If the ongoing argument is about academics and matriculation, Gilman stands alone.

If the argument is about athletics, then yes, the football team was a case of the tail wagging the dog and the issue has been addressed. The lacrosse team just suffered its worst year in a long time and will only get better. The rising 9th and 10th grades are very strong and by the time those players are in 11th and 12th grade, the program will be relevant. McDonough is in the process - with players moving here from Florida, Oregon, etc. - of setting itself apart. The MIAA should be there's to lose going forward. If you are a local boy, and want playing time and the best education in the MIAA, Gilman is the only school to consider.