Not sure it has anything to do with Catholic vs. public.
We had a kid in our town commit and he is on the JV.....clearly he got his look from his club team and a great performance at an important showcase.
That's right - school team lacrosse is becoming irrelevant, as I believe it has in soccer. Unless you're from a powerhouse, like West Islip, Ward Melville, Smithtown, etc., HS lax is to keep your game up, and have fun with your classmates.