I know coaches prefer older kids. I’ve seen his staff play favorites that way both years. I also know there was no spring and lost practices which gives more of an advantage to older kids. Lastly I know that manny is extremely close to the south ridge kids.
Manny has always played guys who have a better understanding of the defense over guys who are better players or better athletes but lack on awareness. Which I’ve defended at times and I’ve ripped at times. If the vet knows more but can’t physically do it there’s a point you have to put the younger , more talented guy in and let him learn, make his mistakes. Either way you’re screwed because the older guy cant physically cut it.