Easterns (Open) Preview: Virginia

The LC Bird team has been in existence for 5 years now. Last year the team surprised many by playing both Columbia and Amherst tough, and finishing tied for 5th. This year, we probably won't be sneaking up on too many people. A few standouts from last year's team remain including senior Chris Bowling and junior Alex Foldenauer, both handlers. The offense has solid handlers returning with plenty of playing experience and our deeps (Chris Wu, Matt Harris, Robbie Atherton, and Brian Bondurant) are smart and quick. Over the course of the last month, our defense has been clicking well with players growing more accustomed to their roles. We are 9-2 this school year with a close win against Yorktown on a windy day in D.C. in March, and the two losses coming to Pennsbury and Chapel Hill in December.

Speaking of Yorktown, I will do my best to talk about them, unfortunately I don't know any of their names. They are the longest running high school team in Va, with a wealth of knowledge from their coaches they are generally ready to play. They are a smart team that has been tested. Many of their players play in various WAFC leagues. They have lost to LC Bird and Pennsbury this spring. I know they were somewhat disappointed after last year's finish and they are working to finish better this year.