nj is much more sophisticated in athletic organization starting in the primary grades and up. greater emphasis on training, practice,which includes spring, many of which are run by team captains, our local h.s. played 12 games this year(including playoff) coaching is excellent----having lived in syracuse and nj there is no real comparison to coaching, committment , emphasis and support by the local communities. just the way it is.by the way nj wrestling is also excellent.