Official State Run Discussion

[harfyn]

This is less about predictions, and more about what's actually happening now.
How did regionals go? Any surprises? What wasn't surprising?

[jbf2424]

Looking at the Glenbrook South regional, I think it's interesting that Prospect is using the same Dec as last year's Prospect girl, who took 2nd at state. I just think that's weird and unnecessary.
Also, I think it's surprising that GBS's HI did not make it out of the regional. She's only a sophomore novice, but she finaled at dgs and had been doing well consistently. It's just kind of weird.

Another thing... I guess Abby Horan quit speech? I looked at the regional her school was at, and it seems that she is no longer on the rolling meadows team. That's kind of weird, she was definitely a frontrunner for the state series.

Basically no other huge surprises that I could see...

[Impromptufreak4]

This is less about predictions, and more about what's actually happening now.
How did regionals go? Any surprises? What wasn't surprising?

Nothing shocking at the Lemont regional.

[Veteran747]

Looking at the Glenbrook South regional, I think it's interesting that Prospect is using the same Dec as last year's Prospect girl, who took 2nd at state. I just think that's weird and unnecessary.
Also, I think it's surprising that GBS's HI did not make it out of the regional. She's only a sophomore novice, but she finaled at dgs and had been doing well consistently. It's just kind of weird.

Another thing... I guess Abby Horan quit speech? I looked at the regional her school was at, and it seems that she is no longer on the rolling meadows team. That's kind of weird, she was definitely a frontrunner for the state series.

Basically no other huge surprises that I could see...


Yeah, Abby is in my regional and she was there and listed in the roster, but not listed in any rounds and she didn't perform. I'm not really sure whats happening with her, but its a shame if she quit! :(

[jayman]

Looking at the Glenbrook South regional, I think it's interesting that Prospect is using the same Dec as last year's Prospect girl, who took 2nd at state. I just think that's weird and unnecessary.
Also, I think it's surprising that GBS's HI did not make it out of the regional. She's only a sophomore novice, but she finaled at dgs and had been doing well consistently. It's just kind of weird.

Another thing... I guess Abby Horan quit speech? I looked at the regional her school was at, and it seems that she is no longer on the rolling meadows team. That's kind of weird, she was definitely a frontrunner for the state series.

Basically no other huge surprises that I could see...

Few things- Abby Horan- did not quit speech. She was offered a scholarship opportunity that required her to be gone at some point in the state series. Second thing- just because a team uses the same speech doesn't mean that it's the same interpretation. Coaches pick speeches based on student strengths. HI- certainly a surprise that she didn't qualify. That regional did have some pretty impressive kids in HI though.

[haha]

how was the lemont OC final?
and HI final?

[pepspeech]

I thought there were a few surprises. Some who have placed consistantly first or second recieved third or forth to competitors who rarely brake finals (or haven't at all).

At least they are still moving on! And that's all that counts at this point in the season :D

[Impromptufreak4]

Yeah. Rigg/Kelly finished 4th in DDA, and since I saw that final, that was not a 4th place finish. Surprise at the Eisenhower regional would be that Cutrano/O'Sullivan finished 4th. DDA at Reavis will be a bloodbath.

[Impromptufreak4]

Yeah. Rigg/Kelly finished 4th in DDA, and since I saw that final, that was not a 4th place finish. Surprise at the Eisenhower regional would be that Cutrano/O'Sullivan finished 4th. DDA at Reavis will be a bloodbath.

Oh, correction, Cutrano/O'Sullivan was 3rd in DDA

[eaglecats]

You are right about that. Just look at the DDA lineup for the sectional.

1. McNaugton/Sequiria - Oak Lawn - Won Regional
2. Cutrano/O'Sullivan - Shephard - Won many tournaments all year
3. Afriye/Wyatt - Bolingbrook - pretty consistant all year
4. Rigg/Kelly - Sandburg - pretty much dominated dda all year
5. Schmidt/Mulling - H.F. - won regionals
6. Jackson/Riddle - Marian - inconsistant, but good nonetheless
7. Terry/Hodge - Thornton - Won last before regionals

Not to mention, pretty good ones from Thornridge - 2nd at Regionals, Thornwood - Johari Mackey, Eisenhower - seen it and it is pretty good, and Lemont - won regionals.

Anyone dare to take a guess as to who makes it to finals, let alone advances to state?

My guess is is Sandburg, Shephard, Thornton, Marian, Bolingbrook, and Oak Lawn break to finals. No idea about which 3 advance though.

[Impromptufreak4]

You are right about that. Just look at the DDA lineup for the sectional.

1. McNaugton/Sequiria - Oak Lawn - Won Regional
2. Cutrano/O'Sullivan - Shephard - Won many tournaments all year
3. Afriye/Wyatt - Bolingbrook - pretty consistant all year
4. Rigg/Kelly - Sandburg - pretty much dominated dda all year
5. Schmidt/Mulling - H.F. - won regionals
6. Jackson/Riddle - Marian - inconsistant, but good nonetheless
7. Terry/Hodge - Thornton - Won last before regionals

Not to mention, pretty good ones from Thornridge - 2nd at Regionals, Thornwood - Johari Mackey, Eisenhower - seen it and it is pretty good, and Lemont - won regionals.

Anyone dare to take a guess as to who makes it to finals, let alone advances to state?

My guess is is Sandburg, Shephard, Thornton, Marian, Bolingbrook, and Oak Lawn break to finals. No idea about which 3 advance though.

Finals predictions are Sandburg, Marian, Shepard, Bolingbrook, Oak Lawn, Lemont. Making it through will be Oak Lawn, Lemont, Shepard. Tough predictions. I think Sandburg's 4th place finish yesterday is misleading, they did well, and Bolingbrook could've won that final too. Anything can happen. I just really like the three duets I think will go to state. Some of the best acting I've seen, especially out of Oak Lawn, McNaughton is extremely convincing in that DDA. I'm still not sure.

[haha]

SOmeone should make a list of all the events and who they think is getting out of the sectional

[bleeckerstreet]

There was a kid at the Neuqua regional who did a straight copy of Peter Smith's state-winning verse from '08 (aka the Illinois verse on youtube). Same gestures, same intro, same title, same cuttings, same everything. I feel like that's a bit wrong.

[Veteran747]

There was a kid at the Neuqua regional who did a straight copy of Peter Smith's state-winning verse from '08 (aka the Illinois verse on youtube). Same gestures, same intro, same title, same cuttings, same everything. I feel like that's a bit wrong.

Yup, he was at my conference and was in one of my rounds and I called him out on it and he was totally guilty. It really pissed me off and I kinda laughed at how stupid that was. It's very wrong bleeker and he knows what hes doing is wrong. Thank god he didn't break for finals and is therefore not going to sectionals. It's cheating what he did and i'm glad he get stopped early on before it actually became an IHSA problem.

However, Marta Toporkiewicz (http://results.speechwire.com/r-comp.php?compid=39311&seasonid=3) from Reavis got fourth at the eisenhower HI regional doing I, Freddy the HI piece that is on youtube from the same realm of videos that the peter smith one was from. I dont know if she is doing similarly to state winner Justin Matkovitch but c'mon folks.. it won state 3 years ago! and everyone can see it on youtube! Hopefully it won't become an IHSA problem at the Reavis sectional for HI

[Impromptufreak4]

Yup, he was at my conference and was in one of my rounds and I called him out on it and he was totally guilty. It really pissed me off and I kinda laughed at how stupid that was. It's very wrong bleeker and he knows what hes doing is wrong. Thank god he didn't break for finals and is therefore not going to sectionals. It's cheating what he did and i'm glad he get stopped early on before it actually became an IHSA problem.

However, Marta Toporkiewicz (http://results.speechwire.com/r-comp.php?compid=39311&seasonid=3) from Reavis got fourth at the eisenhower HI regional doing I, Freddy the HI piece that is on youtube from the same realm of videos that the peter smith one was from. I dont know if she is doing similarly to state winner Justin Matkovitch but c'mon folks.. it won state 3 years ago! and everyone can see it on youtube! Hopefully it won't become an IHSA problem at the Reavis sectional for HI

Yeah, also to note Roberson/Hill doing Pillow Talk, which is on youtube after winning state in 08. But, it seems they are different, but I haven't seen Roberson/Hill since Santaburg Oaklaus so I'm hoping that isn't a problem. And, I did make predictions on who would get out of the Reavis Sectional in the State Series Predictions thread. But, as far as the kid doing same everything, I would've given him a 6 immediately. Doing a same piece is one thing (Tally/Kulasik's Because I Love You won state in 2006), but you have to personalize a piece. Pillow Talk is different (I think), Because I love you is different, but I think that might've been brought out by coaches. Regardless, that's very wrong.

[jayman]

It is a common problem in IHSA. I've seen it plenty of times. HOWEVER- unless you are certain that it has been copied, it is completely unfair to even suggest it. Sometimes (and I'm not saying this is what is happening) people come on this forum to discredit others unfairly heading into Sectionals or State. Wouldn't it be interesting if the focus here was on the amazing talent rather than the potential taint? Something to consider.

[Impromptufreak4]

It is a common problem in IHSA. I've seen it plenty of times. HOWEVER- unless you are certain that it has been copied, it is completely unfair to even suggest it. Sometimes (and I'm not saying this is what is happening) people come on this forum to discredit others unfairly heading into Sectionals or State. Wouldn't it be interesting if the focus here was on the amazing talent rather than the potential taint? Something to consider.

Regardless, I realize it's a very common situation, glad it's not happening on my team or on any other big competitors. For sectionals, I'm excited to watch DDA. I will go to the final and see who brought it for next Saturday. But, as I said, I believe no DDA is safe for state next week. I'm also going to check out SOS and possibly some Poetry, going to try and watch the up in the air events. But, very, very interesting sectional coming up.

[harfyn]

SOS and DDA are definitely the toughest events. There are seven really good ones in each, I believe, maybe more.
Poetry looks interesting, and there were some surprises there, as well. John Arrington Jr. Didn't win his region, which is what most expected, I think.
EX, INFO and IMP seem pretty straightforward, there are no more than four or five good ones in each, should be pretty accurate.
OC is just weird. There are four good ones, and even saying that is a bit of a stretch.
HI is looking kinda tough, especially with HF coming out with a strong one at the last minute, adding to the already stiff competition that was out there.
I'm not too sure about HDA, but it seems like it's in the middle.
OO also seems kind of easy, aren't that many good ones out there, maybe five.
I don't know much about DI, PR, or RS.

[bleeckerstreet]

He actually got 2nd place at Neuqua, so he's off to DGS with his cheating ways! DUM DUM DUMMM. When his piece was starting, I was like ...okay, another Taylor Mali piece. I can deal. And then I heard his intro. And it was the exact same as Peter Smith's. Even his title was the same! I was kind of in shock. The rest of his piece was a complete copy of it. I couldn't believe that no judge recognized it! Let me just say that it will be AWKWARD if he gets a Hinsdale Central judge next Saturday.

[mlyg09]

SOS and DDA are definitely the toughest events. There are seven really good ones in each, I believe, maybe more.
Poetry looks interesting, and there were some surprises there, as well. John Arrington Jr. Didn't win his region, which is what most expected, I think.
EX, INFO and IMP seem pretty straightforward, there are no more than four or five good ones in each, should be pretty accurate.
OC is just weird. There are four good ones, and even saying that is a bit of a stretch.
HI is looking kinda tough, especially with HF coming out with a strong one at the last minute, adding to the already stiff competition that was out there.
I'm not too sure about HDA, but it seems like it's in the middle.
OO also seems kind of easy, aren't that many good ones out there, maybe five.
I don't know much about DI, PR, or RS.
DI will be intense at Reavis, that's for sure. If I had to make any predictions, which is always a dangerous thing, I'd say that Chance Cutrano and Liz Salim will battle it out for top placings. Don't know much about PR, but RS looks like it will be tough as well. Kate Ford, Alyssa Zaczek, Dan O'Sullivan, etc.

[jayman]

He actually got 2nd place at Neuqua, so he's off to DGS with his cheating ways! DUM DUM DUMMM. When his piece was starting, I was like ...okay, another Taylor Mali piece. I can deal. And then I heard his intro. And it was the exact same as Peter Smith's. Even his title was the same! I was kind of in shock. The rest of his piece was a complete copy of it. I couldn't believe that no judge recognized it! Let me just say that it will be AWKWARD if he gets a Hinsdale Central judge next Saturday.

Here's the thing- a copy is a copy, but it can't replicate the beauty that was established the first time. Judges have to judge what they see in the round and not what they've seen before. The coach at Hinsdale continues to show his brilliance though. I absolutely love what he does at the end of the year. He's a star in my book.

[DQwells93]

SOS and DDA are definitely the toughest events. There are seven really good ones in each, I believe, maybe more.
Poetry looks interesting, and there were some surprises there, as well. John Arrington Jr. Didn't win his region, which is what most expected, I think.
EX, INFO and IMP seem pretty straightforward, there are no more than four or five good ones in each, should be pretty accurate.
OC is just weird. There are four good ones, and even saying that is a bit of a stretch.
HI is looking kinda tough, especially with HF coming out with a strong one at the last minute, adding to the already stiff competition that was out there.
I'm not too sure about HDA, but it seems like it's in the middle.
OO also seems kind of easy, aren't that many good ones out there, maybe five.
I don't know much about DI, PR, or RS.

What about Dec? You mentioned every single individual event except for that one..

[harfyn]

Good point! Looks like I missed that one. Hrm. It's looking kind of similar to HDA, in the level and amount of competition. There's a lot of good competition, but not a lot of AMAZING competition.
Arrington looks really good though, even though someone from one of the other regions (who also won) is doing the same piece, not a genuine black man.

[TruRavenclaw]

As someone mentioned before, I am in shock about Abby Horan. Though I do understand there are some things that are more important than speech, it is a shame that she will not be competing at state. When I find time I'll put together a list of people I'll be looking out for.

[dmb3722]

As someone mentioned before, I am in shock about Abby Horan. Though I do understand there are some things that are more important than speech, it is a shame that she will not be competing at state. When I find time I'll put together a list of people I'll be looking out for.

Having talked to Abby, I can assure you it was not easy for her to pull out of the state series. However, the opportunity to win a full-tuition scholarship is just too great a chance to pass up. It's too bad the weekends overlap each other.

Which SOS's are looking good?

[eaglecats]

OK, so these are only predictions, based on how the season has played out so far and what I have seen, which is at least something in these events. This is the order I think they will finish in:

DDA - 1. Sandburg
2. Shephard
3. Oak Lawn
4. Thornton
5. Bolingbrook
6. Marian

DI - 1. Sandburg
2. Shephard
3. Eisenhower
4. H.F.
5. Richards
6. Thornton

ES - 1. Marian
2. Oak Lawn
3. Sandburg
4. Marist
5. Shephard
6. H.F.

HDA - 1. Marian
2. Thornton
3. Richards
4. Sandburg
5. Thornridge
6. H.F.

HI - 1. Oak Lawn
2. Richards
3. Marian
4. Sandburg
5. H.F.
6. Shephard

IS - 1. Sandburg
2. Marian
3. Marist
4. Oak Lawn
5. Richards
6. Lincoln-Way East

Info - 1. Oak Lawn
2. Thornton
3. Lemont
4. Sandburg
5. Eisenhower
6. Lincoln-Way East

OD - 1. Thornton
2. Bolingbrook
3. Oak Lawn
4. Marian
5. Thornwood
6. Lemont

OC - 1. H.F.
2. Richards
3. Thornton
4. Sandburg
5. Riverside-Brookfield
6. Oak Lawn

OO - 1. Marian
2. Sandburg
3. Lemont
4. Richards
5. Oak Lawn
6. Thornridge

Poetry - 1. Sandburg
2. Eisenhower
3. Thornton
4. Richards
5. Marian
6. Shephard

Prose - 1. Thornwood
2. Thornridge
3. H.F.
4. Oak Lawn
5. Sandburg
6. Lemont

Radio - 1. Oak Lawn
2. Sandburg
3. Marian
4. Shephard
5. H.F.
6. Plainfield N.

SOS - 1. Shephard
2. Sandburg
3. Oak Lawn
4. Lemont
5. Marian
6. Richards

So by these "guesses" hear is what we would have

Sandburg - 8
Oak Lawn - 7
Marian - 6
Shephard - 3
Thornton - 5
Richards - 3
Lemont - 2
Eisenhower - 2
Thornwood - 1
Thornridge - 1
H.F. - 2

Of course these are just guesses and they probably will be all wrong, but this is what I think should advance. There are 5 "good" OC's, 5 "good" info's, and about 10 DDA's, so at the end of the day I think these 3 events could go any which way.

Anybody care to critique/make their own picks?

[dalyboys1]

Does anyone have perdictions for te PIRs going to state.

[Ieader]

The only thing I know about PIR is that its going to be a bloodbath...top three...and I believe with the movements on some schools into the reavis sectional, we have more than 4 state PIR state finalist in this sectional.

[Ieader]

Rebecca over Joe in impromtu? errr... that's going to be something.
Any underdogs that we should be looking at in this sectional?
Everyone knows about sandburg with their overall strength, Shepard and HF getting some, Marian being led by Joe, the Oak Lawn being scary, and the thorns going to place also...but any people that placed 4th or 3rd that will be a threat at sectionals from some schools undetected?
Riverside? (got 2nd place to their sectional comp.)
Lincoln way? (Won INFO)
Plainfield? (Got 3rd at Lemont)
Eisenhower? (Won OD and DI)
Lockport?
Lemont? (Got 2nd and sent everyone besides HDA & Extemp)
Andrew/ Tinley Park?
Bolingbrook?

[Impromptufreak4]

The sleeper teams Saturday are Lemont and Richards. I'm excited for Saturday, some interesting stuff will happen. Rob Smierciak in Poetry I think will finish top 6, and as far as Richards goes, Forberg definetly has potential for state in DI. But, really, I've said this a lot, anything can happen. And as far as Impromptu goes, Schieber will most likely finish over Wlos, but they will both most likely go to state.

[dalyboys1]

I really hope that Katherine katsivalas makes it to state. Her poetry is absolutely beautiful. It will be a really hard push for state between Katherine, rob, cara, and arrington.

[Impromptufreak4]

I really hope that Katherine katsivalas makes it to state. Her poetry is absolutely beautiful. It will be a really hard push for state between Katherine, rob, cara, and arrington.

I completely agree. I've seen all four of those poetrys besides Cara's, which I will probably see Saturday. Katsivalas' piece, which I saw at the TRee Tournament (actually it took second to Arrington's), was amazing, and she performed it very well. Definetly deserves to go to state, but the other three do as well. It's going to be interesting, Poetry will be extremely competitive Saturday.

[haha]

OK, so these are only predictions, based on how the season has played out so far and what I have seen, which is at least something in these events. This is the order I think they will finish in:

DDA - 1. Sandburg
2. Shephard
3. Oak Lawn
4. Thornton
5. Bolingbrook
6. Marian

DI - 1. Sandburg
2. Shephard
3. Eisenhower
4. H.F.
5. Richards
6. Thornton

ES - 1. Marian
2. Oak Lawn
3. Sandburg
4. Marist
5. Shephard
6. H.F.

HDA - 1. Marian
2. Thornton
3. Richards
4. Sandburg
5. Thornridge
6. H.F.

HI - 1. Oak Lawn
2. Richards
3. Marian
4. Sandburg
5. H.F.
6. Shephard

IS - 1. Sandburg
2. Marian
3. Marist
4. Oak Lawn
5. Richards
6. Lincoln-Way East

Info - 1. Oak Lawn
2. Thornton
3. Lemont
4. Sandburg
5. Eisenhower
6. Lincoln-Way East

OD - 1. Thornton
2. Bolingbrook
3. Oak Lawn
4. Marian
5. Thornwood
6. Lemont

OC - 1. H.F.
2. Richards
3. Thornton
4. Sandburg
5. Riverside-Brookfield
6. Oak Lawn

OO - 1. Marian
2. Sandburg
3. Lemont
4. Richards
5. Oak Lawn
6. Thornridge

Poetry - 1. Sandburg
2. Eisenhower
3. Thornton
4. Richards
5. Marian
6. Shephard

Prose - 1. Thornwood
2. Thornridge
3. H.F.
4. Oak Lawn
5. Sandburg
6. Lemont

Radio - 1. Oak Lawn
2. Sandburg
3. Marian
4. Shephard
5. H.F.
6. Plainfield N.

SOS - 1. Shephard
2. Sandburg
3. Oak Lawn
4. Lemont
5. Marian
6. Richards

So by these "guesses" hear is what we would have

Sandburg - 8
Oak Lawn - 7
Marian - 6
Shephard - 3
Thornton - 5
Richards - 3
Lemont - 2
Eisenhower - 2
Thornwood - 1
Thornridge - 1
H.F. - 2

Of course these are just guesses and they probably will be all wrong, but this is what I think should advance. There are 5 "good" OC's, 5 "good" info's, and about 10 DDA's, so at the end of the day I think these 3 events could go any which way.

Anybody care to critique/make their own picks?

so who are these 5 OC's?
what are their peices about?
which one do you think will make it?

[Impromptufreak4]

so who are these 5 OC's?
what are their peices about?
which one do you think will make it?

You must really love OC haha...

[jayman]

I completely agree. I've seen all four of those poetrys besides Cara's, which I will probably see Saturday. Katsivalas' piece, which I saw at the TRee Tournament (actually it took second to Arrington's), was amazing, and she performed it very well. Definetly deserves to go to state, but the other three do as well. It's going to be interesting, Poetry will be extremely competitive Saturday.

Look, I get that they are talented, but what they have done this year does not mean they deserve to go to state. The kids who perform the best in the rounds as determined by the judges, will be the ones who deserve it. I'm saying this now, because it is inevitable someone will come on here and bash another performer who qualifies to state and say that someone who did well at regular season tournaments deserved it more. Regular season is nothing but practice. Here's to people keeping it all in perspective.

[Impromptufreak4]

Look, I get that they are talented, but what they have done this year does not mean they deserve to go to state. The kids who perform the best in the rounds as determined by the judges, will be the ones who deserve it. I'm saying this now, because it is inevitable someone will come on here and bash another performer who qualifies to state and say that someone who did well at regular season tournaments deserved it more. Regular season is nothing but practice. Here's to people keeping it all in perspective.

I know that, but in a way that her piece is one of my favorites. Obviously if you get a 3 1s in a final, you deserve to win haha. But, regardless of who and how much they want it, it's who shows up at sectionals.

[xospeech4evaxo]

You must really love OC haha...
you must really love lemont...

[Veteran747]

did someone say Abby Horan? ;) hahaha

[Impromptufreak4]

you must really love lemont...

I'm not really excessively praising them, just trying to predict the unpredictable. It says State Run discussion, I'm making comments on the possibilities of every event, and really, there are many possibilities...

[haha]

You must really love OC haha...

hahahaha I do... I just want to know who to look for next year....
I didnt get the spot this year but next year i want to be ready....
and yes I do love lemont xospeech4evaxo!
I also want to know what people are doing good this year and who will be competing at state.

[Impromptufreak4]

OK, so these are only predictions, based on how the season has played out so far and what I have seen, which is at least something in these events. This is the order I think they will finish in:

DDA - 1. Sandburg
2. Shephard
3. Oak Lawn
4. Thornton
5. Bolingbrook
6. Marian

DI - 1. Sandburg
2. Shephard
3. Eisenhower
4. H.F.
5. Richards
6. Thornton

ES - 1. Marian
2. Oak Lawn
3. Sandburg
4. Marist
5. Shephard
6. H.F.

HDA - 1. Marian
2. Thornton
3. Richards
4. Sandburg
5. Thornridge
6. H.F.

HI - 1. Oak Lawn
2. Richards
3. Marian
4. Sandburg
5. H.F.
6. Shephard

IS - 1. Sandburg
2. Marian
3. Marist
4. Oak Lawn
5. Richards
6. Lincoln-Way East

Info - 1. Oak Lawn
2. Thornton
3. Lemont
4. Sandburg
5. Eisenhower
6. Lincoln-Way East

OD - 1. Thornton
2. Bolingbrook
3. Oak Lawn
4. Marian
5. Thornwood
6. Lemont

OC - 1. H.F.
2. Richards
3. Thornton
4. Sandburg
5. Riverside-Brookfield
6. Oak Lawn

OO - 1. Marian
2. Sandburg
3. Lemont
4. Richards
5. Oak Lawn
6. Thornridge

Poetry - 1. Sandburg
2. Eisenhower
3. Thornton
4. Richards
5. Marian
6. Shephard

Prose - 1. Thornwood
2. Thornridge
3. H.F.
4. Oak Lawn
5. Sandburg
6. Lemont

Radio - 1. Oak Lawn
2. Sandburg
3. Marian
4. Shephard
5. H.F.
6. Plainfield N.

SOS - 1. Shephard
2. Sandburg
3. Oak Lawn
4. Lemont
5. Marian
6. Richards

So by these "guesses" hear is what we would have

Sandburg - 8
Oak Lawn - 7
Marian - 6
Shephard - 3
Thornton - 5
Richards - 3
Lemont - 2
Eisenhower - 2
Thornwood - 1
Thornridge - 1
H.F. - 2

Of course these are just guesses and they probably will be all wrong, but this is what I think should advance. There are 5 "good" OC's, 5 "good" info's, and about 10 DDA's, so at the end of the day I think these 3 events could go any which way.

Anybody care to critique/make their own picks?

I also would like to note that SOS and the book events are also unpredictable to an extremity. There's around 7-8 SOS' that are state material, and around 7 Prose and Poetry, but any one of the many for those 3 events can be in state. And don't forget about PIR. I guess that is technically an event, and another one that can go many ways.

[Impromptufreak4]

hahahaha I do... I just want to know who to look for next year....
I didnt get the spot this year but next year i want to be ready....
and yes I do love lemont xospeech4evaxo!
I also want to know what people are doing good this year and who will be competing at state.

Oh you do OC? I don't have the creativity to do OC haha. But, yeah, same thing here, looking for who's putting up some big numbers in Impromptu. Rahul Jacob won the Lemont regional in OC, he's a Sophomore, and everything else seems pretty close. OC will be tough to decide Saturday.

[Ieader]

We all know the Reavis sectional is going to be a hellzone, but what do you guys think is going to be the
Worst upset?
Most surprising winner?
Most obvious sectional champion without even thinking?
The impossible event?
Easiest Finals?
Underdogs to look out for?
4th and 3rd places that are a huge threat from the regionals?

[Impromptufreak4]

We all know the Reavis sectional is going to be a hellzone, but what do you guys think is going to be the
Worst upset?
Most surprising winner?
Most obvious sectional champion without even thinking?
The impossible event?
Easiest Finals?
Underdogs to look out for?
4th and 3rd places that are a huge threat from the regionals?

Worst upset: IF....Chance Cutrano doesn't make it to state in DI.
Surprising winner: If Rebecca Schieber or Joe Wlos don't win Impromptu, that will be a huge surprise.
Obvious sectional champion: Joe Wlos in Extemp
Impossible event: DDA...there's about 10 that can go to state.
Easiest final: If anything, OO.
Underdogs: Lemont and Richards. The sleepers in the sectional.
4th and 3rd places: Chance Cutrano in DI, Cutrano/O'Sullivan DDA, Hoppenrath in SOS, Distasio in Impromptu.

[Veteran747]

why do we always talk about the Reavis sectional and never the Geneseo, Bellville West, Fremd or Reed Custer sectionals. :( :(

[Impromptufreak4]

why do we always talk about the Reavis sectional and never the Geneseo, Bellville West, Fremd or Reed Custer sectionals. :( :(

I'm assuming because:
A: We are all familar with the Reavis sectional
B: Has the most contenders for state that arent' named DGS and Neuqua Valley.

[Veteran747]

a) no
b) what? lol

[Impromptufreak4]

a) no
b) what? lol

Hahaha just saying that there are many potential state champs at Reavis, and for that matter, DGS and Fremd as well, but outside of that, not much else.

[jayman]

why do we always talk about the Reavis sectional and never the Geneseo, Bellville West, Fremd or Reed Custer sectionals. :( :(

It might be because the kids in those sectionals are content letting the performing do the talking. :)

[haha]

It might be because the kids in those sectionals are content letting the performing do the talking. :)

haha nicely said!

[harfyn]

Just seems like most of the people on here go to schools in that Section. So that's what is known.

[f0rensics]

I recognize that the Reavis sectional is very difficult and has a lot of extremely talented competitors. However, please try to be respectful towards the other sectional participants. After the state series has ended, posts often flood onto this forum about competitors who had been discussed countless amount of times that did not even break state finals. Often the cause is because of those competitors from the "lesser" sectionals whom no one cared to take a look at. Admittedly, most of the state finalists do come from the more difficult sectionals, but there are only three qualifiers from these sectionals. State finals consists of six. Just something to keep in mind.

[damm281]

Alright DGS sectional here goes.

DDA
1. Joey Kim & Julia Rabin (Neuqua)
2. Billy Chengary & Stephanie Flowers (DGS)
3. ???

DI
1. Joey Kim (Neuqua)
2. Tomi Adeyemi (Hindsdale Central)
3. Coleen Derosa (DGS)

HDA
1. Billy Chengary & Michelle McCarthy
2. ???
3. ???

HI
1. Jake Robertson (Willowbrook)
2. Erin C. Walsh (DGS)
3. Jack McFarlane (York)

And that's all I really follow, so.

[bleeckerstreet]

I recognize that the Reavis sectional is very difficult and has a lot of extremely talented competitors. However, please try to be respectful towards the other sectional participants. After the state series has ended, posts often flood onto this forum about competitors who had been discussed countless amount of times that did not even break state finals. Often the cause is because of those competitors from the "lesser" sectionals whom no one cared to take a look at. Admittedly, most of the state finalists do come from the more difficult sectionals, but there are only three qualifiers from these sectionals. State finals consists of six. Just something to keep in mind.

Yeah, I feel like the past month on these boards has been OMG REAVIS WILL BE A BLOODBATH.
Duh. Of course it will be, and we've been making predictions for this sectional like crazy. There are, however, plenty of other great performers that will be attending other sectionals! While many people who place at state are bound to be from the Reavis sectional, don't underestimate other sectionals.
Fremd is going to be absolutely INSANE. WWS and Glenbard West are bound to dominate. DGS should have some decent competition, with DGS (obviously), Neuqua, and Hinsdale Central all in one place. Freeport and DeKalb have pretty solid teams at Geneseo.
I like the point that you made about respect. I feel like so many people on these boards might scoff at "lesser-known" sectionals just from a lack of interest or knowledge throughout the regular season. I think it's great to recognize the achievements made by the kids who will be at Reavis (they're BRILLIANT performers), but please keep in mind that kids at other sectionals (even those who don't belong to DGS, Neuqua, WWS, or Glenbard West!) are also on par with them. I love the state series because of the underdogs, because of the kids who have the ability to come out of nowhere and dominate when the entire state is gathered together. I just wish more people would include those kids in discussions.
I highly doubt that every single member on this board ever is going to the Reavis sectional, and I think it'd be cool to hear everyone's input about other sectionals that we might not discuss as much. I, for example, am going to the DGS sectional, where there are at least 15 spots open to NOT DGS and NOT Neuqua. Surprisingly, other school do fill those spots, and no, we may not know whoever fills those spots. We can deal with that; those kids are still just as talented as those other kids.
This is seriously just a giant rant, but my point is this: Reavis is the most competitive sectional. Kids who place at Reavis will do EXTREMELY well at state. However, don't ignore kids from other sectionals. They could surprise all of us.

[Impromptufreak4]

Yeah, I feel like the past month on these boards has been OMG REAVIS WILL BE A BLOODBATH.
Duh. Of course it will be, and we've been making predictions for this sectional like crazy. There are, however, plenty of other great performers that will be attending other sectionals! While many people who place at state are bound to be from the Reavis sectional, don't underestimate other sectionals.
Fremd is going to be absolutely INSANE. WWS and Glenbard West are bound to dominate. DGS should have some decent competition, with DGS (obviously), Neuqua, and Hinsdale Central all in one place. Freeport and DeKalb have pretty solid teams at Geneseo.
I like the point that you made about respect. I feel like so many people on these boards might scoff at "lesser-known" sectionals just from a lack of interest or knowledge throughout the regular season. I think it's great to recognize the achievements made by the kids who will be at Reavis (they're BRILLIANT performers), but please keep in mind that kids at other sectionals (even those who don't belong to DGS, Neuqua, WWS, or Glenbard West!) are also on par with them. I love the state series because of the underdogs, because of the kids who have the ability to come out of nowhere and dominate when the entire state is gathered together. I just wish more people would include those kids in discussions.
I highly doubt that every single member on this board ever is going to the Reavis sectional, and I think it'd be cool to hear everyone's input about other sectionals that we might not discuss as much. I, for example, am going to the DGS sectional, where there are at least 15 spots open to NOT DGS and NOT Neuqua. Surprisingly, other school do fill those spots, and no, we may not know whoever fills those spots. We can deal with that; those kids are still just as talented as those other kids.
This is seriously just a giant rant, but my point is this: Reavis is the most competitive sectional. Kids who place at Reavis will do EXTREMELY well at state. However, don't ignore kids from other sectionals. They could surprise all of us.

Yeah agreed, but as it was said, unfortunately myself and many others are wrapped up with what we've been seeing all year. I'm going to be at the Reavis sectional, but that's why a lot of unexpected things happen at state, the lesser known sectionals and the kids that no one's heard of end up breaking finals. That's what makes state a true test to everyone that gets there.

[BluePen]

Anyone have any renewed thoughts on team strength? I think that this is a big battle between Wheaton Warrenville South and DGS. Both of those teams look outstanding, and WWS cleaned up at regionals. First place after first place after first place. It was crazy. Sandburg looks pretty good, too.

Reavis is definitely going to get ugly. Schools better pack tissues, because there are going to be a lot of worthy contenders not even making finals. And I wouldn't say that any event is a sure bet--even extemp and impromptu could sway from the normal course.

I was surprised when I saw on speechwire that John Arrington from Thornton took second in poetry. Especially when I saw that the person (from Marian) who beat him has never placed in poetry before.

[Kennyg77]

I will be competing at the Fremd sectional this Saturday and I am super nervous at the stiff competition that is ahead of me. But I do have predictions of my own. I won't make a top 3 for every category but I will list the people I hope to see make it out of the bloodbath sectional from the Regional I competed at.

DDA: Emma Rubenstein&Andrea Tsironis - WWS
Ellie Wyant&Jeff Pridgen - GBW
DI: Claire Fey - GBW (I've competed with her about 495239482 times and my love for the performance grows everytime)
HDA: David Solberg&Shawn Anaya - WWS (my teamates and I argue about this one but I absolutely find all the subtle things that they do throughout so hilarious)
Dec: Lena Fico - Bartlett (Her Dec is a breath of fresh air) (I know a bit bias)
OO: Mary Dewitt - Bartlett (again Bias :p)
Patrick Kelly - GBW
SOS: Tommy McCarty - Bartlett (and again. heh.)
Maeve McDonough - GBW

I can't say much about the other categories because I haven't been able to watch the others.

As for the DGS sectional

Joey Kim's DI is phenomenal.
That, along with Big Bang, is unstoppable.

I'll be surprised if these two performances specifically do not final at state.

[jayman]

Yeah, I feel like the past month on these boards has been OMG REAVIS WILL BE A BLOODBATH.
Duh. Of course it will be, and we've been making predictions for this sectional like crazy. There are, however, plenty of other great performers that will be attending other sectionals! While many people who place at state are bound to be from the Reavis sectional, don't underestimate other sectionals.
Fremd is going to be absolutely INSANE. WWS and Glenbard West are bound to dominate. DGS should have some decent competition, with DGS (obviously), Neuqua, and Hinsdale Central all in one place. Freeport and DeKalb have pretty solid teams at Geneseo.
I like the point that you made about respect. I feel like so many people on these boards might scoff at "lesser-known" sectionals just from a lack of interest or knowledge throughout the regular season. I think it's great to recognize the achievements made by the kids who will be at Reavis (they're BRILLIANT performers), but please keep in mind that kids at other sectionals (even those who don't belong to DGS, Neuqua, WWS, or Glenbard West!) are also on par with them. I love the state series because of the underdogs, because of the kids who have the ability to come out of nowhere and dominate when the entire state is gathered together. I just wish more people would include those kids in discussions.
I highly doubt that every single member on this board ever is going to the Reavis sectional, and I think it'd be cool to hear everyone's input about other sectionals that we might not discuss as much. I, for example, am going to the DGS sectional, where there are at least 15 spots open to NOT DGS and NOT Neuqua. Surprisingly, other school do fill those spots, and no, we may not know whoever fills those spots. We can deal with that; those kids are still just as talented as those other kids.
This is seriously just a giant rant, but my point is this: Reavis is the most competitive sectional. Kids who place at Reavis will do EXTREMELY well at state. However, don't ignore kids from other sectionals. They could surprise all of us.

I'm going to disagree with you. The kids who do well at state will be the one who perform well there. This week is nothing more than an exercise in getting there. There have been many teams (and quite a few from that sectional) that get to state and struggle for whatever reason. The Fremd sectional is interesting to me. Yeah, you've got WWS. but after that, I think there are 4 or five teams that could come out with 5-8 entries at state. Again- they've got to perform.
As for DGS- wildly talented, however, they've got to put it together as well. Their hda is fun, but there really is no dialogue between the two characters.

Finally, I think that Huntley and Belleville West will make more noise this year than in years past if they can keep it together.

[Veteran747]

**** yeah lets root for the underdogs ;)

[Impromptufreak4]

Anyone have any renewed thoughts on team strength? I think that this is a big battle between Wheaton Warrenville South and DGS. Both of those teams look outstanding, and WWS cleaned up at regionals. First place after first place after first place. It was crazy. Sandburg looks pretty good, too.

Reavis is definitely going to get ugly. Schools better pack tissues, because there are going to be a lot of worthy contenders not even making finals. And I wouldn't say that any event is a sure bet--even extemp and impromptu could sway from the normal course.

I was surprised when I saw on speechwire that John Arrington from Thornton took second in poetry. Especially when I saw that the person (from Marian) who beat him has never placed in poetry before.

WWS and DGS have powerhouse teams that have some of the most well-rounded, well balanced stuff out there. Both teams are good all-around, which creates championships. I think one team as far as team strength goes that's been underrated this year is Oak Lawn, who won their regional, and have been consistently winning all the tough tournaments this year( TRee Tournament, 218 Fling, Marian Classic). Besides Sandburg, Oak Lawn is at the top of the southern teams. Team strength is needed for a true all around threat, and Oak Lawn, DGS, WWS, and Sandburg have that.

[harfyn]

As for DGS- wildly talented, however, they've got to put it together as well. Their hda is fun, but there really is no dialogue between the two characters. How come no one has brought that up? Isn't there a 50% rule in duets? Maybe I'm just not seeing it right.
Finally, I think that Huntley and Belleville West will make more noise this year than in years past if they can keep it together.

I agree with you about Belleville, But Huntley, I'm a bit more unsure about. What about Benton? They always have some stuff get top three at state, I wonder how they will do this year. Benton and Belleville are easily the strongest souther southern schools, both having had pretty good placers in the past. And I won't be surprised if they do well again this year. Not amazing, but well.

Also, About the DGS HDA, I agree with you, in that it doesn't have any sense of interaction, only a sense of performance. It could very easily be made into a duo, too. None of it truly felt real to me, but it was quite funny. Probably one of, if not THE funniest one out there, and definitely perfect in terms of clean-ness. However, if it comes down to acting, I'm not sure what'll happen to them.

[speakeasy]

Jenny Lee of IMSA in dec could just be one of those under dogs...

[uclabound]

Jenny Lee of IMSA in dec could just be one of those under dogs...

i completely agree with you speakeasy. jenny=super talented. actually i think imsa as a whole has been incredibly underrated this entire season. so much talent, so little recognition. but i know they will prove themselves next week and even more so at state. i've got a great feeling about it.

[Veteran747]

I have a speech individual events rule book right here in front of me, i'm looking at HDA:
Lines I see pertaining to character interaction/dialogue are
"The material should provide opportunity for the actors to develop an understandble scene with clear character relationships" "Are the actors working together?" "Do they listen to eachother?" Theres alot here I don't really see anything about talking to eachother quite honestly...

[harfyn]

They aren't breaking any rules, and it's not really controversial, I just believe that a piece with clear relationships that develop and grow will end up beating it. Something like GBW's HDA from last year. Hilarious, clean, well-done, and well-acted. I love the DGS HDA, don't get me wrong. I just think that something with more...character(not the right word) will end up doing better. Maybe it will be a surprise, like it has been the last two years. (Oak Forest, Elk Grove Village)

[jayman]

I have a speech individual events rule book right here in front of me, i'm looking at HDA:
Lines I see pertaining to character interaction/dialogue are
"The material should provide opportunity for the actors to develop an understandble scene with clear character relationships" "Are the actors working together?" "Do they listen to eachother?" Theres alot here I don't really see anything about talking to eachother quite honestly...

Then I stand corrected. I'm pretty sure it use to be a standard.

[pepspeech]

I agree with you about Belleville, But Huntley, I'm a bit more unsure about. What about Benton? They always have some stuff get top three at state, I wonder how they will do this year. Benton and Belleville are easily the strongest souther southern schools, both having had pretty good placers in the past. And I won't be surprised if they do well again this year. Not amazing, but well.

Also, About the DGS HDA, I agree with you, in that it doesn't have any sense of interaction, only a sense of performance. It could very easily be made into a duo, too. None of it truly felt real to me, but it was quite funny. Probably one of, if not THE funniest one out there, and definitely perfect in terms of clean-ness. However, if it comes down to acting, I'm not sure what'll happen to them.

I think Benton has a few strong events according to Speechwire as well as Belleville West.

[Ieader]

Anyone going to pull a Sophie Luo?
If you don't know who that is, she had one **** of a journey.
4th at regionals...3rd at sectionals (at DGS)...2nd at state in extemp.

Anyone has that potential? In any regional/sectional?

Even if some one gets 4th or 3rd, the only important thing is advancing...

So besides IMSA people, who are underdogs that might give us a show at state?

[DQwells93]

While we are on the subject of DGS's HDA, I've seen Billy and Michelle and it is hilarious! Not sure what the plot was, but deff some good one lines and crispness that makes it pretty good. On the contrary, they play a lot of multiple characters in their piece. According to the IHSA rulebook (which is posted on their web site):

"Excluding the introduction, a cutting may include the portrayal of no more than two characters. Material in which an author assigns multiple characters to one actor is acceptable. Combining the lines of two or more characters to create one composite character is prohibited. Assigning a line from the text to a given character for the purpose of transition or continuity is not to
be considered the creation of a “composite” character. A transition is considered part
of the cutting and may not include portrayal of additional characters."

Now, I'm not sure if the script is meant for multiple characters or not, but it would be a shame to see them disqualified for a simple rule like that.

Any thoughts on this?

[Divaden]

how did the regionals go in dda for the regionals? any suprises?

[bwspeechteam]

Now, I'm not sure if the script is meant for multiple characters or not, but it would be a shame to see them disqualified for a simple rule like that.

Any thoughts on this?

There's no rule violation. That script has only two characters who play all the parts. It's the type of script that the exception in the rule is for.

[Ieader]

While we are on the subject of DGS's HDA, I've seen Billy and Michelle and it is hilarious! Not sure what the plot was, but deff some good one lines and crispness that makes it pretty good. On the contrary, they play a lot of multiple characters in their piece. According to the IHSA rulebook (which is posted on their web site):

"Excluding the introduction, a cutting may include the portrayal of no more than two characters. Material in which an author assigns multiple characters to one actor is acceptable. Combining the lines of two or more characters to create one composite character is prohibited. Assigning a line from the text to a given character for the purpose of transition or continuity is not to
be considered the creation of a “composite” character. A transition is considered part
of the cutting and may not include portrayal of additional characters."

Now, I'm not sure if the script is meant for multiple characters or not, but it would be a shame to see them disqualified for a simple rule like that.

Any thoughts on this?

Rules are rules, but if the cutting is not obscure, than it might be reconsidered...However, its like that tiny rule that HI/DI/any acting event besides PIR cannot be a student original piece. If that rule is enforced than a small problem like the fusion of two characters in a script might be another.

(And yes you can argue it's an interp event, so it must not be original work, but its a small detail such as this idea of putting two characters together from one actor if writter did not intend is prohibited.

[nicenight]

Worst upset: IF....Chance Cutrano doesn't make it to state in DI.
Surprising winner: If Rebecca Schieber or Joe Wlos don't win Impromptu, that will be a huge surprise.
Obvious sectional champion: Joe Wlos in Extemp
Impossible event: DDA...there's about 10 that can go to state.
Easiest final: If anything, OO.
Underdogs: Lemont and Richards. The sleepers in the sectional.
4th and 3rd places: Chance Cutrano in DI, Cutrano/O'Sullivan DDA, Hoppenrath in SOS, Distasio in Impromptu.

Chance Cutrano really isn't anything I haven't seen before. Joey Kim did the same piece two years ago and was truly amazing, gave the piece layers I never thought could exist with that DI. Chance just doesn't cut it for me and I wouldn't be upset or surprised if he didn't make it.

[TruRavenclaw]

Alright I'll go ahead and take some shots at the Fremd Sectional.

Honestly I'm only very familiar with 4 teams so most of this will be what I know they do around state time in terms of preparation and final pushes and how I've seen them perform this season. Again, these are just my opinions. Let me know what you guys think.

DDA:
1. GBW
2. WWS
3. Prospect

DI:
1. GBW
2. WWS
3. Prospect

ES:
1. Hoffman Estates
2. GBW
3. GBS

HDA:
1. WWS
2. Prospect
3. GBW

HI:
1. WWS
2. GBW
3. Prospect

IMP:
1. GBS
2. GBW
3. WWS

Info:
1. GBW
2. WWS
3. Fremd

Dec:
1. WWS
2. WN
3. GBS

OC:
1. WWS
2. WN
3. Evanston

OO:
1. Hoffman Estates
2. WWS
3. WN

PIR:
1. WN
2. GBW
3. WWS

Poe:
1. WWS
2. GBW
3. WN

Pro:
1. WWS
2. GBW
3. WN

Radio:
1. Warren
2. Hoffman Estates
3. GBS

SOS:
1. WWS
2. GBW
3. GBS

Once again, I probably haven't seen even half of these performances. But if I take into account what I think certain schools are good at and how much I think they can progress in a week, this is what it comes down to. I'll be surprised if I predict even one event correctly... but I'll post it for fun anyway.

[TruRavenclaw]

Also, in terms of BW and Huntley, I think Belleville will probably make it to state with about all their team intact... however, it will become much more difficult there, though I am sure they will get a good number into finals. How will they do there? Who knows haha. Huntley, I'm less sure of. I can see them maybe making 2 or 3 events to finals with some reasonable success.

Also, Big Bang is amazing. I think you'd have to be blind to not see the talent these kids have. They're hilarious, well choreographed, and clean which is awesome. Lemme just say it again, I think Chengary/McCarthy are the people to beat at state.

In terms of strongest teams. Sandburg, WWS and DGS and possibly GBW... and I probably shouldn't count out some other southern suburb schools.

[bleeckerstreet]

Anyone going to pull a Sophie Luo?
If you don't know who that is, she had one **** of a journey.
4th at regionals...3rd at sectionals (at DGS)...2nd at state in extemp.

Anyone has that potential? In any regional/sectional?

Even if some one gets 4th or 3rd, the only important thing is advancing...

So besides IMSA people, who are underdogs that might give us a show at state?

I watched an info round at Neuqua out of intrigue, and there was this girl from a school that I'd never heard of that did a fascinating info on how we form our taste in music. Well-researched, amazingly written, and nicely performed. She got either 3rd or 4th, I believe. I'm not sure if she'd get 2nd at state, but I think it was state qualifying-worthy, for sure.
Emma Gotter's DI. Enough said. First at DGS but 4th at regionals, say whaaat?
I saw Shepard's DDA earlier this season and thought that they were absolutely brilliant, but they got 3rd at their regional. I really want them to do well! Plus they're ridiculously nice guys. Nice people who get 1st make losing at least a bit better. ;)

[Impromptufreak4]

I watched an info round at Neuqua out of intrigue, and there was this girl from a school that I'd never heard of that did a fascinating info on how we form our taste in music. Well-researched, amazingly written, and nicely performed. She got either 3rd or 4th, I believe. I'm not sure if she'd get 2nd at state, but I think it was state qualifying-worthy, for sure.
Emma Gotter's DI. Enough said. First at DGS but 4th at regionals, say whaaat?
I saw Shepard's DDA earlier this season and thought that they were absolutely brilliant, but they got 3rd at their regional. I really want them to do well! Plus they're ridiculously nice guys. Nice people who get 1st make losing at least a bit better. ;)

The most important thing in the state series is advancing. If you go 4-4 4-4-4 at regionals, and then 3-3-3-3 3-3-3 at sectionals, you get to state. People who do that usually realize potential. Important thing isn't getting 1s all day, it's making sure you get into finals and the next round, whether that would be sectionals or state.

[Veteran747]

Alright I'll go ahead and take some shots at the Fremd Sectional.

Honestly I'm only very familiar with 4 teams so most of this will be what I know they do around state time in terms of preparation and final pushes and how I've seen them perform this season. Again, these are just my opinions. Let me know what you guys think.

DDA:
1. GBW
2. WWS
3. Prospect

DI:
1. GBW
2. WWS
3. Prospect

ES:
1. Hoffman Estates
2. GBW
3. GBS

HDA:
1. WWS
2. Prospect
3. GBW

HI:
1. WWS
2. GBW
3. Prospect

IMP:
1. GBS
2. GBW
3. WWS

Info:
1. GBW
2. WWS
3. Fremd

Dec:
1. WWS
2. WN
3. GBS

OC:
1. WWS
2. WN
3. Evanston

OO:
1. Hoffman Estates
2. WWS
3. WN

PIR:
1. WN
2. GBW
3. WWS

Poe:
1. WWS
2. GBW
3. WN

Pro:
1. WWS
2. GBW
3. WN

Radio:
1. Warren
2. Hoffman Estates
3. GBS

SOS:
1. WWS
2. GBW
3. GBS

Once again, I probably haven't seen even half of these performances. But if I take into account what I think certain schools are good at and how much I think they can progress in a week, this is what it comes down to. I'll be surprised if I predict even one event correctly... but I'll post it for fun anyway.

Yeah so WWS, GBW and WN advancing someone to state in every event is completley unrealisitic. Theres going to be ALOT more schools there.

[sander]

Yeah so WWS, GBW and WN advancing someone to state in every event is completley unrealisitic. Theres going to be ALOT more schools there.
GBW advancing every event to state is impossible, they lost their OC

[TruRavenclaw]

I watched an info round at Neuqua out of intrigue, and there was this girl from a school that I'd never heard of that did a fascinating info on how we form our taste in music. Well-researched, amazingly written, and nicely performed. She got either 3rd or 4th, I believe. I'm not sure if she'd get 2nd at state, but I think it was state qualifying-worthy, for sure.
Emma Gotter's DI. Enough said. First at DGS but 4th at regionals, say whaaat?
I saw Shepard's DDA earlier this season and thought that they were absolutely brilliant, but they got 3rd at their regional. I really want them to do well! Plus they're ridiculously nice guys. Nice people who get 1st make losing at least a bit better. ;)

The Fremd Sectional is going to be tough in DI.

I am almost positive both Claire Fey and Emma Gotter will make it out of there. Jacqueline Dunderdale will also see success.

Also, I don't think WWS advancing everyone is too farfetched. I think they could and will likely get the most people out of that sectional, regardless. Like I said... twice? before. I really can only take into account the schools/competitors I know. I'm sure there will be surprises and people I didn't list making it to state and doing well.

[harfyn]

The most important thing in the state series is advancing. If you go 4-4 4-4-4 at regionals, and then 3-3-3-3 3-3-3 at sectionals, you get to state. People who do that usually realize potential. Important thing isn't getting 1s all day, it's making sure you get into finals and the next round, whether that would be sectionals or state.

Wrong. 333 in sectional finals will lose to 124 and 125. Which is definitely possible. Just saying. Getting a one is pretty much your ticket to finals at sectionals, as long as it's not like 1366. And getting a one in finals pretty much assures you going in the top three. Obviously it's not surefire, but if one judge gives you a one, most of the time you're through. 333 is not a good thing to shoot for, it's beatable, and, well, ugly. The important thing ISN'T getting ones all day, but it IS getting ones, at least one.

[Veteran747]

Does anyone know when they release the sectional information? Like the section a's, b's and speaking order for every event in every sectional?

[Impromptufreak4]

Wrong. 333 in sectional finals will lose to 124 and 125. Which is definitely possible. Just saying. Getting a one is pretty much your ticket to finals at sectionals, as long as it's not like 1366. And getting a one in finals pretty much assures you going in the top three. Obviously it's not surefire, but if one judge gives you a one, most of the time you're through. 333 is not a good thing to shoot for, it's beatable, and, well, ugly. The important thing ISN'T getting ones all day, but it IS getting ones, at least one.

I understand it's on combined scores, and sometimes, a 3-3-3 doesn't get you in, especially if there is a 1-3-5 or a 1-2-4. Wasn't really thinking, shouldn't have put that you get to state, but that is possible. 1-2-5 also beats straight 3s. Regardless, every competitor should shoot for ones, and at sectionals, it rarely happens where you do get 7 ones. So ones and twos and some margin for error in prelims ( nothing worse than a four is best bet) and in finals, best thing to do is to think ones and twos. Anything can happen, and I wouldn't be surprised to see extremely varied scores Saturday.

[Impromptufreak4]

Does anyone know when they release the sectional information? Like the section a's, b's and speaking order for every event in every sectional?

I think maybe competitors from some schools received a schematic and performing order, but not sure when they'll release it overall.

[jayman]

I think maybe competitors from some schools received a schematic and performing order, but not sure when they'll release it overall.

You won't receive that information until you get to the tournament.

[bwspeechteam]

Does anyone know when they release the sectional information? Like the section a's, b's and speaking order for every event in every sectional?

The schematics were finished Monday morning. I don't think that it's ever "released to the public" or posted on an official website, but I always email the schematics to the coaches in my sectional in case their students' parents want to know the times they should be performing ahead of time. Even then, I tell them to be careful as the performance orders and times could change any second if needed.

[jayman]

The schematics were finished Monday morning. I don't think that it's ever "released to the public" or posted on an official website, but I always email the schematics to the coaches in my sectional in case their students' parents want to know the times they should be performing ahead of time. Even then, I tell them to be careful as the performance orders and times could change any second if needed.

And this is what separates Adam from the rest. Good luck to BW!

[Veteran747]

The schematics were finished Monday morning. I don't think that it's ever "released to the public" or posted on an official website, but I always email the schematics to the coaches in my sectional in case their students' parents want to know the times they should be performing ahead of time. Even then, I tell them to be careful as the performance orders and times could change any second if needed.

Mr. Jenkins! two words. Leonore's. Chance.

hardest i've ever laughed :) :)

[Divaden]

who are the top contenders for state in dda and oc? Who do you guys think?

[jbf2424]

who are the top contenders for state in dda and oc? Who do you guys think?

OC: Ricky Cowan (Thornton), John Junk (DGS), Jake Robertson (Willowbrook). All have completely different pieces, but all are sooo funny. John Junk is GOOOOOD. It's about a guy who thinks he lost a baby. Lolz.

[Original]

John Junk is clean, but I didn't think it was that funny. Danny Gonzalez from Wheaton North had a HILARIOUS OC and it was very clean.

[speechjunky]

You won't receive that information until you get to the tournament.

thats not true some coaches been had it

[Blake]

thats not true some coaches been had it

It all depends on who is running the sectional or regional. The school that is hosting it is given the schedules ahead of time, and it's up to them to decide whether or not to distribute them. Many do because, well, it's friendly and polite... But there's no guarantee. So yes, some coaches may have them, but coaches who are in other sectionals may not. (At the moment my school has no schedules for the Reed-Custer Sectional, and I'd assume it's the same for everyone else in the sectional, but that might change, who knows.)

[Ieader]

After knowing my ranks, walking into sectionals may be a bit weird...at regionals I got 3s, (which were bottom half of the round) and then at finals I went 1 3 6...why? ugh...and the reasons that I got low ranks weren't because of presentation, but on 'what' I talked about...well at least I got 3rd, and knew I beat out everyone at least once...that's a nice feeling...but man, judging just becomes so subjective, presentation gets less important vs. whether the judge likes your topic. (And thank god, the judges at regionals bumped me down because of ridiculous reasons, so I feel good about this section, even if it may be the toughest at reavis.)

[Impromptufreak4]

After knowing my ranks, walking into sectionals may be a bit weird...at regionals I got 3s, (which were bottom half of the round) and then at finals I went 1 3 6...why? ugh...and the reasons that I got low ranks weren't because of presentation, but on 'what' I talked about...well at least I got 3rd, and knew I beat out everyone at least once...that's a nice feeling...but man, judging just becomes so subjective, presentation gets less important vs. whether the judge likes your topic. (And thank god, the judges at regionals bumped me down because of ridiculous reasons, so I feel good about this section, even if it may be the toughest at reavis.)

Yeah sectionals are going to be tough for everybody. What event do you do?

[Ieader]

Well you actually saw me in one of my events, I do extemp, and I got through OO...argh...my rounds in this sectional are going to be meh.

[Blake]

Well you actually saw me in one of my events, I do extemp, and I got through OO...argh...my rounds in this sectional are going to be meh.
Hey now, you need to have confidence in your own skills. Getting into sectionals is a feat, whether you rode in with straight ones or slid by with the bare minimum. All rankings from last Saturday are gone--you're going to have a clean slate. It's totally possible to kick some butt at Reavis, especially if you got marked down at regionals for silly reasons. Give it your all, man.

[jbf2424]

Hey now, you need to have confidence in your own skills. Getting into sectionals is a feat, whether you rode in with straight ones or slid by with the bare minimum. All rankings from last Saturday are gone--you're going to have a clean slate. It's totally possible to kick some butt at Reavis, especially if you got marked down at regionals for silly reasons. Give it your all, man.

if you could "like" one of these comment things, I'd like that one. Well said.

[uclabound]

After knowing my ranks, walking into sectionals may be a bit weird...at regionals I got 3s, (which were bottom half of the round) and then at finals I went 1 3 6...why? ugh...and the reasons that I got low ranks weren't because of presentation, but on 'what' I talked about...well at least I got 3rd, and knew I beat out everyone at least once...that's a nice feeling...but man, judging just becomes so subjective, presentation gets less important vs. whether the judge likes your topic. (And thank god, the judges at regionals bumped me down because of ridiculous reasons, so I feel good about this section, even if it may be the toughest at reavis.)


if you're talking about OO then your topic is definitely something judges can mark you up or down for. oratory is all about being persuasive, and in order to do that well you need a topic that's universally applicable and not overdone (unless you put a super creative twist on an overdone topic)

[Ieader]

if you're talking about OO then your topic is definitely something judges can mark you up or down for. oratory is all about being persuasive, and in order to do that well you need a topic that's universally applicable and not overdone (unless you put a super creative twist on an overdone topic)

Yeah, I feel my oratory topic is great...(not to be over confident)...

What I don't understand is that the speech focuses on an certain audiance. And the other oratories I faced applied to everyone, which is good, but what I don't really understand is that judges bumped me down because of lack of scientific info, but I lost to harry potter, which requires one to know who harry potter is to understand the topic. (Which is a piviotal point, why didn't the harry potter HI win at nationals? because it lacked background info...)

[bleeckerstreet]

Good luck to everyone tomorrow! :) I'll be the cheesy coach figure here and say that whatever happens tomorrow, perform your best. That's seriously all that matters, whether a judge gives you a 1 or a 7. Feel crappy if you don't perform to the maximum of your abilities, not if you don't go to state. In the end, speech is absolute chance at the sectional level. Every person who goes to sectionals has a high level of skill, and the deciding factor is the opinion of a random judge. Do your best. That's all that matters.
END SOAP BOX SPEECH! START SLEEP!

P.S. With all cheesiness aside... KICK BUTT TOMORROW, EVERYONE!

[jbf2424]

if anyone is at sectionals right now and has a laptop and feels like sharing anything... feel free :)

[Original]

So... Impromptufreak4... 7-8 people?

[uclabound]

So... Impromptufreak4... 7-8 people?

no need to be rude