On the Mark - Illinois Spot-Lite’s Top Chicagoland Teams (Dec. 2014)

On the Mark

Illinois Spot-Lite’s Top Chicagoland Teams
“The Spot-Liter will provide weekly reviews”

1. Stevenson – (5-0) “They are rolling along for now; down-the-road success is unlimited for Justin Smith.”
2. Simeon – (2-0) “Popped Lancaster, TX at the Chicago Elite Classic 87-72 on Sat.”
3. St. Joseph – (6-0) “Beat Hales last night in over-time 57-53 in a physical game.”
4. Bogan – (6-0) “Squeaked by Lone Peak (Utah) 60-59 in OT Sat; won in Detroit Mon against Romulus 63-46; beat Carver on Tues.”
5. Morgan Park – (2-0) “Lovett went for 30 in the Mac Irvin Diabetes Classic – their opener; they will play Simeon Sun at Young 5 pm.”
6. Lake Forest – (5-0) “Zion-Benton was not a real test for them Fri night 12/5.”
7. Fenwick – (5-0) “Well coached out-fit; Mike Smith & soph Jamal Nixon lead the system.”
8. Curie – (1-1) “They’ve had a quiet week; now play starts in white central division.”
9. Maine South – (6-0) “Well coached; personal vastly under-rated; can get by city foes.”
10. Kenwood – (5-1) “Almost got snuffed at King H.S. on Mon in a neighboring rivalry won 51-48.”
11. Hales – (4-1) “A thirsty cast with a chip on their shoulders including coaches; lost to St. Joes Tues night.”
12. St. Rita – (1-1) “Got routed in the Chicago Elite Classic vs Christ the King, NY 87-56, didn’t represent Chicago well in the match-up.”
13. Geneva – (5-0) “They play winning formula basketball; Navigato is a treat to watch.”
14. Hinsdale Central – (4-1) “Lone loss was to no. 1 Stevenson; guard play will determine fate.”
15. Niles Notre Dame – (5-0) “Penchant for winning year to year; Mooney is a coach on the floor.”
16. Neuqua Valley – (6-0) “Connor Raridon might suit-up in the Valley, maybe not North Central College.”
17. Hillcrest – (5-1) “Beat a talented Plainfield East group 63-58 on Sat.”
18. Thronton – (3-1) “Man-handled Thornwood Fri night; a tough test awaits at Dipper.”
19. Lake Zurich – (7-0) “Mike Travlos and his band of marksmen off-to-a-great start.”
20. St. Patrick - (6-0) “Combo guard Nick Coleman is vastly under-rated; knows how to play.”