When they get to college they will be playing against guys 1-4 years older also. The best thing that could happen to an on age 2017 kid is to play against older players. My son turned 16 a couple months ago and at this point going forward, it's an excuse for not being better. I am a Maryland parent and have noticed the 2016 kids who were drop downs from 2016....can't think of one instance where it really helped the kid. Sure, some got committed, but then what? The jig is up. Turtles have nothing to be sad about for dropping some games. Get mad, get better. My son for one welcome all the reclassify comers. When it matters in college you just have to be better or you get discarded to the bench. Good for some local Crabs, Madlax kids who are 2017s. They get a free ticket to the games and a nice view from the sidelines of kids like my son.