Illinois 2024 Predictions - Way too early

Few, if any care.

Many of us care, but it is too early. I always like to wait until track is over so I can look at times and see who is developing.

Next year, you talking about next year when this year isn't over. Jesus some peopke the Midwest have no life.

My guess is that some people aren’t aware that NXR/NXN exist. Some people must think that the season is over after the state meet.

Beetlegeuse finna shut these events down. Sorry in advance

Ok, I will make a comment. It really is too early. Barrington took 11th last year with 4 sophs and 2 juniors. And I think they were probably top 10 capable this year but really people felt in the beginning they were top 5. They finished 13th and 70 points more than 2022. So much can happen even within the course of the season.

AK is asking about predictions for 2025 next week.

Any thoughts how York will do next year? They don’t lose anyone

york will do great.

Hogan was 4th or 5th at regionals but didn’t run any additional post season meets afterwards. Rumor was that he had an injury all season. I’m sure he will be back for track.

Very interesting team for sure, they return all 7 from their team this year. They peaked at the perfect time this year, postseason. They also have some good freshman that will look to make "the jump".

Top 10 is within reach for sure

Out of curiosity, does anyone know if York Boys & Girls teams ever podiumed (top 3 at state) in the same year?

He upped the mileage incrementally over the summer. Nothing crazy just a 15 mile increase from spring. Took a risk, unfortunate outcome. Currently working through an injury that he was unknowingly running on in the early season, hes gonna be back at it very soon though. Still has good aerobic fitness from the cross training. He will be back and strong for track season as a national contender

1984, 1997, 1999 (Boys 1st Girls 2nd), 2000 (Both 1st), 2002 (Boys 1st Girls 2nd)

DGN boys team could possibly win another title. They lose 4 guys but they return 3 of their top 5 + Travers who ran a 9:33 during track and sometime scored for them this cross season.
They just need a 5th.

It will be an interesting boys XC season as the 2024 season will start with 14 All-Stater's returning. The highest number in IL history at least looking back to 1996 (per the IHSA site)

Illinois was insane this year all three classes of boys under 14:15 to win it. For girls mid 16’s. What a great year the 24’ class was no joke and they elevated the entire state year over year.

DGN dominated this season at the Frosh, Soph, and JV levels, so I would expect some of them to further develop into state champion caliber varsity runners. We will see exactly who next year I guess.