First, do you know how angry the loyal YJ parents would be if CR would have placed this kid on the Blue team? Better to keep the parents happy all around by making two A teams and offering said kid a spot on one of them. Let's not act as though it's only A that gets looked at by colleges. Colleges look for kids with talent, they could really care less if you play on A,B.
the parents, that's who really cares! and if you believe the two "A" teams I've got a bridge to sell you
