Our players are fully focused on their opponents. I get to see things from a wider perspective, to observe and ruminate on more distant parts of the universe -- which extends about 90 feet. The hockey arena beneath our feet, the advertisements on the walls, people going about what is known as "ordinary business" are all otherworldly. If its not chess, it's not exactly real today. In fact, the zone behind the velvet rope demarcates the clearly observable universe from distant nebular regions such as Table 27.
Niles North is facing University Lab School of Urbana in perhaps the most interesting match beyond our own. Since Urbana is downstate, they are the least understood of the top teams. They look strong, but who knows how strong they are? Niles North will test them.
Whitney Young is paired with Evanston. Evanston has a rich crop of promising freshmen, who have strengthened the team that narrowly defeated us last year. On the other hand, their top board from last year has not played for them this year, and who knows which factor will have the bigger effect. Next year, they will be stronger as their young players mature. This year? About time to find out.
HInsdale Central plays Neuqua Valley. Neuqua Valley finished well at Glenbard South, but the Mustangs defeated them without Liang. This match ought to go to Hinsdale, unless they are overrated themselves.
BTW, Michael Auger is wandering about, checking in with his alma mater, Whitney Young. Always good to see that fine young man.
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