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[Red Turban]

Surprise everyone Montini wins state again lol.

Congrats to Izzy and the Broncos. Yes we do really mean it.

Yes we are also lightweight hating lol.

[J.J.]

I received a refund from NFHS as well. NFHS response was there were technical issues on the IHSA end of the live feed. Seems this issue comes up for the past few years now. When will the IHSA live feed broadcast of wrestling matter?

[oldpioneer]

Apparently when wrestling becomes basketball or football! Not even a mention in the Tribune unless I missed it.

[Blonjuan44]

Any strong competitors to Montini next year? Who has the best shot? (I would think it is hard to keep winning when full of 4 year starters - or whatever, not sure the #'s). Congrats to Montini ! , they did a great job nationally for IL also...

[maddog81]

It has been like that for along time at Montini. They lose 4 year starters. With 15 state championships since 2000 it seems not to effect them. They have a couple freshmen this year that will do the same and will be top wrestlers before they are done. Excellent freshman class coming in. 4 wrestlers who finished in the top 3 at their weight are coming back. Broncos keep rolling.

[Bulldogwrestler]

Originally Posted By maddog81

It has been like that for along time at Montini. They lose 4 year starters. With 15 state championships since 2000 it seems not to effect them. They have a couple freshmen this year that will do the same and will be top wrestlers before they are done. Excellent freshman class coming in. 4 wrestlers who finished in the top 3 at their weight are coming back. Broncos keep rolling.

You are correct, the Broncos keep rolling, Montini has won two 3A state championships in a row which is a great accomplishment. Prior to Montini's two state championships, 3A was dominated by public schools. From 2009 to 2017 the 3A state dual championship was won by public schools. Yes, Montini and Marmion were part of 2A for a few of these years, but public schools like Lockport and OPRF showed they can beat these super private schools during this time period to win IHSA state titles. Not to mention, Sandburg beat St. Rita in 2006 and also beat Montini in 2007 to win state titles.

This said, there are some public schools in the country that can compete against some of the top private schools. This hasn't been the case recently in Illinois because of Montini. Montini has greatly improved their recruiting which has made them one of the best teams in country.

[Red Turban]

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Any strong competitors to Montini next year? Who has the best shot? (I would think it is hard to keep winning when full of 4 year starters - or whatever, not sure the #'s). Congrats to Montini ! , they did a great job nationally for IL also...

Mt Carmel should be the heavy favorite next year. Excellent returning group plus heavy reinforcements lined up. If discipline holds. (strange question mark for MC right?)

[caped crusader]

Just the Facts

Mt Carmel should be the heavy favorite next year. Excellent returning group plus heavy reinforcements lined up. If discipline holds. (strange question mark for MC right?)

MC still has to prove they can do it when the bright lights are on, they have faded in the last few post-seasons. It will take an awful lot to knock off the 15 time State Champs!!

[Red Turban]

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MC still has to prove they can do it when the bright lights are on, they have faded in the last few post-seasons. It will take an awful lot to knock off the 15 time State Champs!!

Sadly, I'd be forced to agree. Hopefully next year is different.

It wasn't so long ago we had 10 all state wrestlers

[CONDOR]

Mt. Carmel will be a huge favorite. Montini will be a slight favorite.

[HandControl]

Mt. Carmel will be a huge favorite. Montini will be a slight favorite.

I wouldn't sleep on Dekalb. They had a ton of young talent this year.

[CONDOR]

Thus Montini being only a slight favorite.

[PapaBearSLIM]

Mt Carmel should be the heavy favorite next year. Excellent returning group plus heavy reinforcements lined up. If discipline holds. (strange question mark for MC right?)

Been waiting on this storm for the last 7-8 years its been brewing. Only occasional drizzle that is quickly erased by the sun.

[Red Turban]

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Been waiting on this storm for the last 7-8 years its been brewing. Only occasional drizzle that is quickly erased by the sun.

Lol. I'll take it.

Got to right?

[Mencoe]

Mt. Carmel will be a huge favorite. Montini will be a slight favorite.

MONTINI is a team that reloads every year. For me its impossible to say that they cant reload, loosing only four Sr's. Of course three of them are national contenders. I have to assume they qualify at least 8, and have the most placers.

MARMION is another team that can reload well, but can they reload? Going to be tough loosing seven SQ's. I see four returners that will qualify.

OPRF They will lose 5 starters. They should easily Qualify seven next year and a couple toss ups. OPRF will be in the top 5 fight again.

MT CARMEL is only loosing three starters. Top 5 seems obvious. The question is will they send more than 5-6 to state? Maybe their tournament team will struggle. Having a solid line up across the board will help.

DEKALB They have 11 starters returning. I see them qualify at least 9 wrestlers, and placing 5 or more. They need to reload a few top weights and will remain top 5.

HUNTLEY should Qualify at least 7, maybe more. They will lose 4 wrestlers in the top half weighs. Reloading a few big guys and they are in the conversation of top 5. Just depends on how deep the holes are.

EDWARDSVILLE is tough to work out. No reason they wont be an easy top 10. They have 6-7 returners that will qualify. I'm just not sure of their strength vs a top 5 team.

GBN They only return 3 state qualifiers although they are usually a reload team.

LOCKPORT will losse 3 heavy hitters. I don't know how well they reload. No reason they wont be a solid top 10.

LWW will return a solid 8-9 wrestlers. Not sure of the fire power against other top teams.

SANDBURG will loose 6 starters.
ST CHARLES E they will lose a lot of Sr's also.