Now, I like to bash 5a as much as anyone, but to dislike Sponsel because of weak competition is bogus. As much as I hate to admit it, in 2002, Bishop Carrol had the best team in the state. Whether or not that's because they had an army of Sponsels, I can't say, but it sure didn't hurt them.

And Wintz is right, the 5a 171 bracket was incredibly tasty last year.