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Looks like the ECNL turned this tournament upside down. After watching several matches this weekend my overall impression was a watered down tournament. Look for different results next time theses teams play in Columbia.

I'm not going to degrade any of the teams that were in Columbia by saying the absence of ECNL players had a dramatic effect on the tournament.

I will go on record by saying that Riverside responded better than the other teams that took a hit. JL Mann's a very good team, but they really missed their ECNL players this weekend.

What games did you get to watch? Who's team does your daughter play for?

My last post was meant for Ilovethisgame.

Congratulations to Hilton Head..

Hilton Head did well. Three of their matches went to PK's and they really grinded it out. Not sure they are going to see that kind of competition again until the second week of May.

Greenville probably missed their 4(?) that were in San Antonio, and I wouldn't count them out of the mix at the top of AAA as the season moves on. However, with or without the ECNL players AAA Hilton Head going 5-0 against AAAA is a strong showing. Congratulations on their championship.

Hilton Head is a very good team. I'll put my vote in for them to be in the State final in 3A.

We missed our six but other players gained valuable experience that can only help as the season progresses. Hats off to Riverside for getting to the finals with their "casual team". Congrats to Hilton Head winning the thing. When was the last time a 3A school won VC?

so these cesa players had a choice of playing in the viking cup in Columbia, sc or flying to San Antonio, TX to play in an ECNL event? now this would be a tough decision for a teenager to make.

should make for an interesting season to see how these teams compete once they have their ECNL players back.