKalb 1790 kids, Kaneland 1343, Sterling 998, Sycamore 1254, and Yorkville at 1746 kids. It would be a great fit for the remaining 5 because they will get their 6th competative school to make it an official conference. For MCC the other schools would be a good mix of competition and enrollment size for all sports! The travel besides Sterling, which I will still take over JCA, Marist or Marion Catholic on a Friday night, is all between an hour to an hour and a half away, not bad! It also would possibly be better for relations with the FVC because we wouldn't be putting the local kids against their teams!No doubt, I mean MCC would cut back on travel costs big time if they were able to join a local conference like the FVC. I mean their closest conference games are Carmel and Viator and those are both 45 min and 55 min drives, and then add in their farther away games at JCA and Marian Chicago Heights the bill adds up. At the same time, if the ESCC produces the best opportunity and experience for the kids then I guess it is worth it, but travel like that in the middle of the week for other sports really wares on a student and their families.
That would work for me because there is still some solid competition, I just kind of hope for an old SCC non con each year. That would be so much fun! Maybe I am just biased but to having them on the non con schedule would be a good competitive match up and take us back to some of the rivalries and familiarity of years past. Johnsburg and a montini/st francis/marmion. I think that would be a great way to start off the season!Hammer, think about this scenario for MCC. After next year the Northern Big 12 will down to just 5 schools, DeKalb 1790 kids, Kaneland 1343, Sterling 998, Sycamore 1254, and Yorkville at 1746 kids. It would be a great fit for the remaining 5 because they will get their 6th competative school to make it an official conference. For MCC the other schools would be a good mix of competition and enrollment size for all sports! The travel besides Sterling, which I will still take over JCA, Marist or Marion Catholic on a Friday night, is all between an hour to an hour and a half away, not bad! It also would possibly be better for relations with the FVC because we wouldn't be putting the local kids against their teams!
That would be AWESOME!That would work for me because there is still some solid competition, I just kind of hope for an old SCC non con each year. That would be so much fun! Maybe I am just biased but to having them on the non con schedule would be a good competitive match up and take us back to some of the rivalries and familiarity of years past. Johnsburg and a montini/st francis/marmion. I think that would be a great way to start off the season!
Does anyone know what Huntley has coming back next year now that Mooney is gone? CG seems to be the heavy favorite for next year.
Like I’ve said before, it’s like Kramer dominating the dojo of kids. Why does an 8A school with exponential growth belong in a conference of stagnant growth 6 and 7A schools? Go play with the big boys.Why are people trying to push Huntley out?
Like I’ve said before, it’s like Kramer dominating the dojo of kids. Why does an 8A school with exponential growth belong in a conference of stagnant growth 6 and 7A schools? Go play with the big boys.
I don’t have an answer for that. I just think they’re a square peg in a round hole. Create a second Huntley school so the playing field is more even.Considering where they are located what conference would make the most logistical sense for them to join?
Joining the NSC wouldn’t make sense since the closest school is roughly an hour away.
Not too long ago Huntley & Manteno were major rivals in volleyball...Huntley is now 5 1/2 times Manteno's size, and Manteno has nearly doubled in size. Is Huntley looking to keep one campus, or is a second school in the plans? I assume Huntley is not interested in a repeat of Lincoln Way North, opening a school just as development stops...I don’t have an answer for that. I just think they’re a square peg in a round hole. Create a second Huntley school so the playing field is more even.
But theyre not dominating the conference. In the past 10 years theyve won conference twice and missed the playoffs 3x. Another year they made it at 5-4. If you want to complain of dominance you really have to look at C-G and PR.Like I’ve said before, it’s like Kramer dominating the dojo of kids. Why does an 8A school with exponential growth belong in a conference of stagnant growth 6 and 7A schools? Go play with the big boys.
As a Catholic school, it's fun to do the opposite.Yes, 8A Huntley wants to dominate 5A and 6A schools on their path to the playoffs.
Ya, create a new school so the playing field is more even in football....makes total sense.I don’t have an answer for that. I just think they’re a square peg in a round hole. Create a second Huntley school so the playing field is more even.
CG and PR dominate because of their feeder programs and the coaching. Huntley will be there too once they figure out that part. I just don't believe having twice as many kids to build your team from is fair. That's why we have 8 classes. And CG and PR play their level and up while Huntley plays down. If Huntley wants to succeed in the 8A playoffs, playing teams like Crystal Lake Central and Burlington Central isn't going to prepare them for that.But theyre not dominating the conference. In the past 10 years theyve won conference twice and missed the playoffs 3x. Another year they made it at 5-4. If you want to complain of dominance you really have to look at C-G and PR.
They better start planning. The school will only continue grow and will be 4,000 kids before you know it. That’s not expected for the other schools in the conference.How far is Huntley from the conference with Stevie, Warren, LZ, and them?
I mean I understand the concern, really I do. I also understand being proactive. But if the closest 8A school is an hour away the 6A-7A conference makes sense. Kind of like SHG, people can't really expect them to find a private conference, that'd be absurd.
I guess Cary, McHenry, Crystal Lake and Algonquin better build more houses.From warren 1 hour plus just a tad under an hour from Stevenson and lz. Logistically it doesn’t make sense.
I think their best bet would be the msl west. Would be all 8a schools besides Hoffman. Longest ride would be about 45 minutes.How far is Huntley from the conference with Stevie, Warren, LZ, and them?
I mean I understand the concern, really I do. I also understand being proactive. But if the closest 8A school is an hour away the 6A-7A conference makes sense. Kind of like SHG, people can't really expect them to find a private conference, that'd be absurd.
The Fox Valley seems to have enough teams now that Burlington Central will be joining to once again break into 2 divisions ( Big & Small). Is there a chance that enough non-conference games would be available to have each school fulfill a non-conference schedule plus one cross-over game?
Maybe the DVC could add Huntley