Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Former IAC parent here whose son played high-level D1. When my son played in HS (about a decade ago), the only competitive programs in the area were GP, Landon, Gonzaga, St. Stephens, STA, Good Counsel, and DeMatha. PVI was starting to make some noise in Fairfax and Bullis was really beginning to gain some ground in the IAC. SJC was a total non-factor, Saint Mary's Ryken, was actually a solid program at this time as they had a HOF coach down there.
I can't figure out why people love to knock programs or put down programs that are on the rise. I think we can agree it's a good thing when new programs come along and start making some noise at the regional level. Programs don't rise and fall overnight, sustainable programs take a commitment from the institution itself to find the right coaches and to ensure their programs feel supported long-term.
It's way too early to determine if Saint James in Hagerstown is going to be a regional lacrosse power but John Tucker is an excellent coach. Student-athletes in Washington and Frederick counties MD now have an option to consider in their backyard vs having to make the long trek to Baltimore or DC - this is a good thing and it's good for lacrosse.
Agree. More players. More options. Nobody like getting knocked off the mountain top. especially private school kids and parents, see wrath that SJC has faced the last few years.