Bethesda lacrosse blue vs orange?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The BLC Orange team is the old Select team. As of last year, Select was not a club team and played against higher bracket rec teams. They seem to have taken Select, slapped a BLC logo on it, and are having them play in NGLL (yet to be seen). Also keep in mind this team is made up of two grade levels, mainly because they aren't able to recruit enough players to fill an entire roster.

I can tell you that almost anyone made the Select team last year. My daughter tried out with a friend who is very non-athletic. No speed, limited skills, etc., and she made the team. My daughter tried out for BLC this year and made the orange team (she declined). This year, they are collecting deposits but making no promises about what the year will look like. They are making no promises about practices or anything...just collecting $600 from everyone with a promise to return it if there is no lacrosse between now and next summer. This is how their letter read:

In this time of continued uncertainty, we recognize that the 2020-2021 season (September through June/early July) is impossible to schedule and predict. As a 501c3, not-for-profit, we develop our budgets based on team expenses. As such, we are requesting that you pay a deposit of $600 to secure your spot on the team. This will be applied to your team fees. Remainder of the team fees will be calculated as soon as we have clarity on the upcoming year.

Note - the team fees will be in the same range as last year for this given team/age group. There will be no refunds or credits issued for withdrawal from BLC during the course of the year. However, in the unlikely event that we cannot have lacrosse through next summer, 2021, the paid deposit will be FULLY refunded to you.

My daughter is on MC Elite and practices start next week (3 times a week) and they have filled rosters for both A and B teams. I don't think BLC Orange is anywhere near where MC Elite B team is...but that is what they are trying to do. For example the MC Elite B team 2026 plays BLC A team in tournaments and in the league.

I find it hard to believe that BLC is not practicing, playing box or tournaments this fall? Can anyone confirm?

[Anonymous]

They have three teams playing in the Howard County league and many others playing in the McLean Box League. Not sure why you thought they were not?

[Anonymous]

Is BLC Blue 2026 playing in any scrimmages or just McLean Box?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is BLC Blue 2026 playing in any scrimmages or just McLean Box?

They are playing in Howard County

[Anonymous]

^^^^^ yes confirmed

[Anonymous]

Has anyone confirmed whether BLC Orange is going to even play this year?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Has anyone confirmed whether BLC Orange is going to even play this year?

What year are you talking about? See above they are playing Howard County or McLean Box

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They have three teams playing in the Howard County league and many others playing in the McLean Box League. Not sure why you thought they were not?

What other teams play in the Howard County league? Is it equivalent in competition level to the boys, like does it include Hero's or other NGLL teams?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They have three teams playing in the Howard County league and many others playing in the McLean Box League. Not sure why you thought they were not?

What other teams play in the Howard County league? Is it equivalent in competition level to the boys, like does it include Hero's or other NGLL teams?

It's mixed, but Hero's is one of the core teams. M&D and Integrity also field teams in many of the divisions.

BTW - no one should play BLC Orange, those teams are cannon fodder. Losing 19-0 is pretty terrible, even if it is Hero's Green.
https://www.ghclacrosse.com/schedule/day/league_instance/126271/2020/9/13?subseason=705733&referrer=5940310

[Anonymous]

Where is Mc elite playing this fall?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Where is Mc elite playing this fall?

MC Elite's website is down. Maybe they have gone defunct? Anyone know?

www.mcelitelacrosse.com/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where is Mc elite playing this fall?

MC Elite's website is down. Maybe they have gone defunct? Anyone know?

www.mcelitelacrosse.com/

They had just posted 20-21 teams so I would be shocked but their website has also been down for almost a week, very suspect. Never seen it for a club that is up-and-running.

[Anonymous]

Chill on MC folks. Their Insta is going strong, so I wouldn't let website issues mislead you. So far they have 2 Navy, 1 Michigan and 2 Brown commits in their class of 2022. Impressive!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They have three teams playing in the Howard County league and many others playing in the McLean Box League. Not sure why you thought they were not?

What other teams play in the Howard County league? Is it equivalent in competition level to the boys, like does it include Hero's or other NGLL teams?

It's mixed, but Hero's is one of the core teams. M&D and Integrity also field teams in many of the divisions.

BTW - no one should play BLC Orange, those teams are cannon fodder. Losing 19-0 is pretty terrible, even if it is Hero's Green.
https://www.ghclacrosse.com/schedule/day/league_instance/126271/2020/9/13?subseason=705733&referrer=5940310

So although it can be frustrating to play on a B team I don't think this is a fair analysis. I agree that the 2027 Orange team should be playing in the McLean Box league but I think BLC is trying to give them the same opportunities as the 2027 Blue team and that should be a good thing. For instance, check out the score of Hero's Green vs Hero's White. Lots of lopsided scoring. Doesn't mean that the B team girls are not playing and getting better. That's the goal right?

[Anonymous]

MC Elite's website going down may not be that big of a deal but the fact that they can't get any younger teams established is....many of their best players from 2026 have gone to Hero's....do they have anything younger than that? It is great that they have commits right now what about the future of the program?