Independence Division Predictions

CONTENDERS: Pequannock dominated this division a year ago, running away with it from the start. Despite constant turnover amongst key contributors, longtime coach Len Smith does a great job juggling his lineup to keep his team competitive. Boonton is a team that has slowly been building a solid nucleus in recent years. This looks to be the season they can finally make that step up in the county.  

DARK HORSE: Butler is a team on the right path. With a new coach in Chris Wells, the program has seen an increase in numbers. This is a squad on the way up but may be a year or so away from challenging for this division.

OTHERS:  Kinnelon, Morris Catholic, Mountain Lakes

OUR PICK: Boonton: I really like Boonton as well as Pequannock a lot. The reason I am leaning towards Boonton is one thing; the health of Pequannock's Tim Burklow. If he can't wrestle this season, then I can see Boonton prevailing. If he can make it out on the mat, then it's a tossup in this division. A key date is Jan 29th, when Boonton hosts Pequannock.  

Donald J. Brower

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