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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To get recruited for Ivy you still need the grades, test scores, etc. Lax gives you a little edge. Maybe there are just more qualified girls who want to go to an Ivy League in the DC area who happen to play lacrosse.  I don't think it has anything to do with the club. [/quote]

This could be correct.  Or along the same lines, maybe the strong lacrosse culture in MD prioritizes top lacrosse schools over top academic schools.  Either way, the difference is undeniable.[/quote]

I think there may be something to this comment. Frequently see lax players choose better sports schools over academics and I don’t understand it.[/quote]

The trend you’re observing with Capital Lacrosse athletes prioritizing Ivy League/high-academic schools likely stems from a combination of regional culture, institutional priorities, and recruitment dynamics unique to the DC area:

1. Academic-Centric Culture: The DC region is heavily influenced by politics, policy, and academia, which often translates to families prioritizing educational prestige. Many student-athletes (and their families) in this environment may view lacrosse as a pathway to elite academic institutions rather than an end in itself, valuing long-term career/networking opportunities over purely athletic accolades/National Championships or playing for a top 10 program that uses 5th years and heavy transfer portal making the ability to get playtime even more competitive. Many Ivy lacrosse programs are consistently ranked in the top 25-30 each year.

2. Ivy League Recruitment Strategy: Ivy League schools actively recruit players who balance top-tier athletics with exceptional academics. Capital Lacrosse may be advising players to meet these high academic standards (e.g., emphasizing GPA, test scores, and leadership), making their athletes attractive to Ivy coaches? These programs also value “fit”—players who thrive in rigorous academic environments—which Capital’s culture might cultivate more intentionally than clubs focused solely on lacrosse performance.

3. Possible Club Philosophy?: I am guessing here a bit but Capital Lacrosse could emphasize academics,  preparing athletes for the whole admissions processes of Ivy/High-Academic schools. This contrasts with clubs in regions where lacrosse is more culturally dominant (e.g., Maryland’s traditional lacrosse hotbeds), which might prioritize relationships with sports-focused D1 programs with less focus on academics.

4. Non-Scholarship Model: Since Ivy League schools don’t offer athletic scholarships, they attract athletes who are intrinsically motivated to excel in both academics and sports. Capital’s athletes may be self-selecting into this model, whereas other clubs might steer players toward schools where athletic scholarships or lacrosse prominence are bigger factors.  Also, many have parents, family members or relatives who have attended Ivy league/high academics. For example, the two players going to Harvard also have a brother that plays on Harvard Men’s lacrosse.

It’s not just about DC being “less focused on lacrosse”—it’s about the aspirations/goals of its players, and the specific recruiting niches of Ivy/High-Academic institutions. Each year is slightly different between classes. 2026 Capital Blue was heavy on the brainiacs.

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So it is DC/VA obsession with Ivies/high academic?[/quote]

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