Dan Arestia, Author at New England Lacrosse Journal

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Fall ball: Can people actually be underestimating loaded Yale?

The 2023 season was something of an up-and-down one for Yale. After a 3-1 start, it lost three straight Ivy League games. It followed that up with a run of six straight wins to get into the Ivy League tournament and. ultimately, the NCAAs. In the NCAAs, the Bulldogs fell in a shootout against … [Read more...]

Why there’s no place like home for Cheshire (Conn.) star Matt Jeffery

On June 11, the clock hit zeros in the Connecticut Class M championship game at Sacred Heart University. It was a rout. Cheshire High School defeated Daniel Hand, 18-3, the culmination of a season of dominance for the Rams, particularly for their star junior midfielder, Matt Jeffery. Jeffery scored … [Read more...]

Fall ball: Fairfield embracing a new look and a new offense

There are some big changes for Fairfield this year, starting with the sideline. Joining the program are two new assistant coaches. Connor McMahon joins the staff as an assistant coach following the end of his playing career a season ago. Adrian Torok-Orban comes to Fairfield from Robert Morris, and … [Read more...]

Recruiting: Family, versatility guided Luke Shannehan to BU

Fairfield Prep (Conn.) is one of the strongest high school lacrosse programs in New England, even in the nation. The Jesuits will enter this spring having graduated a massive senior class. All told, 17 seniors graduated from the 2023 team, including talent that is already on the field at the … [Read more...]

Fall ball: How momentum and consistency are fueling Sacred Heart

Sacred Heart finished 2023 by winning four of five games in MAAC play, and it will look to carry that momentum into 2024 following a strong fall season. With a bevy of returning top scorers on offense, and strong experience and leadership on defense, the expectations will be high. And, this year, … [Read more...]

How George Hawley of Fairfield Prep landed at Dartmouth

Fairfield Prep (Conn.) graduated one of its top senior classes in years following the 2023 season, a group of nearly 20 that included some of the best players in Connecticut. With a class like that, some may be expecting a letdown. But don’t expect it on the defensive end, not with recent Dartmouth … [Read more...]

Fall Classic: Canada nips U.S. in OT; Olympics are confirmed

SPARKS, Md. -- Fall ball is usually tune-up time, see-the-lineup time and evaluate the young guys time. But at USA Lacrosse Headquarters on Friday night, it was also gold medal rematch time. Team USA played Team Canada as part of the annual Fall Classic. Team USA had a roster stacked with pros from … [Read more...]

Tracing Jason Pagano’s unorthodox recruiting journey to St. John’s

Jason Pagano went to St. Joseph’s in Trumbull, Conn., expecting to play football and lacrosse. Really, football was going to be the primary sport. St. Joseph’s is a football powerhouse with 15 state championships and has alumni currently playing in the NFL. The lacrosse program is also a strength, … [Read more...]

Why ‘quick study’ Bryce Lyden of New Canaan (Conn.) picked Michigan

In a lacrosse-loving town like New Canaan, Conn., kids pick up the game early. Sticks are in hands, groundballs are being scooped, and shooting is being taught to kindergarten and first-graders by the dozens. There is no shortage of elite coaches nor parents who played top-level college lacrosse, … [Read more...]

‘This is all for Mass. lacrosse’: Trainor thrives in PLL quarters

FOXBORO, Mass. – Media members awaited players and coaches for a postgame press conference after Monday’s Premier Lacrosse League quarterfinal at Gillette Stadium, looking at two chairs in front of a PLL- and Gatorade-branded backdrop that were empty. After a few moments, Cannons head coach Brian … [Read more...]

Transfer tracker: Impactful Conn. guys in new D-1 homes

The advent of the age of the transfer portal means that programs across the country, and across the entire NCAA landscape -- not just Division 1 -- have the ability to reshape their team in a single offseason. Lacrosse players pursue grad degrees and maximize their college eligibility and, in doing … [Read more...]

Watch list: Who has impressed at these World Championships?

As the World Championships continue to play out in San Diego, players from New England have represented the region well. Team USA, which will play Canada in Saturday's gold-medal game, has seen excellent efforts from Connor Kelly. The Easton, Conn., native, who played at Avon Old Farms, led all … [Read more...]

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