We learned that LWC is the Rodney Dangerfield of the Edgy polls. I get that they have a weak schedule...no arguments there. Not much the players can do about that. These kids have come together over the last two years and done the best they could have given the circumstance. They have taken advantage of the influx of talent they received as a result of the North closing. I do think there are some gaps and not saying they should be in the top 5 or anything, but given the common opponents and relative scores, they are getting hosed. Here is what I am talking about.
Maine South loses by 2 points to East --> drop 1 or 2 in polls. Saw that game and agree. Keep in mind MS gave up 28 points. They did score 26 which is respectable against that D and deserved to still be ranked in top 3.
Crete Monee lost 27 to 7 vs East. Did not see.
LWC looses to East 28 to 14. Saw that game and LWC dominated for a half. (14-0 at half) Stopped east 3 times on 4th and short. They to give up 28 points the second half but score 14.
Homewood Flossmoor lost 29 to 7. Saw that game. East dominated for 4 quarters.
MS is ranked 3 only loss to East. Gave up 28 scored 26
Crete Monee is ranked 21 only loss to East. Gave up 27 scored 7
HF is ranked 9 only loss to East. Gave up 29 scored 7.
LWC is not ranked only loss to East. Gave up 28 scored 14. Led for a half.
I get the game is 4 quarters long. Even that being the case the LWC defense seems to be on par with the other ranked teams. Their offense scored more than most.
Not to mention, Bolingbrook is 26 after getting creamed by HF (48 to 20) who in turn got creamed but East. Also remember LWC killed Bolingbrook 42 to 28 in 2016.
I won't even get into what I believe is a gross over estimation of some of the Catholic league teams. I say LWC beats Providence (#23) and St. Rita (#25) 9 times out of 10. I haven't seen enough of Loyola (#7) to make a call there but I do believe LWC give Marist (#4) all they can handle.
LWC has Waubonsie Valley this week and that is going to be a good game. Even at 3-3 Waubonsie looks solid. I have crazy respect for the DVC. If LWC looses, I can see them dropping out (of course they have to be in to drop out) but to not include them at this point is just showing no respect. Even if they win here, still not going to get any respect because WV is only 3 and 3.
I understand that in high school football, polls are only something to argue over and have no impact on playoffs. Just seems to be another slap in the face to the kids that had to deal with the shaking up of their team because of the mismanagement of the district. It does not mean anything, but would have been nice for them to see their efforts be rewarded.