Just an observation regarding Sterling's playoff opponents since 2017:
2017: St. Viator, Kaneland, Marian Central Catholic, Chicago Phillips
2018: Chicago Phoenix, Chicago Brooks, Rockford Boylan, Montini
2019: Chicago Heights Marian, St. Rita
2021: St. Patrick
2022: St. Viator
They haven't matched up with many schools (just one - Kaneland) that are similar in make up (meaning "downstate" public schools).
2017: St. Viator, Kaneland, Marian Central Catholic, Chicago Phillips
2018: Chicago Phoenix, Chicago Brooks, Rockford Boylan, Montini
2019: Chicago Heights Marian, St. Rita
2021: St. Patrick
2022: St. Viator
They haven't matched up with many schools (just one - Kaneland) that are similar in make up (meaning "downstate" public schools).