While the annual list of juniors from the region making their Division 1 college commitments is tilted heavily toward prep school players, these last six weeks have seen more than two dozen public school players from New England announce their commitments to play at Division 1 schools. The group is … [Read more...]
Loyola bound, Luke Murphy’s game is forged by family, flair
Luke Murphy is the fourth brother in his family and the third to come through the program at Medfield (Mass.) High School on his way to Division 1 college lacrosse. Will, the oldest, played at Holy Cross after transferring from Skidmore, playing well enough as a defender/LSM to get named a captain … [Read more...]
In the NESCAC, it’s been a fall unlike any other
Cornell-bound Sorelle Lawton has proven to be a quick study
Whether on the lacrosse field, on the volleyball court or in the classroom, Sorelle Lawton has always been a fast learner. She began dabbling in lacrosse at a young age but didn’t play on a club team until the eighth grade. Three years later, she’s established herself as one of the top junior … [Read more...]
UNH-committed Kate O’Rourke plays bigger than her size
At 5-foot-2 and 112 pounds, Kate O’Rourke has always been looking for advantages that go beyond size. Strength and conditioning rank high. Her father was a college lacrosse player at Air Force so she heard first-hand what needed to develop in her game if she was to achieve her dream of playing at … [Read more...]
In Gavin Begonia, Ohio State finally gets its Maine man
Gavin Begonia felt some strong pulls toward the program at Ohio State, and not just the obvious one. The Lawrence Academy junior from Gorham, Maine, recently made his commitment to Ohio State, citing the school’s size and business program, but also a connection with the coach. Nick Myers (Kennebunk, … [Read more...]
