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[mckbln]

Dekalb is a nice story, so is Lockport. Its nice to see new teams hang at the top, even Barrington was a new name in the mix. New young coaches bringing in more horses, at least in Lockport. Maybe some 3A teams will drop to 2A and make waves there...

Deerfield will be dropping to 2A next year. Although this is the 3A forum, I have to say Coal City in their first year in 2A goes all the way to the finals losing to Washington. Very impressive.

[Blonjuan44]

Dekalb is a nice story, so is Lockport. Its nice to see new teams hang at the top, even Barrington was a new name in the mix. New young coaches bringing in more horses, at least in Lockport. Maybe some 3A teams will drop to 2A and make waves there...

[Red Turban]

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Well put. Every year MtC is overrated and they prove where they belong by the end of the season.

Yikes.

You guys really know how to poke the bear

[goodwrestling]

You're not kidding about Fernau...who beat a tough state qualifier at 106 from Barrington, then lost a close 3-0 decision to Curran from DeKalb, who placed 6th at 113. Then went on to tech Nagela from OPRF in the finals! Tough kid who we will definitely hear more about.

But nothing more impressive than Jake Rundell from OPRF...back just a week after missing state due to bout with MRSA...beating both the state champ at 120 (Ramos 4-0), then beating the 3rd place state finisher, Jaffe from Marmion (3-0)... THEN bumping to 126 in the finals to take on the state champ Ragusin, only losing 3-0. Rundell was my Dual State MVP! What guts... and he's back next year!

That is super impressive. Would've been really something if he'd pulled it off in the last match! Flowrestling took Rundell out of the national rankings after state tournament. Looks pretty dumb in hindsight.

[goodwrestling]

Montini is the favorite until someone does something about it. Next in-line would be the teams that finished behind them. Can’t jump ranks just because someone says so. Best coach in the state and the results to back it. Crazy dads already wishing for next year. Let the top four enjoy what they “did” instead of talking what someone “might” do next year.

Well put. Every year MtC is overrated and they prove where they belong by the end of the season.

[Hook-N-Tilt]

Montini is the favorite until someone does something about it. Next in-line would be the teams that finished behind them. Can’t jump ranks just because someone says so. Best coach in the state and the results to back it. Crazy dads already wishing for next year. Let the top four enjoy what they “did” instead of talking what someone “might” do next year.

[ILWrestle]

Montini 113 Fernau was wrestling a weight up and still had success as a freshman. Stauffenberg had a nice season as a freshman as well its easy to forget that these Montini kids wrestle year round and they're only going to get better. Its impossible to replace the #1 wrestle in the country, but Montini has a freshman 195lb that will qualify for state next year maybe even medal. Whoever doesn't think Montini is the favorite is kidding themselves

You're not kidding about Fernau...who beat a tough state qualifier at 106 from Barrington, then lost a close 3-0 decision to Curran from DeKalb, who placed 6th at 113. Then went on to tech Nagela from OPRF in the finals! Tough kid who we will definitely hear more about.

But nothing more impressive than Jake Rundell from OPRF...back just a week after missing state due to bout with MRSA...beating both the state champ at 120 (Ramos 4-0), then beating the 3rd place state finisher, Jaffe from Marmion (3-0)... THEN bumping to 126 in the finals to take on the state champ Ragusin, only losing 3-0. Rundell was my Dual State MVP! What guts... and he's back next year!

[maddog81]

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.

I'm not sure they actually stepped up their recruiting. Who wouldn't want to go wrestle at one of the top schools in the country. Who has one of the best coaches in the country. A great bunch of Assistants. A Nationwide schedule where you can expose yourself for college recruiters. And a school with excellent academics.I think it sells itself.

[allpowerfuloz]

Montini 113 Fernau was wrestling a weight up and still had success as a freshman. Stauffenberg had a nice season as a freshman as well its easy to forget that these Montini kids wrestle year round and they're only going to get better. Its impossible to replace the #1 wrestle in the country, but Montini has a freshman 195lb that will qualify for state next year maybe even medal. Whoever doesn't think Montini is the favorite is kidding themselves

[maddog81]

MC could be favorite. But huge favorite? I think Montini would look forward to that challenge as the underdog.

[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.

[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?

[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.

[CONDOR]

Thus Montini being only 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.