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1. CHC- Machine
2. McD- Does most with least
3. BL- Too many puppet masters
4. Gilman- Last chance
5. Spalding- 4 starters short
6. Loyola- Gene needs to get mean

Having a hard time accepting your son isnt a Varsity player. I guess easier to lash out at the team than face up to his future. You could try Baseball

Trolling.....Not worthy of a response.

And yet you are moved to respond....

I am sorry the other schools did not work out for you and your son. Best of luck in Glen Burnie. I hear you are going to be really good next year.

Is the middie at SP (from NC) living with the head coach? Only way Sp can ever compete is by bringing out of state kids in. When your feeder system is rock, Koopers and breakers you are in trouble.

And yet you are moved to respond to his response...

Frankly, it looks like you will be needing the Good Luck as you are still bitter your son didn't have the skills to get a chance to play for Spalding like his club teammates did. Dont be jealous, there are other good programs in HS to play for.

Trolling at its finest! If you mean the other 18 kids from club team that were not buying what Spaldings boosters were selling, they will need a bit of luck since their future will not be manufactured and their talent will earn whatever comes to them..Clearly Spalding needs no luck and have the best players and coaches - it’s a real good thing those few parents and players are drinking the kool aid because their 2023 class sure wasn’t .
Remember 4 league wins is a successful and maybe record setting result for the program.

I follow this league pretty closely and am very unbiased in my predictions. For 2020-2023 I see CH then a small step down then Spalding then a BIG step down with LB, GIL, SP, MCD, SM, GIL, and then Severn and MSJ in the back. We all know about CH but you might not all know that Spalding is loaded with elite players, coaches, and dads.

Trolling.....Not worthy of a response.

And yet you are moved to respond....

I am sorry the other schools did not work out for you and your son. Best of luck in Glen Burnie. I hear you are going to be really good next year.

And yet you are moved to respond to his response...

Frankly, it looks like you will be needing the Good Luck as you are still bitter your son didn't have the skills to get a chance to play for Spalding like his club teammates did. Dont be jealous, there are other good programs in HS to play for.


Trolling at its finest! If you mean the other 18 kids from club team that were not buying what Spaldings boosters were selling, they will need a bit of luck since their future will not be manufactured and their talent will earn whatever comes to them..Clearly Spalding needs no luck and have the best players and coaches - it’s a real good thing those few parents and players are drinking the kool aid because their 2023 class sure wasn’t .
Remember 4 league wins is a successful and maybe record setting result for the program.

I follow this league pretty closely and am very unbiased in my predictions. For 2020-2023 I see CH then a small step down then Spalding then a BIG step down with LB, GIL, SP, MCD, SM, GIL, and then Severn and MSJ in the back. We all know about CH but you might not all know that Spalding is loaded with elite players, coaches, and dads.

Trolling.....Not worthy of a response.

And yet you are moved to respond....

I am sorry the other schools did not work out for you and your son. Best of luck in Glen Burnie. I hear you are going to be really good next year.
And yet you are moved to respond to his response...

Frankly, it looks like you will be needing the Good Luck as you are still bitter your son didn't have the skills to get a chance to play for Spalding like his club teammates did. Dont be jealous, there are other good programs in HS to play for.

Trolling at its finest! If you mean the other 18 kids from club team that were not buying what Spaldings boosters were selling, they will need a bit of luck since their future will not be manufactured and their talent will earn whatever comes to them..Clearly Spalding needs no luck and have the best players and coaches - it’s a real good thing those few parents and players are drinking the kool aid because their 2023 class sure wasn’t .
Remember 4 league wins is a successful and maybe record setting result for the program.

If I had a kid playing lacrosse I would consider sending him to Glen Burnie HS over Spalding. There is no difference except Spalding has a religion dept. It is known as the public school with a religion dept that cost over $12,000+ to attend and the education is no different or better than a public high school. And why does someone think that Spalding has elite players, coaches and dads. I have never seen, met or talked to an elite dad. My guess, they would just get in the way. Oh, in case you didn't know, and it is clear that you don't, only the 2022's are looking at Spalding, the 2023 class in the AA county area are clearly looking strongly at Severn. That is how it goes in the MIAA, except that major schools like CH. LB, BL, Gilmsn, and even St Mary's are always at the top of the standings and playoffs. Spalding will never achieve that status. Been trying for 10+ years and nowhere close.

We get it. You dont like Spalding for some reason. More than likely has to do with your son's talent or should I say lack of it to play in MIAA. Spalding players dont have that problem. They were better than 3 teams and with one or two more wins this year will be competing with everyone except 2/3 teams. Sorry you son wont be able to compete in MIAA.

I follow this league pretty closely and am very unbiased in my predictions. For 2020-2023 I see CH then a small step down then Spalding then a BIG step down with LB, GIL, SP, MCD, SM, GIL, and then Severn and MSJ in the back. We all know about CH but you might not all know that Spalding is loaded with elite players, coaches, and dads.

Trolling.....Not worthy of a response.

And yet you are moved to respond....

I am sorry the other schools did not work out for you and your son. Best of luck in Glen Burnie. I hear you are going to be really good next year.
And yet you are moved to respond to his response...

Frankly, it looks like you will be needing the Good Luck as you are still bitter your son didn't have the skills to get a chance to play for Spalding like his club teammates did. Dont be jealous, there are other good programs in HS to play for.

Trolling at its finest! If you mean the other 18 kids from club team that were not buying what Spaldings boosters were selling, they will need a bit of luck since their future will not be manufactured and their talent will earn whatever comes to them..Clearly Spalding needs no luck and have the best players and coaches - it’s a real good thing those few parents and players are drinking the kool aid because their 2023 class sure wasn’t .
Remember 4 league wins is a successful and maybe record setting result for the program.

If I had a kid playing lacrosse I would consider sending him to Glen Burnie HS over Spalding. There is no difference except Spalding has a religion dept. It is known as the public school with a religion dept that cost over $12,000+ to attend and the education is no different or better than a public high school. And why does someone think that Spalding has elite players, coaches and dads. I have never seen, met or talked to an elite dad. My guess, they would just get in the way. Oh, in case you didn't know, and it is clear that you don't, only the 2022's are looking at Spalding, the 2023 class in the AA county area are clearly looking strongly at Severn. That is how it goes in the MIAA, except that major schools like CH. LB, BL, Gilmsn, and even St Mary's are always at the top of the standings and playoffs. Spalding will never achieve that status. Been trying for 10+ years and nowhere close.

We get it. You dont like Spalding for some reason. More than likely has to do with your son's talent or should I say lack of it to play in MIAA. Spalding players dont have that problem. They were better than 3 teams and with one or two more wins this year will be competing with everyone except 2/3 teams. Sorry you son wont be able to compete in MIAA.

Don't have a son in the MIAA but have a grandson that plays in the MIAA on one of the top teams, he has already committed to a highly ranked Div I school. He was recruited by 8 Div 1 top tear teams, was interested in 4 of them and received offers from all 4. So, it just goes to show you how the Spalding faithful clearly like to attack anyone that calls them out or just calls them for what they are. Spalding will never be in the playoffs of the MIAA unless they drop down two levels, then they have a chance. They do not have the coaching or players and the dads, well, they are what they are and it just keeps getting in the way.

Don't have a son in the MIAA but have a grandson that plays in the MIAA on one of the top teams, he has already committed to a highly ranked Div I school. He was recruited by 8 Div 1 top tear teams, was interested in 4 of them and received offers from all 4. So, it just goes to show you how the Spalding faithful clearly like to attack anyone that calls them out or just calls them for what they are. Spalding will never be in the playoffs of the MIAA unless they drop down two levels, then they have a chance. They do not have the coaching or players and the dads, well, they are what they are and it just keeps getting in the way.

Hilarious. You must be one proud made up Grandfather. Instead of enjoying your made up grandson and his made up multiple D1 offers, you are on a lacrosse forum complaining and insulting Spalding's lacrosse team's players and coaches. LOL . Thats just what Grandfathers do who have D1 sons playing in the MIAA ! LOL

Why do people talk so much about a teams that can’t even make the playoffs? Crazy

Why do people talk so much about a teams that can’t even make the playoffs? Crazy

I don't think I've ever laughed so loud at a post. I know Santa is make believe but All American D1/MIAA Grandpa isn't real? Say it ain't so....

I want him to be real. Can AA/D1/MIAA Gpa be real? Let’s pretend he is.

I want him to be real. Can AA/D1/MIAA Gpa be real? Let’s pretend he is.

I want him to be real. Can AA/D1/MIAA Gpa be real? Let’s pretend he is.

'Laxer the night before Christmas, when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a coach of a MIAA team.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that MIAA D1 AA Grandpa soon would be there. The lacrosse players were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of D1 offers danced in their heads.

And Mama in her 'Loyola Jersey, and I in my Carolina Blue cap, had just settled our brains for a long winter's nap. When out on the roof there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my bed and dropped my stick to see what was the matter.

Away to the window I flew like a flash, tore open the shutter, and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast of the stadium fresh turf gave the lustre of midday to the goals below, when, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a miniature sleigh being pulled by eight tiny D1 Coaches.

With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be MIAA D1 AA Grandpa. More rapid than a Hopkins Bluejay, his coursers they came, and he whistled and shouted and called them by name: "Now Hopkins! Now Princeton! Now, Maryland and Yale! On, Virginia! On, Penn! On, Albany and Denver! Give out those multiple D1 offers before it is too late ! To the top of the Stadium! To the top of the wall! Now Wall Ball ! Now Wall Ball ! Now Wall ball for All !

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof the prancing and pawing of each little D1 coaches cleat. As I drew in my head and was turning around, down the chimney MIAA D1 AA Grandpa came with a bound. He was dressed all in lax swag, from his head to his foot, and his clothes were all tarnished with logos and emblems from all the Top Clubs. A bundle of D1 offers hung from his back and he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old MIAA D1 AA Grandpa, and I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself. A wink of his eye and a twist of his head soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread and multiple D1 offers were heading my way.

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, and filled the stockings with multiple D1 offers and lax swag, then turned with a donk. And laying his finger aside of his nose, and giving a nod as only a MIAA D1 AA Grandpa could, up the chimney he rose.

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like D1 middies with multiple offers, But I heard him exclaim, 'as he drove out of sight,

"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good MIAA D1 AA Grandpa night!


Believe ! He is REAL !!

This thread is ruined.

I bet you are a lot of fun to be around ! Lighten up Francis .

I would say that person is probably much more enjoyable to be around than a snowflake like yourself. You are the one that needs to lighten up. I'm sure you agree.

Sorry your feelings got hurt. No reason to respond third person like. Maybe AA D1 MIAA Grandpa will brighten up your day with a visit soon !

No one is responding in the third person, it's just the way you want to read it to cover yourself. I agree, you are probably a total bore at any gathering and truly a snowflake. Seems to me your feelings got hurt, for who knows what reason. Maybe you are the Grandfather with the top Div1 grandson, who knows, anything is possible with snowflakes.

It’s fall ball.. this tournament will mean nothing come spring. How do you expect these kids to play 6-7 games in a day and stay competitive? Would be a better tournament if it was two days.

It’s fall ball.. this tournament will mean nothing come spring. How do you expect these kids to play 6-7 games in a day and stay competitive? Would be a better tournament if it was two days.

40 free STX helmets - yep who cares about fall ball

Its a showcase and all you gotta worry about is how coaches are calling today

Great question? Can clubs actually pressure premier players and their parents? Not sure who holds the cards here? We'll all find out.

UA games are all inclusive (anyone can try out) versus exclusive. Many have complained about the selection process surrounding the UA games but at least everyone can try out. Clearly the NLF member organizations are trying to "flex" their muscle to the exclusion of everyone outside of the "club". The market always clears. What happens if all of the NLF's top players go play UA and pass on the NLF National Tryouts? Will they kick them off of the club. If the numbers are large, I'm guessing the clubs relent and let the kids stay. Wouldn't it be funny if the players/parents advocated for themselves (see the PLL) and put together a nationwide circuit of elite squads with open tryouts at half the cost of the NLF clubs?

Curious if any Crabs or Madlax parents would share how this has been communicated to them. The baltimore tryouts and actual event on same days kids will need to pick one. This is a Ryan M production. Obviously a way for him to control process. He did not let the 23s attend UA tryouts last year