On this week’s episode of New England Lacrosse Journal’s “Chasing The Goal” podcast, hosts Kyle Devitte and Jack Piatelli welcomed Lincoln-Sudbury (Mass.) High School head coach Brian Vona. Vona has been a pillar of the Massachusetts coaching community for over a decade. His influence in building … [Read more...]
The great college roster backlog: Inside the numbers game
We have all met the person at the office who claims he was good enough at a sport to play Division 1 but just didn’t have the grades. We also know that most of the time, they’re lying. But we don’t get mad. No, we smile and move on with our day, never paying it a second thought. Because we know that … [Read more...]
SIMPLY THE BEST: Maryland holds off Cornell for greatness
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. -- The University of Maryland won the NCAA men's lacrosse championship Monday at Rentschler Field, defeating Cornell, 9-7. The win capped an undefeated season that cemented the Terrapins' place as a top all-time team. Both teams got off to a slow start. However, it didn't take … [Read more...]
DIVISION 2: Champion Tampa team grants no mercy to Mercy
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. -- The University of Tampa has finally broken through and won the Division 2 men's lacrosse championship. The Spartans downed Mercy, 11-7, to win their first championship on Sunday. Tampa used an explosive six-goal run in the second quarter to build a comfortable lead but still … [Read more...]
Union takes RIT to the end in a competitive Division 3 final
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. -- The Division 3 men's lacrosse championship was almost the upset that Union fans and pundits alike predicted. Unfortunately for those parties, the game's wild momentum swung to the other side of the pendulum and RIT lifted its second-straight NCAA title, 12-10. All three of … [Read more...]
Watch list: Which local guys in D-1 can shine this weekend?
This weekend will be host to dozens of highlight-reel goals. Several will be scored by the following group of players. We love offense here at New England Lacrosse Journal, and some of the best goal scorers, passers and finishers playing in this game have ties to New England. Whether it’s the stoic … [Read more...]
