It really is stunning to think that a few short years ago, Cohasset (Mass.) High School’s girls lacrosse program was considered irrelevant. Now, it’s 2019, and the school has established a dominant culture, the team fresh off a second state title in the past three seasons. Was it the implementation … [Read more...]
Longmeadow’s Delaney Rodriguez-Shaw set for Puerto Rico U-19 team
Around 6 a.m. most days over the past year, casual passersby would witness Delaney Rodriguez-Shaw (Longmeadow, Mass.), uncorking one shot after another against a recently-installed cement structure at the school. They’d see a young, determined athlete chasing a dream. However, what most of them … [Read more...]
Bryce Richmond shares vision for Tilton boys lacrosse program
Always a New Englander at heart, Bryce Richmond was hiking in 2016, albeit far off in Utah, when he first got the call from his longtime college coach and mentor, Preston Chapman. It was then that he was informed that he would continue his lacrosse career, only this time, as an assistant on the … [Read more...]
Star power brings Notre Dame Academy, Cohasset MIAA state titles
WELLESLEY, Mass. – In most cases, it’s never a surprise to see coaches turn to star players for a boost when it comes to tournament season. Pick any sport and any level – chances are that simple reality would apply. Fans witnessed that firsthand at Babson College Friday night in both of the MIAA … [Read more...]
Q&A: Justin Simon reflects on New Hampton stint, next steps
Since taking the head coach job at New Hampton eight years back, Justin Simon (Canaan, N.H.) has only experienced success, winning four consecutive Lakes Region titles between 2015-18, while being named the conference’s Coach of the Year back in 2017. Which begs the question: Why is he deciding to … [Read more...]
Lakes Region champs Brewster Academy “played the game the right way”
It was during one of the first team meetings of the season when Brewster Academy head coach Jason Ouellet presented a simple, yet powerful question to his players in the room. “Okay,” Ouellet said. “What do you guys want our identity to be?” They could have answered by spiraling into any sort of … [Read more...]
Pingree firmly among NEPSAC’s best with yet another championship
There are countless programs in New England starving for success, just begging for a chance to be labeled among the best. As for this prep school in South Hamilton, Mass., on the outskirts of Bradley Palmer State Park? They've firmly planted a flag among the region's top NEPSAC teams. With a 12-4 … [Read more...]
NHIAA Notebook: What’s the key to success at Derryfield?
Winning isn’t simply a requirement at Derryfield. It is a livelihood, a culture which longtime coach Chris Hettler has worked arduously to help construct since he first arrived in Manchester back in 2002. Less than a decade ago, the program was just a small blip on the radar, slowly rising up the … [Read more...]
Quintin O’Connell “most unpredictable player” ever at New Canaan
Standing before a silent version of ‘The Big House’ at the University of Michigan was almost eerie. The image of playing wide receiver in front 100,000-plus fans was enticing. It was Big Ten football, after all. But sometimes you just have to go with your instinct, with what you feel is best. For … [Read more...]
The rise of Needham attackman Jason Child is no mistake
He was often up before the sun, before the morning's chaos was in motion. But if you were in the right place at the right time, you'd catch Jason Child, leaping over the fence of the Needham MBTA line to enter DeFazio Park at 5:30 a.m., looking to get an early workout in before the school day … [Read more...]
Maryland future awaits Mike Roche, but first unfinished business
Mike Roche vividly remembers the day he received the call. The North Andover, Mass., lacrosse sensation was at home when the phone rang. As soon as he heard the voice on the other end, he knew his life was about to change – for good. Roche had just been offered a scholarship from Maryland head coach … [Read more...]
