Do you see Hopkins, Cuse or Notre Dame wasting their time playing against bums from community college?....it's the same damn thing you idiot. WHAT IS IN IT FOR THE IAC TEAM???????

IMHO, it make lacrosse relevant beyond a handful of schools. If we are to continue to grow the game and see more kids continue to play, this MUST happen. So what if the starters at the privates would mop the floor with the lesser teams. The privates carry 35 players on their rosters, let the bench riding upperclassmen get some run and give your freshmen a shot.

And your tone is awful, you must be a high school kid.

Anonymous wrote:A public service for one. Private schools would help bring up the game of their public school counterparts if they played a game or two per season, even a scrimmage. It also creates good-will between the communities. There are also a few public school programs that can turn out a respectable showing against some of the lower ranked private school teams.

Right, right...typical song and dance...do it for the children and the community...it's total BS and you know it. The REALITY is that the coaches and nut job parents who think their kids public school(s) "are closing the gap between public and private Lacrosse programs" and some who simply "despise everything about these private schools and what they represent" are absolutely chomping at the bit for an opportunity to take a swing at one of these schools. I can see what the perceived gain is for the public school and it's patrons, but I say again - What could possibly be in it for the IAC team and staff??

The athletes on these teams do not seek out these schools and pay thousands of dollars a year to waste their time playing competition that is below them.

These schools all do plenty of REAL public service. Giving Joe Blow High a free swing is an absolute waste of their time, their resources and an unnecessary risk with absolutely no reward.

Bullis and Prep will be the class of the IAC this year. At least they have the most returning talent.

Anonymous wrote:Not a Prep dad. But every other IAC team will be down this year - 2018s were such a stellar class. Prep lost the fewest stars and have lots of young bucks ready to step up. If they don’t finish atop the IAC, it might be time for a HC change.

How is one school unique in this regard. Every school has loaded up with talented freshman who play for the top clubs in the DMV and have soph's/juniors who are ready for a breakout year now that the seniors have moved on.

Not a Prep dad. But every other IAC team will be down this year - 2018s were such a stellar class. Prep lost the fewest stars and have lots of young bucks ready to step up. If they don’t finish atop the IAC, it might be time for a HC change.

Let me guess. Prep dads will say THIS year will be their year.

Do all IAC teams do spring break camp out of town?

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Anonymous wrote:A public service for one. Private schools would help bring up the game of their public school counterparts if they played a game or two per season, even a scrimmage. It also creates good-will between the communities. There are also a few public school programs that can turn out a respectable showing against some of the lower ranked private school teams.

It might do the opposite. The WCAC had to separate football into 2 divisions because the schools choosing not to give athletic scholarships were tired of getting drummed by SJC, Zags, DM and GC. Also, the Heights were beaten so bad by those schools last year in basketball the kids who could play a little bit didn't play this year.

GC is not in that list, btw.

Anonymous wrote:A public service for one. Private schools would help bring up the game of their public school counterparts if they played a game or two per season, even a scrimmage. It also creates good-will between the communities. There are also a few public school programs that can turn out a respectable showing against some of the lower ranked private school teams.

It might do the opposite. The WCAC had to separate football into 2 divisions because the schools choosing not to give athletic scholarships were tired of getting drummed by SJC, Zags, DM and GC. Also, the Heights were beaten so bad by those schools last year in basketball the kids who could play a little bit didn't play this year.

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Anonymous wrote:A public service for one. Private schools would help bring up the game of their public school counterparts if they played a game or two per season, even a scrimmage. It also creates good-will between the communities. There are also a few public school programs that can turn out a respectable showing against some of the lower ranked private school teams.

They should but the games should not be against Landon, Bullis, Prep and Gonzaga. Actually Prep was terrible for the past 2years but they should be good this year and Landon is going to have a few tough years in the next few years.

But generally, public should play st.albans, Heights, St. Andrews level privates etc.

Good Counsel plays Sherwood and it is more like a friendly.... and GC is not good.

It makes sense for public and private teams to play out of league against each other, even for a scrimmage, but the PP is right that team selection is important. Make judicious selections for opponents so that the games are well-matched. It can be very demoralizing for an eager but less skilled team to go up against a powerhouse that will clean house. If the games are more evenly matched then everyone rises.

Anonymous wrote:A public service for one. Private schools would help bring up the game of their public school counterparts if they played a game or two per season, even a scrimmage. It also creates good-will between the communities. There are also a few public school programs that can turn out a respectable showing against some of the lower ranked private school teams.

They should but the games should not be against Landon, Bullis, Prep and Gonzaga. Actually Prep was terrible for the past 2years but they should be good this year and Landon is going to have a few tough years in the next few years.

But generally, public should play st.albans, Heights, St. Andrews level privates etc.

Good Counsel plays Sherwood and it is more like a friendly.... and GC is not good.

A public service for one. Private schools would help bring up the game of their public school counterparts if they played a game or two per season, even a scrimmage. It also creates good-will between the communities. There are also a few public school programs that can turn out a respectable showing against some of the lower ranked private school teams.

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Anonymous wrote:Oakton plans to play a few privates next spring.

There are a few kids on Oakton that could “hold their own” against the private school players, but yes, the depth of the privates will prove too much in the end. That said, playing that level of competition will certainly help Oakton come the post-season.

Nobody cares about Oakton or any other public school in comparison to the IAC. Other than letting their JV kids work out with some crash test dummies.....what would be in it for the Varsity team....NOTHING.

Are you drunk or just a depressed person who needs to up his meds?

Do you see Hopkins, Cuse or Notre Dame wasting their time playing against bums from community college?....it's the same damn thing you idiot. WHAT IS IN IT FOR THE IAC TEAM???????

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Anonymous wrote:Oakton plans to play a few privates next spring.

There are a few kids on Oakton that could “hold their own” against the private school players, but yes, the depth of the privates will prove too much in the end. That said, playing that level of competition will certainly help Oakton come the post-season.

Nobody cares about Oakton or any other public school in comparison to the IAC. Other than letting their JV kids work out with some crash test dummies.....what would be in it for the Varsity team....NOTHING.

Are you drunk or just a depressed person who needs to up his meds?

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Anonymous wrote:Oakton plans to play a few privates next spring.

There are a few kids on Oakton that could “hold their own” against the private school players, but yes, the depth of the privates will prove too much in the end. That said, playing that level of competition will certainly help Oakton come the post-season.

Nobody cares about Oakton or any other public school in comparison to the IAC. Other than letting their JV kids work out with some crash test dummies.....what would be in it for the Varsity team....NOTHING.