Lacrosse culture at St Stephens.

[Anonymous]

SSSAS LOST to BI, Mom.

[Anonymous]

Hence SSSAS second best team in Alexandria.

[Anonymous]

Rick has had a stronger program the last few years and there is no indication that this is going to change anytime soon. Plus, I would argue that his top players are more college ready-much more physical and tough. At the same time, no one has done more to advance girls' lacrosse in the DMV than Kathy. Every young girl playing lacrosse in our area owes her a debt of gratitude.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Rick has had a stronger program the last few years and there is no indication that this is going to change anytime soon. Plus, I would argue that his top players are more college ready-much more physical and tough. At the same time, no one has done more to advance girls' lacrosse in the DMV than Kathy. Every young girl playing lacrosse in our area owes her a debt of gratitude.

Not true based on total results or national rankings. Rick's teams are not as cohesive or as well coached. They don't have the depth either. Yes the girls are often more aggressive and that is largely attributable to their backgrounds. The BI student body is much less affluent and polished. Plus academically BI just isn't in the same realm as SSSAS. Plus, Kathy heir-apparent is an excellent coach. These two teams will continue to be matched up in the VA State finals but don't look for BI to continually beat SSSAS. It will go back and forth for a long time. Regardless SSSAS sends more girls to Ivies and top D1 programs and that will never change. BI just can't match up on that metric due to academics and the schools' reputations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Rick has had a stronger program the last few years and there is no indication that this is going to change anytime soon. Plus, I would argue that his top players are more college ready-much more physical and tough. At the same time, no one has done more to advance girls' lacrosse in the DMV than Kathy. Every young girl playing lacrosse in our area owes her a debt of gratitude.

Not true based on total results or national rankings. Rick's teams are not as cohesive or as well coached. They don't have the depth either. Yes the girls are often more aggressive and that is largely attributable to their backgrounds. The BI student body is much [b]less affluent and polished. Plus academically BI just isn't in the same realm as SSSAS. [/b]Plus, Kathy heir-apparent is an excellent coach. These two teams will continue to be matched up in the VA State finals but don't look for BI to continually beat SSSAS. It will go back and forth for a long time. Regardless SSSAS sends more girls to Ivies and top D1 programs and that will never change. BI just can't match up on that metric due to academics and the schools' reputations.

And this sort of post is exactly why my kids don't go to SSSAS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Rick has had a stronger program the last few years and there is no indication that this is going to change anytime soon. Plus, I would argue that his top players are more college ready-much more physical and tough. At the same time, no one has done more to advance girls' lacrosse in the DMV than Kathy. Every young girl playing lacrosse in our area owes her a debt of gratitude.

Not true based on total results or national rankings. Rick's teams are not as cohesive or as well coached. They don't have the depth either. Yes the girls are often more aggressive and that is largely attributable to their backgrounds. The BI student body is much [b]less affluent and polished. Plus academically BI just isn't in the same realm as SSSAS. [/b]Plus, Kathy heir-apparent is an excellent coach. These two teams will continue to be matched up in the VA State finals but don't look for BI to continually beat SSSAS. It will go back and forth for a long time. Regardless SSSAS sends more girls to Ivies and top D1 programs and that will never change. BI just can't match up on that metric due to academics and the schools' reputations.

And this sort of post is exactly why my kids don't go to SSSAS.

I'm PP you are quoting and neither do mine. Facts are facts however.

[Anonymous]

Did someone really say that? Less affluent and polished, and more aggressive because of their upbringing? ? the mean streets of old town Alexandria.
I love this area.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Did someone really say that? Less affluent and polished, and more aggressive because of their upbringing? ? the mean streets of old town Alexandria.
I love this area.

BI kids generally don't come from "old town" or regular Alexandria.

[Anonymous]

I beg to differ. I know a load of old town and bellehaven kids at BI.

[Anonymous]

BI's academics are not less difficult than SSSA, but, there are tougher requirements to get into Ap courses. But what do I know, I am one of those aggressive 22314 hoodlems!

[Anonymous]

Found this thread looking for a similar topic. Does anyone have updated info? Anyone with a non-lacrosse playing high schools girl at SSSAS that can speak to this? I am worried about this issue. My girls are in the lower school and I already see the lacrosse focus.

[Anonymous]

Panthera is going to eat into Kathy’s club grip, and there will be spillover at school level. SSSA’s lax culture is waning.

[Anonymous]

^^^ Good morning, Panthera! Your desperation is striking. Maybe get off this board and try to field your first team.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If your kid doesn't play lacrosse, how is it socially for them at St Stephens?

There are 450+ kids in the high school. The varsity lacrosse team has maybe 25 kids on it.

So... you are kidding, right? You think the overwhelming majority of kids who are not on the varsity lacrosse team are social outcasts or something?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Oh please not another lacrosse thread.

If they didn't exist, where oh where would mental midgets like you post?

DUHHHH!!!