The spring may not seem close to anyone who still has snow in their yard, but the new Division 1 lacrosse season starts in just a few weeks. Though the chances for freshman attackmen to start at that position in Division 1 are small, there is still playing time to be found in the right … [Read more...]
Power rankings: Explaining and rating the region’s D-2 teams
Right off the bat -- this is a top nine. I know 10 is the preferred number for a listicle like this, but there are only nine Division 2 teams in New England. The good news is that’s one more program than there was last year. The University of Bridgeport has joined the D-2 ranks for the 2023 … [Read more...]
Preseason All-Americans: Who deserved it, who got left out?
The first round of preseason men’s lacrosse All-Americans dropped last week. USA Lacrosse was the first to release its picks and those will be followed by other media outlets as the Division 1 season is just around the corner. Let’s break down some of the regional inclusions and maybe some players … [Read more...]
Power rankings: Who makes our preseason Top 10 in D-3?
New England is home to some of the best Division 3 teams in the entire nation. The sheer volume of teams in the region is legitimately mind-boggling. But the number of top 20 teams in the region? Still crowded, but less so. It’s time for the most speculative of times to begin: the preseason. These … [Read more...]
Three burning questions in the NESCAC as a new season looms
The NESCAC is one of the deepest leagues in the entirety of Division 3 lacrosse. With the likes of Tufts, Bowdoin, Amherst and Wesleyan all making the NCAA tournament last season, it’s hard to argue against its place in the national hierarchy. However, with top-level recruits and well-run programs, … [Read more...]
From the podcast: Tracey Sullivan of Laxachusetts on the girls’ game
On this week’s episode of New England Lacrosse Journal’s “Chasing The Goal” podcast, hosts Kyle Devitte and Jack Piatelli were joined in studio by Laxachusetts girls director Tracey Sullivan and boys coach Dave Evans. Sullivan has helped to build one of the more successful girls lacrosse club … [Read more...]
