CONCORD, Mass. – In a matchup loaded with swings in momentum, Governor's Academy defeated Middlesex in the first round of the Independent School League playoffs on Wednesday, 16-6. With the win, fifth-seeded Governor's advances to the semifinal round on Saturday – against eighth-seeded Tabor – while … [Read more...]
High school spotlight: New coach steadies the Bedford (Mass.) ship
It goes without saying turnovers on the field are detrimental to a lacrosse team. But turnovers off the field can be just as pervasive a problem to a team's success. Such is the case for Bedford (Mass.) High School. Over the past six years, the Buccaneers saw coaching turnover four separate … [Read more...]
High school spotlight: Why L-S won’t overlook the little things
Lincoln-Sudbury (Mass.) High School looks as sharp as ever this spring, a few closes losses notwithstanding. The Warriors have tallied five wins in their first eight games, falling to undefeated Duxbury in overtime, 15-14; losing to Hingham by one goal, 9-8, and dropping an 11-9 battle to … [Read more...]
High school spotlight: Blue-collar, not blueblood, for Marshfield
Every lacrosse season in the MIAA has a dark horse. That one team that no one wants to play for some reason or another. In 2023, that team is Marshfield. Following a season-opening loss to unbeaten Duxbury, Marshfield rattled off five straight wins, including stunners over Medfield and Cohasset. … [Read more...]
High school spotlight: Why Longmeadow (Mass.) feels the love
In 2022, Longmeadow (Mass.) High School put together as picture-perfect a lacrosse season as possible. A team coming off a heartbreaking championship loss the season prior? Check. Double-overtime shootout to win the MIAA Division 2 state title the year after? Check. The Lancers strung together a … [Read more...]
High school spotlight: Discipline drives Billerica’s recent success
In 2022, the Billerica Memorial (Mass.) High School boys lacrosse team had its best season in recent memory. Finishing 7-1 in the Merrimack Valley Conference and 18-5 overall, the Indians' dominant offense blew the doors off their competition en route to a date with Longmeadow in the MIAA Division … [Read more...]