The star power in the Independent School League always shines bright. But beyond the stars are guys who get the job done very well -- maybe without getting the same recognition. As the start of a new, anticipated ISL season nears, we surveyed the league’s 16 coaches to find out who they perceive as … [Read more...]
Nobles catchable? Prep Cup favorite? First takes in girls prep
Once again, the prep school girls lacrosse season in New England will start with a bang. The region’s top two teams these past few years will face off in another very early-season game. It will be Noble and Greenough visiting Sacred Heart-Greenwich on March 27. Two other league champions, Hotchkiss … [Read more...]
Canterbury goalie Liz Carlson’s game: High risk, but high reward
For Liz Carlson, the boundary of the goal circle is just a suggestion. The senior goalie at Canterbury School is a self-described risk-taker, an athletic player who likes to push the envelope as much as she likes to push the ball up the field after saving it. “You’ve got to take risks. My game is … [Read more...]
Reversal of fortune: Why Brayden Holt is excited for Cushing future
In the region’s Class of ’26, there are six goalies already committed to Division 1 programs. Most played on teams that are prep or high school powers — Loomis Chaffee, New Hampton, Ridgefield (Conn.), New Canaan (Conn.) and La Salle Academy (R.I.). Then there’s Brayden Holt, who played on a team … [Read more...]
Watch list: Which women are preseason Division 1 All-Stars?
Meet our Division 1 women’s preseason All-Star team. With the new season upon us, we’ve identified 12 players from the region’s D-1 teams to recognize. These players come from eight different programs, several of which are in action this weekend as the new D-1 season gains traction. This is New … [Read more...]
ISL to the NESCAC: Seven women primed for big seasons
There is no better or deeper league in Division 3 women’s lacrosse than the NESCAC. Between now and the start of the season (10 of the league’s 11 teams play openers on March 1, with Bates and new head coach Princess Zabel jumping the gun with a trip south later this month), we’ll look at some … [Read more...]
