Now that I have seen a lot of teams in the area though highlights and a few in person, I have changed my top 10.
My honest opinion.
1. Crown point (gotta leave them here till pirates win) but I do believe pirates get them this year.
2. Merrillville (possibly #1 but gotta win the game)
3. Andrean (I expect them to go back to back this year 3A state champs loading)
4. Chesterton (will win 1st sectional maybe a regional)
5. Valpo (they will be back to being number 3 this year)
6. Hobart (will fall in sectionals to Morton)
7. Portage (sneaky team)
8. Lowell (James will lead them forward but have a lot of room to improve)
9. Morton (I have no faith in them anymore but a sectional title can happen.)
10. Griffith. (Phil mason effect)
Top teams 2026 (updated)
