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The young man left before the March 1 deadline to register and play in Public school. He was getting the playing time he was told he would get at Spalding. There are close to 50 on that roster and many were told they would be playing this year and arent getting any time. In blow out games Spalding keeps those startes in just like Loyola did at JC. Why not leave and go to public where he would start. The biggest reason which no one talks baout is playing with his older brother one last time before he graduates this year

Agreed, those who know Dale, knew this was coming. Having great FOGO and goalie keeps you in EVERY game. They can control the tempo, losing those kids and not having depth have hurt them. Not expected to get better in the next 2-3 years but who knows.

Malvern is the only school to beat those teams,
I believe…so he/she is proclaiming Malvern #1

For sure! The player is what is recruited, not the club (or at least that's what we hope!). I'm just trying to understand what kind of support there is for players who opt to go through the process, and the experience of the club to support players through it.

Wait, what is this reasonable admission of a minor misunderstanding on this board?

I'll tell you the truth, I'm a little confused by your tactics. I'm gonna keep acting tough until I figure it out, alright?

I believe the poster meant B level players, not specifically B team players.

Spent the last three weekends at the Copperplex. Anyone else find it to be complete heck?

This is event has always been a money grab. Now they just have more suckers.

NO ONE is rushing to Express. No one!!
Express Chucks went 0-3 in the fall NAL.

Varsity is about winning, coaches play the kids they think give the team the best chance to win, regardless of age.

You clearly don’t think too highly of Choate.

It's great that everything talking about Igloo got deleted except this one.

I don't know why anyone wouldn't detest that league. It's open season on holdbacks in that league with no discernible age rules.

Lines for the Week:
VLC 1 -ML 15
Clippers 2- NL 11
91 3 - Predators 9
Crabs 6- ML 8
VLC 2- Hawks 14

Love seeing UVA knock out UNC from ACC tournament - well deserved. Tired of hearing that UNC is a "young tem" - they are far from a "yound team" - UVA freshmen stepping up big time. Hope to see a win against Cuse.

I wouldn't say that they would be average. Are you playing for one of those average teams ?

Any chance we can get a Philly area recruiting update for 2025's? Clubs, High Schools, and College Commitment

Nice to see nothing has changed here - consistency counts. I don’t think their benchmark 2023 team ever won more than 1 game a year in HoCO either

$350 and no tryouts. If your in the in crowd good for you but don’t think it’s the best players selected.

Have you seen the middie on Clippers, #1?

All it takes is 1-2 to change a team. Igloo fired coach working hard to become part of 91.

Cool shiny helmets!!

You can’t blink when you’re defending Kian McCoy. However, since it’s impossible to stare for all 48 minutes of game time, all opponents can hope to do is contain him.

The senior was a blur Friday afternoon for host Island Trees, tallying five goals and an assist in an 11-7 win over Hewlett in Nassau Conference C/D.

Coming off an 9-8 overtime loss on Tuesday against Bethpage, Island Trees found itself trailing by one against Hewlett in the second quarter after initially leading 3-0.

“It’s kind of like boxers; they get clipped a couple times and they started throwing haymakers all over the place,” Island Trees coach Brendan Keesee said. “You have to stick to the game plan.”

Sure enough, Island Trees responded with five unanswered goals. Senior attack JC Echezuria (two goals, three assists) displayed incredible vision with a nifty behind-the-back pass off of a give-and-go with McCoy for Island Trees’ sixth goal.

Keesee supported Echezuria's flair, adding that “it’s one more weapon to have in the toolbox.”

“If I see the field and I see gaps, I trust my teammates to find me open,” McCoy added.

Hewlett (7-3) did not score again until the final two minutes, tallying three goals. Cristopher Maiorano (three goals, two assists) accounted for two of them.

Island Trees' long-stick midfielder Joe Mainente forced seven turnovers, had six ground balls and also tallied a goal and three assists. Fellow midfielder Joe Filocamo provided a similar two-way toughness, adding three assists in the win.

“Coming after a tough loss a few days ago, it’s just great to see everyone bond together, itching to get a [win],” Mainente said.

Mainente also went 4-for-9 on faceoffs against Hewlett's points leader Luke Rochler, who went 18-for-22 faceoffs. Luke Forde usually holds that role for Island Trees, but he hasn’t played since April 5 due to injury. Keesee said having a long pole like Mainente on faceoffs allows for a quick defensive transition if he misses the early clamp.

Island Trees (5-4) has been through a gauntlet. Three of its losses came by just one score, with two coming in overtime. But Friday’s win was an important reminder of just how good this team can be when the ball bounces the right way.

“We grew up together, playing this sport together,” McCoy said. “It starts to show when it really matters.”



By Michael Sicoli
michael.sicoli@newsday.com

Sponsored by www.CBLaxers.com

I think it’s what the girls make of it. Those that are playing JV rather than riding the V bench are getting plenty of PT. Those riding the Varsity bench are getting to practice with older girls and still develop. Those playing Varsity are getting to best of both. My daughter is loving her Freshman year and says plenty of her Club teammates are having just as amazing season with many different schools. She is excited for Summer Club but definitely sad to see her first of four HS years come to an end shortly. Sorry to hear not all are having the good experiences others are having this year. I can personally attest all of my daughter’s teammates have been great as have the other parents & coaches on both JV and Varsity.