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Club spotlight: Penguins use unique model to their advantage

This weekend, dozens of club programs from the region will flock to Devens, Mass., to compete in Laxtoberfest. The tournament — hosted by PrimeTime Lacrosse — is one of the many events circled on the calendar for the fall slate of showcases. On Sunday, players from 2036 to 2028 birth years will … [Read more...]

Recruiting takeaways: Unpacking 7 recent commitments

When the floodgates officially opened on Sept. 9 for boys prospects in the class of 2028 to commit to Division 1 programs, the first three weeks were busy with commitment news. It triggered a wave of top recruits to commit to big-time programs across the country. I kept up with it all in a live … [Read more...]

Recruiting takeaways: Ivy League, Patriot League lead the way in ‘28 commitments

The recruiting window for boys prospects in the class of 2028 opened over a month ago. Since then, more than 100 players with ties to New England have committed to schools. All but two decisions have been to Division 1 programs. Impressive. And as the recruiting season begins to slow down, now is a … [Read more...]

Which MIAA teams will have the most college commits this spring?

We are still months removed from the start of the MIAA boys lacrosse season. But as we are in the heart of the recruiting season for the class of 2028, I thought now would be a fitting time to take a look at commitment numbers. There are a lot of college-bound players who compete in the MIAA each … [Read more...]

SMU is launching a lacrosse program. Its roster could feature talent from New England

Some big college lacrosse news broke on Tuesday. Southern Methodist University announced that the University Park, Texas-based school would add a lacrosse program for the 2028 NCAA season as a member of the ACC. The launch marks the first Division 1 lacrosse program in Texas. Believe it or not, it … [Read more...]

Which prep teams will have the most college commits this spring?

There is still a fairly long way to go until the high school lacrosse season. But this past Sunday got me thinking about spring. I covered Road to Prep’s Battle Ground showcase, a one-day event that featured 18 prep and high school teams and an action-packed slate of lacrosse. That’s right, high … [Read more...]

Standouts and takeaways from Road to Prep’s Battle Ground showcase

FITCHBURG, Mass. --- The fall lacrosse season is in full swing. But Sunday's event at Game On Fitchburg was not your ordinary October tournament. If anything, one might have thought it was March due to the brisk temperatures and high school and prep teams flocking to the turf. Road to Prep's Battle … [Read more...]

How Landen O’Neil became nation’s top recruit and what it means for New England

Landen O’Neil (Barnstable, Mass.) was the face of the lacrosse world this past summer. The consensus No. 1 player in the class of 2028 was nearing a recruiting window that would ultimately land him at Duke University. As a sophomore, the Tabor Academy attackman led the ISL in scoring with video … [Read more...]

Lacrosse shot clock coming to MIAA? It’s a big step closer

A shot clock is most likely coming to MIAA lacrosse — just not for the upcoming spring season. On Tuesday, the MIAA boys and girls lacrosse committees both voted in favor of recommending the state adopt new rules from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) that were … [Read more...]

Club spotlight: 3D New England at forefront of rising talent in region

James Leary (Boxford, Mass.) is what he calls a “3D lifer.” The former Governor’s Academy and University of Vermont star played for the first-ever 3D New England team in the summer of 2011. After his storied career at UVM — the 2018 graduate set a program record in caused turnovers (69) — he played … [Read more...]

What is Masters Academy’s plan for lacrosse program?

For Abbey Capobianco (Framingham, Mass.), it’s about the why. When the Framingham High Hall of Famer concluded her successful ten-year stint as the head coach at the Assumption University women’s lacrosse team, she dipped into the prep world, assisting the Dexter Southfield program for three … [Read more...]

Girls recruiting: Top 13 uncommitted ‘28s still on the board

Thursday marks exactly one month since the recruiting window opened for Division 1 girls lacrosse prospects in the class of 2028. Since Sept. 1, a bevy of talented players have committed to schools. Our recruitment tracker --- which followed the action through the first two weeks --- analyzed 29 … [Read more...]

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