Anonymous
05/18/2026 10:13
Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Many times. The d mids at Landon were terrible and could barely run and cradle. The GP kid is a good lax player but is literally the 7/8th best short stick on the team. Seeing how short benched Bullis was, you'd think the 2 d mids would stay on more often but they didn't. Why, bc they can't pass or shoot.
Bullis has a small roster, it's a much smaller school than GP - they have a very short bench, so they need to conserve players. Wade is going to be an impact player for Navy in the years ahead. There is a reason why he was voted as the IAC POY of the year.
Did you watch the Princeton - Penn State game yesterday? Wade's older brother was the best player on the field yesterday.
And instead of attacking players on an anonymous message board, why don't you state the name of the GP middie you hyping up.
Making the point. If the 2 mids were so great, why weren't they at least a small part of the offense to give some rest. Maybe then Bellistri did a very poor job of coaching. The offense was gassed at the end of the season.
You're not supposed to name names on the board until they graduate. All 3 attack and the first 5 mids had better skill and size then the superstar. GP wins the title though, so coaching isn't questioned.
Bellistri is a great coach and will be missed.
#19 is cousin
Are you saying the 3 attack and 5 mids from GP are better than the 3 attack and 5 mids from Bullis?
Anonymous
05/18/2026 10:11
Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It's embarrassing that the All IAC teams on their website are now two years old. Do they even do it anymore?
https://www.iacathletics.com/sports/mlax/alliac-lacrosse-team
ALL IAC
GP (13-5, 4-1): IAC Champions
Bullis (15-3, 5-0): IAC Regular Season Champions
1. Midfield (Penn) #28
2. SSDM (Hampton) #0
3. SSDM (Navy) #17 * POY
4. Defense #88
5. Goalie (Dickinson) #6
6. Fogo #25
Landon (10-6, 3-2):
1. Attack (GU) #2
2. Midfield (Vermont) #4
3. Midfield (Holy Cross) #8
4. Defense (Bowdoin) #27
5. Defense (Hopkins) #29
6. Defense (Dartmouth) #9
St. Albans (9-9, 2-3):
1. Attack (Bowdoin) #13
2. Defense (Brown) #51
3. Goalie #19
4. Fogo #14
EHS (11-7, 1-4):
SSSAS (4-9, 0-5):
Bullis (5 Sr, 1 Jr)
Landon (3 Sr, 3 Jr)
STA (1 Sr, 3 Jr)
ALL IAC
GP (13-5, 4-1): IAC Champions
Bullis (15-3, 5-0): IAC Regular Season Champions
1. Midfield (Penn) #28, Sr.
2. SSDM (Hampton) #0, Jr.
3. SSDM (Navy) #17 * POY, Sr.
4. Defense #88, Sr.
5. Goalie (Dickinson) #6, Sr.
6. Fogo #25, Sr.
Landon (10-6, 3-2):
1. Attack (GU) #2, Jr.
2. Midfield (Vermont) #4, Sr.
3. Midfield (Holy Cross) #8, Jr.
4. Defense (Bowdoin) #27, Sr.
5. Defense (Hopkins) #29, Sr.
6. Defense (Dartmouth) #9, Jr.
St. Albans (9-9, 2-3):
1. Attack (Bowdoin) #13, Sr.
2. Defense (Brown) #51, Jr.
3. Goalie #19, Jr.
4. Fogo #14, Jr.
EHS (11-7, 1-4):
SSSAS (4-9, 0-5):
1. Attack, #6, Jr.
ALL IAC
GP (13-5, 4-1): IAC Champions
Bullis (15-3, 5-0): IAC Regular Season Champions
1. Midfield (Penn) #28, Sr.
2. SSDM (Hampton) #0, Jr.
3. SSDM (Navy) #17 * POY, Sr.
4. Defense #88, Sr.
5. Goalie (Dickinson) #6, Sr.
6. Fogo #25, Sr.
Landon (10-6, 3-2):
1. Attack (GU) #2, Jr.
2. Midfield (Vermont) #4, Sr.
3. Midfield (Holy Cross) #8, Jr.
4. Defense (Bowdoin) #27, Sr.
5. Defense (Hopkins) #29, Sr.
6. Defense (Dartmouth) #9, Jr.
St. Albans (9-9, 2-3):
1. Attack (Bowdoin) #13, Sr.
2. Defense (Brown) #51, Jr.
3. Goalie #19, Jr.
4. Fogo #14, Jr.
EHS (11-7, 1-4):
1. Midfield (Providence) #11, Sr.
2. Midfield (Dickenson) #10, Sr.
3. Attack (Utah) #7, Sr.
SSSAS (4-9, 0-5):
1. Attack, #6, Jr.
Anonymous
05/18/2026 09:47
Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
Since the introduction of d mids as a thing after 2010 scoring in the NCAA has actually gone down. Since the inception of the shot clock in 2019, scoring still hasn't gone up. The over coaching of offense to defense specialty lines actually reduces offense because of the amount of time it takes to set up as the clock is winding down.
Anonymous
05/18/2026 09:43
Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Many times. The d mids at Landon were terrible and could barely run and cradle. The GP kid is a good lax player but is literally the 7/8th best short stick on the team. Seeing how short benched Bullis was, you'd think the 2 d mids would stay on more often but they didn't. Why, bc they can't pass or shoot.
Bullis has a small roster, it's a much smaller school than GP - they have a very short bench, so they need to conserve players. Wade is going to be an impact player for Navy in the years ahead. There is a reason why he was voted as the IAC POY of the year.
Did you watch the Princeton - Penn State game yesterday? Wade's older brother was the best player on the field yesterday.
And instead of attacking players on an anonymous message board, why don't you state the name of the GP middie you hyping up.
Making the point. If the 2 mids were so great, why weren't they at least a small part of the offense to give some rest. Maybe then Bellistri did a very poor job of coaching. The offense was gassed at the end of the season.
You're not supposed to name names on the board until they graduate. All 3 attack and the first 5 mids had better skill and size then the superstar. GP wins the title though, so coaching isn't questioned.
Anonymous
05/18/2026 09:40
Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
Anonymous wrote:
Did you watch the Princeton - Penn State game yesterday? Wade's older brother was the best player on the field yesterday.
WADE'S COUSIN - NOT BROTHER
GP faithful must still be pissed off as he gave prep the middle finger as Wade was a Mater Dei graduate and chose Bullis over the Hoyas
Anonymous
05/18/2026 09:33
Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
Of all the side quests this thread could pursue, we've decided that attacking the SSDM position is the one.
Multiple things can be true, especially in high school:
- good SSDMs are extraordinarily valuable
- some SSDMs become so because of bad stickwork or offensive ability
Another thing worth noting that gets lost from summer lax dad logic is that high school games are significantly longer than club games, with players logging way more mileage and minutes. Playing two ways for huge portions of these games isn't sustainable for entire seasons without degrading performance and increasing fatigue and injury risk.
Additionally, specialization increases practice time for kids on that side of the ball - more time for offensive and defensive players to get reps on what they'll do more of in games.
Both the realities of fatigue/game duration and the value of specialized practice push for the SSDM position. Add in the value of good SSDMs and the position is here to stay.
Multiple things can be true, especially in high school:
- good SSDMs are extraordinarily valuable
- some SSDMs become so because of bad stickwork or offensive ability
Another thing worth noting that gets lost from summer lax dad logic is that high school games are significantly longer than club games, with players logging way more mileage and minutes. Playing two ways for huge portions of these games isn't sustainable for entire seasons without degrading performance and increasing fatigue and injury risk.
Additionally, specialization increases practice time for kids on that side of the ball - more time for offensive and defensive players to get reps on what they'll do more of in games.
Both the realities of fatigue/game duration and the value of specialized practice push for the SSDM position. Add in the value of good SSDMs and the position is here to stay.
Anonymous
05/18/2026 09:22
Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
Did you watch the Princeton - Penn State game yesterday? Wade's older brother was the best player on the field yesterday.
WADE'S COUSIN - NOT BROTHER
Anonymous
05/18/2026 09:05
Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
Anonymous wrote:Many times. The d mids at Landon were terrible and could barely run and cradle. The GP kid is a good lax player but is literally the 7/8th best short stick on the team. Seeing how short benched Bullis was, you'd think the 2 d mids would stay on more often but they didn't. Why, bc they can't pass or shoot.
Bullis has a small roster, it's a much smaller school than GP - they have a very short bench, so they need to conserve players. Wade is going to be an impact player for Navy in the years ahead. There is a reason why he was voted as the IAC POY of the year.
Did you watch the Princeton - Penn State game yesterday? Wade's older brother was the best player on the field yesterday.
And instead of attacking players on an anonymous message board, why don't you state the name of the GP middie you hyping up.
Anonymous
05/18/2026 07:39
Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
SJC is another example. Is anyone really saying 3 of the 4 d mids should have played as much as they did.
Anonymous
05/18/2026 05:31
Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
Many times. The d mids at Landon were terrible and could barely run and cradle. The GP kid is a good lax player but is literally the 7/8th best short stick on the team. Seeing how short benched Bullis was, you'd think the 2 d mids would stay on more often but they didn't. Why, bc they can't pass or shoot.
Anonymous
05/17/2026 22:45
Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:There' s going to be at least 3 ssdm's on the all IAC team. Since when do the players who aren't good enough to shoot, pass or carry get so much shine. Any one of the halfway decent middies in the conference are better than almost every single d mid.
This might be the worst take on a thread full of bad takes. Congratulations, I guess?
SSDMs are critical positions because they are so regularly challenged by opposing offenses. Many "halfway decent middies" aren't nearly athletic enough to be reliable, much less all-league caliber, SSDMs. In most games, SSDMs face more opposing dodgers than close defensemen or LSMs.
Every coach of the IAC and WCAC teams would take an all-league caliber athlete at SSDM above several "halfway decent middies" because of how important the position is, and they might well take a premier SSDM over a premier #1 or #2 close defensemen.
The #1 draft pick in the PLL this year was a SSDM - maybe the Archers should have taken a halfway decent O midi instead?
LOL. The GP kid literally was told he wasn't going to see the field unless he switched to dmid. I'll take 55, 9, 22 and 99 over any d mid in the league on every single shift.
BTW - the PLL doesn't take who is best, they take players who they think will play a few years because their outside earning potential won't have them quit the league right away.
Hey prep Homer, you sound beyond delusional.
55 for prep is too slow to play d middie. He is a kicker in football who is doing a PG year - he is not even D1 lax player.
99 is built like a bird, not strong enough and would get run over by a bigger more physical offensive middie. He is good HS attackman and is exceptional off-ball
The best player in the IAC this spring is the Wade boy from Bullis. He is a lockdown SSDM and I anticipate we will be hearing his name at the collegiate ranks next year at Navy.
And yes go ask any collegiate coach. They will tell you the most important position on the field is the SSDM.
Wade was great, but I actually thought there were gsmes whete he wasn’t even the best Dmid on his own team. The Hampton DMid at Bullis was nasty.
The Hampton DMid at Bullis was a starter from freshman year. He is also a top player on the Annapolis Hawks. He is arguably the best player in every game he plays. Ask the coaches from opposing teams.
+1. The kid can play.
The move to the Hawks has a backstory but he was completely typecast by them and daddy ball and AA county favorites. His offensive skills eroded to where he basically has none now. Hampton's getting a bruiser but he's going there bc he gets hurt a lot and can't take the ball past the restraining line. He is a mini Jewel Walker in that he was put in a box way too young.
I thought we were talking about the strengths of SSDMs (preventing offense) in which Bullis' #0 is one of the best.
If they could handle a stick, they’d stay on. The invention of the position hurts the game.
Bad take. Did you watch Bullis play this year? Or Prep or Landon for that matter?
Anonymous
05/17/2026 20:42
Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:There' s going to be at least 3 ssdm's on the all IAC team. Since when do the players who aren't good enough to shoot, pass or carry get so much shine. Any one of the halfway decent middies in the conference are better than almost every single d mid.
This might be the worst take on a thread full of bad takes. Congratulations, I guess?
SSDMs are critical positions because they are so regularly challenged by opposing offenses. Many "halfway decent middies" aren't nearly athletic enough to be reliable, much less all-league caliber, SSDMs. In most games, SSDMs face more opposing dodgers than close defensemen or LSMs.
Every coach of the IAC and WCAC teams would take an all-league caliber athlete at SSDM above several "halfway decent middies" because of how important the position is, and they might well take a premier SSDM over a premier #1 or #2 close defensemen.
The #1 draft pick in the PLL this year was a SSDM - maybe the Archers should have taken a halfway decent O midi instead?
LOL. The GP kid literally was told he wasn't going to see the field unless he switched to dmid. I'll take 55, 9, 22 and 99 over any d mid in the league on every single shift.
BTW - the PLL doesn't take who is best, they take players who they think will play a few years because their outside earning potential won't have them quit the league right away.
Hey prep Homer, you sound beyond delusional.
55 for prep is too slow to play d middie. He is a kicker in football who is doing a PG year - he is not even D1 lax player.
99 is built like a bird, not strong enough and would get run over by a bigger more physical offensive middie. He is good HS attackman and is exceptional off-ball
The best player in the IAC this spring is the Wade boy from Bullis. He is a lockdown SSDM and I anticipate we will be hearing his name at the collegiate ranks next year at Navy.
And yes go ask any collegiate coach. They will tell you the most important position on the field is the SSDM.
Wade was great, but I actually thought there were gsmes whete he wasn’t even the best Dmid on his own team. The Hampton DMid at Bullis was nasty.
The Hampton DMid at Bullis was a starter from freshman year. He is also a top player on the Annapolis Hawks. He is arguably the best player in every game he plays. Ask the coaches from opposing teams.
+1. The kid can play.
The move to the Hawks has a backstory but he was completely typecast by them and daddy ball and AA county favorites. His offensive skills eroded to where he basically has none now. Hampton's getting a bruiser but he's going there bc he gets hurt a lot and can't take the ball past the restraining line. He is a mini Jewel Walker in that he was put in a box way too young.
I thought we were talking about the strengths of SSDMs (preventing offense) in which Bullis' #0 is one of the best.
If they could handle a stick, they’d stay on. The invention of the position hurts the game.
Anonymous
05/17/2026 20:19
Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
Really did a great job vs STA.
Anonymous
05/17/2026 19:43
Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:There' s going to be at least 3 ssdm's on the all IAC team. Since when do the players who aren't good enough to shoot, pass or carry get so much shine. Any one of the halfway decent middies in the conference are better than almost every single d mid.
This might be the worst take on a thread full of bad takes. Congratulations, I guess?
SSDMs are critical positions because they are so regularly challenged by opposing offenses. Many "halfway decent middies" aren't nearly athletic enough to be reliable, much less all-league caliber, SSDMs. In most games, SSDMs face more opposing dodgers than close defensemen or LSMs.
Every coach of the IAC and WCAC teams would take an all-league caliber athlete at SSDM above several "halfway decent middies" because of how important the position is, and they might well take a premier SSDM over a premier #1 or #2 close defensemen.
The #1 draft pick in the PLL this year was a SSDM - maybe the Archers should have taken a halfway decent O midi instead?
LOL. The GP kid literally was told he wasn't going to see the field unless he switched to dmid. I'll take 55, 9, 22 and 99 over any d mid in the league on every single shift.
BTW - the PLL doesn't take who is best, they take players who they think will play a few years because their outside earning potential won't have them quit the league right away.
Hey prep Homer, you sound beyond delusional.
55 for prep is too slow to play d middie. He is a kicker in football who is doing a PG year - he is not even D1 lax player.
99 is built like a bird, not strong enough and would get run over by a bigger more physical offensive middie. He is good HS attackman and is exceptional off-ball
The best player in the IAC this spring is the Wade boy from Bullis. He is a lockdown SSDM and I anticipate we will be hearing his name at the collegiate ranks next year at Navy.
And yes go ask any collegiate coach. They will tell you the most important position on the field is the SSDM.
Wade was great, but I actually thought there were gsmes whete he wasn’t even the best Dmid on his own team. The Hampton DMid at Bullis was nasty.
The Hampton DMid at Bullis was a starter from freshman year. He is also a top player on the Annapolis Hawks. He is arguably the best player in every game he plays. Ask the coaches from opposing teams.
+1. The kid can play.
The move to the Hawks has a backstory but he was completely typecast by them and daddy ball and AA county favorites. His offensive skills eroded to where he basically has none now. Hampton's getting a bruiser but he's going there bc he gets hurt a lot and can't take the ball past the restraining line. He is a mini Jewel Walker in that he was put in a box way too young.
I thought we were talking about the strengths of SSDMs (preventing offense) in which Bullis' #0 is one of the best.
Anonymous
05/17/2026 14:22
Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It's embarrassing that the All IAC teams on their website are now two years old. Do they even do it anymore?
https://www.iacathletics.com/sports/mlax/alliac-lacrosse-team
ALL IAC
GP (13-5, 4-1): IAC Champions
Bullis (15-3, 5-0): IAC Regular Season Champions
1. Midfield (Penn) #28
2. SSDM (Hampton) #0
3. SSDM (Navy) #17 * POY
4. Defense #88
5. Goalie (Dickinson) #6
6. Fogo #25
Landon (10-6, 3-2):
1. Attack (GU) #2
2. Midfield (Vermont) #4
3. Midfield (Holy Cross) #8
4. Defense (Bowdoin) #27
5. Defense (Hopkins) #29
6. Defense (Dartmouth) #9
St. Albans (9-9, 2-3):
1. Attack (Bowdoin) #13
2. Defense (Brown) #51
3. Goalie #19
4. Fogo #14
EHS (11-7, 1-4):
SSSAS (4-9, 0-5):
Bullis (5 Sr, 1 Jr)
Landon (3 Sr, 3 Jr)
STA (1 Sr, 3 Jr)
ALL IAC
GP (13-5, 4-1): IAC Champions
Bullis (15-3, 5-0): IAC Regular Season Champions
1. Midfield (Penn) #28, Sr.
2. SSDM (Hampton) #0, Jr.
3. SSDM (Navy) #17 * POY, Sr.
4. Defense #88, Sr.
5. Goalie (Dickinson) #6, Sr.
6. Fogo #25, Sr.
Landon (10-6, 3-2):
1. Attack (GU) #2, Jr.
2. Midfield (Vermont) #4, Sr.
3. Midfield (Holy Cross) #8, Jr.
4. Defense (Bowdoin) #27, Sr.
5. Defense (Hopkins) #29, Sr.
6. Defense (Dartmouth) #9, Jr.
St. Albans (9-9, 2-3):
1. Attack (Bowdoin) #13, Sr.
2. Defense (Brown) #51, Jr.
3. Goalie #19, Jr.
4. Fogo #14, Jr.
EHS (11-7, 1-4):
SSSAS (4-9, 0-5):
1. Attack, #6, Jr.