I dont think that blanket statement should fall upon ALL the ILH teams. There is only one school that is recruiting excessively, which I agree, has made the competitive balance slant towards that one school. But, I must say that there is an OIA school that has contributed to that imbalance by recruiting just as excessively as Kalaepohaku. If the best recruitable players arent going to Waialae Ave. they are ending up on Meheula Pkwy taking even more high star recruits away from their home schools.

These practices, as you shared, have been happening since the 70’s and will continue. It still is, in my opinion, in the best interest of the family to get a Private school education along with the spoils that come with being on a competitive team. What parent, if given a chance would NOT take that opportunity. Take a look at that kid from Punahou that is going to Notre Dame. What was his alternative? How can you compare the two? This kid will go on to get a Diploma from a prestigious schoool like Notre Dame and potentially play at the next level? That increases the chances for positive life-long outcomes for his children and their children. Not to mention his sibling also benefit from it also.

At its lowest point, a recruited kid will earn a Private school education, participate on a competitive team or teams, become part of a network that will assist in future personal and professional endeavors and become exposed to opportunities that you just wont get at a their home school.

Maybe, not have the two leagues compete? Because I would assume that a Parent will most likely choose a private school over their home school.

What about the schools that recruit and dont win??
Whats there excuse??
Their really isnt one isnt they’re?