Illinois has a multiplier system in place for non-boundary schools and the details were revised for this school year.

In general, public v. private is not a big issue for softball. While Marist typically has the most talent, Marist does not win every year. And the other catholic schools that have made state in recent years - St Laurence, Providence, Fenwick, and Benet - were far from dominant. Though all four of those teams plus Loyola should be good this year.

The dominance of the catholic schools is a huge issue for football.