Using Pat Spencer as an example proves hold backs works. First he went to a private school not a public. Second he was a hold back and possibly a two time based on his age. Third do you know why his family chose to drive him all the way up to BL each day. I bet it wasn’t for lacrosse since he didn’t make varsity until his junior year.
I’m sure Spaulding, StM and Severn were much closer to his home.