Coaching is the X factor during the playoffs. The most talented team does not always win. The best coaches will have scouted their opponents and they will prepare accordingly. A well thought out game plan and strategy can make the difference in two evenly matched teams. It can also help to overcome a lack of talent. Sound game planning coupled with smart in-game decisions/adjustments will many times lead to a championship.
Ward Melville - Favorite
Middle Country - Likely Winner
Smithtown East - Has a chance
Northport - ??
Sachem North - Possible
Huntington - Dark Horse
WM – Tough to go undefeated for the season. Loses in second round. MC - Should win it all, but their coaching might let them down again. This coach has had some of the best talent on LI for the past few years and has not been able to seal the deal. SE – I think this is the surprise team to watch out for. NP – Loses in the 1st round. SN – Can beat MC in the 1st round. If that happens, they will lose in second round. H – Loses in the 1st round.
Ward Melville - Certainly has the horses and the depth but if history is an indicator they will be out coached. Middle Country - Has had more in the past and coaches have not been able to get it done when it counts. Smithtown E - Has come on strong but not sure this is their year. Northport - Can they get focused? Sachem N - Play with a chip on their shoulder and are hungry. Smithtown W - What happened? They returned a lot from a strong team last season. Riverhead - Program has come a long way but not there just yet. West Islip - They have won without being the most talented or athletic team in the past. Can they do it again?
Wi has won the Suffolk championship and the lic for the last 3 years. They've been tonstates for the last three years winning once. Do you have any idea how difficult that is???? To say they don't have talent or athletic kids is ridiculous
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