this has to be the first year that I am aware of when oak forest has not been a competitive team.
is it lack of kids?
These factors have contributed:
1. Many years ago Lemont "happened," joining the league and posting an insane conference winning percentage ever since being admitted.
2. Hillcrest has had a couple consecutive head coaches able to tap into the athleticism in the school that has produced many state trophies in Class 2A basketball and track earlier this decade.
3. This year in particular, TF South is back to a level of competitiveness more characteristic of their tradition.
4. The wrestling has been very good at OF the last few years and some of the kids who formerly contributed heavily in football may now be specializing.