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February 25, 2019

Preparing for an Amazing 2019 Season!

By Aaron Brown

The new season is finally here! Here are some preseason updates:

Practice Begins
February 25

Opening Night
March 4

Sectionals

May 6-11

State Tournament

May 16-18

1) The preseason rankings are an indicator of where teams left off at the end of last season and are not a prediction of where teams will end up at the end of the 2019 campaign.

2) A few years ago, it was suggested that I charge a small fee for readers to access the web site. There is no way I could limit access to the great high school water polo athletes in Illinois and the recognition they so richly deserve for their efforts. Of course, if you like the coverage and can afford to make a contribution to keep the site afloat (so players can get the recognition they deserve), it would be greatly appreciated. Click the donations link for more information.

3) Illpolo.com is a solo effort. However, it does require a community effort from anyone who is willing to send game information and other helpful tidbits that can ensure as many players and teams get recognized. Ttext, tweet, e-mail, call or send information using whatever form of communication is convenient; it definitely helps.

4) On a personal note, I have increased job responsibilities, grad classes, two young "ballers" and more teams to cover for a sport that features boys' and girls' seasons at the same time. If there is any lag in the coverage, it won't be for lack of trying or motivation, but be aware that there are outside forces and no backup plan or replacement in the event I get stuck at work or have some sort of family issue.

5) Rankings will be posted on March 1, 2019.

Best of luck in 2019,

Aaron Brown

illpolostaff@gmail.com