Bengal #11 - I did not mean to degrade Blythewood with my comments but to defend AC Flora against the comments of others.
AC Flora lost 4 of it's starters in the first 2 weeks of the season. 2 of those players were lost for the season and the other two only returned the last game of the regular season. The comments about forgetting that Blythewood is just a 3 year program really doesn't hold water. This would only give other schools a 1 year advantage as High School is only 4 years. Then take into account the enrollment of the schools. I would think that Blythewood had many more students tryout for varsity soccer than did AC Flora. AC Flora's coach has only been there 2 years. I agree with your comments about Eau Clair, however, they only scored 4 goals all season.
I know that at least two of Blythewoods players play Region III Premier League and many more play club ball. So where is the inexperience. This same inexperience arguement/not playing together can easily be used in support of AC Flora. The 4 losses in region were to Dreher and Blythewood. Yep, Blythewood came in 2nd and AC Flora 3rd. But the last Blythewood game was determined on penalty kicks.
Blythewood should be commended for a fine season. Obviously, their are some of your supporters who disagree with the selection of this team. I am interested to hear what their suggestions are for improving the selection process?
BTW-I hope you enjoy your new class and region! Hopefully, Blythewood and AC Flora will be able to play several more intense contests in the future.