Anonymous
10/16/2024 19:10
Subject: Nova high school FH teams
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:W&L is having a really good season so far. New coaches have injected some life into that program.
Too bad their on the field behavior is seriously lacking…cursing, dirty play, etc.
I’m all for strong athletic females but the show they put on was less than impressive
That’s really strange, and if true, definitely not representative of Arlington at all. All the Arlington high schools have recently won the VHSL Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity Award. Arlington athletes in general have a long tradition of good sportsmanship and fair play.
We played W&L a few weeks ago and they played VERY rough. Lots of fouls, running over and through people. They're athletic, I'll give you that, but the "field hockey" wasn't really present. Just a lot of barreling through opponents.
I've seen all of their games this season, and I've not seen that kind of play at all. They will certainly meet toughness with toughness (women's sports these days is a lot more physical than maybe you're used to?). W&L has smart, talented players, including a D1 recruit, with smarts, grit, finesse, speed, and athleticism. Are they perfect? No, of course not. But your assessment is way off base.
Thank you for telling me what I saw. LOL. I'm "used to" a lot of FH, actually, at the collegiate and HS level. My child has been playing a very long time. So, I'm aware of how physical it can be. Except, however, when physical overshadows skill it's not FH and that is my assessment, regardless if you agree or not.
Our team also played them and had a very similar experience.
Anonymous
10/16/2024 15:11
Subject: Nova high school FH teams
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:W&L is having a really good season so far. New coaches have injected some life into that program.
Too bad their on the field behavior is seriously lacking…cursing, dirty play, etc.
I’m all for strong athletic females but the show they put on was less than impressive
That’s really strange, and if true, definitely not representative of Arlington at all. All the Arlington high schools have recently won the VHSL Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity Award. Arlington athletes in general have a long tradition of good sportsmanship and fair play.
We played W&L a few weeks ago and they played VERY rough. Lots of fouls, running over and through people. They're athletic, I'll give you that, but the "field hockey" wasn't really present. Just a lot of barreling through opponents.
I've seen all of their games this season, and I've not seen that kind of play at all. They will certainly meet toughness with toughness (women's sports these days is a lot more physical than maybe you're used to?). W&L has smart, talented players, including a D1 recruit, with smarts, grit, finesse, speed, and athleticism. Are they perfect? No, of course not. But your assessment is way off base.
Thank you for telling me what I saw. LOL. I'm "used to" a lot of FH, actually, at the collegiate and HS level. My child has been playing a very long time. So, I'm aware of how physical it can be. Except, however, when physical overshadows skill it's not FH and that is my assessment, regardless if you agree or not.
Anonymous
10/16/2024 14:49
Subject: Nova high school FH teams
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:W&L is having a really good season so far. New coaches have injected some life into that program.
Too bad their on the field behavior is seriously lacking…cursing, dirty play, etc.
I’m all for strong athletic females but the show they put on was less than impressive
That’s really strange, and if true, definitely not representative of Arlington at all. All the Arlington high schools have recently won the VHSL Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity Award. Arlington athletes in general have a long tradition of good sportsmanship and fair play.
We played W&L a few weeks ago and they played VERY rough. Lots of fouls, running over and through people. They're athletic, I'll give you that, but the "field hockey" wasn't really present. Just a lot of barreling through opponents.
I've seen all of their games this season, and I've not seen that kind of play at all. They will certainly meet toughness with toughness (women's sports these days is a lot more physical than maybe you're used to?). W&L has smart, talented players, including a D1 recruit, with smarts, grit, finesse, speed, and athleticism. Are they perfect? No, of course not. But your assessment is way off base.
Anonymous
10/16/2024 14:44
Subject: Nova high school FH teams
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:W&L is having a really good season so far. New coaches have injected some life into that program.
Too bad their on the field behavior is seriously lacking…cursing, dirty play, etc.
I’m all for strong athletic females but the show they put on was less than impressive
That’s really strange, and if true, definitely not representative of Arlington at all. All the Arlington high schools have recently won the VHSL Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity Award. Arlington athletes in general have a long tradition of good sportsmanship and fair play.
We played W&L a few weeks ago and they played VERY rough. Lots of fouls, running over and through people. They're athletic, I'll give you that, but the "field hockey" wasn't really present. Just a lot of barreling through opponents.
I know the longtime coach retired after many years last year. So maybe it’s partly due to that.
Anonymous
10/16/2024 10:19
Subject: Nova high school FH teams
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:W&L is having a really good season so far. New coaches have injected some life into that program.
Too bad their on the field behavior is seriously lacking…cursing, dirty play, etc.
I’m all for strong athletic females but the show they put on was less than impressive
That’s really strange, and if true, definitely not representative of Arlington at all. All the Arlington high schools have recently won the VHSL Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity Award. Arlington athletes in general have a long tradition of good sportsmanship and fair play.
We played W&L a few weeks ago and they played VERY rough. Lots of fouls, running over and through people. They're athletic, I'll give you that, but the "field hockey" wasn't really present. Just a lot of barreling through opponents.
Anonymous
10/15/2024 22:48
Subject: Nova high school FH teams
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:W&L is having a really good season so far. New coaches have injected some life into that program.
Too bad their on the field behavior is seriously lacking…cursing, dirty play, etc.
I’m all for strong athletic females but the show they put on was less than impressive
That’s really strange, and if true, definitely not representative of Arlington at all. All the Arlington high schools have recently won the VHSL Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity Award. Arlington athletes in general have a long tradition of good sportsmanship and fair play.
Anonymous
10/15/2024 20:14
Subject: Nova high school FH teams
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Madison stomped on Centreville even with Cville ‘s “best” player back from an injury. Oakton’s is rolling through the district as usual. Westfield is pretty good too this year
Not sure why "best" is in quotes. She is. And if she's back, she's likely not 100%.
But agree that Madison, Oakton, and Westfield are all having good years.
Sometimes the ”best” of the worst is still not good. Just saying. Centreville won’t win a game in district with or without her. Coaching there is a big problem too. On the other hand, Westfield’s new coach seems to have sharpened her players. Oakton’s coach knows how to win. Not sure about Madison’s coach but they always seem to have a strong program.
You forgot South Lakes and Chantilly. Both are really really bad this year too.
Anonymous
10/15/2024 12:43
Subject: Nova high school FH teams
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Madison stomped on Centreville even with Cville ‘s “best” player back from an injury. Oakton’s is rolling through the district as usual. Westfield is pretty good too this year
Not sure why "best" is in quotes. She is. And if she's back, she's likely not 100%.
But agree that Madison, Oakton, and Westfield are all having good years.
Sometimes the ”best” of the worst is still not good. Just saying. Centreville won’t win a game in district with or without her. Coaching there is a big problem too. On the other hand, Westfield’s new coach seems to have sharpened her players. Oakton’s coach knows how to win. Not sure about Madison’s coach but they always seem to have a strong program.
Anonymous
10/09/2024 11:12
Subject: Nova high school FH teams
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:W&L is having a really good season so far. New coaches have injected some life into that program.
Too bad their on the field behavior is seriously lacking…cursing, dirty play, etc.
I’m all for strong athletic females but the show they put on was less than impressive
That's W-L for ya...
Anonymous
10/09/2024 09:44
Subject: Nova high school FH teams
Anonymous wrote:Madison stomped on Centreville even with Cville ‘s “best” player back from an injury. Oakton’s is rolling through the district as usual. Westfield is pretty good too this year
Not sure why "best" is in quotes. She is. And if she's back, she's likely not 100%.
But agree that Madison, Oakton, and Westfield are all having good years.
Anonymous
10/08/2024 22:45
Subject: Nova high school FH teams
Anonymous wrote:Madison stomped on Centreville even with Cville ‘s “best” player back from an injury. Oakton’s is rolling through the district as usual. Westfield is pretty good too this year
You act like CVille is any good, regardless. They’re not. So yay?
Anonymous
10/08/2024 20:23
Subject: Nova high school FH teams
Madison stomped on Centreville even with Cville ‘s “best” player back from an injury. Oakton’s is rolling through the district as usual. Westfield is pretty good too this year
Anonymous
09/29/2024 20:19
Subject: Nova high school FH teams
I’ve been to every one of their games and not witnessed anything like what you’re describing. (Clearly my kid is on the team).
Which game are you referring to?
Which game are you referring to?
Anonymous
09/28/2024 20:18
Subject: Nova high school FH teams
Anonymous wrote:W&L is having a really good season so far. New coaches have injected some life into that program.
Too bad their on the field behavior is seriously lacking…cursing, dirty play, etc.
I’m all for strong athletic females but the show they put on was less than impressive
Anonymous
09/26/2024 10:34
Subject: Nova high school FH teams
Anonymous wrote:W&L is having a really good season so far. New coaches have injected some life into that program.
Yes, they are.
Fairfax seems to be leading the Patriot. They've been doing pretty well, knocking off some top ranked teams in VA and in PA. What happened to Robinson in that District? They used to be a powerhouse.
And Lake Braddock is the dark horse to watch in my view.
Westfields is on an upswing too. Marshall looks solid.