On this week’s episode of New England Lacrosse Journal’s “Chasing The Goal” podcast, hosts Kyle Devitte and Jack Piatelli talk with sports consultant Tyrone Croom, founder of CroArt Sports. A native of Sudbury, Mass., Croom played lacrosse at Lincoln-Sudbury (Mass.) High School before attending … [Read more...]
Prep focus: What to expect at Avon Old Farms under Kyle Jackson
We may never know what a Winged Beaver actually is, but everyone in the prep school lacrosse world knows what Avon Old Farms is. A traditional prep power nestled in Avon, Conn., Avon Old Farms has a new head coach in Kyle Jackson, but the same old goal -- winning the Founders League. Last year, the … [Read more...]
NESCAC: The teams to beat, pursuers, dark horses and more
The NESCAC will have a new look in 2024. A new champion? That remains to be seen. This season, the best and deepest league in Division 3 — an annual landing spot for many of the region’s top players — is set to look completely different, at least, on paper. Departed are several of last year’s stars, … [Read more...]
Weekend primer: Yale, Harvard, Dartmouth, Brown join the fray
The time has come for the most academically intense league in the country to begin its lacrosse season. All four local Ivy League men's teams are in action this weekend and each of them will be scrutinized by media and fans alike. Luckily, most of the matchups favor the Ivies, at least on paper. … [Read more...]
From the podcast: Quinton and Mark Champagne on mental health
On this week’s episode of New England Lacrosse Journal’s “Chasing The Goal” podcast, hosts Kyle Devitte and Jack Piatelli talk with Quinton and Mark Champagne from the Uncomfortable Silence podcast. On May 24, 2021, Mark lost the mother of his son, Quinton, after a long battle with dementia. The … [Read more...]
Thursday’s D-3 kickoff helps keep Jack Sandler’s legacy strong
For fans of Colby College lacrosse -- and of Division 3 lacrosse in general -- the passing of former Colby coach Jack Sandler can still be felt. Sandler passed away from a sudden heart attack in November of 2015. After his passing, the Jack Sandler Leadership Foundation was founded to preserve … [Read more...]