I told her it was the greatest story I ever heard, and we had a good laugh at Loyola's expense. I don't imagine that many of the Notre Dame beloved shed tears when Loyola loses. I'll get the full story if I see her again.
The point is that some guys are drawn to a school--Rice, Marist, or wherever--because it's in the neighborhood and the most convenient option. Or maybe they have ties to the school by way of friends or family. Other guys from the same neighborhood may have developed an aversion to the local...
If MC doesn't win this year, they will be strong contenders for several years to come. The 2019 State Championship is still paying dividends. MC seems to attract the guys who have no interest in Marist, Rita, Rice. or Loyola.
I became a Raiders fan when I moved to the Bay Area in 1978. In those pre-internet days, my scope of knowledge was limited. As for Daryle Lamonica, I misread Wikipedia, a forgivable mistake. I was responding to the spirit of the post, not writing an article for Sports Illustrated.