Clearly other teams in the section are catching up to Yorktown. It was only a matter of time. Other towns have mirrored the youth program and travel ball amplifies the spread of good competition. It was odd for Yorktown to dominate for so long. Perhaps Section 1 becomes more like Long Island where there is a lot more parity but at a very high level. For Long Island teams getting out of the section is brutal and in many instances is like a state final. I’d expect section 1 to follow that path. Also teams have good and bad years, it’s a bit random as to what kids play in what grade. A year ago everyone thought john Jay was the new power. Not much of that conversation right now. Town team talent can be hit or miss in a given year.

One point to consider regarding Yorktown. How many other teams would be as competitive after losing their best player for the season? Boyer isn’t just a good player but the number two recruit in the country going to Duke. He’s a difference maker and probably is a 4-5 goal swing every game. He scores 1 or 2 and locks down every teams best scorer effectively nullifying them. High odds that if he’s playing, this is a different conversation