SUFFOLK!! melville, northport, mc, w. islip, smitheast, smithwest
1. West Islip. Over the past two years they are 40 - 4 with a State Championship. Good coaching and a winning attitude will take them far. Strong leadership. Coaches and players expect to win.
2. Middle Country. Will compete but last year might have been their year. 18 - 1 last year and combined 29 - 7 over the past two years. I think they will be in the mix. Maybe they play with a chip on their shoulder. Are they hungry after last year?
3. Northport. 24 - 12 over the past two seasons. Coaching and tradition will keep them competitive. Not sure the horses are there to win the county but you never know. Usually play with a lot of attitude and emotion. Combine that with being well prepared for big games and they can surprise.
4/5. Toss up Smithtown East / Smithtown West. West is 24 - 10 while East is 23 - 11. the last two seasons. Not sure either team has the depth to challenge the top teams.
6. Ward Melville. 19 - 14 past two years. Historically will make playoffs and then lose to a team that they had beaten during the year. Better than .500 but can't see them winning.
Not sure if anyone else has a shot. Sachem East?
Good luck to all.
The order might have been a little off but other than that pretty accurate.
Great job West Islip!
I think coaching puts WI over the top. As stated above: **"Good coaching and a winning attitude will take them far. Strong leadership. Coaches and players expect to win."**
Good Luck the rest of the way, bring home another State Championship.
What will next year bring? Who will compete? Will the same teams be there in the end? does anyone lose too much to graduation?
2017 outlook
West Islip - Coaching will have them ready to compete.
Smithtown West - Will be hungry and should be there at the end.
Middle Country - Coaching staff will have to get players to believe they can win in the playoffs.
Northport - Hate all you want but they will be in the mix.
Ward Melville - Coaching, or lack thereof is an issue.
Smithtown East - Should improve. Can coaching get them over the hump?
Good bet the same teams will be in the final four. Will there be any surprises?
What's your beef with Smithtown East and Ward Melville coaches?
