Yes, you're correct, they're aren't blessed with limitless offensive studs (like years gone bye) but there is talent and more importantly IQ on their fields. I think it is very dangerous making West Islip a non-factor this early. (unless you're from the pride and want to sandbag).
I also think Ward Melville's only competition on the island is the Big 2 Catholics, and there I still see Ward Melville with the edge. But back to West Islip, I think they will be in the mix, somewhere with a ranking between 2 and 5.
Time will tell. Just remember defense wins championships (and WOOHA, from Goalie on up Melville is stacked there too). Outside of the Patriots and Blue Bulls who do you think are poised to make some moves?
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IF you really think WI will go far then your knowledge is very minimal yes they have a very good goalie and a good defense which is what will help them stay in many games but they have zero offense
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Lets see this weekend how the teams do at Farmingdale , schedule is out so this should show at least what returning talent the top Div 1 teams have .... Good Luck to all
Easy there! It's fall ball....means nothing!
Not sure what it means, because yes its fall ball, but it is certainly not nothing!
Some of the better games for LI that are currently scheduled,
Saw most of these and the hen some. Some good some Ugly and some head scratchers. On a positive note, the fields held up nicely.
10:40 Harborfields vs ESM should be interesting 7
Wasn't interesting. ESM disappointed today Harborfields didn't.
12:40 Yorktown vs Smithtown West (is fogo hurt) 1
Disappointed (was fogo hurt)? Wanted to see a battle at X
12:40 Sachem vs Northport vs Locust Valley 4
Good match ups. Interesting here with Sachem and Northport.
12:40 Commack vs Smithtown East 20
East who is your coach? Kudos to Commack or St Dom's ugh
12:40 Bay Shore vs Carey 7
Horrible mismatch or efficient Bay Shore?
1:40 Sachem East vs Riverhead 21
Riverhead over matched their opponents. Bad matchups.
Northport, Sachem N, Bay Shore, and Riverhead could be very interesting
1:40 Mt Sinai vs Syo 3
Couldn't be everywhere, no clue.
Port vs Wogue vs Hills East
West Islip, Comsewogue, Port good mix. Hills East as disappointing as ESM.
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HHE they are really bad and have come off huge from last year , Port Wash had a couple of decent players and WI does not have the only thing that might save them is their faceoff guy
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WI has more than a couple D1 caliber players: Goalie, D, middie, Attack. And then the fogo. And then the next tier. Not sure of their depth. Lot of others team's have some depth but They'll be in the mix. I didn't mention them above because they have the football game. I hope your comments weren't just from Sunday. If they were, they are short sided, if thy weren't then I'd question your knowledge on this year's teams | 
