The varsity team won exactly one time last year, and only got that win because Vernon Randolph was ineligible at the time at Round Lake High. Otherwise, Antioch High's boys basketball team would have been 0-for-the-season under first-year coach Mike Skinner.
So, what did the Antioch hoops braintrust do?
They got the team into the Luther North Christmas tournament.
If you're scoring at home, the Sequoits are replacing Zion-Benton in the 16-team field, but that's not the important thing.
This is: In The Locker Room, we are guaranteeing that the Sequoits will go at least 2-2 in that four-day event. It sure beats going 0-4 at Oak Park-River Forest every December!
For a team that won once all of last year, putting yourself in position to be successful is VITAL. And Antioch's done just that.
So, we're giving Antioch a pat on the back for playing lesser competition? It's smart that they are looking to improve their record and build confidence in their players, but let's not go overboard. This change won't do anything for their S.O.S. when it comes to seeding. It will be a positive experience if they play competition that will prepare them for conference play. If not, good luck this year!