most, if not all the time, an 8th or 9th grader playing varsity anything speaks to the weakness of the program
. Really because Mt. Sinai was one goal away from a tie in finals in states. And that team had several 8th graders. Who started. Wouldn't call that a weak program. This year St. Anthonys is taking several 9th graders on their varsity team. They are ranked 3rd I believe. Sometimes girls are talented. And younger girls re catching up.
I think it shows that even though lacrosse seems popular , it is still a small sport that has not permeated into society. Talent is concentrated in a few areas that play. That's why you see teams that look like dynasties. Let's face it , as good as these teams are it is a bit of a fraud to say they have a monopoly on athletes. You dont see State titlist's with multiple 8th graders in other sports.
Actually you do. Many 8th graders are showing up more on winning teams. Garden City Track is one. Soccer teams have underclassmen standouts. Basketball, Volleyball. These girls are getting better at a younger age and are able to be competetive.
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