Anonymous wrote:Didn't Dominion lose in the State Final, Briar went like 13-4, and Freedom played into June. Not the worst...

And no disrespect to any of those programs! BUT, they are clearly a second tier to the others.
Dominion was crushed by Atlee in the final, so clearly behind them.
Briar lost in the regionals, to a team that lost twice to Riverside, not to mention Riverside beat them heads up twice.
Freedom lost in the first round of states to Cosby, who then went on to get crushed by Madison.

Those programs were clearly a step or two below the Riverside, Madison, Atlee and private schools. So while excellent seasons, not what I consider BIG, as they all can’t be BIG.

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Anonymous wrote:Does Riverside beat any of the big teams on their schedule? In the 6A thread it was posted that they are playing Madison, Atlee, St. Albans, STAB, Champe, Freedom and Dominion. As well as Briar, Indy, and the rest of their conference.

All in all, at least they challenge themselves...

I wonder why PVI does not play any of these teams.

1. Rumor has it PVI Lacrosse is in shambles. 2. They don't want to risk losing to a team like Riverside, or even play them close, that wouldn't be a good look for a PVI when they try and recruit all the players from the area.

Didn't Dominion lose in the State Final, Briar went like 13-4, and Freedom played into June. Not the worst...

Anonymous wrote:Does Riverside beat any of the big teams on their schedule? In the 6A thread it was posted that they are playing Madison, Atlee, St. Albans, STAB, Champe, Freedom and Dominion. As well as Briar, Indy, and the rest of their conference.

All in all, at least they challenge themselves...

I doubt you want to include Champe, Freedom, Dominion, Briar or Indy as "BIG" teams. The others are state champs or private schools, these are not.

Anonymous wrote:Does Riverside beat any of the big teams on their schedule? In the 6A thread it was posted that they are playing Madison, Atlee, St. Albans, STAB, Champe, Freedom and Dominion. As well as Briar, Indy, and the rest of their conference.

All in all, at least they challenge themselves...

I wonder why PVI does not play any of these teams.

Does Riverside beat any of the big teams on their schedule? In the 6A thread it was posted that they are playing Madison, Atlee, St. Albans, STAB, Champe, Freedom and Dominion. As well as Briar, Indy, and the rest of their conference.

All in all, at least they challenge themselves...

With the changes and realignment across VHSL this coming year, there will be a shift in LC lax. Here are the changes and some context.

6a:
Freedom SR: Been a good program for a bit, stable with good coaching. Where are Battlefield and Patriot these days, don't know much about those programs. By default the top 6a in LC

5a:
1) Riverside: Top school in the county with first rate coaching, many top players heading to the next level. Has been slowly losing ground to other programs. Will continue to dominate, at least this year.
2) Briar Woods: Size, speed and aggressive play, they lack some stick skill and lax IQ. Looks like a coaching change from the outside of the program, but pieces are there to challenge RHS again this year. Change in staff holds them back for now.
3) Independence: Flip side of BW- team lacks a lot of size and aggressiveness, but makes up for it in stick skills, lack of size holds them back. Looks like a coaching change from inside the program. Might be 2025 before they can contend.
4) Stone Bridge: Some gains and losses for this team, a mixed bag here. Can they catch IHS for the 3 spot? Move up 1 spot as Woodgrove is now a class 4. Not making it to #1 in 2024.
5) Potomac Falls: Team really struggled to do anything last year. See much of the same this year. Could be #6, but hold the 5 spot until Lightridge can show us something.
6) Lightridge: Newer program that is making its Class 5 debut in '24. Struggled at 4 should do the same or worse at 5.

The 4's in LOCO are now split into two divisions> Catoctin and Dulles

4a Catoctin
1) Champe: Moves from class 6 to 4 this year. Should have enough players and experience left over to win this division. Long and successful coaching staff with an easier schedule.
2) Woodgrove: Moves from 5 to 4 this year, same with Champe has the player and coaching experience to carry them over as they transition. Just missing 5 Regionals last year should help them win this year at 4.
2a) Broad Run: Started very slow in 2023, but ended up going to class 4 state. Upward trajectory for this program heading into 2024. Might catch WHS or CHS for the top spot with their experience with the playing at 4 already.
4) Loudoun County HS: Previous poster said they lost a large Sr class already and it looks like the HC job is posted as open too. Rebuilding for a middle of the road team from last year has them in at the #4 spot.
5) Park View: Will they field a Varsity team? If they do, it will be locked in at 5 here

4a Dulles:
1) Dominion: Top team in 4 in LC last year. Like Riverside at 5, they seem to reload every year. May have lost a large Sr class, until someone knocks them off they are the #1 in this division. Have the luxury of the weakest LC division regardless of class 4, 5 or 6.
2) Loudoun Valley: Seems like every year (on paper), this is THE year and each year it falls short. Can they catch Dominion? Can they then get past CHS, WHS and BR above to win the region, that's a long road, so doubtful.
3) Heritage: Struggled last year to do much of anything. They get the 3 spot by default, (see Tuscarora)
4) Tuscarora: Much the same as Heritage. Team really struggled in 2023 and most likely will in 2024. Posting for whole new Varsity coaching staff has them at #4.
5) Rock Ridge- same as PVHS Will they field a Varsity team in 2024?

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Anonymous wrote:Boys or Girls? Boys-wise I think Riverside will continue to be the best team in the county. In 4, Loudoun County and Dominion will fall off (they both had big senior classes) and I think Valley becomes the team to beat.

I don’t think Valley or County were better than Freedom Briar or Champe last season.

Poster was talking about Class 4, which Freedom, Briar, and Champe aren't in

That is the problem with VA (Loudoun Publics). They play in different classes. So this thread should probably be renamed. In the end Riverside, Independence, Freedom SR and Champe are the nice programs.

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Anonymous wrote:Boys or Girls? Boys-wise I think Riverside will continue to be the best team in the county. In 4, Loudoun County and Dominion will fall off (they both had big senior classes) and I think Valley becomes the team to beat.

I don’t think Valley or County were better than Freedom Briar or Champe last season.

Poster was talking about Class 4, which Freedom, Briar, and Champe aren't in

Anonymous wrote:Boys or Girls? Boys-wise I think Riverside will continue to be the best team in the county. In 4, Loudoun County and Dominion will fall off (they both had big senior classes) and I think Valley becomes the team to beat.

I don’t think Valley or County were better than Freedom Briar or Champe last season.

Anonymous wrote:Just wanted to give you a shout out! I started a similar thread for MCPS last year because everything here is so private dominated.

Agreed.

Anonymous wrote:Boys or Girls? Boys-wise I think Riverside will continue to be the best team in the county. In 4, Loudoun County and Dominion will fall off (they both had big senior classes) and I think Valley becomes the team to beat.

Honestly, I was thinking boys lacrosse, but I am always willing to learn more about girls lacrosse.

Just wanted to give you a shout out! I started a similar thread for MCPS last year because everything here is so private dominated.

Boys or Girls? Boys-wise I think Riverside will continue to be the best team in the county. In 4, Loudoun County and Dominion will fall off (they both had big senior classes) and I think Valley becomes the team to beat.

I just wanted to put this out there for discussions on Loudoun County School Lacrosse teams. There does not seem to be much interest in upcoming High School discussions unless it is a private school.

Any thoughts on how schools will be doing this up and coming 2023-24 year?