IAAM 2026

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:MV 17-4 over NDP, another dominant showing by the #1 team in nation.

Sad for MV that after next year’s class, talent drops way off. Other programs will continue to be consistently good (McD) or get better (NDP, GCS, SPSG) but MV not so much. AS has peaked IMO. GC needs a few years to get back to where they were talent wise

I’m guessing you did not follow the MV JV season. They blew out most teams except for the tie against Spaulding. MV played most of the 2nd half down because of too many yellow cards and was still winning with a minute left.

Can you really draw anything from JV? Especially on top teams whose bench is deep enough that they will pull from there first. With some exceptions, of course. Also, some teams take all players with potential on varsity, whereas others don’t. Just don’t know that it’s an apples to apples situation.

All this tells me is that at Maryvale there will always be a ton of talent that doesn’t get utilized because you can only have so many players on the field at once.

[Anonymous]

The only people who follow JV seasons are the parents of the kids on the team.

[Anonymous]

You can’t use JV success to connect to varsity success in coming seasons.

My freshman on JV lost to a team 16-3, on varsity the next two years it was a one goal game both times.

In fact I’d say only about 6 kids from that JV team ever stepped foot on varsity.

[Anonymous]

JV rosters are full of sophs and juniors who most likely will never contribute to a varsity roster.

Some freshmen will because it was better to get reps on JV than watch on varsity because of roster sizes.

[Anonymous]

Do think MV didn’t have room to take all talented freshman. Seemed to prioritize Coppermine freshman for some reason, but there are a few who should bump up. Especially with new coach - who knows which middle of the depth chart players will get a shot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The local 2026 class was incredibly strong… similar to the 2024 class. Every team has had multiple players contributing for 4 years. I don’t think the 2027 class at most schools have had the same level of talent or contributions. It’s odd that the pattern seems to be every other year because the 2028 class is really strong at most schools.

The good programs will fill the gaps created by the losses. The ones who bet it all on one year will fall off. McDonogh was supposed to struggle in 2023 because of an historically strong 2022 class graduating. They ended up wining the title and went undefeated in the conference. Sometimes the talent is on the bench waiting their turn.

Good point!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MV 17-4 over NDP, another dominant showing by the #1 team in nation.

Sad for MV that after next year’s class, talent drops way off. Other programs will continue to be consistently good (McD) or get better (NDP, GCS, SPSG) but MV not so much. AS has peaked IMO. GC needs a few years to get back to where they were talent wise

I’m guessing you did not follow the MV JV season. They blew out most teams except for the tie against Spaulding. MV played most of the 2nd half down because of too many yellow cards and was still winning with a minute left.

Can you really draw anything from JV? Especially on top teams whose bench is deep enough that they will pull from there first. With some exceptions, of course. Also, some teams take all players with potential on varsity, whereas others don’t. Just don’t know that it’s an apples to apples situation.

All this tells me is that at Maryvale there will always be a ton of talent that doesn’t get utilized because you can only have so many players on the field at once.

What a waste for many of them.

[Anonymous]

Gotta wonder if some regret following the herd to MV.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Gotta wonder if some regret following the herd to MV.

Obviously there are reasons beyond lacrosse, but knowing some of them, I can guarantee lacrosse is a huge considerations. I just don't understand how the '29 class and beyond didn't do the math.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Gotta wonder if some regret following the herd to MV.

Obviously there are reasons beyond lacrosse, but knowing some of them, I can guarantee lacrosse is a huge considerations. I just don't understand how the '29 class and beyond didn't do the math.

I would love to hear those other reasons. The education is subpar compared to other private schools.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Gotta wonder if some regret following the herd to MV.

Obviously there are reasons beyond lacrosse, but knowing some of them, I can guarantee lacrosse is a huge considerations. I just don't understand how the '29 class and beyond didn't do the math.

I would love to hear those other reasons. The education is subpar compared to other private schools.

Kids want to be with friends they know and they all think HS is just club 2.0 and it isn’t.

It’s a zero sum game, and they don’t realize the grad year above you and two years above you are already there and just as talented.

[Anonymous]

Add in delusional parents

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Gotta wonder if some regret following the herd to MV.

Obviously there are reasons beyond lacrosse, but knowing some of them, I can guarantee lacrosse is a huge considerations. I just don't understand how the '29 class and beyond didn't do the math.

I would love to hear those other reasons. The education is subpar compared to other private schools.

Bar for admission is lower than for many other schools and price tag (pre-financial aid, scholarship, etc) is more affordable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Gotta wonder if some regret following the herd to MV.

Obviously there are reasons beyond lacrosse, but knowing some of them, I can guarantee lacrosse is a huge considerations. I just don't understand how the '29 class and beyond didn't do the math.

I would love to hear those other reasons. The education is subpar compared to other private schools.

Bar for admission is lower than for many other schools and price tag (pre-financial aid, scholarship, etc) is more affordable.

I think everyone in the region knows the deal with MV. No need to rub it in. If they want to pick a school for lacrosse, that's their business. The school isn't quite as rigorous academically as some others, but it's not a bad school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Gotta wonder if some regret following the herd to MV.

Obviously there are reasons beyond lacrosse, but knowing some of them, I can guarantee lacrosse is a huge considerations. I just don't understand how the '29 class and beyond didn't do the math.

I would love to hear those other reasons. The education is subpar compared to other private schools.

Kids want to be with friends they know and they all think HS is just club 2.0 and it isn’t.

It’s a zero sum game, and they don’t realize the grad year above you and two years above you are already there and just as talented.

This is so true. The girls and parents of 8th graders who start on a good club team believe that means they will make and contribute to varsity as freshman at A conference schools.

They are coming into programs that have top players in each grad year above them. Bigger, faster and with more experience. It takes a special talent to excel as a 14 year old competing against 15-18 year olds. So they go to Maryvale, McD, SPSG and assume they will be a star out of the box. It’s nuts.