Even by winning the Founders League last season, Choate couldn’t escape the Founders League.
Coach Rick Koczak knew familiar obstacles were possible -- perhaps even probable -- when the NEPSAC Class A tournament bracket was unveiled. Four Founders League teams were locks to make the eight-team tournament; five had been invited the year before.
"My wish," he said, "is to play someone we haven’t played yet."
(Narrator: His wish was not granted.)