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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I watched the Gonzaga/O’Connell game yesterday. It was ridiculous (17-2 at half) Why are they doing this? I get that the lesser team may have a handful of boys who are trying to get recruited and the top team look at these games as an opportunity to get their second and third string some playing time but as an O’Connell dad who is going to watch this at leas  5 more times over the season it borders on cruel.  [/quote]

I agree.  This issues has been discussed for years.  Not sure why they don't see it the same from lax as they do for the football in the WCAC. It just not enjoyable for all and it is not good for the players, school and conference.  Split them up...split them up!!! MIAA does it I believe and no reason why WCAC shouldn't do it if they have done it for football. You could also say the same about basketball PVI just kills everybody to the point they have enough money to play an out conference schedule that takes them to the best tournaments and game across the country.  They barely play homes game and then play the WCAC slate where they just steam roll every school (they did have the best team ever) but it typically plays out this way every year for basketball.  But for lax is long overdue and agree as PP posted WCAC Commissioner lazy!  Honestly, I have not heard a reason for not doing it!  Don't give me other schools players want a chance to be recruited.  If that where the case they would be at another schools.  I also understand DS wants to play also and not be at a school like GZ, SJC and PVI with enough boys and interest they end up riding the bench or flat out quit so it is a catch 22.

Hang in there O'Connell dad and keep it positive for DS.  
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Totally agree with this post. Our son graduated from GZ a few years ago and I still follow my Eagles and other area programs.

Being on the winning side or the losing side of a major lopsided contest is not fun for the players, coaches and parents. It's turning into a waste of time and resources. ($$$ spent on game officials, transportation etc. etc)

The MIAA has a "A" a "B" and even a C" conference for all sports. Time for the WCAC commissioner to get his head out of his rear and some of the bonehead AD's and come together with a solution. The current state is actually hurting the sport and its future growth.

[b]A Division:[/b]
1. GZ
2. SJC
3. PVI
4. GC
5. DM

[b]B Division:[/b]
1. Ryken
2. The Heights
3. Ireton 
4. O'Connell
5. McNamara
6. Carroll (does ABC have a lax program anymore? I know previously a GZ alum founded and helped bankroll their program a decade ago)

If a program in the B division wins the "B" title two years in a row, they have the opportunity to choose if they wish to move up to the upper "A" division. And if a program in the "B" division" like the Heights or Ryken for example want to challenge themselves and schedule a program in the "A" division, then they are free to do so.

As for the "A" division teams, this would allow for them to schedule more non league games with MIAA / IAC rival programs. It's a win -win for all programs.

I can't fathom why the AD's haven't adopted this tiered approach yet. Parents, alumni have been saying this years now and nothing has been done.

Get it together ADs, its what is best for the players and coaches!
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