I'm sure we can agree that at age 11, any team can beat any other team with a pool of clubs this talented. It just depends who shows up, when. That being said, last year Laxachusetts won the NLF (beat LI Express and Bethesda) and the Young Gunz (beat Hawks and Tigers). Lost by 1 in semis of Lax Clash to eventual champ, LI Express. LI Express lost to Laxachusetts in finals of NLF, won the Lax Clash (beating Laxachusetts in semis), and likely did well in other spring tourneys. Team 91 was only team to beat Laxachusetts at NLF in pool play and is likely the strongest overall program, top to bottom, in the country. The Hawks dominated MD last year, losing in OT to Laxachusetts in the Young Gunz and are dominating the MD HOCO leagues this year. Tigers XXVI game Laxachusetts a great game at Young Gunz, with one very high level player rounding out a strong team. Bethesda LC had a strong team that lost to Laxachusetts by 1 and split with LI Express at NLF. Don't know much about Big 4 HHH other than it's one of the dominant Philly clubs. Primetime beat Laxachusetts in consolation game at Lax Clash and is the dominant CT program. And don't sleep on Express North.
As the previous poster said, an absolutely loaded division with most games likely decided by a goal or two. Should be great fun and great competition. Let's let the kids play and hopefully, the parents will be able to watch some high-level youth lax, applaud all players and teams, and show great sportsmanship.
Looking at the schedule why is Bethesda playing Hawks? Drive 5-6 hours to play a Hawks team we've already played multiple times. Nice job NLF
