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Relax. Nice win. Will lose to chaminade by 15!
Nothing changing.

So, like I said...not to sure about a 15 point blowout... And it didn't happen! It was a good competitive game, Was even closer than that score, Get back a couple of give me goals and a few of the throwaways and maybe, just maybe this one stays in doubt into second half. Congrats to Chaminade. Some real crisp passing and hard nosed D. They came to play. Good season for both teams to build on. Considering 6-7 of Kellenberg starters were freshman, gotta think this makes my point that talent pool has spread out some...see ya next next Catholic league!

So I'm just curious. I've heard that this Chaminade JV team is the best ever. How do they only beat KBerg 14-7?

Both teams played the bench second half, and that just proves the point further, with key players out of the game, kind of a stalemate....the blue chips may still gravitate to big 2, but the talented player seeking playing time doesn't always choose them anymore, Kellenberg has early commits too as does Saint John's...whatever...agree to disagree, As Long as St. Anthony's wasn't there, that's a win

"as long as St. Anthony's was there" Oh there is a whole year to poke that sleeping giant. That should be fun.

Question do the Catholics keep their teams together as a HS team (Not club) for any summer tournaments. Either Varsity or JV events. Seems with all the banter that would be a good thing for all involved. Okay maybe not Chaminade and St. Anthony's as much but the rest.

Several club teams with players at both schools

I know that, but do the schools (all of them) pull them back for a tournament or two or do a summer league together (like summer captain's practices). I know SJB used to do a summer league. do the rest.

Yes they sometimes do. That is what caused the big feud last summer between Chaminade and For the Love of the Green

Herd KW gets Brennan O'Neill next year.

Herd KW gets Brennan O'Neill next year.

Why isn't MC the varsity coach for St. Anthonys?

Great question. I'm guessing the label of " conflict of interest" is probably something that has been discussed as a negative for the school.

He and JL should most definitely be the V coaches for myriad reasons.

But if he became the V coach he would be forced to have to learn the kids' names LOL

Mc does not play politics, could never coach varsity at St ants.

Chaminade will have more sophs on varsity next year than they have had in total over the past 10 years. Barbarians at the gate crashing it down.

Chaminade will have more sophs on varsity next year than they have had in total over the past 10 years. Barbarians at the gate crashing it down.

Yes indeed. Wankoff cut all the Chammy players who showed allegiance to JM. Guy is a colassal jackass and weak coach.

Serious question - what is the aversion towards underclass players being on varsity at Chaminade? Wouldn't it be better to have 5 excellent Sophs on the team that are good enough to see the field rather than 5 seniors who stand at the end of the bench never to set foot on the field? Can somebody explain the philosophy of why so different than the elite private schools around the country?

[quote=Anonymous]First you will not have 4 or 5 sophs good enough to take the place of seniors or juniors. It is rare that a kid that good comes through. It has happened if I AM not mistaken twice in the last 10 years. Yes there are kids standing on the sidelines but a lot of those kids standing on the sidelines are better than the sophs.

As good as you think the sophs are they are not going against bigger, stronger, faster NASTIER senior and juniors. Stepping up to varsity at Chaminade is a big jump in talent. Not to mention the other teams they play and those players.

The soph class has two Duke commits, one ND, one Hopkins and one North Carolina. I concede that commitments are not always an indicator of how kids will play. However, many times they are. Those schools know what they are doing. Have to think those kids are going to step in and play a critical role next year. Crazy to think otherwise.

There is no doubt those kids are talented players. Just remember those commitments are based on current skill level, competing against kids the same age, as well as the college coaches projection of where they might be as far as size, speed, skill level and lacrosse IQ when they graduate H.S. Some of them may be able to compete and contribute as a freshman or sophomore, but most will not and have small roles if they are lucky that they will build on as they become juniors and seniors. It is happening all over Long Island every season. When that kid lines up for that first high school game and the junior or senior across from him is 6ft. 200lbs and a good athlete, it doesn't matter how good that underclassman was during his summer club season before freshman year. Size, speed and experience will eventually win out. When all is said and done those kids with the big commitments will most likely have great high school careers. Just don't rush it because it's harder than it looks when it's men against boys. That's why it's special when you hear about a kid like the 8th grader at Bayshore or a freshman or sophmore carrying a team because It just doesn't happen very often.

Well said, and many of those early Cham commits got their commitments off [lacrosse] kissing on the privilaged summer circut, which not everyone can afford. They are not even close to the 8th grader in size or talent. Time will tell how it all pans out. Many of the bragging fathers will get a dose of humble pie when they see what LI varsity is all about!