There’s no greater hotbed of women’s lacrosse talent than the Atlantic Coast Conference. The ACC boasts the last two NCAA champions (North Carolina and Boston College) and finished last season with six teams ranked in the top 20. Its 10 programs have become preferred destinations for the region’s … [Read more...]
Five to watch: Goalkeeping intrigue and more in the Big 10
We are only one month out from the start of brand new Division 1 women’s lacrosse seasons. In addition to the 19 D-1 programs that are based in New England (welcome to the group, Stonehill), the region’s standout players also populate some of the nation’s best leagues. In a series of watch lists … [Read more...]
From the podcast: Fairfield’s Andrew Baxter on the right fit
On this week’s episode of New England Lacrosse Journal’s “Chasing The Goal” podcast, hosts Kyle Devitte and Jack Piatelli were joined by Fairfield University head coach Andrew Baxter. After nearly two decades as a top assistant coach, including a stint as the defensive coordinator and recruiting … [Read more...]
How Canterbury’s Ginny Zapletal has grown into a starring role
Even as she was standing out last spring as a sophomore for Canterbury School, midfielder Ginny Zapletal wasn’t quite sure how good she really was. Others were only too happy to tell her. Six months later, she has a clearer picture. Good enough to be considered one of the region’s top players on a … [Read more...]
Analysis: Which schools are recruiting the region’s ‘24 girls?
As the calendar moves toward Thanksgiving, more than 80 juniors in the region’s Class of ‘24 have made commitments to play Division 1 lacrosse in college. As we previously reported, the Atlantic Coast Conference has recruited the top players in the region heavily in recent years. But it’s not alone … [Read more...]
How New England to the ACC has become a grooved path
The Atlantic Coast Conference, with many of its programs based in the sun-splashed south, has long been a preferred destination for the top girls lacrosse players in New England. The ACC boasts the last two NCAA champions (North Carolina and Boston College), and finished last season with six teams … [Read more...]
