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PLC beat everyone from Md on that list 2 years ago, including Hawks. But that was 2 years ago. Things change.


PLC beat them twice and undefeated against Hawks


What was PLC record last spring and summer & what tournaments did they play?

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PLC beat everyone from Md on that list 2 years ago, including Hawks. But that was 2 years ago. Things change.


PLC is coming back big time and True Annapolis will be better then that PLC team was.


Stop it! Not 1 Elite player on True Annapolis team.

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True will go 1-2 this weekend falling to Looney's and VLC

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PLC beat everyone from Md on that list 2 years ago, including Hawks. But that was 2 years ago. Things change.


PLC beat them twice and undefeated against Hawks


What was PLC record last spring and summer & what tournaments did they play?


crickets......

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They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year

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They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year


Funny stuff. I will be sure to stop you and shake your hand and congratulate you when you rise.

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They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year


3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

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They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year


3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?



What is this?

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They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year


3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?



What is this??

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They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year


3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?



My thoughts. Saltwater should be relegated to summer tournaments where the mom's can put that teams real talents on display!!

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They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year


3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

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What is this?

It is a dad of a B player who is thinking of reclassing

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They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year


3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?



IF AYLC loses any of these games, they should play in the HOCO B division.

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They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year


3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?



My thoughts. Saltwater should be relegated to summer tournaments where the mom's can put that teams real talents on display!!


Plus their team color Yeti coolers and flat B trucker hats. Stay Salty.

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They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year


3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?



What is this?

It is a dad of a B player who is thinking of reclassing


Nightfall tournament this weekend in DE

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They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year


3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?



IF AYLC loses any of these games, they should play in the HOCO B division.


Its 6th grade lacrosse and winning isnt the goal. The goal is to learn how to play the game, be a good teammate and be coachable. EO

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They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year


3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?



IF AYLC loses any of these games, they should play in the HOCO B division.

The 3d teams are not local they are NY teams so who know what they will be. Typically 3d New England is the only decent 3d team

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They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year


3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?



IF AYLC loses any of these games, they should play in the HOCO B division.


Its 6th grade lacrosse and winning isnt the goal. The goal is to learn how to play the game, be a good teammate and be coachable. EO


Still doesn't invalidate what was said

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They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year


3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

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IF AYLC loses any of these games, they should play in the HOCO B division.


Its 6th grade lacrosse and winning isnt the goal. The goal is to learn how to play the game, be a good teammate and be coachable. EO

EO, each other, PLC motto. Let's see what the new squad can do! Good luck!

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PLC beat everyone from Md on that list 2 years ago, including Hawks. But that was 2 years ago. Things change.

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PLC beat everyone from Md on that list 2 years ago, including Hawks. But that was 2 years ago. Things change.


PLC beat them twice and undefeated against Hawks


What was PLC record last spring and summer & what tournaments did they play?


crickets......

The original comment was a reply to Looney's comment about summer '18
Like I said, things change.
Excited for the new season!

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They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year


3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?



IF AYLC loses any of these games, they should play in the HOCO B division.


Its 6th grade lacrosse and winning isnt the goal. The goal is to learn how to play the game, be a good teammate and be coachable. EO

EO, each other, PLC motto. Let's see what the new squad can do! Good luck!


PLC will own Annapolis 26 Division again soon!

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They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year


3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?



IF AYLC loses any of these games, they should play in the HOCO B division.


Its 6th grade lacrosse and winning isnt the goal. The goal is to learn how to play the game, be a good teammate and be coachable. EO


Elite teams play to win..6th grade or not !

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They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year


3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?



IF AYLC loses any of these games, they should play in the HOCO B division.


Its 6th grade lacrosse and winning isnt the goal. The goal is to learn how to play the game, be a good teammate and be coachable. EO

EO, each other, PLC motto. Let's see what the new squad can do! Good luck!


PLC will own Annapolis 26 Division again soon!


Lol

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PLC, has the best fogo in the state, plus goalie and top mid line....attack and defense still need a little help

My son plays for them....

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Elite parents have elite kids who play for elite clubs. The rest play for teams like PLC oeoeo

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PLC will own Annapolis 26 Division again soon!


I personally look forward to this.
I am not a PLC parent, I don’t live in AACo, but I do think the parents on the Hawks team need to go silent before they ruin their player’s reputations, which they are 100% accomplishing.

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They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year


3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?



IF AYLC loses any of these games, they should play in the HOCO B division.


Its 6th grade lacrosse and winning isnt the goal. The goal is to learn how to play the game, be a good teammate and be coachable. EO


Elite teams play to win..6th grade or not !


And your kid will quit by 10th grade because of you.

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They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year


3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?



IF AYLC loses any of these games, they should play in the HOCO B division.


Its 6th grade lacrosse and winning isnt the goal. The goal is to learn how to play the game, be a good teammate and be coachable. EO


Elite teams play to win..6th grade or not !


And your kid will quit by 10th grade because of you.


Sorry you son is not elite and doesn't play on an elite team. Mine does. Elite teams play to win !!

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They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year


3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?



IF AYLC loses any of these games, they should play in the HOCO B division.


Its 6th grade lacrosse and winning isnt the goal. The goal is to learn how to play the game, be a good teammate and be coachable. EO


Elite teams play to win..6th grade or not !


And your kid will quit by 10th grade because of you.


I see this all the time about kids quitting. And while you are correct to some degree, I have spoken to enough 2026 parents with kids who this is their choice to want to win now and be on the most competitive teams possible. If my son is choosing "HIS CHOICE" to work 3 days a week in the off season, who are you to say he is going to quit in High School because he doesn't want to play with your wet turd in 6th grade.

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PLC, has the best fogo in the state, plus goalie and top mid line....attack and defense still need a little help

My son plays for them....


My son is a FOGO. He is not the best FOGO in the state, but he says that the Hawks kid from last year was the best he has gone against. Did he move to PLC?

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PLC will own Annapolis 26 Division again soon!


I personally look forward to this.
I am not a PLC parent, I don’t live in AACo, but I do think the parents on the Hawks team need to go silent before they ruin their player’s reputations, which they are 100% accomplishing.


I have talked to a few, they seem OK, of course there are a few that arent OK....But before you kill parents of another team, can you say that your sideline doesnt have bad parents?? I know my son's team cannot say that.

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PLC, has the best fogo in the state, plus goalie and top mid line....attack and defense still need a little help

My son plays for them....


My son is a FOGO. He is not the best FOGO in the state, but he says that the Hawks kid from last year was the best he has gone against. Did he move to PLC?


No, he is still there.

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Elite teams play to win..6th grade or not !


And your kid will quit by 10th grade because of you.


I see this all the time about kids quitting. And while you are correct to some degree, I have spoken to enough 2026 parents with kids who this is their choice to want to win now and be on the most competitive teams possible. If my son is choosing "HIS CHOICE" to work 3 days a week in the off season, who are you to say he is going to quit in High School because he doesn't want to play with your wet turd in 6th grade.


Sure it is. Whatever helps you sleep at night.

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PLC, has the best fogo in the state, plus goalie and top mid line....attack and defense still need a little help

My son plays for them....


My son is a FOGO. He is not the best FOGO in the state, but he says that the Hawks kid from last year was the best he has gone against. Did he move to PLC?


All I am going to say is a FOGO in 6th grade is a bad idea and in a few years it will show on the field. Midfielder first; FO second. What makes a FOGO elite at the next level is stick skills and field awareness. He is not going to get that if he is just facing off in 6th grade. In fact I would go as far to say that most elite FOGO's do not become FOGO's until HS. They are converted midfielders.

And yes the Hawks kid is the best at 2026 and he is still there.

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PLC, has the best fogo in the state, plus goalie and top mid line....attack and defense still need a little help

My son plays for them....


My son is a FOGO. He is not the best FOGO in the state, but he says that the Hawks kid from last year was the best he has gone against. Did he move to PLC?


All I am going to say is a FOGO in 6th grade is a bad idea and in a few years it will show on the field. Midfielder first; FO second. What makes a FOGO elite at the next level is stick skills and field awareness. He is not going to get that if he is just facing off in 6th grade. In fact I would go as far to say that most elite FOGO's do not become FOGO's until HS. They are converted midfielders.

And yes the Hawks kid is the best at 2026 and he is still there.


100% False.

There were probably 5 local FOGO's on Elite 2020 teams that committed to high D1 programs in 7th and 8th grade prior to the recruiting rule change. Stick skills and field awareness mean 0 as long as you win the clamp and pass it off. Possession is king.

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Was there some sort of 2026 Maryland State FOGO Competition? You guys are debating FOGO's like ESPN argues Tom Brady vs Joe Montana. If you talk 6th grade facts, specialization = injury and burnout for the majority of 6th graders. Now get back to work and start earning money for those high club fees.

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PLC will own Annapolis 26 Division again soon!


I personally look forward to this.
I am not a PLC parent, I don’t live in AACo, but I do think the parents on the Hawks team need to go silent before they ruin their player’s reputations, which they are 100% accomplishing.


I have talked to a few, they seem OK, of course there are a few that arent OK....But before you kill parents of another team, can you say that your sideline doesnt have bad parents?? I know my son's team cannot say that.


I dont know of any team that can say that.

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Was there some sort of 2026 Maryland State FOGO Competition? You guys are debating FOGO's like ESPN argues Tom Brady vs Joe Montana. If you talk 6th grade facts, specialization = injury and burnout for the majority of 6th graders. Now get back to work and start earning money for those high club fees.


You told them

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Was there some sort of 2026 Maryland State FOGO Competition? You guys are debating FOGO's like ESPN argues Tom Brady vs Joe Montana. If you talk 6th grade facts, specialization = injury and burnout for the majority of 6th graders. Now get back to work and start earning money for those high club fees.



So true (above)..... Even mentioning 'best in state' for 6th grade boys, most of whom have not hit their growth spurt is a joke. And who knows if the 'best in state' FOGO isn't a holdback, or early bloomer, etc.

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You all have way too much time on your hands. Is your place of employment hiring?

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PLC will own Annapolis 26 Division again soon!


I personally look forward to this.
I am not a PLC parent, I don’t live in AACo, but I do think the parents on the Hawks team need to go silent before they ruin their player’s reputations, which they are 100% accomplishing.


As a Hawk parent, I think our kids speak for themselves on and off the field. The parents are great and its a family environment with lots of support. I would worry about your team and not put down 6th grade kids.

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