2024 team is only as good as #24 (tall middie). Shut him down and the team is average at best.
Good luck with that. #24 is bigger, faster, and stronger than most "9th graders." And if he doesn't burn you, #19 will. Two best offensive kids at this age group right now. #48 is probably best defensive kid. The team is stacked from top to bottom. People get so caught up with #24 that they look right past all the other stars on the team. Give them some credit. You don't win all the championships and tourneys they have with just 1 player.
I've heard from numerous sources that #24 is on age. Even so, he should play up for his own development. Too good to be playing at 2024.
Not sure what team your son is on, but it's obviously not one of the better teams.
When Long Island comes to town, 24 is an above average player. Nothing more. He lacks speed, quickness and effort. Skills are ok. If he wasn't 8" taller than every other player, he'd be riding the pines.
19 is their player. Best kid on the team. Not even close. Look for him to be locked off and watch the losses to quality teams mount up.
The rest of the team is above average. No standouts.
Just remember, Madlax moms and dads, while you are drinking your Madlax Koolaid, your record against quality Long Island teams is lopsided in the loss column.
Get use to it. Long Island lacrosse has the best youth lacrosse on the planet. It's always been that way. Always will.
There's LI and then everyone else. Too bad LI wanaabees!
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