Which team (DeKalb, Sycamore, Kaneland or Genoa-Kingston) has the toughest road to the state finals?
Sahly: Genoa-Kingston, no question. The Cogs probably wanted to be in Class 3A, and with good reason. Rock Island Alleman is undefeated for a reason. Then if G-K gets past that game and a tough second round matchup probably with Chicago Carver, undefeated Richmond-Burton would be right there waiting. Werner: Genoa-Kingston. The IHSA was rough enough on the Cogs when they were placed in Class 4A. But drawing undefeated Rock Island Alleman in the first round was a bigger blow to G-K. Even if they pull off a monster upset, the Cogs have Richmond-Burton, Bishop McNamara and Morris in the their quarter of the bracket. 2. Will we see a Kaneland-Sycamore rematch in the Class 5A semifinals? Sahly: Yes, if Sycamore gets past Montini in Round 2. Werner: No. It’s a tough road to the semifinals for both teams. Sycamore likely would play Montini, the defending Class 5A champs, in the second round. The Broncos have won seven in a row after losing to Joliet Catholic (8-1) and Loyola Academy (8-1) to
