State Playoffs

Anyones list would absolutely have to include St.Rita

I didn't include them after their lost to Benet today. Not to say they can't make a run but I was surprised they lost to Benet.

Oak Park & Minooka

Downstate guys...which team do you guys think is likely to bring home the hardware?

Here are two more teams that can play:
* Sandburg

* Naperville Central (2006 Champs)

I would also not rule out Notre Dame. There ESCC Conference record at 9-9 and season record 17-17 isnt obviously what they had hoped for, but they have shown that they can play with anyone in the state.

I know a lot of people say New Trier is more or less a sure thing to reach the final 8. In fact I opened my local paper today and saw a headline that read something like, "New Trier only needs 8 more wins" Now don't get me wrong I think New Trier is a great team, their record proves it. However I think in a one and done tournment the winner of today's Notre Dame-Glenbrook South game has a chance to pull the upset. ND beat New Trier early in the season and GBS played NT well this year as well (plus that's a program that in recent years has been known for pulling upsets).Anyway regardless of outcomes I think today's game and Saturday's game in that regional will be well played. Good luck to all.

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Originally posted by gotwood4sale:
Downstate guys...which team do you guys think is likely to bring home the hardware?

Some teams that I think stand a good chance:

• Belleville West - Tough line up and Flanagan is backed up by Otto Roberts (4-1) and Jon Schweppe (6-0) on the mound. They won't beat themselves.
• Highland - The Champs of the Mississippi Valley, they have a very dangerous lineup and Odorizzi. When Jake pitches, they can beat any team in the state.
  
• Edwardsville - Led by Todd Baumgartner who I expect to get drafted, they have a very tough lineup. If they get key pitching, they will do well.
  
• Chatham Glenwood - We saw them early in the year but a very solid team. They have a lot of left-handed power.

I agree with Coachb on this one. Hopefully it will be a Huber(Althoff) vs. Odorizzi(Highland) this Saturday at C-Dale.

Thanks for the insight CoachB.

Very well said!

What top-ranked teams have been knocked out so far? and who's left?