It’s at all times particular when the ultimate sport of the season comes down the final play. Benet beat Warren Saturday evening in a enjoyable, memorable Class 4A state title sport.
The crowds in Champaign this weekend weren’t spectacular. Not one of the faculties introduced an amazing quantity of followers, however there have been a big quantity of followers for all of the championship bracket video games. The Class 4A title sport didn’t begin till after 9 p.m. and that’s what most followers have reached out to complain about. DePaul Prep’s double-overtime win in opposition to Brother Rice within the 3A title sport delayed issues considerably.
On to the ultimate rankings. I let the state event outcomes decide the overwhelming majority of the ultimate rankings. Profitable a vacation event and main wins throughout the common season additionally think about.
Seven groups unranked within the preseason made the ultimate Tremendous 25. That’s a typical quantity most years. I at all times anticipated Marist to be a Tremendous 25 when Stephen Brown returned from harm. Waukegan and Fremd had been proper on the outskirts of the preseason rankings. Evanston and Downers Grove North are the 2 surprises.
Dyett slides into the final spot. The Eagles had been unranked within the preseason. They received Class 2A and deserve some recognition.
Niles North (10), Lincoln Park (11), Bloom (13), New Trier (16), Joliet West (17), Barrington (22) and Lemont (25) had been within the preseason rankings however missed out on the ultimate Tremendous 25 for numerous causes.
Last Tremendous 25 rankings for the 2024-25 season
With file and preseason rating
1. Benet (33-5) 5
2. Warren (27-11) 2
3. DePaul Prep (33-4) 3
4. Evanston (31-6) NR
5. Wealthy (25-10) 4
6. Brother Rice (31-7) 23
7. Kenwood (31-2) 9
8. St. Patrick (29-8) 24
9. Curie (24-10) 21
10. Homewood-Flossmoor (30-4) 6
11. Bolingbrook (29-5) 1
12. Hinsdale Central (29-4) 20
13. Mount Carmel (29-6) 12
14. St. Laurence (29-6) 14
15. Marist (31-3) NR
16. Rolling Meadows (30-5) 19
17. Glenbard West (28-6) NR
18. Waubonsie Valley (31-3) 7
19. Downers Grove North (26-9) NR
20. Waukegan (24-8) NR
21. Younger (20-14) 18
22. Simeon (21-8) 8
23. Kankakee (25-6) 15
24. Fremd (27-4) NR
25. Dyett (27-7) NR
