now that tryouts are completed.....How many 7th & 8th graders made their town Varsity teams?
I know of a few. Some were sought after by JV/varsity coaches and will get a good amount of playing time and will definitely contribute, don't know if they will be "difference makers" or not but certainly won't hurt the teams they are playing for. All the schools are smaller and not the "top" team. Then you have some players whose parents requested they be given the test and went to coach/AD. My guess is they made it to just make their annoying parents go away. Hope the parents of these kids realize this is not longer youth or club. There is no guarantee of playing time and certainly not equal playing time. Only time will tell if these kids will contribute to the game or to keeping the bench warm.
I certainly see your point dismissing youth lacrosse, but certainly don't dismiss the club lacrosse if they are playing top team on top club. The 8th grade top club teams would crush many/most varsity teams.
I think you are off with your assessment on how well 8th graders at club level would do. Most 8th graders cannot physically compete at that level. Sorry but have girls that play at both age groups (8th and 12th grade) 8th grader is a top player on top club. Can't compare w varsity girls. Varsity play is too physical...
Way off? This isn't guess work, this is reality from winter leagues. The top clubs put the top teams (8th and 9th grade) in the varsity divisions against HS teams, and they are right in step. Half the girls on those travel teams will be the all county, all American, top recruits, etc.... HS gets s handful of the elite and has to fill in the cracks.
Indoor is not Varsity lacrosse. It's played on a smaller field. Not all the best teams, or best players play indoor in the winter. They play other HS sports.
You'll see the difference once they are outdoors. Good luck.
