In the offseason, there was a sizable shift in teams across a number of conferences. Old conferences like the NEC and the SoCon have given way to the Atlantic 10 and the ASUN. The ripples of those changes are starting to filter through into the region. There has been a shift in one of Division 1's … [Read more...]
Watch list: Five Division 3 standouts to track this spring
We are at that stage in the year where it feels like every day is just a little bit longer. However, despite the daylight being shorter, we are edging closer to the start of the 2023 men’s college lacrosse season. There are literally hundreds of players to watch in the upcoming months, so it’s … [Read more...]
From the podcast: Bishop Hendricken coach Matt Clifford on school ties, play styles
On this week’s episode of New England Lacrosse Journal’s “Chasing The Goal” podcast, hosts Kyle Devitte and Jack Piatelli were joined by Bishop Henricken (R.I.) head coach Matt Clifford. Clifford was named the new head coach of the Rhode Island lacrosse power back in November. He has a history … [Read more...]
Watch list: Five freshman attackmen to watch this spring
The spring may not seem close to anyone who still has snow in their yard, but the new Division 1 lacrosse season starts in just a few weeks. Though the chances for freshman attackmen to start at that position in Division 1 are small, there is still playing time to be found in the right … [Read more...]
Power rankings: Explaining and rating the region’s D-2 teams
Right off the bat -- this is a top nine. I know 10 is the preferred number for a listicle like this, but there are only nine Division 2 teams in New England. The good news is that’s one more program than there was last year. The University of Bridgeport has joined the D-2 ranks for the 2023 … [Read more...]
Preseason All-Americans: Who deserved it, who got left out?
The first round of preseason men’s lacrosse All-Americans dropped last week. USA Lacrosse was the first to release its picks and those will be followed by other media outlets as the Division 1 season is just around the corner. Let’s break down some of the regional inclusions and maybe some players … [Read more...]