Cohasset captures another Division 2 crown as it solidifies its MIAA place. (Dan Leahy/New England Lacrosse Journal)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 … [Read more...]
Longmeadow’s Delaney Rodriguez-Shaw set for Puerto Rico U-19 team
Delaney Rodriguez-Shaw in the Massachusetts state title game. (Dan Leahy/New England Lacrosse Journal)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 … [Read more...]
Bryce Richmond shares vision for Tilton boys lacrosse program
Credit: Tilton Lacrosse TwitterAlways 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 … [Read more...]
Star power brings Notre Dame Academy, Cohasset MIAA state titles
Cohasset, left, and Notre Dame Academy, right, celebrate their MIAA titles (Dan Leahy/New England Lacrosse Journal)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 … [Read more...]
Q&A: Justin Simon reflects on New Hampton stint, next steps
Justin Simon was an all-NESCAC player at Bates before getting into coaching. (Photo Courtesy of New Hampton School)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, … [Read more...]
Lakes Region champs Brewster Academy “played the game the right way”
Brewster Academy celebrates being back atop the Lakes Region Leagues. (Brewster Academy Twitter)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 … [Read more...]
Pingree firmly among NEPSAC’s best with yet another championship
Pingree is coming to dominate the Eastern Independent League. (David Goff/Pingree School)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 … [Read more...]
NHIAA Notebook: What’s the key to success at Derryfield?
Derryfield senior midfielder John Anderson. (Courtesy Photo)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 … [Read more...]
Quintin O’Connell “most unpredictable player” ever at New Canaan
New Canaan star midfielder Quintin O'Connell reacts to scoring last year vs. Darien. (Courtesy Photo)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 … [Read more...]
The rise of Needham attackman Jason Child is no mistake
Jason Child during a 12-9 win for Needham over Melrose. (Dave Arnold Photography)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 … [Read more...]
Maryland future awaits Mike Roche, but first unfinished business
Mike Roche, right, during a May 2018 game vs. Hingham. (Dave Arnold Photography)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 … [Read more...]
