The staff of New England Lacrosse Journal is ranking the top prep and high school prospects by class as part of our new “Best of New England” series. Understanding that player rankings are subjective, we based ours on feedback from prep, high school and club coaches; college commitments; regional … [Read more...]
ISL preview, Part 2: Don’t sleep on these five strong challengers
It's tempting to utilize the tier system when previewing a new season of boys lacrosse in the Independent School League. That's why we've broken our preview into three parts: Part 1 looked at six teams that will be considered dark horses to contend. In the final part of our preview later this week … [Read more...]
ISL preview, Part 1: Six teams seeking some upward mobility
Since the Independent School League implemented postseason tournaments for the first time in 2022, 12 of the league's 16 programs have qualified for the eight-team championship tournament at least once. That reflects the depth of the ISL and how even just making the championship tournament is a … [Read more...]
ISL girls: Coaches pick league’s most impressive players
So many good players in the Independent School League. But which ones are perceived as the best of the best? As part of our preview coverage of the Independent School League girls this season, we asked the league’s 13 coaches a bonus question: Who do they see as the league’s most impressive opposing … [Read more...]
Coaches speak out: Who are the ISL’s most impressive players?
There is never a shortage of star power in the Independent School League. As we do each preseason, we surveyed the league’s 16 head coaches to find out who they perceive as the league’s most impressive opposing player – and why. In all, 11 different players received votes for “most impressive,” … [Read more...]
Coaches speak out: Who are the ISL’s most underrated players?
In the Independent School League, the stars always shine bright. But even when you step into the shadows, you’re met by some very good lacrosse players. As we do each preseason, we surveyed the league’s 16 head coaches to find out whom they perceive to be the league’s most underrated player – and … [Read more...]
