Anonymous wrote:I believe only 4 teams from east regional will advance to the actual WS games. So including teams from NJ and PA not sure Madlax or Top Caliber All-Stars would make the cut.
Correct. Here is a shortlist of the east qualifiers. Don’t forget that the 100 mile rule really benefits the northern New Jersey teams due to high population density. I’m sure there will be a couple more coming out of the woodwork from Philly, Baltimore or Northern NJ.
BBL
Tigers xxvi
Hawks
Madlax Monuments
Black Ops
So as a minimum, one of these teams won’t be advancing and Hawks and Tigers are very strong. So if you are a strong player on Top Caliber All Stars you will get to enjoy the East qualifier but you will be watching the WSYL from the stands.
If you live in the DC area you need to be on Black Ops or Madlax to have any hope of participating Fourth of July weekend.
2027’s may make these teams but they will not be difference makers. If they were that good they would already be playing up on 2026 teams.