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Anonymous wrote:Denver commit is my favorite player in the area and will carry GC. She is fierce and they will play like it.

Potomac will overachieve and Saints will underachieve.

SJC is one year away from beating MH.

Holton will upset one of the big 4 but lose to someone who they should beat.

SR will play without a major big dawg (UNC, UVA before that) for the first time in years. Lunatic coach will implode during the season and give DCUM massive fodder.

I like this post. Informed and provocative.
Agree that GC plays fierce. Not sure which ISL teams they play in the preseason, but if any DC-area team wants to knock them off, they will have to match or one-up their intensity. Fearlessly drawing out the fouls and cards from that staunch, but overly physical defense, is how I would coach it. Interesting take on Potomac. They have some good talent returning; depth will be the question as usual.

SSSAS needs to sustain it over the full season. That '26 class is really good. SJC returns full starting lineup, which should help them develop. Holton played some decent games; not sure who the impact players are there, but coaching seems strong. SR has some talented '28s that should get a more prominent role, but a change in style is coming for sure. Can't step back and watch UNC-bound star go.

If you don't think SR has another big dawg or dawgs you didn't watch them this year. They have a '26 BC commit that was out all season as well as several other DI '26's and will have several top tier DI commits in the '27 class including one that will be highly sought after and carry on that big dawg torch. The UNC commit will be missed but goalie will be the hardest spot to backfill. The '28 class is solid and will have an expanded roll - a deep program.

Potomac had a great '25 class and a special midfield. That group will be missed and difficult to replace. They will be good and are well coached but not as good as last year.

Saints will have a strong senior class on paper but they don't play games on paper.

SJC improved over the season but still isn't in the top tier yet as they are lacking a few big time players to drive the scoring.

Holton isn't worth talking about unless the Humphrey sisters all enrolled overnight.

As for GC it would've been great to see them play the top team in the ISL at the end of the year as they lived off of last years rep in the rankings IMO. They took a step back this year and will next year too. The WCAC didn't offer much resistance.

No announcements yet from PVI. Their social media account needs a boost.

Anyone see a posting by PVI for it's all-WCAC players? I saw POY post on Twitter, but that's it.

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Anonymous wrote:Saints on paper will have the best team, but their '26 class seriously underperformed in playoff season this year. Saw some attitude issues on the field which will need to be addressed for them to win.

It’s a culture problem.

Maybe those SSSAS dads should worry less about mid-season polls and other programs and worry more about the elephant in the room - attitude/culture, which typically starts somewhere else other than the field.

Bringing in a new midfielder is about all that’s going to change. End result will be the same.

Foolish for culture to bring in a new midfielder. That kid must be rock dumb to not thoroughly investigate that situation and find a school where she’d be more valuable. And a toxic situation to bring in a 27 while you have loads of 27s riding the bench. Those girls are gonna be so fake nice to her. Good luck.

WT ACUAL F Is wrong with you?!?!?

You need to step outside and touch grass, families make decisions for their families. This is high school lacrosse there is more to it than sports.

Your rock dumb ass would never have the balls to say this face to face.

So she picked Saints as a junior over other schools that are closer to her and better academically for a family reason?

Maybe your response was a touch melodramatic?

She’s going to love it.

No other 27s except the two transfers will touch the field next year for SSSA.

She won't love it. She'll probably hate it like everyone else on the team but she will get playing time.

Slap a smile on your face, get recruited, fake it until you graduate.

What a bizarre way to think about high school sports. If it’s that bad—and I doubt it is—I would find my kid a better situation. If there is no fun, no joy, what’s the point? These are teenagers. If high school is a slog, they won’t even want to play in college.

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Anonymous wrote:Saints on paper will have the best team, but their '26 class seriously underperformed in playoff season this year. Saw some attitude issues on the field which will need to be addressed for them to win.

It’s a culture problem.

Maybe those SSSAS dads should worry less about mid-season polls and other programs and worry more about the elephant in the room - attitude/culture, which typically starts somewhere else other than the field.

Bringing in a new midfielder is about all that’s going to change. End result will be the same.

Foolish for culture to bring in a new midfielder. That kid must be rock dumb to not thoroughly investigate that situation and find a school where she’d be more valuable. And a toxic situation to bring in a 27 while you have loads of 27s riding the bench. Those girls are gonna be so fake nice to her. Good luck.

WT ACUAL F Is wrong with you?!?!?

You need to step outside and touch grass, families make decisions for their families. This is high school lacrosse there is more to it than sports.

Your rock dumb ass would never have the balls to say this face to face.

So she picked Saints as a junior over other schools that are closer to her and better academically for a family reason?

Maybe your response was a touch melodramatic?

She’s going to love it.

No other 27s except the two transfers will touch the field next year for SSSA.

She won't love it. She'll probably hate it like everyone else on the team but she will get playing time.

Slap a smile on your face, get recruited, fake it until you graduate.

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Anonymous wrote:Saints on paper will have the best team, but their '26 class seriously underperformed in playoff season this year. Saw some attitude issues on the field which will need to be addressed for them to win.

They all play selfishly. Is it bad coaching or spoiled selfish kids? Both I guess.
But mostly bad coaching.

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Anonymous wrote:The SSSAS 27 class will be stronger than the 25 class that they are losing. and they are the only team in the ISL top 4 at least that can say that.

SR has the strongest 27 class but they aren't as strong as the 25 class they are losing, damn close though.

Only one 27 gets any real playing time and has an impact. Won’t change next year.

A 2027 sometimes starter for Potomac scored the tying goal to send them to overtime vs STAB - thats impact.

She would have never seen the field at SSSAS - I'm sure she is thrilled to be at Potomac

That is true and awesome for her - she made an impact in a championship game! The point is to not undervalue a kid on limited minutes.

Too bad SSSA overlooks so much talent. Feel bad for 27s, 28s and 29s. Maybe a good lesson to transfer and look for opportunities elsewhere.

Or they stay and fight for their spot - I'm not going to besmirch any player for transferring because it's not my kid and it's none of my business. I will congratulate her though for making that decision and adding value to her team.

As many have noted high school lacrosse has little affect on recruiting, with the exception of one high school coach in the DMV. So the challenge of of getting time on the field and having a powerful advocate in recruiting may play more of an important role than high school playing time.

Each kids situation is different and we should show at a minumum a bit of respect to the choices of a family for what they believe is best for their child.

Yes but you have to be given a chance to fight for a spot first. And decisions aren’t always related to talent. The top kids will usually make their way to the field but there are usually far less than 12 of those that are the obvious choices. As for the remaining spots, plenty of kids with talent and potential get passed over for one reason or another - some may be valid reasons but many are left with no explanation whatsoever. People seeking a program for their kid may want to know this.

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Anonymous wrote:The SSSAS 27 class will be stronger than the 25 class that they are losing. and they are the only team in the ISL top 4 at least that can say that.

SR has the strongest 27 class but they aren't as strong as the 25 class they are losing, damn close though.

Only one 27 gets any real playing time and has an impact. Won’t change next year.

A 2027 sometimes starter for Potomac scored the tying goal to send them to overtime vs STAB - thats impact.

She would have never seen the field at SSSAS - I'm sure she is thrilled to be at Potomac

That is true and awesome for her - she made an impact in a championship game! The point is to not undervalue a kid on limited minutes.

the girls who left for Potomac are happier and have had a better lax experience.

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Anonymous wrote:Saints on paper will have the best team, but their '26 class seriously underperformed in playoff season this year. Saw some attitude issues on the field which will need to be addressed for them to win.

It’s a culture problem.

Maybe those SSSAS dads should worry less about mid-season polls and other programs and worry more about the elephant in the room - attitude/culture, which typically starts somewhere else other than the field.

Bringing in a new midfielder is about all that’s going to change. End result will be the same.

Foolish for culture to bring in a new midfielder. That kid must be rock dumb to not thoroughly investigate that situation and find a school where she’d be more valuable. And a toxic situation to bring in a 27 while you have loads of 27s riding the bench. Those girls are gonna be so fake nice to her. Good luck.

WT ACUAL F Is wrong with you?!?!?

You need to step outside and touch grass, families make decisions for their families. This is high school lacrosse there is more to it than sports.

Your rock dumb ass would never have the balls to say this face to face.

So she picked Saints as a junior over other schools that are closer to her and better academically for a family reason?

Maybe your response was a touch melodramatic?

She’s going to love it.

No other 27s except the two transfers will touch the field next year for SSSA.

She won't love it. She'll probably hate it like everyone else on the team but she will get playing time.

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Anonymous wrote:Denver commit is my favorite player in the area and will carry GC. She is fierce and they will play like it.

Potomac will overachieve and Saints will underachieve.

SJC is one year away from beating MH.

Holton will upset one of the big 4 but lose to someone who they should beat.

SR will play without a major big dawg (UNC, UVA before that) for the first time in years. Lunatic coach will implode during the season and give DCUM massive fodder.

St. John's has to be the most celebrated 2nd place WCAC team in history.

GC wins 2nd place ribbon for largest school in the middle of nowhere. PVI #1

PVI throws some nice field parties though....

PVI and GC have some nice stadium venues. I will give them that. Stadium and field lights give greater flexibility on scheduling practices and game times. But more intimate fields like Visi, SR, etc have charm as well. I like the diversity.

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Anonymous wrote:Denver commit is my favorite player in the area and will carry GC. She is fierce and they will play like it.

Potomac will overachieve and Saints will underachieve.

SJC is one year away from beating MH.

Holton will upset one of the big 4 but lose to someone who they should beat.

SR will play without a major big dawg (UNC, UVA before that) for the first time in years. Lunatic coach will implode during the season and give DCUM massive fodder.

St. John's has to be the most celebrated 2nd place WCAC team in history.

GC wins 2nd place ribbon for largest school in the middle of nowhere. PVI #1

PVI throws some nice field parties though....

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Anonymous wrote:Denver commit is my favorite player in the area and will carry GC. She is fierce and they will play like it.

Potomac will overachieve and Saints will underachieve.

SJC is one year away from beating MH.

Holton will upset one of the big 4 but lose to someone who they should beat.

SR will play without a major big dawg (UNC, UVA before that) for the first time in years. Lunatic coach will implode during the season and give DCUM massive fodder.

St. John's has to be the most celebrated 2nd place WCAC team in history.

GC wins 2nd place ribbon for largest school in the middle of nowhere. PVI #1

Anonymous wrote:Denver commit is my favorite player in the area and will carry GC. She is fierce and they will play like it.

Potomac will overachieve and Saints will underachieve.

SJC is one year away from beating MH.

Holton will upset one of the big 4 but lose to someone who they should beat.

SR will play without a major big dawg (UNC, UVA before that) for the first time in years. Lunatic coach will implode during the season and give DCUM massive fodder.

St. John's has to be the most celebrated 2nd place WCAC team in history.

Anonymous wrote:Those dogs looked tired at the end of the season. Share the pen. Not to mention they were all biting each other.

This is good banter - excellent analogy and word play.

Those dogs looked tired at the end of the season. Share the pen. Not to mention they were all biting each other.