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The tournament will guarantee each team a minimum of four games with 3/4, 5/6, Modified, JV, and Two Varsity Divisions. Registration deadline is Friday, December 14th.
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Girls & Adults play on Saturday, February 23rd - Girls 1/2 • Girls 3/4 • Girls 5/6 • Girls 7/8 • JV Girls • HS Girls
Boys play on Sunday, February 24th - Boys 1/2• Boys 3/4 • Boys 5/6 • Boys 7/8 • JV Boys • HS Boys
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! My wife and I are hours away from seeing our two sons – together, all four of us in the same place – for a rare Holiday celebration, so I’m feeling pretty lucky and very grateful.
"We are very excited to announce the signing of our seventh recruiting class," Stone said "This group is incredibly athletic, and their talents on and off the field will help take the Niagara women's lacrosse program to new heights. We are expecting big things from this group on the field, in the classroom, and within the Niagara community. We are confident that they will have an immediate impact on our program. We are thrilled to officially welcome Rachel, Mickey, McKenna, Lucy, Kendall, Maddie, Eliza and Amanda into the Purple Eagle lacrosse family."
Many years ago I had my worst experience on the lacrosse field. I was officiating the final youth game in the Atlanta Youth Lacrosse League on a chilly Saturday evening in November. For the first few minutes, the game was uneventful. It was just a bunch of kids enjoying their time on the field, and parents happy that their kids were happy.
Then, the hit happened.
BALTIMORE, Md. (Nov. 19, 2018) – Shootout for Soldiers, the 24-hour lacrosse event, will continue to grow, coming off an $800,000 summer, adding Jacksonville, Fla. to the 2019 schedule, on Veterans Day weekend.
The tour will grow to 12 events, including previous locations in Atlanta, Raleigh, Baltimore, Boston, Washington D.C., Long Island, Canandaigua, Dana Point, California, Philadelphia, and Ohio. In 2018, the event raised over $800,000 with the help of over 13,000 players and 75,000 attendees.
Alex Simmons signed to play Division II lacrosse at St. Rose.
Simmons plays defense for the Express and has been a part of the Elmira lacrosse program since he was in 7th grade.
Simmons also plays club lacrosse in Corning for Gaffer Elite Lacrosse and Lax Dreams Select Lacrosse.
SALAMANCA — He’s actually never played a minute in the sport at Salamanca High School, but Keelan Seneca hopes to have a senior lacrosse year to remember since moving back home from North Carolina this summer.
Seneca took a big step in what he hopes will be a memorable year by making his college plans official, signing a Letter of Intent Wednesday to play lacrosse at the University at Albany. While attending Heritage High School in Wake Forest, Seneca earned attention from Albany coach Scott Marr during fall tournament play two years ago.
Trumbull High senior captain Andrew Tinnesz has committed to Ithaca College to play Division III lacrosse.
“Andrew’s been a varsity starter for three years and his senior year should be his best,” Trumbull head coach Jim Kammerman said.
Whenever I am presented with an opportunity to speak with younger lacrosse players, I always talk about the sense of community within our game. It is a very real phenomenon not readily found within the foundation of many other similarly diverse organizations. I truly believe it has to do with the Native American roots of the game and the spirituality that accompanies our participation. There is a “Spirit in the Stick” (author Neil Duffy) that extends throughout a life in the game. I am forever repeating the mantra that “if you treat the game with respect, it can be your friend for a long time.”
SPARKS, Md. — A pair of coaches that led the United States to Federation of International Lacrosse world championships in dramatic fashion will return for a second term coaching in the U.S. National Team Program.
While the physical goals and sticks were still the same, there were few other similarities between the game that is currently played at the college level and the experimental FIL rules. The game consisted of four eight-minute quarters with a 45-second shot clock. Six players from each team were on the field at one time including a goalie but only four players were allowed in the attacking and defending end, while a player from each team was held behind the midfield line.
These days, Atsap sometimes finds himself narrating his own story more than ever. Voices that only he can hear provide questions, comments and counsel. Atsap imagines that every human experiences moments when he exist simultaneously in front of and behind the camera that is capturing his life’s movie.
We're excited to announce PLL Assists - our philanthropic initiative to harness the power of lacrosse to build more inclusive, empathetic and healthy communities. https://t.co/hcoiP4xySj
ALBANY ? Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) held a special signing ceremony in the CBA Alumni Library on Thursday, November 15 at 2:00 PM as five athletes sign letters to play college lacrosse.
CBA’s athletics program is supported by a commitment to academics. CBA’s athletes have a 100 percent college acceptance rate, and are just as successful on the field as they are off the field.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The final scoreboard showed three victories for the U.S. women's national team on Saturday night, but that wasn't what had head coach Jenny Levy excited.
"It's really great to play Blue-White and FIL rules," Levy said. "It's really great to play the trial Olympic rules, but what has pushed it over the edge is the amount of kids and parents and all the fans that have come out to watch the U.S. team play over the past three hours. We're in Disney, so I'm going to call it magical."
Carthage Central High School 2019 attack, midfield Emilie Robbins of Different Road Patriots Lacrosse has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at The College of Saint Rose.
Honeoye Falls Lima (NY) 2019 defenseman, LSM Jake Kidd of HFL has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Lawrence Technological University.
Toward the end of the 2018 season, East United Coach, Sean Banks asked if the Eagles were the first City team to play in a sectional lacrosse tournament. I mistakenly said yes but later remembered that Marshall High School did play in the 1970’s under Coach Joe Munno. In fact, they played in in at least three tournaments including 1977 where they beat Webster 6-5 in the first round.
From stories about the first game played among the animals to the ongoing practice of holding medicine games to heal the sick, lacrosse is much more than a game to the Native Americans.
BUFFALO, N.Y. – - Season ticket holders for the Buffalo Bandits are losing the first two games of the season. Right now, the National Lacrosse League and the players' union are at a stalemate in contract talks. Season ticket holders holders have been in the dark so far about the season's disruption.
The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association inducted three coaches into the organization's Hall of Fame on Nov. 15. The IWLCA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was held in conjunction with the IWLCA Annual Meetings at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Patricia Price Genovese, Gillian Rattray, and Suzanne Tyler represent the second class of inductees. Collectively, this group has 70 years of collegiate coaching experience and has won 724 games.
The three U.S. Women’s National Team games at the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) President’s Cup this weekend in Florida will be streamed on ESPN3.
The President’s Cup, a signature event of the IWLCA, will feature more than 300 teams competing at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort Nov. 16-18 in one of the sport’s biggest recruiting showcases.
The Army West Point Black Knights are the 24th team in our 2019 schedule preview series and the second team from the Patriot League. The Black Knights finished 5-8 in 2018 and 2-6 in Patriot League play. Army failed to qualify for the Patriot League Tournament for the first time since its inception in 2005.
When you think about it, it’s pretty crazy how hyped people are for the PLL when we still know so little about it. We know the players committed to playing, we know it’ll be on the NBC suite of networks, and we know the headquarters is in Los Angeles. And of course the touring model. There’s still so much to be revealed. Just thinking about it got me thinking about my wish list for a pro lacrosse league.
For the good of everyone including players, owners and our fans, we are attempting to run the League as a business so that its long-term health and success is assured. We have seen steady, but only incremental success. This nascent growth will only continue if ownership, management and players all work together to achieve it.
Carthage senior Claire Odett will sign her national letter of intent to attend Ohio State to play lacrosse at 2:10 p.m. today at the high school cafeteria.
NISKAYUNA — Gabe Nish and Drew Collins joined the Niskayuna youth lacrosse program when they were in third grade. Dan Brownell and Nick Fraterrigo picked up sticks when they were in fourth grade. A year later, Matt Frankel started playing the sport.
"When you're a little kid, you have no sense of time," said Nish, who, like his lifelong friends, is a now a senior at Niskayuna High School. "You think you'll always be playing together. Like it's never going to end."
Section V Athletes Announce Intentions To Sign NLI's To Continue Lacrosse In College
Cole Campbell - Lacrosse Monmouth University
Sam Latorre – Lacrosse Seton Hill University
Kellen Pulera - Lacrosse Marist College
Jack Rapini – Lacrosse Seton Hill University
The Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) held its 2018 Honors Banquet today at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. The event kicked off the organization’s 2018 Annual Meetings, providing the membership with the opportunity to honor those that have contributed to the women’s collegiate game during the past year. The event was hosted by Halley Quillinan Griggs, Women’s Director at ILWomen, who served as the master of ceremonies.
"The Honors Banquet celebrates the achievements of our members over the past year and is the perfect event to kick off the Annual Meetings." said Kathy Taylor, head coach at Le Moyne College and IWLCA President. "Our membership is incredibly talented, and having the opportunity to gather to commemorate the successes of our peers supports our mission of promoting excellence in the sport."
With my Syracuse duties over with, I can now do some other fun things. This year, I’ll be a part of the Inside Lacrosse media vote for the weekly top 20 as well as media all-american selections. It’s a tremendous responsibility for anyone to have in the lacrosse world.
John Galloway, the gold medal-winning goalkeeper for the U.S. national team and co-MLL Goalie of the Year for the Dallas Rattlers, is the only active men's professional lacrosse player who doubles as an NCAA Division I head coach.
SPECTRUM NEWS VIDEO: Shaker held a letter of intent signing ceremony Wednesday afternoon. Seven student athletes put pen to paper to make their college commitments.
Will Pepe - UAlbany for Lacrosse
Jack Cheney - Siena for Lacrosse
Logan Souza - Saint Rose for Lacrosse
John Stewart - Stony Brook for Lacrosse
Katie Julien - Stonehill College for Lacrosse
The Jr. Knighthawks Youth Box Lacrosse League (YBLL) opened Monday night as 125 kids played in Rochester's first-ever real box lacrosse league. Powered by USBOXLA, the Rochester Knighthawks hosted five games in three age groups at Tri-County Sports Complex in Macedon, N.Y. (Photos by Dennis Joyce)
Morgan Schwab — Fairport, N.Y.
"The best advice I received was from one of my future coaches at Virginia, Colleen McCaffrey. She gave me such amazing advice while we were playing in the committed games at the Triple H Tournament, which was right before the USA tryout.
Seton Hall Prep (NJ) 2019 faceoff, midfielder Thomas Colucci of STEPS Lacrosse has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Colgate University.
An old perfume ad used to say, “If you wanna capture someone’s attention, whisper.” Well, I’m a big believer in the other old maxim, “If you want to get a reader’s attention, quote the Spice Girls.”
Worked, didn’t it?
OLD WESTBURY, Long Island (WABC) -- A high-tech study of the men's lacrosse team at a local college last season shows subtle declines in memory and slower cognitive reactions because of repeated hits to the head. It's not football, but collegiate lacrosse is a contact sport. And just like football, head injuries are common.
Dr. Hallie Zwibel, with the New York Institute of Technology, was determined to know just how common.
From stories about the first game played among the animals to the ongoing practice of holding medicine games to heal the sick, lacrosse is much more than a game to the Native Americans.
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York – Marist men's lacrosse announces its 2019 schedule. The team will play a challenging non-conference schedule to prepare them for Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play. The schedule consists of five home games and nine away contests.
Webster-Thomas' Isabelle Robarge Commits To Robert Morris
Monster Proud: Isabelle Robarge has committed to study and play her collegiate lacrosse at Robert Morris University. Congrats! pic.twitter.com/BSe15kStEj
Olean, N.Y. (WKBW) - They're a large and young group all ready to be a part of history.
"It's kind of funny how we're all young and going through the same thing," freshman Andrew Hersey said. "We're all freshman, there's no one older than us so we're all going through it together."
Maryland women’s lacrosse coach Cathy Reese watched as Erica Evans raced from one end of the field to the other in an early fall ball game, then turned to her assistants in disbelief.
“Holy moly,” Reese said. “That was awesome.”
The Rochester Knighthawks announced today that they are once again teaming up with Villa of Hope. Through the partnership, the Knighthawks are launching a new school program, which supports Villa of Hope’s mission of empowering families and youth to rebuild, recover and renew their lives.
The Buffalo Bandits youth clinic and open practice previously scheduled for Saturday, November 10th at Kerr-Pegula Fieldhouse at Houghton College has been postponed at this time. The team is working to reschedule and will provide an update when possible.
I started ranting and rambling last week about youth, scholastic, and college lacrosse; about US Lacrosse, rule changes, and anything else I could think of – but then I cut the article short and promised to continue this week…
So, this time around, for Part 2, I want to throw out more unanswered questions…
Like the “threat” posed by Paul Rabil, his financial backers, and the Premier Lacrosse League, coming to various as-of-yet-unannounced cities this summer.
The Rochester Knighthawks announced the theme nights for their historic 25th Anniversary Season. The Knighthawks will open their silver season on Saturday, Dec. 8 when they host the New England Black Wolves at 8:00 p.m. at Connors & Ferris Field at The Blue Cross Arena.
Nearly three decades ago, when he was the head men’s lacrosse coach at Yale University and part of the NCAA men’s lacrosse committee, Mike Waldvogel thought the idea of making fundamental changes to his favorite game was a no-brainer.
“We’re putting together a small group of folks from all walks of life, native and non-native, who have expertise in Native American history or have thought carefully about how to grow the game,” Lee said. “Indian country is big, so we of course want to make a splash, but we’ve got to do it in a responsible way.”
The Niagara University women's lacrosse team and head coach Wendy Stone announced the 2019 regular season schedule on Wednesday. The Purple Eagles' 17-game schedule features seven home games, including the season opener on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 5 p.m. against the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies. The non-conference schedule is highlighted with road trips to two Big Ten schools.
The Greater Rochester Chapter of US Lacrosse held their twenty-fifth Hall of Fame dinner Friday night at the Burgundy Basin Inn in Pittsford.Hall of Fame
With more than one hundred and fifty in attendance, teammates, friends and family along with many members of the Hall of Fame, gathered to induct five individuals, and two teams into the Greater Rochester Lacrosse Hall of Fame.
OCC’s championship lacrosse tradition brought Petey Maxwell all the way from Colorado to Central New York. During his time on campus he’s taken full advantage of everything the college has to offer.
St. Andrew’s College (Ontario, Canada) 2019 defenseman, LSM Owen Laffey of Evolve Elite Lacrosse has made a commitment to play Division III lacrosse at Nazareth College.
After graduating from Stony Brook as a two-time Tewaaraton finalist and being selected No. 1 overall in both the UWLX and WPLL drafts, opting to play in the latter, Ohlmiller inked an endorsement deal with Brine/New Balance. She and Marie McCool are the new faces of the brand — joining the likes of Taylor Cummings (Under Armour), Kayla Treanor (Nike) and Michelle Tumolo (STX), among others, who hope to usher in an era of unprecedented exposure for the women’s game.
Cummings, McCool, Ohlmiller and Tumolo took time out of their busy schedules for a roundtable discussion on the state of the women’s game and its future.
So while the current team has promise for 2019, there’s been growing concern about future members of the Orange. In a span of 40 days, four top Orange recruits have decommitted and flipped schools. The list and where they were ranked according to Ty Xanders of Inside Lacrosse:
Road Trip Dad
Dan is whipping up something special for Thanksgiving, and we'll be serving it as soon as it's finished.
The Upstate Lacrosse Foundation
The US Lacrosse Upstate Chapter Hall of Fame is now closed. The Upstate Lacrosse Foundation, Inc has been formed and will continue on servicing the Upstate New York lacrosse programs. More information will be coming soon.
Dan Witmer gave his opinion about this situation in his October 29 essay, So Many Unanswered Questions
Road Trip Dad - Everyone Pass to the Left – RTD Gives Thanks
NIAGARA WOMEN’S LACROSSE INKS EIGHT FOR 2020 SEASON
Team USA Presidents Cup Vlog
DON’T LEARN SAFETY BY ACCIDENT
More Stories At Our Twitter Feed
Shootout for Soldiers Announces 2019 Dates and Locations
Simmons to play lacrosse at St. Rose
CNY Section III athletes sign their National Letter of Intents
Returning home to Salamanca, Seneca signs to play lacrosse at Albany
Andrew Tinnesz signs to play lacrosse at Ithaca College
SEASON OF GIVING: DOM STARSIA ON THE PHENOMENON OF COMMUNITY
Lasagna: Our Life's Movie isn't Just a Highlight Reel
Five student-athletes from CBA sign NLI's to play college lacrosse
Honeoye Falls Lima 2019 DEF/LSM Commits to Lawrence Tech
Lax Lines – Beginnings
The Great Ball Game by Oren Lyons
Bandits, National Lacrosse League cancel first games of the season
Genovese joins IWLCA Hall of Fame
Previewing Army West Point’s 2019 men’s college lacrosse schedule
Some suggestions for the Premier Lacrosse League to consider
NATIONAL LACROSSE LEAGUE STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE
For Niskayuna lacrosse players, one last hurrah
St. Joes NLI Signings for Lacrosse
CELINE CUNNINGHAM HEADLINES IWLCA AWARD WINNERS
Chris’ 2019 Inside Lacrosse Preseason All-American ballot
More Stories At Our Twitter Feed
FIRST NIGHT OF YBLL ENDS WITH SHOOTOUT WIN
COACHING ADVICE THAT MAKES AN IMPACT
Seton Hall Prep (NJ) 2019 FO/MF Commits to Colgate
UAlbany Players Featured On PBS/WMHT
Spirit of the Stick
Marist Men's Lacrosse Announces 2019 Schedule
Bonnies wrap up fall ball, prepare for first ever Varsity lacrosse season
FORMER CANISIUS STAR ERICA EVANS CHASES NATIONAL TITLE IN COLLEGE PARK
2018 Hall of Fame Class Dinner
Petey Maxwell
St. Andrew’s College (Ontario, Canada) 2019 DEF/LSM Commits to Nazareth College
Final Episode
Syracuse men’s lacrosse: Why are some big recruits decommitting?
