We conclude our middle school rankings with our boys team rankings. We use data from Athletic.net to determine these team rankings so if you want to be included in future editions then get your results on there.
25. Maryville Christian
Head Coach: Brian Kamadulski
Last Year's Finish: 3rd @ SIJHSAA Class S Region 2
Key Returners: Colten Nazetta (7th), Cole Harrison (8th), Jameson Vieregge (5th), Jett Nazetta (5th), Connor Potthast (5th), Emric Gotway (5th), Boden Rives (8th)
24. Woodridge (Jefferson)
Head Coach: Steve Gomboz
Last Year's Finish: 4th @ IESA 4A Sectional F
High School: Downers Grove North
Key Returners: Luke Riskus (7th), Jackson Scheier (8th), Dom Cupial (8th), Cody Sipple (8th), Austyn Santana (8th), Laken Wrubel (8th), Ben Whipple (8th)
23. Lake in the Hills (Marlowe) Head Coach: Shannon Choklad
Last Year's Finish: 14th @ IESA 4A State
High School: Crystal Lake South
Key Returners: Joseph Sittler (8th), Luca Meriacre (8th), Joseph Zawacki (8th), Tyler Corso (8th), Travis Borzych (7th), Teegan Klemencic (7th). Emmett Shorey (8th). Bishop Chase (8th)
22. Chicago (St. Matthias)
Head Coach: Columba Montes
Last Year's Finish: 4th @ IESA 1A Sectional B
Key Returners: Alrik Swan (8th), Benjamin Volmerding (8th), Nicholas Krebs (8th), Jude Battin (8th), Tomas Lewis (8th), Kevin Krebs (8th), Xavi Oswald (8th), Geonathan Mocha (8th)
21. Normal (Metcalf) Head Coach: Abby Rader
Last Year's Finish: 7th @ IESA 2A State
Key Returners: Greyson Ince (8th), Beau Kays (7th), Ellis McClelland (7th), Bowen Ince (6th), Titus Black (8th), Kash Rader (7th), Brady Lowe (7th), Reid Minton (6th)
20. Homer Glen (Homer)
Head Coach: Julia Marusarz
Last Year's Finish: 21st @ IESA 4A State
High School: Lockport Twp
Key Returners: Ethan Seibt (8th), Nojus Kubilius (6th), Max Janas (8th), Brady Slowik (7th), Connor Moran (8th), Simon Janas (8th), Nico Primozic (8th), Owen Kelly (7th), Julian Ochoa (7th), William Heisler (7th)
19. Lindenhurst (Millburn)
Head Coach: Don Perusich
Last Year's Finish: 12th @ IESA 3A State
High School: Lakes
Key Returners: Jacob Kelly (8th), Adam Alexander (8th), Isaac Lopez (8th), Chase Bernhardt (8th), Chase Russo (7th)
18. St. Jacob (Triad)
Head Coach: Bob Hull
Last Year's Finish: 5th @ IESA 4A Sectionals H
High School: Triad
Key Returners: Carter Rich (8th), Elliot Dunn (8th), Jared Helton (7th), Liam Hancock (7th), Caiden Melm (8th), Henry Van Hoose (7th), Holt Miller (7th)
17. Mt. Zion
Head Coach: Joe Fritzsche
Last Year's Finish: 10th @ IESA 3A State
High School: Mt. Zion
Key Returners: Drew St. Pierre (8th), Liam Coon (7th), Aaron Loud (8th), Griffin Brewer (8th), Rhett Mason (7th), Camden Williams (7th), Logan Garland (8th)
16. Brimfield
Head Coach: Fran Meyers
Last Year's Finish: 6th @ IESA 2A State
High School: Elmwood
Key Returners: Danny Ellen (8th), Cole Cahill (8th), Jensen Blundy (7th), Brady Zinser (7th), Eli Petrany (8th), Cael Nelson (7th), Dakoda Wolcott (6th)
15. St. Charles (Wredling)
Head Coach: Scott Nold
Last Year's Finish: 5th @ IESA 4A Sectional F
High School: St. Charles East
Key Returners: Grayson Warren (8th), Trevor Sutherland (7th), Connor Pluskwa (8th), Declan Ehlen (7th), Bennett Andelman (8th), Sam Welch (7th), Elliot Morgan (8th), Finn Donehoo (8th), Max Aye (8th)
14. Chicago (Old St. Marys)
Head Coach: Sue Urban-Crowley
Last Year's Finish: 8th @ IESA 2A State
Key Returners: Edwards Maley (8th), Julien Duque (7th), Fox Boveroux (8th), Benjamin Waller (7th), Aarav Pande (7th), Finley O'Connor (7th), Franco Leal (7th)
13. Prospect Heights (MacArthur)
Head Coach: Dan Perillo
Last Year's Finish: 6th @ IESA 3A State
High School: Hersey
Key Returners: Alex Sierzputowski (8th), George Litsogiannis (8th), Connor Rugg (8th), Tyler Cohrs (7th), Jakub Citak (8th), Logan Alpert (7th), Derek Lisius (8th), Robert Rogers (8th), TJ O'Donnell (7th)
12. Batavia (Rotolo)
Head Coach: John Arduino
Last Year's Finish: 7th @ IESA 4A State
High School: Batavia
Key Returners: Colin Hacker (7th), Raymond Kernler (7th), Gage Enos (7th), Cooper Wiese (7th), Omar Torres (8th), Charlie Datz (7th), William Conklin (8th), Luca Tucci (8th), Christopher Sauvageau (8th)
11. Edwardsville (Liberty)
Head Coach: Katie Dowell-Arnold
Last Year's Finish: 18th @ IESA 4A State
High School: Edwardsville
Key Returners: Evan Thompson (7th), Jack Whiteaker (8th), Connor Osborne (8th), Kellen Mabry (8th), Rubin Shrestha (8th), Gage Gusewelle (7th), Nolan Litteken (7th), Luke Geno (7th), Jake Burris (8th)
10. Downs (Tri-Valley)
Head Coach: Allison Flessner
Last Year's Finish: 7th @ IESA 3A State High School: Tri-Valley
Key Returners: Carson Cattaneo (8th), August Cross (8th), Evan Brown (8th), Josiah Tate (8th), Brady Kurtyak (8th), Ian Jenkins (7th), Cameron Caldwell (7th), Trevor Johnson (7th)
9. Minooka
Head Coach: David Michalski
Last Year's Finish: 9th @ IESA 4A Sectional F High School: Minooka
Key Returners: Oliver Blackburn (8th), Colton Traxler (7th), Nathan Theobald (8th), Cal Toso (8th), Henry Kuchar (8th), Vince Brandolino (6th), Augustine Igric (8th)
8. Arlington Heights (Thomas) Head Coach: Todd Slowinski
Last Year's Finish: 2nd @ IESA 4A State High School: Hersey
Key Returners: Joshua Morrisson (8th), Kyle Dugan (8th), Billy Dugan (8th), Charlie Izenstark (8th), Matthew Cole (8th), Ewan Smith (7th), Joel Parisi (7th), Ryan Pham (7th), Kal Kurzynski (8th), Austin Shoop (8th), Caleb Nelson (7th), Chase Larson (8th), Patrick Rieger (7th)
7. Morton
Head Coach: Kristen DAlfonso
Last Year's Finish: 6th @ IESA 4A State High School: Morton
Key Returners: Luke Geyer (8th), Milo Kaiser (8th), Owen Riesberg (8th), Trygg Herron (8th), Charles Hawkins (8th), Schaeffer Friend (8th), Cooper Smith (8th), Henry Austin (8th), Wes Klopfenstein (8th), Liam Kaufmann (8th)
6. Dunlap Head Coach: Heather Baker
Last Year's Finish: 2nd @ IESA 3A State High School: Dunlap
Key Returners: Embry Miller (8th), Corin Sergott (8th), Derek Rivara (8th), Jake Siebenaler (8th), Jimmy Spratt (7th), Nile Kinnick (7th), Max Larson (7th), Damien Thompson (8th)
5. Willowbrook (Westview Hills)
Head Coach: Josh Vance
Last Year's Finish: 5th @ IESA 3A State High School: Hinsdale Central/Downers Grove North/Hinsdale South
Key Returners: Santiago Lopez (8th), Ryder Peel (8th), Kasper Pasciak (8th), Braden Degnan (8th), Mesfin Diedrich (8th), Milan Pavlovic (8th), Yebby Diedrich (7th)
4. Mt. Prospect (River Trails)
Head Coach: Jim Kuperman
Last Year's Finish: 1st @ IESA 3A State
High School: Hersey
Key Returners: Johan Gonzalez (8th), Lucas Pfoutz (7th), Evan Marshall (8th), Declan Brady (8th), Aadit Shinde (8th), Santiago Arroyo (8th), Joshua Wellington (8th)
3. Channahon
Head Coach: Brian Papp
Last Year's Finish: 4th @ IESA 3A State
High School: Minooka
Key Returners: Jackson Joachim (8th), Caden Hrpcha (8th), Trenton Leathers (8th), Paul Getsoian (7th), Landon Walker (8th), Ethan Heap (8th), Nolan Bullis (6th)
2. Elmhurst (Vistation) Head Coach: Linda Roberts/Lori McKillop
Last Year's Finish: 2nd @ IESA 2A State
Key Returners: Joey McKillop (8th), Jacob McKillop (8th), Jake Brady (8th), Noah McKillop (6th), Peter Azzinavo (8th)
1. Bourbonnais
Head Coach: Dan Chamernik
Last Year's Finish: 1st @ IESA 4A State
High School: Bradley-Bourbonnais
Key Returners: Brayden Domont (8th), Luca Nims (8th), Lucas Piper (8th), Liam Piper (6th), Micah Lanum (7th), Landon Johnson (8th), Damien Ramirez (7th), James Moulton (8th)
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