Private school advantage? Batavia's Piron, Mount Carmel's Lynch sound off as the IHSA debates changes
<p>Batavia coach Dennis Piron and Mount Carmel coach Jordan Lynch represent opposite ends of the spectrum in the state’s ongoing debate over whether or not private schools currently have an advantage in high school football.</p><p>Their teams matched up in super-charged playoff games over the past several years, and the two rabid fanbases have built a rivalry that might not be entirely healthy. But both coaches are engaging and pleasant and make well-thought out, solid points when they give their opinions on the state’s rules.</p><p>High school sports success tends to have cycles.
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<p>Batavia coach Dennis Piron and Mount Carmel coach Jordan Lynch represent opposite ends of the spectrum in the state’s ongoing debate over whether or not private schools currently have an advantage in high school football.</p><p>Their teams matched up in super-charged playoff games over the past several years, and the two rabid fanbases have built a rivalry that might not be entirely healthy. But both coaches are engaging and pleasant and make well-thought out, solid points when they give their opinions on the state’s rules.</p><p>High school sports success tends to have cycles. Private schools are currently riding high on the state’s football scene. The preseason rankings reflect that, as all of the top five schools are Catholic League powers.</p><p>Private schools won all eight of the Class 8A and Class 7A state championships over the past four seasons.
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- <p>Batavia coach Dennis Piron and Mount Carmel coach Jordan Lynch represent opposite ends of the spectrum in the state’s ongoing debate over whether or not private schools currently have an advantage in high school football.</p><p>Their teams matched up in super-charged playoff games over the past several years, and the two rabid fanbases have built a rivalry that might not be entirely healthy. But both coaches are engaging and pleasant and make well-thought out, solid points when they give their opinions on the state’s rules.</p><p>High school sports success tends to have cycles.
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Private school advantage? Batavia's Piron, Mount Carmel's Lynch sound off as the IHSA debates changes
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