Key word ‘ever’…
No.
My key word is ‘if’.
If Palatine wins 8A, they lost to 7A SCN. Validated somewhat, IMO.
Plus you have some tough teams from the CCL in MC, Br. Rice & Fenwick.
I’m not going to waste energy debating 8A vs. 7A.
7A is weaker, but not the weakest ‘ever’, IMO.