US Lacrosse Community Forum Forums MID-ATLANTIC LACROSSE MARYLAND FORUM Boys 2028 Grads - Mid Atlantic Region

Not from ML or Team 91, but there is a good point here. HoCo should start after spring break so families can be families. Have double headers or go later in May/early June.

anyplace where the parent sidelines are a dumpster fire, the MadLax refugees will fit in nicely. By the way, are the players moving from MadLax to BLC starters or backups?

They couldn't, ever, until last week. In a prior season, my son played in a playoff game where they had a total roster of 14 - and no goalies - because standardized testing for private schools was happening at the same time the league scheduled the playoff game. And our boys lost by 3. End of season. HoCo league was contacted as soon as the game was scheduled and requested a reschedule but that request was denied because "what if we did that for every team with a conflict?"

They couldn't, ever, until last week. In a prior season, my son played in a playoff game where they had a total roster of 14 - and no goalies - because standardized testing for private schools was happening at the same time the league scheduled the playoff game. And our boys lost by 3. End of season. HoCo league was contacted as soon as the game was scheduled and requested a reschedule but that request was denied because "what if we did that for every team with a conflict?"
Funny, I claimed the same thing on this forum a month ago and was told, "I knew nothing!"

Catholic schools spring break begins next Thurs/Fri, and Jewish schools are out for Passover during roughly the same time period so I can't imagine a spring league that needs to wrap up by 5/15 starting on 4/20.

Backups. But they’re the best players on BLC. And the ranks are getting so thin at Madlax, the next departures will be starters. It’s happening.

Anyone know why the pregame lineup handshakes stopped?

Well looks like fca is a lot of hype. Their defense stinks! Hawks just schooled them.

Hawks laid the beatdown on FCA today. FCA needs more holdbacks

Blc lost one of their best players who almost had every goal for them he went to next level!

Hawks 14- FCA 8

Woah.

Will these cancelled games be made up

Congrats to the Hawks for settling the FCA debate. Appears it was a beat down. Hawks missing their Fogo.

That's my point -- if one of the team asks to reschedule and the other one is okay with it, who cares? Why are people not involved in that game getting all worked up?

Hope you didn't specially schedule your big trip just to get a lighting stoppage.

Heard it here first, Predators will be making some moves to join elite status . Hold on people, this is going to get serious now !

Come on, CM was in Florida with his older boys who play for Landon. The team practiced yesterday but he wasn't there.

FCA was up 5-7 at the half. They'll be just fine.

Heard one of the FCA holdbacks returned to 2027? Or maybe he was just playing down on 2028 in the fall, which would be an egregious case of cheating if he didn’t actually hold back? Can anyone confirm that? these are 13 year olds chirping, i simply overheard it.

Troll post but can see this happening if kids from other clubs come over and they form an A and B team

Anyone have info on the Crabs vs True Chesapeake game?

FCA with a halftime lead. Hawks had their backup goalie in to start game. Starting goalie played 2nd and dominated. Hawks offense very good in translation and efficient on attack. Fun game to watch with no skin in the game.

Maybe he’ll stay in FL. His kids would then have a chance.

They've got MAD problems.

True up 4-3 when it got called for weather.

So…Hawks outscored FCA 9-1 in the second half?!? Would love to hear more about that halftime speech and, more importantly, the adjustments by Hawks.

Correct.

A couple key takeaways from this game. No skin in the game my kid is on another team. I did watch this one from start to finish. FCA had a lot of hype coming in. They are good but not like the hype. They struggled to play as a team and play all 4 quarters. They did own the X but that was about it. Important to note Kelly was not coaching this game. Hawks are good. The difference is they have MIAA potential talent at all 4 position groups. Their goalie is the best around. They have a pole that is huge difference maker. They have a highly skilled two way middle, and two attack men that can ball. All be it the one is all right handed. I’m not saying they are ready today for that level play so don’t blow a gasket but have the skills to be impact players at that level someday. Overall it was a good game with tons of talent. The rematch will be interesting with Kelly back on the sidelines.

I don't know why people care if ML has bi-weeks to make the schedule work. First, it wouldn't happen if the other teams didn't OK'd it. II know for a fact NL was looking to do the same thing. So it is what it is. Finally, ML will be coming into the season not really having played any games. If you are an ML-hater wouldn't you want that? I don't have a dog in the fight but know a lot of ML parents and they aren't too psyched about missing several weeks of games for a bunch of the reasons expressed on this page. fwiw

How did the teams look, I thought true was gonna get destroyed by crabs.

Same here but from the one quarter I saw the two teams looked more or less equal, and as written above True was leading by a goal when they stopped the game.

True is FLYING in players for their 2027 and 2028 teams to play in HOCO. Desperate move and a terrible precedent.

Heard true is staying “true” to their word and they are letting kids fly in to play. 5 from Chicago last week. I’m sure the local parents are pumped! “We train harder” (in other states to worry you’re not gonna get the PT you thought you were. True is the worst!

Love it! HoCo's elite division is one of the most competitive and best run youth leagues in the country. If a kid is good enough and his family is willing to invest the time and money to get him there, let him play! It will be stronger competition all around and will beat teams like Madlax at their own game. If local True families don't like it they can find another team. Lord knows there are a ton of options. Win win for everyone!

Who cares? They’re absolutely dismal without those out if towners, you should want as many competitive games as possible for your sons. Or would you rather enjoy watching your sons Crabs team beat True 15-1? Those games are a complete waste of time

What’s wrong with that? Madlax adjusted their schedule so they can fly in kids for games in late April when other states have their spring break.

Yawn..

Hawks beat them 20-3 last year, 20-3 in the regular season and then lost 8-7 in the playoffs.

I imagine FCA will be just fine.

If you're this upset now, you sure aren't going to enjoy showing up to high level HS tournaments. And it won't be the easy target of We Drink More, it will be your son's own club/coach bringing in 17 year old 9th graders from God knows where.

And if they don't then pat yourself on the back and enjoy the Aloha tournaments with Breakers and Zingos.

True parent here: have trained with and competed against several of the other ELITE Programs. Believe me, it is a SMALL world.
True coaching (general and positional) has been outstanding. We also play for a national team and just participated in the WS. No doubt has gotten the best reps imaginable against the BEST national and local teams: rhinos, red hots, basically everyone in the top ten and some more than once. Have played against hold backs, double hold backs, fly ins and just about everything else. Yes, the out of towners are adding, and they are legit. Yes, makes everyone anxious about PT, including my son! And you bet your [Censored] that he's stepped up his game. Fact is, it is earlier than I hoped to see this kind of pressure,AND there is no doubt he's seeing and PLAYING with the best at this age group in country. It's a blast to see players from out of town that we are getting to know from the national teams. And, if you think national teams are a waste of money, tell that to JM3, rhinos, red hots, etc etc. These are some of best players--- just check the rankings! And regarding the effort, we have friends who work side jobs to get their kids to travel and have this experience. So, we should be proud of those kids and families who just LOVE and LIVE the sport! Good luck with all the rest of your teams and play hard!

True homer. Sadly will be last place in HOCO. And definitely won't win a big tournament this summer. Keep dreaming though!

You're a bitter little hammerhead, aren't ya - way to stay positive there, sporto

What are you talking about?