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Is BBL Black a local team or takes into account most of NJ

BBL Black is local team based in central NJ drawing a lot of kids from Summit/Chatham area. BBL "National" draws kids from a wider area within NJ, but still far from true national team drawing kids from multiple states like Red Hots, Nations Best, Eighteen, etc. The "National" team practices together year round since they are not spread out like other national teams.

That’s awesome accomplishment but your not beat 91 Cyclones.

Haha you’re funny assuming these parents are interested in instilling any kind of morals. They’re the future DI stars!

JUST THE FACTS:

fool weekend at the 2030 Tri-Star Lax Clash (June 18th at Farmingdale).

91 Cyclones lost to Legacy 6-3 (Semi-final)

Legacy lost to BBL Black 6-10 (championship game)

BBL Black tied LI Express CoachS 6-6

LI Express lost to Sweetlax Upstate 8-6

Wow, BBL beat 91 Cyclones pretty good but BBL only tied LI Express CoachS.

That is why they play the games!

There is obviously no clear dominant team in the 2030 age group.

Clearly you have no idea what you are talking about.

Bethesda is clearly a fluke and got hot at the right time. Bethesda will not maintain that winning against top travel teams. Who have they beat before or after?

Crabs had a horrible showing at the NAL losing to Legacy 8-4 and only beating an average Shore-2-Shore Stingers 9-8.

2Way tied Laxachusetts 6-6 and only beat a good local GardenCIty Team 6-5 and lost to Legacy Admirals 8-7 at TriStar Lax Clash on Long Island.

Orange Crush....Where have they been hiding? What tournaments are they playing at and against what level of competition?

We used to see Orange Crush at all the top 2030 tournaments but they’ve been missing for most of this year…definitely weird.
As for BLC, you obviously haven’t seen them play; while the 2030 year might be “a fluke”, they are well coached and play true team ball. Def one of top programs at this age, not even a question.

Again, there is NO clear number 1 team. Any team can beat one another at any given tournament. I think the top teams are clearly in no specific order:
BBL Black
91 Cyclones
Bethesda Lax Club
Igloo Black Ice
These clubs have won tournaments with tough competition

The Naptown 2023 tournament is a few days away. Looks like there is some good teams going. It looks like Igloo Black Ice and Orange Crush will be there. It also looks like a ton of "National" teams will be there? Does anyone have a scouting report on this field if teams?

Great 8 in NJ this weekend
1) 2WAY
2) BLC
3) Next Level
4) 3D
5) Orange Crush
6) Mad Dog
7) Predators

Impressive weekend for 2030 Long Island teams. Cyclones beat Legacy in Championship Game at Gauntlet. Express finished 3rd.

Nice showing by 1st year LI Jesters team at Prime Time tournament. Seemed to hold their own against top tier teams (ie Orange Crush & Prime Time) while picking up a few victories against AA competition.

Rebels made Top 4 at Big Time Shootout.

I didn't notice if Igloo Black Ice was in action.

Big Time Shootout this weekend
1) 2Way
2) Sweetlax
3) Rebels
4) BBL
5) Annapolis
6) Laxachusetts
7) Shore2Shore

Legacy 30’s lost their coach to the 28’s

That’s not good …..
Lots of daddy ball without him

FAKE NEWS. Legacy 2030's did NOT lose their coach.

So try out season is done. What team improved from last year???
If you are just being honest about the pecking order, you would have to say:
1. 91 Cyclones
2. Igloo Black Ice
3. Legacy
4,5,6 No idea between Express, Rebels, S2S
7. Jesters

How doest BTB, Turtles, Rush, Recon, True Blue place here?

How is the 91 B team? Lions? My guess is they're ranked in the top 7 at least.

Lions are up there, def can give 5 and up a competitive game. 91 Cyclones, Igloo, Legacy and Express might be too much for them. Rebels dont have a team, disbanded.

Rebels aces are still here. They’ll make some waves come fall. Wait and see…

Jesters are gonna smoke the Aces

Who have the 91 Lions played and beat in that top 7? Unfortunately, True Blue, Recon, Rush, Recon and Mooselax are definitely a big step below. I am pretty sure BTB doesn't even have a 2030 team.

91 Lions are on par with the Jesters and Rebels Aces. The other teams mentioned above shouldn’t even be discussed. Not sure any of them could beat a low level PAL team.

my son is on the Rebels, never seen Lions in any
Real tournaments. Not sure who they have played
We did play jesters and beat them in a close game

I would say lions are a step below until they play some top teams

They’ll eventually be in NLF Events and the Rebels and Jesters will likely not be in those events and tourneys.

It’s a B team ….. You can “ eventually “ go in whatever tournament you want and get smoked.
Fact is you haven’t played anyone all last year and now think you will do well in these tournaments ??

You played our Rebels B team and won…..
Not a huge accomplishment, never played our Aces team

Lions are gonna roar past Jesters and Aces. Battle of the B teams.

Not sure how the B teams, Jesters, Aces, etc., keep any of their talented kids. They won’t be in too tourneys and depth will always be an issue

Only thing worse then “ lions will roar past” is the lions team themselves

That’s the worst line ever

Lol.. Thats a terrible line but comical, worth a giggle. Sounds like the Lions can compete with the likes of Aces and Jesters. Interested to see them play this year.

The B teams keep there talented players because if they go the A team's, they are 2nd or 3rd string. What is better, being the star on a B team or a backup on an A team and not see the field. Especially when daddy lacrosse and coaches favorites are part of the equation.

Lions lost their best goalie who kept them in games , an attack man and best LSm.

Not sure who they are hanging with now …..

Wait until 7th grade when the best players slowly go over to 91 and Express. The power of the NLF is real and top players want to go play with and against the best. That has seemingly been the trend. Time will tell if one team can break that trend.

Teams are having less depth nowadays
Nobody is paying $4500 to be 5/6 middie or 5attack
When you can be 1/2 on another team

Fake news. People love to overpay and be the last man on a big roster. Very few will choose to play on a lessor team to get more run. Teams are deep and parents are fine with being 5/6.

Only notIntelligent people and apparently there is no shortage of them.

$4000 for 10 years at 8% APR equal approximately $65 k! Just saying

Do it! Then you won’t have to visit this board anymore!

Now that you’ve paid the piper who can take down the Cyclones this year? Legacy only one close on the island.