Bryant senior standout Marc O’Rourke (Hingham, Mass.) is one of the most skillful attackmen to ever play for the Bulldogs. He’s also a team-first guy who didn’t want this article to focus on him or any of his accomplishments. He wanted it to be about the team. A good team. But it would be hard to … [Read more...]
NESCAC power rankings: Which teams can challenge for the top?
Even after a season when three teams elected not to compete, the NESCAC is still the best league in all of Division 3. It's not really an arguable point. The combination of academic rigor and athletic competition is a huge draw for players from all around the country. Going into the spring season, … [Read more...]
From the podcast: RJ Swift on the ISL and Tabor’s growth
On this week’s episode of New England Lacrosse Journal’s “Chasing The Goal” podcast, hosts Kyle Devitte and Jack Piatelli welcomed Tabor Academy head coach RJ Swift to the Seamans Media studio. Swift has been coaching at Tabor for the last five years. An alum of the Seawolves, he has helped … [Read more...]
Division 3: Analyzing the region’s seven All-American selections
Lists of Division 3 All-American lists -- even when they are curated and created by knowledgeable sources like coaches -- are largely popularity contests. With nearly 400 teams to select players from, that’s understandable. Still, many players and teams from the region have been recognized by their … [Read more...]
Analysis: What ESPN’s TV slate means for New England fans
Last week on the very eve of the college lacrosse season’s start, ESPN released its entire TV rollout for men’s and women’s lacrosse. As usual, the Internet found many things to complain about, but let’s leave the grievances to the interwebs where they belong. Here are some of the best games on tap, … [Read more...]
Patriot League preview: Holy Cross hoping turmoil is over
Over the next week, and in the current issue of New England Lacrosse Journal, we will continue to preview every Division 1 men’s and women’s team in New England, by conference, and unveil, team by team, our preseason top 10. Today's post focuses on the region's teams from the Patriot League, … [Read more...]
