2025 IAC and WCAC Playoffs Results and Commentary

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:18-1 with soft schedule.
Ohio State is 14-2 and just beat Maryland in Big10 final. Maryland is 11-3. Maryland still ranked higher because they scheduled tougher teams. DeMatha had to run a tougher DMV gauntlet while Landon ducked top area teams. Landon fans will be cheering for Ryken.

"DeMatha had to run a tougher DMV gauntlet while Landon ducked top area teams"

A DMV gauntlet would have included Landon on it. Its a shame the Bears and the Stag's didn't play this season as historically they have played most seasons. DeMatha hired a new HC this summer if I'm not mistaken. Hopefully its an annual spring matchup moving forward.

Landon is the undisputed #1 team in the DC area this Spring, there is no debate. They have higher quality wins than the Stags (Bullis 2x, Benjamin, St Andrew Florida, Gonzaga, Prep) and zero bad losses. (an OT loss to Haverford from Philadelphia who is ranked #10 in the nation).

Good luck against Ryken!

Seems Landon is developing a scheduling MO. “Dodge local teams that might beat us”.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DMV Top 10
This ranking allows for conference tournament results
1. Landon
2. Bullis
3. DeMatha
4. St. Mary's Ryken
5. Good Counsel
6. Gonzaga
7. St. John's
8. Georgetown Prep
9. St. Albans
10. Episcopal
HM - PVI, Heights, Independence

Based on wins and losses and SOS
1. Landon
20 seconds from undefeated
2. Bullis
just barely eclipsing #3
3. DeMatha
playing great after a strange start to the season
4. St. John's
1 upset loss in the region
5. Good Counsel
1 loss to a bad team during the season
6. Gonzaga
really tough schedule and gassed out
7. Georgetown Prep
Only 2 good wins and they now appear fluky
8. St. Albans
competitive team
9. St. Mary's Ryken
too many losses during the season take precedence over the tourney run. Can still move up a couple
10. Episcopal
best of the rest
HM - PVI, Heights, Independence

Its not how you start, its how you finish.

You are delusional if you think SJC is a top 4 team in the DC area this year, they didn't even make it to the final 4 of their own league playoff. Cadets had talent this spring but clearly coaching was subpar and some team culture problems, they under-achieved, PERIOD. Georgetown Prep is in the same boat as above, had some individual talented players but were very inconsistent through the season. Give Ryken the respect and credit they deserve, they are playing good ball right now and are clearly extremely well coached.

1. Landon
2. Bullis
3. DeMatha
4. Ryken
5. SJC
6. Prep
7. GZ
8. GC
9. STA
10. EHS

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:18-1 with soft schedule.
Ohio State is 14-2 and just beat Maryland in Big10 final. Maryland is 11-3. Maryland still ranked higher because they scheduled tougher teams. DeMatha had to run a tougher DMV gauntlet while Landon ducked top area teams. Landon fans will be cheering for Ryken.

"DeMatha had to run a tougher DMV gauntlet while Landon ducked top area teams"

A DMV gauntlet would have included Landon on it. Its a shame the Bears and the Stag's didn't play this season as historically they have played most seasons. DeMatha hired a new HC this summer if I'm not mistaken. Hopefully its an annual spring matchup moving forward.

Landon is the undisputed #1 team in the DC area this Spring, there is no debate. They have higher quality wins than the Stags (Bullis 2x, Benjamin, St Andrew Florida, Gonzaga, Prep) and zero bad losses. (an OT loss to Haverford from Philadelphia who is ranked #10 in the nation).

Good luck against Ryken!

Seems Landon is developing a scheduling MO. “Dodge local teams that might beat us”.

which local teams do you believe they ducked?

[Anonymous]

DeMatha should probably be ranked much lower given their schedule. They had to dumb down their schedule to include a couple of low end South Carolina teams, the 3rd best team in the IAC from last year, the absolute bottom from the MIAA, terrible public from Southern MD and a mid PA team.

Congrats on the softest #3 schedule ever.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Landon 18-1 Quality Wins:
Bullis (twice) who beat Dematha and is just outside national top 25
Gonzaga (OT win)
Benjamin #15 Nationally ranked
St. Andrews - currently in the FL state finals vs Benjamin
Georgetown Prep who beat Good Counsel and Gonzaga
- OT loss to 14-3 Haverford #10 Nationally ranked

DeMatha's 14-4 QWs:
Gonzaga (twice) W/L 10-10
St. John's (OT win)
Good Counsel
- OT loss to Bullis.
- loss to 6-10 St. Mary's Annapolis
- loss to 11-7 St. Mary's Ryken
- loss to 9-5 LaSalle
Only other common opponent is Severn. DeMatha wins 12-8; Landon wins 9-7.

Congratulations on a great year and a #3 ranking in the DMV even with a loss in the finals of the WCAC.

DM lost 11-10 to La Salle*

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:18-1 with soft schedule.
Ohio State is 14-2 and just beat Maryland in Big10 final. Maryland is 11-3. Maryland still ranked higher because they scheduled tougher teams. DeMatha had to run a tougher DMV gauntlet while Landon ducked top area teams. Landon fans will be cheering for Ryken.

IAC is 9-1 against the WCAC.

And not one game vs St. John's because none of IAC teams want to play them early in the season 🤷‍♂️.

[Anonymous]

and St John's doesn't want to play Bullis or Landon or Prep later in the season.

[Anonymous]

all quiet on military road these days

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:all quiet on military road these days

A beautiful day in the DMV. We’ve got a DM vs Ryken WCAC championship. GZ sent home by DM and SJC discarded in the quarter finals with the other average teams - just like the old days. “Where have you gone . . . Paul Rabil?”

[Anonymous]

Lets go RYKEN!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:all quiet on military road these days

A beautiful day in the DMV. We’ve got a DM vs Ryken WCAC championship. GZ sent home by DM and SJC discarded in the quarter finals with the other average teams - just like the old days. “Where have you gone . . . Paul Rabil?”

Yes Sir. 2022 is ancient history. A covid aberration aided by masterful Ince recruiting. Enjoy the return to mediocrity keydets. It’s DM’s WCAC again. Go Stags!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:and St John's doesn't want to play Bullis or Landon or Prep later in the season.

How would they fit that in with conference play and playoffs? They also play more Baltimore and Long Island teams than anyone in DMV. IAC coaches can change the narrative all they want but SJC is willing and able to play all the IAC teams if it works with their out of conference schedule which is earlier in the season.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:and St John's doesn't want to play Bullis or Landon or Prep later in the season.

How would they fit that in with conference play and playoffs? They also play more Baltimore and Long Island teams than anyone in DMV. IAC coaches can change the narrative all they want but SJC is willing and able to play all the IAC teams if it works with their out of conference schedule which is earlier in the season.

Sure they are. SJC is Under Armour - no longer in fashion. Landon is Nike. Never goes out of style

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:18-1 with soft schedule.
Ohio State is 14-2 and just beat Maryland in Big10 final. Maryland is 11-3. Maryland still ranked higher because they scheduled tougher teams. DeMatha had to run a tougher DMV gauntlet while Landon ducked top area teams. Landon fans will be cheering for Ryken.

"DeMatha had to run a tougher DMV gauntlet while Landon ducked top area teams"

A DMV gauntlet would have included Landon on it. Its a shame the Bears and the Stag's didn't play this season as historically they have played most seasons. DeMatha hired a new HC this summer if I'm not mistaken. Hopefully its an annual spring matchup moving forward.

Landon is the undisputed #1 team in the DC area this Spring, there is no debate. They have higher quality wins than the Stags (Bullis 2x, Benjamin, St Andrew Florida, Gonzaga, Prep) and zero bad losses. (an OT loss to Haverford from Philadelphia who is ranked #10 in the nation).

Good luck against Ryken!

Seems Landon is developing a scheduling MO. “Dodge local teams that might beat us”.

I am no Landon fan but the Benjamin team they played was legit tough and they hung their only loss on them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

What does the incoming class look like?

From what I have seen and heard not many incoming class of 29 players. Maybe get one or two transfers. DM might be lucky to have a JV team next year. With 16 seniors graduating a lot of JV players will be pulled up to V next spring.