The purpose would suppose to be to recognize the state's most outstanding players.

In practice, the greater the list size the more it is watered down, thereby working against the purpose!

It's another version of grade inflation and "everyone gets a trophy" culture.

Again, I want to congratulate EVERY kid on this list. They didn't make the rules, so it's no shot against them for being on third team.

It's the Illinois Coaches Association fault for turning this into a monster.

As a comparison, I looked at Indiana. Their 4A has 25 girls on third team.

Stop this madness.