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What were some of the surprises?

I watched the game as well , wasn't it won on a late goal. If the score was tied late in the game I really don't know how you can refer to it as man handled unless
you have an ulterior motive. YJ girls were knocked down repeatedly on clears but the other team was carded for these offenses. YJ did not score when man up so you can't knock the strategy. Skywalkers played a tough game and won hats off to them.

Assuming you watched the game as a YJ parent? No ulterior motive other than to say you got handled by a much more physical team. If you don't step up it will only get worse if you really want to play agaisnt the best. Otherwise enjoy dominating the LI circuit.

Another weekend of blowouts what a waste of frekin time

The Igloo 2023 team is awesome, so is Thorns YJ 2023 team and Wrights. There were no 6th graders on YJ 2023 as you could see Igloo was much taller and more physically developed, at least 3 girls were 3-5 inches over tallest YJ player. Stop the garbage. We're 2 great games both on razors edge. Igloo was up 5-3 in 1st game till YJ scored 5 unanswered goals. So many talented girls both teams.

To the LI teams who don't play the year older same bracket monster Maryland teams but make fun of YJ teams who do and loose some / win some. Go down there and take your beatings or zip it. Sickening. WT

Yellow Jackets = thugs

The Igloo 2023 team is awesome, so is Thorns YJ 2023 team and Wrights. There were no 6th graders on YJ 2023 as you could see Igloo was much taller and more physically developed, at least 3 girls were 3-5 inches over tallest YJ player. Stop the garbage. We're 2 great games both on razors edge. Igloo was up 5-3 in 1st game till YJ scored 5 unanswered goals. So many talented girls both teams.

To the LI teams who don't play the year older same bracket monster Maryland teams but make fun of YJ teams who do and loose some / win some. Go down there and take your beatings or zip it. Sickening. WT

The Igloo 2023 team is awesome, so is Thorns YJ 2023 team and Wrights. There were no 6th graders on YJ 2023 as you could see Igloo was much taller and more physically developed, at least 3 girls were 3-5 inches over tallest YJ player. Stop the garbage. We're 2 great games both on razors edge. Igloo was up 5-3 in 1st game till YJ scored 5 unanswered goals. So many talented girls both teams.

To the LI teams who don't play the year older same bracket monster Maryland teams but make fun of YJ teams who do and loose some / win some. Go down there and take your beatings or zip it. Sickening. WT

Double digit wins and thumping your chest? Your team sandbagged the division placement again and your coach didn't call off the dogs. Pathetic

Wrights team won all games by double digits including a shut out in the championship. Should be playing in the same division as Thorn

If you were at this game, you would know there was no chest thumping. Based on play in the previous 4 tournaments, both YJ teams should not be in the same bracket. Relax, and get the facts before you rant. I do agree that the double digit wins suck for both teams. Neither team gets any benefit from a lopsided win or loss. As a parent, i could care less about winning a T-Shirt. I'd rather see my daughter compete and get better every week even if its losing all our games.

Only about 30% of our game this summer have been competitive. Is it like that every year because all this travel is a joke for what is happening on the field. The team dinners and pool parties are great but with all the politics of who wont play who and who sets up the divisional brackets to ensure some teams a clear path to finals is BS

Thug ball

Thug ball

This pretty much sums up the travel lacrosse scene. if you play on a high level for a top team, most games wont be all that competitive, you'll win some and lose some.
Once you get to recruiting age, and start emailing coaches, attending camps/clinics at various colleges expect even more traveling and hotels.
in the end 99% of kids get some money to play in college. ( a 1/4 or a 1/3 off tuition is about it). BUT.. lacrosse can get kids into a college their grades and other extracurricular stuff some times can't ( you still cant have a 75 GPA and get into UNC though)
As a parent, sit back and enjoy the ride, don't yell at her or the ref..just clap
if you can afford to do it, the time spent together is priceless

Did a TG just get the mvp for the Nassau team at CR tournament tonight!?

If that's the case she will be a yj next year!

How many non-yellow jackets were there? Interesting idea if you could truly get the best from both counties.

Nassau had 5 players from Igloo too... Congrats to Suffolk. It was a fun night for the girls.

How many non-yellow jackets were there? Interesting idea if you could truly get the best from both counties.

You will never have "all the best" players. I doesn't matter if there are tryouts or if the team is selected based on HS/Club Coach recommendation. Some very good players are always left out . It is the same on the boys side, Team USA, U19 USA, HS All American, UA Seniors, UA Underclass, Nassau Vs Suffolk etc...
With all of the "All Star Teams" just about every player selected strong and earned the opportunity to be there. That said, there will always be other players who are just as deserving who do not make it.

My daughter is a "Non-Yellow Jacket" and she was there. She had fun and the game was competitive. YJ's top teams (from what I have seen) have some of the best players on the Island and also have the most depth. The top players at Elevate, Top Guns and Liberty are all very strong as well but most of those teams do not have the depth or as many ... dare I say "elite" players.

If your daughter has an opportunity to play next year I would recommend it.

Agreed! Non-YJ and I admit I was skeptical but by daughter had a blast and they made the girls feel special. For a brief moment in time there was no YJ/TG/Elevate bashing. Not sure what the behind the scene politics or if certain clubs flat out won't nominate players but it was a good time and a more competive game then the majority of what we played this summer.

If that's the case she will be a yj next year!

That is good! Did Suffolk have non-YJ players too?