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Re: Boys 2029 Grads - Mid Atlantic Region
Anonymous
13 minutes ago
This weeks game summary.- Please do not respond with off topic banter. Add any information that could be interesting to the converation.
Things noticed this week. There were more surprises than normal. Most games are closer than expected. The violations continue with offsides and shot clocks. Teams are still relying on hero ball. Team play and unity enhances performance. Teams that can balance organized play schemes with inventive lacrosse IQ will standout and win. The top five teams are the closest they have ever been. The bottom three teams are starting to show glimmers of hope and are improving.
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Predators v FCA Not sure what to make from this game being that I watched it closely. First it was a rise and shine special. Did this play into the game? I am first surprised by the 6-3 score. FCA seemed like they came to play with more of their injured players back on the field. The game was not exciting nor pretty. It was one with many ground balls missed and passes dropped. From the start, FCA was pushing the ball to the offense and increasing the numbers of shots on goals. Some on target, many in the goalie’s stick, and many off target. The team moved the ball a little better than previous games with involvement from other players. Preds struggled on offense with many loss of possessions due to defense and simple stick skills like ground balls, bad passes, and dropped balls. If Preds was on point with these skills, it would be a completely different game. FCA won most of the ground ball battles on their defensive end. The midfield play was average for both teams with balls being thrown away for each team. Turnovers was the name of this game. FCA got little better with the shot clock with (I think) one violation. However, where they made up in another area, they replaced it with players being offsides. I think it was +3.. This has to be addressed in order to improve in transition and game speed. Defensively Preds was playing to the best of their ability, using their size to make up for speed, ball movement, and off ball cutters. This might have been Preds best defensive game. Including this game and the last, the goal differential was an average of 4 goals against (FCA and TC). FCA’s defense continues to struggle. I understand they have some defenseman out that would make a difference. With that being said, the defense seemed lost at times and inconsistent. There doesn’t seem to be a sense of leadership on the defensive end, unlike the offense where it is clear who runs it. FCA limited the on field frustration. Hopefully this win was a stepping to stone to better and more decisive wins. Preds came to play. LITTLE by LITTLE they get better each week. Will they win a game this year? I am not sure, however they are improving at bigger steps than other bottom teams in previous years. Next week, FCA takes on Madlax and Preds take on Legends. Is FCA prepared to take on the speed and precision of Madlax? Will Preds make the legends game closer than expected? Who will know. Legends and Preds play at U.S. Lacrosse field which makes for a unique and exciting experience for players, coaches, and families.
TC v Hawks - Didn’t catch this game. What happened? The score sparks curiosity. 12-7 TC? My questions are primarily with Hawks. Have most teams figured them out? They run a very specific offense. Very mythical and calculated. To their credit they have been known to be very technical. Has this been a thorn this year? Their goal production seems to be ok however their goals against are higher than what you would expect for a team of this caliber (Please no Goalie comments). TC’s goal production is 3rd lowest in the league but yet they seem to win games with low goals against. I really thought this game would be closer. Would love some game review.
Madlax v Legends Game of the weekend! Legends over Madlax in overtime. This game was a battle of wills. It wasn’t a perfect game by any means. It was close from beginning to end. Madlax started and established the tempo of the game with some quick goals, catching the legends on their heels. Legends was quick to respond with their own goals. Legends has continuously had a strong and aggressive defense. The leadership is apparent with players and coaches communicating with each other and holding themselves accountable. Legends did struggle in the clearing game with multiple turnovers happening in the middle of the field allowing Madlax to stay in the game. Midfield play at this level is a game changer for any team. Madlax’s defense played hard and was tough, their slides were good and it was apparent that they knew where to be. Offensively, Legends was moving the ball well however, some dropped ball or poor passes caused turnovers in favor of the other team. On offense, Madlax took good shots, however it became predictable as to where the majority of the shots where coming from and from who. While their passing was consistent around the crease so was the 15 yard shot down the alley. Luckily Madlax has good shooters. Both Madlax and Legends have some simple errors to resolve like precise passing, ground balls, and transitions. Shot clock management was ok with Madlax getting called more times than expected. What was apparent was that box coaching caused for some key turnovers for Madlax. This caused confusion among players. Coaching was good on both sides of the field, however each team had different approaches to handling the pressure. In the end I think Legends should have won by more goals. The game should have ended in regular time. The gap between these two teams had gotten really small. Next week, Madlax will play FCA. If Madlax controls the midfield and limits basic mistakes they will dominate the game. Legends and Preds may turn into a closer game then expected if Legends slips on fundamental stick skills. If Legends controls the pace and tempo of the game and plays all 4 quarters equally it will be a win.
Team 91 v Next Level Watched the first quarter and the game started out as planned. Next level dominated through out. Other than the Legends game, Team 91 seems to have trouble scoring goals. The question is are they getting better every week?
Predictions Hawks v. Team 91 - Hawks +8 Legends v. Preds - Legends +5 Madlax v. FCA - Madlax +5 True Chesapeake v. Next Level +2
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Hawks v. HoCo Another upset with HOCO winning 10-9. I would call it an upset. Especially when the Botton team gets a win like that.
Shore Kaos v. Carroll Manor Shore Kaos pulled it. They have the ability to score goals but are equally tied with Carroll Manor.
Prostart v. Team MD Well Team Maryland pulled of the spoiler with a large win. There ability to score goals helped them in the end. Hopefully in the future they can limit them to help along the way.
True NOVA - Bethesda Blue - Nova won 11- 9 . They continue to score many goals which has kept them at the top. The gap between nova and everyone else is getting bigger but he week. If NOVA does this consistently they win it all.
Predictions Team Maryland v. Bethesda Blue - Team Maryland +1 Hawks v. NOVA - NOVA +9 Carroll Manor v. HOCO - Carroll Manor +3 - Upset of the week with HOCO winning. Prostart v. Shore Kaos - Shore Kaos +1 Great write up! Thanks.
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Re: Boys High School
Anonymous
14 minutes ago
Good slate of games this week. Odds for todays games:
Stm (-3.5) @ MSJ (+3.5) JC (+6.5) @ LB (-6.5) Severn (+5.5) @ StP (-5.5) McD (+1.5) @ BL (-1.5) CHC (-4.5) @ Gtech (+4.5) Stm -5 JC -10 Severn +4 McD +3 CHC +6.5
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Re: Girls High School
Anonymous
21 minutes ago
I think The IAAm has a strong crop of Goalies as usual. In no particular order I think the top goalies would be GCS, SPSG, NDP, JC, MV, Mercy (yes Mercy, kid can play) All high level D 1 Goalies. McDonogh goalie? Is the Heros Green 26 goalie at SM playing full time yet?
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Re: Girls High School
Anonymous
24 minutes ago
I think the MCD goalie is very good, think she benefits from playing on a top notch team, think she may develope into the top tier i listed, but don't think she is there yet, but she is only a soph and has two more years. I think she is very good, just not in the top 6 now.. And this is just one persons opinion, really doesn't mean anything.
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Re: Boys High School Lax
Anonymous
28 minutes ago
And you think that CoachC doesn't manipulate the Catholic HS Rosters? What would you prefer, Daddy ball and direct parent interference at the publics or club coach interference for the parents at the Catholics? It's all corrupt. Speaking the truth...it's a dirty business, from top to bottom. With one guy behind all the strings. Did deep and connect the dots - it's sad.
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Re: Boys 2028 Grads - Mid Atlantic Region
Anonymous
40 minutes ago
DCE gets killed by FCA. I would take FCA -4. DCE is allowing 9 goals per game including allowing 5 points by team 91 (possibly the worst offense in the division). Additionaly, both teams played the Hawks FCA allowed only 6 goals whereas DCE allowed 11. In 8th grade lacrosse you score what the other team let’s you score and DCE let’s the other team score a lot.
NL narrowly beats ML. ML is the exception that proves the rule great defense but underpowered offense. This game will produce a soccer score of 3-2 (possibly in double overtime) I would not bet this game.
The other games are pretty much a lock with the top of the division playing the bottom dwellers. However, the games will be much closer than expected as I think both the Crabs and Hawks will give significant field time to their bench players.
Ultimately I don’t think any of this matters as the Hawks have a mortal lock on the championship (but let’s hope I’m wrong) End of the season prediction:
1.Hawks 2. Crabs 3. FCA 4. NL 5. ML 6.DCE 7.Team 91 8. Team Money Monday recap: I was basically on point last week. DCE crushed by FCA. NL squeaked by ML with a 4Q goal. I will deduct some points on the basis that I blew the o/u on the ML vNL game. (I’d love to see some analysis on how two teams who have struggled to put points on the board all season was able to put together a 13 goal game) I believe my analysis of DCE was validated- terrible defense. I’m interested in what the team is going to do about it in the summer- I assume a reshuffle between the orange and black team. Whatever they do they will have to make major changes as you can’t go to top tournaments with that. As for the totally predictable results from the other games. You have to wonder if there aren’t better teams in the AAA division. End of the season prediction (unchanged): 1.Hawks 2. Crabs 3. FCA 4. NL 5. ML 6.DCE 7.Team 91 8. Team Money Keep up the Monday recap! Do you think Madlax will actually play both games next week? How close will FCA and Team 91 be? Do you know if DCE Orange would have defenders? Excellent questions. Answers: Do you think Madlax will actually play both games next week? No way. smoke and mirrors (ie, fly ins) only works when you win games. How close will FCA and Team 91 be? not close enough to be in doubt, but closer than you think. 91 has good goaltending, and according to this board, ran a zone defense against the Hawks which helps keep games from becoming blowouts. Do you know if DCE Orange would have defenders?[/quote] Of course they have defenders (and FO and goalies) and I assume there will be an influx of new players at all positions trying out for DCE Black from both the inside and the outside for summer tournaments and of course summer tryouts. There are only two serious local programs in the 2028 class (NL and DCE) and I expect everyone with college aspirations will want to be on one or the other for high school.
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Re: Boys High School Lax
Anonymous
41 minutes ago
Can anyone explain what Farmingdale is doing in the Power Conference? Are they just there to get beat by the legitimate teams week in and week out? What a waste, truly not a good team.
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Re: Boys High School
Anonymous
57 minutes ago
Hi, Calvert Hall parent here. Number 2 and number 40 from Calvert Hall were found after the Mcdonogh win making out in the parking lot. #fruitcup #zestfest. Definitely getting my kid to transfer.
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Re: Girls High School
Anonymous
1 hour ago
I think The IAAm has a strong crop of Goalies as usual. In no particular order I think the top goalies would be GCS, SPSG, NDP, JC, MV, Mercy (yes Mercy, kid can play) All high level D 1 Goalies. McDonogh goalie?
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Re: New 2024 Women’s DI-III Lacrosse
Anonymous
1 hour ago
Can we talk ACL injuries.....How many players are out per team, what's causing it and when are changes going to be made? How are these injuries fair to our girls? What happened to the alleged lawsuit against Syracuse due to all of their injuries? Why is this acceptable as part of the game? What lawsuit? Also, unfortunately there are players that are just susceptible to this kind of injury no matter what precautions they make take. What kind of changes are you suggesting? Also, is there a team that has al ot this season? Last year there was talk about players bringing up a lawsuit against Syracuse because of injuries…As for ACL - WHEN DID WE NORMALIZE THIS INJURY AS PART OF THE GAME? There are 3 on my team only. Who’s looking at statistics on this? I don’t know how about knee bands? Unfortunately there are player’s susceptible is not acceptable….it should be addressed because injury prevention is not working
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Re: Boys 2028 Grads - Mid Atlantic Region
Anonymous
1 hour ago
Score predictions for next weekend
NL 13-Money 6 Crabs 15- DCE 6 Hawks 14-ML 7 FCA 14- 91 5
AAA
Clips 20-Blue claws 1 DCE Orange 14-Cannons 2 FCA white 11-Prostart 2 Team Maryland 14- Crabs Blue 6
NOT 100% sure about AAA Hawks haven't been running it up on people and ML has played low-scoring games overall, so I'd take ML+7. And 19 goals seems like a ton so I'd take Blue Claws +19.
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Re: Boys High School
Anonymous
1 hour ago
Good slate of games this week. Odds for todays games:
Stm (-3.5) @ MSJ (+3.5) JC (+6.5) @ LB (-6.5) Severn (+5.5) @ StP (-5.5) McD (+1.5) @ BL (-1.5) CHC (-4.5) @ Gtech (+4.5) If MSJ beats STM Lilly’s and staff needs to step down Signed member of the royal blue
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Re: Girls High School
Anonymous
1 hour ago
I think The IAAm has a strong crop of Goalies as usual. In no particular order I think the top goalies would be GCS, SPSG, NDP, JC, MV, Mercy (yes Mercy, kid can play) All high level D 1 Goalies.
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Re: Girls High School
Anonymous
1 hour ago
Great playing by John Carroll today. Goalie was outstanding. Fought to the end! Best goalie in the league, no doubt She won’t play in college with the 2023 red shirting this year at Maryland. lol And nor will your daughter play in college lol Think their are a lot of good goalies in the IAAM this year, GCS, NDP, JC, SPSG, MV all have really strong goalies, Mercy Goalie also
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Re: Boys 2028 Grads - Mid Atlantic Region
Anonymous
1 hour ago
Score predictions for next weekend
NL 13-Money 6 Crabs 15- DCE 6 Hawks 14-ML 7 FCA 14- 91 5
AAA
Clips 20-Blue claws 1 DCE Orange 14-Cannons 2 FCA white 11-Prostart 2 Team Maryland 14- Crabs Blue 6
NOT 100% sure about AAA
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Re: Boys High School Lax
Anonymous
2 hours ago
And you think that CoachC doesn't manipulate the Catholic HS Rosters? What would you prefer, Daddy ball and direct parent interference at the publics or club coach interference for the parents at the Catholics? It's all corrupt. The real issue is the talent in the public school doesn't get better playing against mediocre competition, just builds false hope. Parent interference and liberal ways are polluting every part of society.
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Re: Boys High School
Anonymous
2 hours ago
Good slate of games this week. Odds for todays games:
Stm (-3.5) @ MSJ (+3.5) JC (+6.5) @ LB (-6.5) Severn (+5.5) @ StP (-5.5) McD (+1.5) @ BL (-1.5) CHC (-4.5) @ Gtech (+4.5)
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