The truth is Maryland and other states are lucky Long Island has a late cutoff date. They can't beat Long Island even with older kids. Most would rather play older kids and have a closer game and lose than play the same age kids and win 10-0. Let them send 14 and 15 year olds to play Long Island 12 and 13 year olds. It is the only way they can compete and they know it. That is why they do it.
