St. Rita Playing up in 7A

[tomloner]

Last year St. Rita only had three losses but they where to #1 MC (2) and #2 LA. St. Rita has petitioned the IHSA to play up in the 7A class which would again put them up against #1 MC if St. Rita qualifies for the playoffs

St. Rita becomes second school to choose to play up in classification

St. Rita joined East St. Louis on the list of schools who will voluntarily play up a classification. The Mustangs will be a Class 7A team if they qualify this season or next.

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[MS4EVER]

I don’t get it. Can one of my Cascia friends on the board fill me in?

 

[USD24]

Maybe they want the respect of MC63?😜

 

[mc140]

I don’t get it. Can one of my Cascia friends on the board fill me in?

Less travel in 7a compared to 6a south.

 

[WSC_FootballFan]

Props to them for playing up!

 

[greatgig13]

Will Lena Winslow feel pressure to follow?

 

[crusader_of_90]

Was hoping for a Rita v ESL 6A final.

 

[Wittymoniker1]

I don’t get it. Can one of my Cascia friends on the board fill me in?

I am surprised, but it is what it is. Rita has been 7A for a long time now, so they're most familiar with it. She is familiar with the DuKane teams, and probably feel confident against the northern suburban teams like the Prospect's, Rolling Meadow's and Hersey's of the world.

I like the fact that it's 1 - 32 seeding, unlike 6A.

What worries me is an early matchup against a rival school like MC and BR. But, that goes both ways.

In the end, kudos to Cascia for petitioning up.

It would've been interesting to see how Rita would've done in 6A with ESL-PC and CG.

 

[greatgig13]

Was hoping for a Rita v ESL 6A final.

ESL can play up to make that happen.

 

[crusader_of_90]

ESL can play up to make that happen.

Please pay attention.

 

[Wittymoniker1]

Was hoping for a Rita v ESL 6A final.

I think there would've been a solid chance that Rita would've ended up in that Northern bracket, thus avoiding ESL until the championship game.

Having typed that, I think LZ and Cary Grove still would've been tough matchups for Rita.

 

[greatgig13]

I think there would've been a solid chance that Rita would've ended up in that Northern bracket, thus avoiding ESL until the championship game.

Having typed that, I think LZ and Cary Grove still would've been tough matchups for Rita.

This CG homer doesn’t think that match up would be as good as advertised. Not this year.

 

[crusader_of_90]

Maybe so, but I could hope. And talk some smack to my college roomie, even if he’s passed. RIP Jay Boy!

 

[Wittymoniker1]

This CG homer doesn’t think that match up would be as good as advertised. Not this year.

I just know it's a very impressive program, and never should be taken lightly. Duly noted on your point.

 

[greatgig13]

I just know it's a very impressive program, and never should be taken lightly. Duly noted on your point.

They’re 2-0 but I need to see more. They haven’t played the big boys yet.

 

[chakazulu89]

I am surprised, but it is what it is. Rita has been 7A for a long time now, so they're most familiar with it. She is familiar with the DuKane teams, and probably feel confident against the northern suburban teams like the Prospect's, Rolling Meadow's and Hersey's of the world.

I like the fact that it's 1 - 32 seeding, unlike 6A.

What worries me is an early matchup against a rival school like MC and BR. But, that goes both ways.

In the end, kudos to Cascia for petitioning up.

It would've been interesting to see how Rita would've done in 6A with ESL-PC and CG.

Good news all away around. Hopkins is taking all the necessary steps to get the boys ready to battle. Im loving this move!

 

[MC63]

Glad to see it. I've always admired St Rita and dreaded playing them.

Their stadium is a nightmare, but then ...

 

[MC63]

Maybe they want the respect of MC63?😜

Are grapes turning sour?

 

[SOUTHSIDECFD]

Well if SR was trying to avoid ESL they didn't pick an easy route either. There's a good chance they see MC in the playoffs.

 

[crusader_of_90]

Well if SR was trying to avoid ESL they didn't pick an easy route either. There's a good chance they see MC in the playoffs.

I doubt that is the reason.

 

[chakazulu89]

Well if SR was trying to avoid ESL they didn't pick an easy route either. There's a good chance they see MC in the playoffs.

Best be sure Rita is not ducking anyone...

 

[Silver Rain]

Rita has been 7A Blue or its equivalent for just about forever.

 

[PowerI66]

Has MC ever petitioned up for football? I'm pretty sure they have for wrestling

 

[septon34]

I am probably in the minority, but I love the move. IMO, better to lose to the best team (MC), who is your historical rival, than win a 6A title.

 

[Alexander32]

I am probably in the minority, but I love the move. IMO, better to lose to the best team (MC), who is your historical rival, than win a 6A title.

St. Rita would not win the 6A title. Ever since they got hammered by Rochester in the 5A playoffs four years ago, they are wary about playing southern football powers. They would easily be a 17-point underdog to East St. Louis in 6A. They probably thought it prudent to avoid such a game.

 

[jha618]

I am probably in the minority, but I love the move. IMO, better to lose to the best team (MC), who is your historical rival, than win a 6A title.

uh what? I dont think there would be a single st rita player, coach or parent who, if given the choice, would choose to lose to MC in 7A as opposed to winning a state championship in 6a.

 

[Visionist]

Rest assure St. Rita is not avoiding anyone!!!

 

[Vincennes6410]

St. Rita would not win the 6A title. Ever since they got hammered by Rochester in the 5A playoffs four years ago, they are wary about playing southern football powers. They would easily be a 17-point underdog to East St. Louis in 6A. They probably thought it prudent to avoid such a game.

So they petition up to play the team that just beat ESL? That’s what they call twisted logic.

 

[Chicago773]

uh what? I dont think there would be a single st rita player, coach or parent who, if given the choice, would choose to lose to MC in 7A as opposed to winning a state championship in 6a.

Agreed!!! Kids these days hear the world title, which could be a needle mover for a southside program that is competing w/ other rivals for the same kids. If riva1 #1 loses in 7/8A quarterfinal but I win 6A title..i won state and they didn't which is a fact..spin or not

 

[Chicago773]

I think there would've been a solid chance that Rita would've ended up in that Northern bracket, thus avoiding ESL until the championship game.

Having typed that, I think LZ and Cary Grove still would've been tough matchups for Rita.

Yep, likely 6A North w/ Kenwood in round 2 and LZ/CG/Geneva/Dons later on. South is tough before ESL pops up ( Kankakee/Provi/Washington)

 

[chakazulu89]

Rest assure St. Rita is not avoiding anyone!!!

can you say this louder for the people who is already crowning teams champs after the first 2 games??? The games are played on the field....

 

[chakazulu89]

So they petition up to play the team that just beat ESL? That’s what they call twisted logic.

Twisted Logic??? LOLOLOLOLOLOL

 

[McCaravan]

Has MC ever petitioned up for football? I'm pretty sure they have for wrestling

Big difference between the two sports. There is an enormous difference between competivness in 2A and 3A wrestling, there are definitely some competitive 2A teams but the lions share of competition is at 3A, both at the team and even more so at the individual level competition. As much as people enjoy the team duel, for the wrestler it’s all about the individual title fist, that’s what gets you the college scholarship money and recognition. In football the 7A level is extremely competitive.

 

[MS4EVER]

I am probably in the minority, but I love the move. IMO, better to lose to the best team (MC), who is your historical rival, than win a 6A title.

Negative

 

[MS4EVER]

St. Rita would not win the 6A title. Ever since they got hammered by Rochester in the 5A playoffs four years ago, they are wary about playing southern football powers. They would easily be a 17-point underdog to East St. Louis in 6A. They probably thought it prudent to avoid such a game.

As my mom would say “you’re talking like a man with a paper a$$!”

 

[Wittymoniker1]

So they petition up to play the team that just beat ESL? That’s what they call twisted logic.

What a great post!

 

[DeanOfSelection]

After next season MC will be success factored up to 8A and Flyer still 6A. Maybe Rita smarter then I thought LOL

 

[PowerI66]

Big difference between the two sports. There is an enormous difference between competivness in 2A and 3A wrestling, there are definitely some competitive 2A teams but the lions share of competition is at 3A, both at the team and even more so at the individual level competition. As much as people enjoy the team duel, for the wrestler it’s all about the individual title fist, that’s what gets you the college scholarship money and recognition. In football the 7A level is extremely competitive.

I wasn't asking for a lesson on the differences between the two sports, I was asking if MC had petitioned up in football. It's a yes or no question.

 

[McCaravan]

I wasn't asking for a lesson on the differences between the two sports, I was asking if MC had petitioned up in football. It's a yes or no question.

But you did bring up that they petitioned up for wrestling so I was explaining why they do for wrestling and not for football and there is a big difference between the two. Wake up on the wrong side of the bed?

 

[PowerI66]

But you did bring up that they petitioned up for wrestling so I was explaining why they do for wrestling and not for football and there is a big difference between the two. Wake up on the wrong side of the bed?

Not really. If anything, I would say that's a lot of reasoning instead of just saying "no, they have not." Which would have been fine, since that is all I was curious about