There were 7 elite teams last year.

The optimal number is probably 8 for this year so that no one needs a bye. That means either blue claws or KP will be considered. The problem is these teams will likely get weaker as middle school progresses and the best players move to the blue blood clubs. That’ll work itself out later.

AAA is a logjam and is shaping up to be a really good division.

Next Level has a B team now. Are the AAA or a AA like Madlax B team? Hawks and FCA have the two strongest B teams - with FCA probably the better of the two.

True usually makes everything worse so no idea of Eastside/True DC moves down or stays put.

So that brings back to Preds/VLC. Good on both of them for registering for a top level tournament right out the gate. It will tell where there are with a few weeks of practice and will also give the trolls a few weeks worth of ammo.

What tournaments are True Annapolis and Crabs doing?