Not really "concerned" just wondering what you were trying to say? You praised on one hand but then ranked them below Clover on the other. The response is only because it is nice to "talk" with someone who follows both teams in our little corner of the state. Clover is the team I would root for, right after FMHS of course.
My ranking would match yours with the top two spots flipped. (big surprise there right?)
My reason for placing FMHS over Clover would also include the feeder programs as well. The JV and middle school teams feeding FMHS are much stonger. FMHS JV only had 1 8th grader last year and was stacked with 9th and 10th grade talent. There is a 9th graders this year who played middle school last year who has a real shot of making an impact at the varsity as a pure striker who fly's with the ball.
I would not say losing one really good player makes them weaker for certain, but since FMHS did not lose a really good player it would be logical to think them stronger. The defensive strength of FMHS will be the same if not better this year while I think the offensive fire power is likely to be upgraded.
Looking forward to the games!
