- ESL @ MC is really a battle of “blue bloods” as someone mentioned on another thread. This is the 28th QF appearance for MC (24-3) and the 26th for ESL (17-8). Only JCA (30) has more
- Rochester is making its 9th consecutive QF appearance (7-1), which is the longest current streak, followed by SHG at 7 and Phillips at 5
- Lake Zurich (9th appearance) is 8-0 in QF play (Can St. Rita break that streak?)
- Pleasant Plains, Raby and Hoffman Estate are making their 1st QF appearance
- Sterling is making its 7th (0-6) QF appearance (Is this the year they break through?)
- 10 other schools are also vying for their first SF appearance (Athens, Red Hill, Vandalia, Dixon, Hillcrest, Dunlap, Belvidere North, Pleasant Plains, Raby, and Hoffman Estates)
- The 64 QF schools have:
- 292 semi appearances
- 174 previous championship game appearances
- 97 state titles
- 32 of the schools are chasing their first state title
- 22 of the schools have won 2 or more titles
Hoping for an exciting and injury-free QF round and safe travels to all!
