Lincoln-Sudbury poses with the MIAA Division 1 state championship trophy. (Dave Arnold/New England Lacrosse Journal)QUINCY, Mass. — You will not find many years these days where Lincoln-Sudbury (Mass.) can play the disrespect card, or be somewhat underrated by the Warriors' standards heading into … [Read more...]
Down goes Medfield: Winchester wins MIAA Div. 2 state title
Celebrations ensue for Winchester at the final whistle. (Dave Arnold/New England Lacrosse Journal)QUINCY, Mass. — There is little in the game of lacrosse for Winchester (Mass.) High School that John Pirani has not seen. After all, he played for the Sachems starting in 1966, then has carried over a … [Read more...]
New generation of FOGOs emerge in Independent School League
Governor's Academy standout Nathan Laliberte, center, corrals a faceoff vs. Milton Academy. (Courtesy Photo)As recently as five years ago or so, the person taking the faceoff in an Independent School League game could be just like any other player. They'd try to win the ball and possession for their … [Read more...]
Jack Gurney leading Grafton with eyes on elusive state title
Jack Gurney has come into his own this 2019 season. (Courtesy of Grafton High School)MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — Following his team's 15-6 win over St. Bernard's in the Massachusetts Division 3 Central/West final last Friday, Grafton coach Alan Rotatori reflected on what makes it so hard to defend junior … [Read more...]
Before Duke career, Will Frisoli reflects on time at St. Sebastian’s
Will Frisoli during a 2018 game against Nobles. (Dave Arnold Photography)As Adam White and former St. Sebastian's head coach Ted Weihman watched players go through preseason drills in 2015, one player kept catching their eye. It was an eighth grader, Will Frisoli, whose older brother, Jack, was … [Read more...]
What St. Sebastian’s took from the GEICO High School Lacrosse Nationals
Duke commit Mike Swirbalus and St. Sebastian's took a great deal from the event. (Credit: St. Sebastian's SchoolAs Adam White put it, the St. Sebastian's coach left a big decision up to his seniors "12 Angry Men"-style. On May 13, two days after the Arrows notched an 8-7 win over Governor's Academy … [Read more...]
