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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Prep doesn’t actually hold the cards here though.  The move to push boarding, heavy recruiting, in conjunction with already being the biggest school in the league might be forcing the issue for EHS and SSSAS.  Do they really want to be in this league that isn’t serving them?  2 combined IAC titles in the last 6 years?

I bet they’d prefer to make a merger happen in order to keep the IAC name, but if Prep and Landon balk at it, then I could see EHS, SSSAS, Potomac, and maybe Flint Hill focusing on VISAA.  Joining the VA Prep league and making North and South Divisions could make a lot of sense.

Where would that leave the 4 other teams (Prep, STA, Landon, and Bullis)?[/quote]

The Prep community is in denial. The institution is pushing the boarding component (I get it, they did just construct a beautiful new dorm complex) and is layering in aggressive recruiting across several of the prominent sports (football, lax, and basketball). Prep's basketball team this winter (dominated the league) had several marquee starters from overseas (the 7-footer from China from example). Not to mention, Prep has turned into a massive school, far larger than the co-ed schools. (Bullis, EHS, and St Stephens)

There is a reason why GP historically dominates IAC, they are by far the largest school in the league. Throw in the aggressive athletic recruiting with its boarding facility, it makes sense the league is seeking a more competitive balance. If you take away Prep's dorms, their athletic programs would be just slightly above average.

The only school in the IAC that might stand in GP's corner is archrival Landon. But even Landon these days doesn't appear to be nearly as sports-obsessed as it once was.  The Bears have a new headmaster starting this summer, so it will be interesting to see which direction the tide goes.
[/quote]Agree with most of this, but Prep does not dominate the IAC. With everything they do, they should dominate, but they do not. 
https://www.iacathletics.com/20242025-championships[/quote]

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