FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Over the years, more than a dozen towns in Connecticut have produced pro lacrosse players and coaches, in both indoor and outdoor leagues. Right now, there’s a Connecticut connection to seven of the eight teams in the Premier Lacrosse League, either through the player's hometown … [Read more...]
CONN.: New Canaan, Guilford, New Fairfield cement elite status
The Class L girls bracket in Connecticut felt like a Darien vs. New Canaan collision course. Darien, the top overall seed, entered the state tournament undefeated and kept rolling, beating Fairfield Ludlowe, Greenwich and Wilton by a combined score of 49-8. New Canaan came into the state tournament … [Read more...]
CONN.: A Staples stunner, plus titles for Wilton and Weston
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The marquee matchup of the day -- and the most surprising result -- came in Class L. The CIAC crowned three boys lacrosse champions at Sacred Heart University on Sunday, and when the dust settled, Staples, Wilton and Weston were holding championship trophies. Staples not only … [Read more...]
Conn.: Breaking down Darien vs. Staples, and two other finals
The state high school boys lacrosse championship matchups are set for all three classes in Connecticut. On Sunday, the three title games will be played in a tripleheader at Sacred Heart University, crowning the three state champions. The championship schedule is as follows: Weston vs. Northwest … [Read more...]
Connecticut: Which teams will win on semifinal Wednesday?
The opening rounds of the high school boys lacrosse tournaments in Connecticut have played out largely the way they were expected to play out since brackets were released before Memorial Day weekend. Semifinals in Class L, Class M and Class S are slated for Wednesday evening -- Class L at Fairfield … [Read more...]
Hoya destroyer: How Zach Geddes thrived at Georgetown
Some positions on the lacrosse field lend themselves to certain types of players. It’s a bit of a running theme that goalies are, for lack of a better word, crazy. Faceoff specialists have short memories. Short-stick defensive midfielders? They’re fearless. They have to be. They’re under attack from … [Read more...]