A little off topic.
AA Status & State Champ - It does help kids get recogonized by college recruiters. I have seen a lot of High School and Kids All-Americans and Multiple times State Champs go to college. First things first - freshman must get through that first year of the college practice room and studies. There is a big big difference in high school vs college speed, strength, and technique. I would say that 75% of the 2 and 3 time state champs that are recruited in college never make the varisty line up. I would say that is pretty normal with a team that has 30 to 40 guys in the room on the first day that practice begins.