Smithtown West - Solid all around. Well coached but they seem to play fast which can lead to some mistakes that may cost them in a close game.
Middle Country - Another very good team that is well coached. Smart and fast at the midfield. They will put up points.
West Islip - Will need to gain control the ball and pace of the game. High team IQ. Limited team speed.
Northport - The Oakland Raiders of Girls High School Lacrosse. Love them or hate them they will put up a fight.
Ward Melville - Good team speed but sloppy play. With a little luck could possibly knock off Northport. Coaching is their Achilles Heel.
Smithtown East - Played tough Vs Smithown West and Middle Country. OT loss to Melville. Coaching is better on the other side of town.
HHH - Have to mention them. The only team in the league with an upset over one of the top four. Can they find a way to knock someone off?
My money is on Middle Country.
Middle Country scrimmaged at Wantagh today
Middle Country might be the best in Suffolk Division I but thats not saying a whole lot. I'm sure Wantagh handled them without much trouble.
Not impressed with Middle Country and to boot the parents are obnoxious. West Islip will have to work a little harder for it this year. Northport always in the mix. No big guns but great coach. Ward Melville has too many unforced turnovers and forces the ball too much in the middle. Have never seen a team clog the middle as much as WM on offense. Not coming out of quarterfinals. Agree final four will be WI, NPort, SW and MC.
Smithtown West best I have seen this season. Much quicker, they move the ball much better and top notch goalie. Think it is there year. An no, I am not from any of towns mentioned.
