I just watched the warren vs lake Zurich game.Looks like warren might have best defense in state,especially in red zone,running game was solid,but passing game was a big question mark for me.To win state I think passing game will have to get better.
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8a is tough. Yes you need a good offense to win 8a but defense wins championships.
Thanks for the comment. Well stated and good points. I'm not saying that the traditional 'powers' of the MSL are bad...I'm just saying they are down this year. They are. This years' Fremd, Barrington, Palatine, Conant, HE...are simply not as good as they usually are. Although there could be arguments made about their overall playoff success...since most on here use that as a barometer. As for the MSL East...not very good. Beat up on CSL North schools and each other. Hersey looks strong, but the old school powers of Prospect and Meadows are not what they once were. Participation numbers are down and so are the talent levels.
As for SE, I don't have a dog in the race but have seen them play and they are better than some on here think. I actually root for a West Suburban Silver school since I work there.
My overall point is that some traditionally strong conferences are down for this year. We rat on the UEC, and most of it is warranted, but the same issues apply elsewhere. Except the Catholic Leagues.
That Sterling is owning the western Big 6
and will probably be champs in their new division.
and will probably be champs in their new division.
I have.not seen enough of them but with all the doubters I will be.rooting for the underdog in the playoffs.
since you’ve hijacked my thread I must ask - have you seen Hersey, Meadows or Prospect play?
i easy to make assumptions by reading the paper, but just about everyone who has seen Hersey and Meadows in particular state emphatically they are legit. I suggest a ticket in two weeks when they play.
trying to talk down about one conference while building your case for your own conference doesn’t play well particularly when you haven’t seen everyone play.
Meadows, Prospect, and hersey are a combined 19-2.
if you want to talk schedules South Elgin has played only two teams with winning records. Hersey has played 3 Meadows two and Prospect 3.
now what will all this mean in two weeks? Nothing. Not a thing. It’s all about draw.
so before you go trashing other conferences to make yourself feel better I’d pump the brakes. the MSL is down but I would say the overall quality of play in the state is down too.
Further the MSL has a fairly strong history in the playoffs - particularly the East. Hoffman was just in the semis and palatine made several deep runs the last few years.
and if you’re looking for the history of the East, BG, Hersey and Prospect all have state titles.
I’ve got nothing against SE. I hope they do well. However, to garner “credibility” (not my word) on this board, a team needs to have sustained success in the PO’s.
It will be.tough for SE but if they get a good draw in round 1 and win that one they could get on a roll. I always like the Cinderella team.
I learned that South Elgin is 58 driving miles from Six Flags
Actually, 4th team ..Marcus Gillespie.
Went Hoff Estates -> Glenbard North -> Palatine -> South Elgin
Sorry Newt. Answers are in your thread. I tried posting the answers but it came out sloppy.
Also, if we only go by history, Warren would be a non-player since they've never made it past the qtrs.
That would be foolish. Programs grow, and some fade. Things change. Prospect was a nobody before 2001.
Same here, google mapped it. I don’t know how far it is as the crow flies but I just put it as driving miles - 58 miles, hour drive. I was surprised also
Glenbard East and West Aurora dominated the Upstate Eight Conference last year and neither one of them came close to making the quarterfinals. However, eleven years ago (2008) Bartlett made a run to the 8A semifinals, so with a favorable bracket setup South Elgin might be able to do a little damage. I'm going to guess they make the quarterfinals and go no further.
That Lena-Winslow will win the 1A state championship.
Couple things, SE and West Aurora had been sitting on top of the conference in recent years. West Aurora went to the SW Prairie and struggled. Also, the latest guess by Soucie has SE meeting LA in the 2nd Rd.
Well, if they do in fact meet Loyola in the second round, then the round of 16 is as far as South Elgin gets. It is highly unlikely they would beat Loyola.
What top 8A school (LA, LWE ) has a top flight pass game. You pass enough to stay balance. They have AJ Hennings type kid (Christian Phillips - CP) with top notch speed and an explosive slot guy ... plus a rushing offense with size & speed. Warren grinds you offensively and defensively ! They are like the 85 Bears and Ray Lewis Ravens. It is not pretty but effective.
Gotta give you props for pumping up your team. Just like the 2005 White Sox, don’t stop believing.
The board was forcing me to adopt a public school team so I picked South Elgin.
Somehow I got you in my response but meant it towards our Warren friend. Damn phone.
I remember these feels...
When I first started to regularly post here, no one wanted to hear a thing about East Side. To paraphrase, "but he persisted."
Pimp your team, Micah!
I can’t believe you say they are like the 85 Bears or the Ravens. It’s HS and really that’s a bad comparison for any HS team. Hey I am just crabby I guess.
West Aurora Lost 18 starters from last year... So it would be expected that they took a step back. Nothing to do with the conference they are in.
lol
Pimping your team is one thing using the 85 Bears defense as a comparison we’ll Lol
Apparently only 'their' teams are allowed a year to step back. Losing 18 starters and a transfer to Brother Rice is no big deal...
Right! Except anyone with any knowledge of IHSA FB history knows East Side!
Neuqua does. They have a D1 QB and a D1 WR plus two other WRs who will play on Saturdays.
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