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

[cenrik71]

Iggy
DePaul

Great match up week 2.

 

[cenrik71]

Will they be jumping 3 or 4 classes next year? That’s a decent gap in playoff competition, maybe calling them a sleeper isn’t that crazy?

We're ready for the challenge. However, it will be a historic step up in competition. Cause to be the best, you gotta beat the best.

 

[cenrik71]

All.... A big jump for DePaul this year. The old two season enrollment average which was 833 with the waiver has expired. The new one year enrollment for the school is 1342 and that will be multiplied which comes to 2,214.30. As an example last year among the postseason qualifiers that would of put the Rams in class 8A as one of the smallest among the 32.

Every year throughout the eight classes there are teams that are right on the enrollment "bubble" which before those 256 qualifiers are announced result in two possibilities class wise for a school. It looks like the Rams will be one of them. Of note one needs to understand that when the Ihsa comes out May 1st and puts everyone in a class that doesn't necessary mean that is where a school will play if making the playoffs. For many yes but not those on enrollment cut lines.

Best case scenario would be of course DePaul ends up in class 7A. Unfortunately for Rams fans one might not be able to get an accurate picture or guess till late in the regular season where you land. Ratsy

7A is where the Rams will find a natural position to compete. 3 classes up is fair enough. 8A will feel like making an example of IHSA'a new rule adjustments.

 

[MsDavis10]

7A is where the Rams will find a natural position to compete. 3 classes up is fair enough. 8A will feel like making an example of IHSA'a new rule adjustments.

Do you know if this means 4a for hoops next year?

 

[cenrik71]

I’m saying for the upcoming season. I know a few teams were moving up because of enrollment and success factor but I thought I read somewhere some teams were moving down because of wavier or new enrollment. If BR is 5A they would have to be favorites in my opinion

I also think St Patrick’s is a sleeper, new staff and they have the kids

St Pats QB1 doesn't wanna come back. Basketball is his priority. So I hear.

Do you know if this means 4a for hoops next year?

4A for hoops for sure. A 3peat is the ultimate success factor IMO.

 

[Tv_Blessed]

I’m thinking Glenbard West and Providence Catholic.

 

[SiuCubFan8]

I’m thinking Glenbard West and Providence Catholic.

Providence is a good one and can GW bounce back...

 

[pjjp]

I’m thinking Glenbard West and Providence Catholic.

There will be a battle of Hilltoppers in Week 2. JCA plays at GW. Sounds like the Glen Ellyn Hilltoppers will be favored.

 

[JCHillmen]

There will be a battle of Hilltoppers in Week 2. JCA plays at GW. Sounds like the Glen Ellyn Hilltoppers will be favored.

With 8 games currently scheduled, I am really hoping for a softie to open week 1. Of the 8 scheduled games, I only see one "for sure" game where JC is favored. They are for sure dogs against MC, Marist, and probably Naz and PC as well. That is four games as an underdog plus, I agree that GW is a tossup at best and likely GW will be favored. That leaves only ND and Fenwick as games the Hilltoppers "may" be favored in with DLS as the only one they will definitely be favored in.

I know they can and hopefully will pull some upsets, but anything other than Our Lady of Perpetual Losses for week 1 would be overscheduling in my opinion.

PC is my sleeper team for the upcoming season, though Glenbard West may be an even better choice for sleeper pick. They lost 5 games last year, but most of them were close games against teams that advanced deep into 7A and 8A. Would have loved to see JC schedule a program like that with last year's group with all the returning talent. This team will have like 5 returning starters and the overall schedule is already a bear.

 

[cornerrat]

With 8 games currently scheduled, I am really hoping for a softie to open week 1. Of the 8 scheduled games, I only see one "for sure" game where JC is favored. They are for sure dogs against MC, Marist, and probably Naz and PC as well. That is four games as an underdog plus, I agree that GW is a tossup at best and likely GW will be favored. That leaves only ND and Fenwick as games the Hilltoppers "may" be favored in with DLS as the only one they will definitely be favored in.

I know they can and hopefully will pull some upsets, but anything other than Our Lady of Perpetual Losses for week 1 would be overscheduling in my opinion.

PC is my sleeper team for the upcoming season, though Glenbard West may be an even better choice for sleeper pick. They lost 5 games last year, but most of them were close games against teams that advanced deep into 7A and 8A. Would have loved to see JC schedule a program like that with last year's group with all the returning talent. This team will have like 5 returning starters and the overall schedule is already a bear.

All.... Here is one although these lists can be notorious for not being updated. Horlick H.S. out of of Racine, Wisconsin looking for a varisty game on 8-29. A school of about 1350 that went 7-4 last year. About a two hour drive. Fwiw calpreps for 2024 showing a 42-7 Hilltopper victory if they would of met. Ratsy

 

[Hogs6576]

Hinsdale Central. Hung tough in a good Silver division last year with a lot of returning players

 

[MsDavis10]

A lot of PC love. Can anyone expand on their story? I see their two award winners from this past season will have graduated.

 

[MMA_Det]

DGN
6 senior starters that have played on varsity since their sophomore year

2 years año they lost in the finals

This is their last shot… mark my words, they are putting in the work this summer

 

[Jenny27]

A lot of PC love. Can anyone expand on their story? I see their two award winners from this past season will have graduated.

Talented freshman and sophomore team. Will be young but a lot of talent.