The opening rounds of the high school boys lacrosse tournaments in Connecticut have played out largely the way they were expected to play out since brackets were released before Memorial Day weekend. Semifinals in Class L, Class M and Class S are slated for Wednesday evening -- Class L at Fairfield … [Read more...]
Hoya destroyer: How Zach Geddes thrived at Georgetown
Some positions on the lacrosse field lend themselves to certain types of players. It’s a bit of a running theme that goalies are, for lack of a better word, crazy. Faceoff specialists have short memories. Short-stick defensive midfielders? They’re fearless. They have to be. They’re under attack from … [Read more...]
Connecticut playoffs: Favorites, challengers and upset picks
The first rounds of the Class L, Class M and Class S high school boys lacrosse tournaments in Connecticut begin on Wednesday. From there, the quarterfinals will be played Saturday, the semifinals on June 8 and the state championship games on Sunday, June 12. It promises to showcase some excellent … [Read more...]
Logan McNaney, Owen Murphy help super Terps reach final
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. – Maryland is on an all-time trajectory. Its story this year can end with more than a national championship. Should the Terps go undefeated, they take their place among the best teams to ever play lacrosse. The beauty of the Terps this year has been the selflessness and depth … [Read more...]
FINAL SAY: John Piatelli, Cornell down Rutgers in D-1 semis
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. -- With a trip to the Division 1 championship game on the line, John Piatelli (Wrentham, Mass.) stepped up and had one of his biggest games of the season. Leading the team in goals on the day with five, the last of which tied Mike French for the most ever in a single season at … [Read more...]
Conn.: It’s Darien vs. Wilton in FCIAC, Fairfield Prep inspired
It’s postseason time in Connecticut, as conference tournaments across the state are underway. We’ve already seen some surprise results and top-level play, as conference semifinals and championships are held this week. It’s a quick turnaround from conference play to state title play, as the state … [Read more...]
