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Originally Posted by Basel A
I thought I'd necro this thread because it's a fun one. The question is this, which team from each rookie class has been the strongest over their history? The last time CD came to a consensus was mid-2014 for the following. Things have definitely changed since then.
Right off the bat, I'd suggest 2481 for 2008, and 3990 for 2012. Thoughts?
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While Motorola and Wheeling HS was at the 1992 tournament,
WildStang's official rookie year is 1996 and they don't claim otherwise. Now, does that knock 71 off their perch for 1996? Four world titles and a Championship WFA vs. three world titles (two in the 3v3 era), a Championship WFA,
and a spot in the Hall of Fame, and a Championship Volunteer of the Year? WildStang, I think I love you.
The 1992 battle really comes down to 148 vs. 45 (with a special shoutout to 191 for doing what nobody else can do now). Before the 148 afterburners really came on in 2007 or 2008, this would be an easy decision for 45. But in the years since, the momentum has shifted greatly--15 of 148's 16 regional wins (and all four trips to Einstein) have been in 2008 or later, while 5 of the TechnoKats' 9 district and regional wins came during the same time period. 45's best counterargument would be culture-changing awards--three WFFAs and a Championship WFA (vs. 2 and 0), three RCAs (vs. 1), and two EI awards (vs. 0). I think the nod still goes to 148, but it's not an early-round knockout.