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I don't think any 33 team has played Nitro yet bc they haven't entered any tourneys. It's like they're scared to enter a 33 tourney and get a loss. It's 3rd grade lacrosse, kids must be having a ball of fun on that team I think they played in one tourney 32 bracket and lost.

Nitro hasn't lost to a LI Team, so not sure why these Rebels people keep saying they are the best. Doesn't matter, just don't understand the constant cheerleading for Rebels teams. Rebels is a good program, especially for developing young talent, but the program runs its course by 7th grade, at which point the better players leave to position themselves for HS and College. Simple fact, and not taking anything away from the Rebels

Nitro hasn’t lost to a Long Island team? Not really a boast when they literally haven’t played anyone 😂😂 Can also say Nitro hasn’t beaten a Long Island team. They’re all going to have to play sooner or later.

The only team close to Nitro is CSH/Rebels, and the good players on that team will move to Nitro next season. Nitro is still the best team on LI by far. They are so good they don't have to play on age and should play up. Name a worthy opponent their age.

Everyone Moves to 91, all other Clubs should fold now.

Not everyone, but 1-2 of the better players on CSH/Rebels will move to 91. Development and Coaching are far superior.

91 nitro might be the best but no one knows because they don't play anyone. They should play Rebels Kraken, Rebels Seahawks and BTB Renegades. Until they actually start playing them it's all talk by 91.

Gotta love 91's strategy though we might not be the best but will just take all your best players so we can become the best.

If the development and coaching are so much better, why do they need to rely on constantly taking other clubs players… instead of you know coaching and developing….

Well said

Exactly they just rely on the 91 name and give more free scholarships to all the players then other teams. Then all the money from the b and c team players offset it to pay for the A team.

You can’t develop every kid; most kids hit their ceiling before high school

Always wondered how that worked. Parent of a B team here - so your saying that there are A team players that don't pay?

Totally False!

Every organization has a magic number of paid players they need to hit for profitability regardless of A, B or C. The people chirping that A teams have all these kids playing for free are the same people that think every kid heading to D1 schools are getting full athletic scholarships.

Focus on your own kid. Find a place your player/family are happy and enjoy the ride. It’ll be over before you know it.

Signed,
Someone with experience

This is 2033 and there is very little experience from parents within this age group, especially Rebels Parents. The landscape will change and it will change fast. Rebels won't be the same or good come 7th grade. Teams/Clubs don't give scholarships, most have coaches kids who play for free, and rightfully so as they volunteer their time, good or bad, most put forth dedication and commitment, so they deserve it. The rest of the team pays full boat and nobody in their right mind thinks they are getting D1 scholarships.

Thankyou B team parent!

BLA BLA BLA 91 Misinformation
Kind of sad, that 91 Directors are on this site
Feeling the Pressure of falling

Remember, theirs always barber college!

Not a good showing for 91! Team 91 Nitro went 0-5 at NLF all blow outs. Guess not as good as they thought. Might wanna stop trying to play up. 91 Valor 1-4 only win was second day against 91 Nitro 😳

Gotta love Rebels parents, clueless. 91 leaves LI because the comp is much better. Valor and Nitro are still 10 times better than their respective rebels teams.

That doesn’t even work anymore. 91 isn’t what it used to be. After 2030 Cyclones 91 is ehhh at best.

These are first born parents who have zero experience with how this all plays out. 91 may not have the strength at the moment but when it all sorts out and as players move into high school everyone will want to be on 91.

Yea the parity at the younger ages is great. Much better seeing competitive lacrosse games and all the kids developing then just one team loaded up.

Incorrect, 5 or 6 years ago probably. Once Spallina’s kids aged out the program hasn’t been the same and it will never be the same. Only thing keeping Express afloat is the Catholic connection. The glory days are over. That’s why you see Express struggle at younger ages and 91 has dropped off a ton. So many opportunities these days for kids , national teams, showcases, etc.

Everyone wants to tryout 3 days in the July heat to make a team that has already been recruited behind the scenes? The recruited players show up 1 day out of the 3 and many of the current players that are comfortable with their spot on the team go on vacation and don’t show up. Have fun at tryouts!

91 is spiraling down-FACTS

Let us allow the facts to do the talking:

High-end D1/Ivy Commits from 91 Shock - 11
High-end D1/Ivy Commits from Rebels - 0

Mid-level D1 from 91 - 5
Mid-level D1 from Rebels - 0

Low-end D1 from 91 - 3
Low-end D1 from Rebels - 2

I think this conversation just ended

You're talking about 25's teams on a 33 board. yea that conversation def ended lol

I think what people are saying is that over time those numbers (the pro 91 numbers that you posted and have bar graphs to show proof), for various reasons, may change. Nobody is talking about the power that your seniors have this year, but those who will be seniors in 30, 31, 32, 33, etc.

It is true what folks say, Rebels parents are very poorly educated. It now makes sense why the best players from the Rebels never go to college

Rebels have over 10 D1 commits in 2025 class, including some top schools like Maryland, and 91 was better at 2025 and has reclasses from all over country, not proving much of a point especially using made up numbers.

91 LI Nitro was very impressive at NLF. 2033s taking on 32s and doing very well despite huge size differences. They moved the ball well and had good lax IQ for such young ages. Congrats for what will be a tough team. This comment from a coach but not connected to the team or even the state.

Tristar 33 brackets look like all the good teams are in it.

NAL playoffs

1 Sweetlax vs 4 BBL Shore (Rematch)
2 Rebels vs 3 Dukes (Rematch)

Good luck to all

Valor beat Rebels Archers by 1 goal in a consolation match in Delaware. Yup, 10x better. You guys that say the Rebel parent and fan base inflate their kids heads need to look in the mirror a bit closer. All of that marching and flag waving like your boys served in the armed forces got them a 1 goal win over a team that you're "10 times better than".

Ha! Rebels lost and now come on here with excuses Not been 4th grade and you are already irrelevant Better players leave for 91 next year Rebels aces are the example 0-5 patents and players quit on the way to the parking lot! Way to go rebels!

Sweetlax nice showing.

Tristar going to be nice seeing all the teams slugging it out.

And the Rebels parents are the ones who are poorly educated?

1st game of Tri Star 91 Nitro already lost 6-4 to stealth!

Same Stealth team that beat Rebels Kraken and Rebels Seahawks at last month’s Future Champions tournament? Looks like they’re out of Florida. Have any info about them?

Rebels are so good