On this week’s episode of New England Lacrosse Journal’s “Chasing The Goal” podcast, hosts Kyle Devitte and Jack Piatelli welcomed Merrimack assistant coach Chris Diantgikis and Bentley assistant coach George Diantgikis to the Seamans Media studio. The two brothers hail from Peabody, Mass., and … [Read more...]
Why Lakes Region League is best-kept secret in prep lacrosse
The Lakes Region may not receive as much attention or coverage as some of the other New England conferences, but the league's strongest programs are undoubtedly attracting notice as worthy opponents in the prep ranks. With a variety of schools all located well above the border of New Hampshire and … [Read more...]
Division 3: What in the world is going on in the NESCAC?
Division 3's most prestigious academic league is also one of the strongest in the country. With perennial NCAA title contender Tufts routinely atop the NESCAC, the next tier of the league is always difficult to discern. This season that's more true than it ever was, as a number of teams have managed … [Read more...]
Weekend takeaways: Breaking down Harvard’s win, Ivy drama
Well, if you’re a fan of dramatic finishes, this weekend was one of the best in recent memory. A number of games went down to the very last possession or the very last shot. One team stormed the field in triumph while the other slowly walked to their bench. It’s a scene that never gets old, a sports … [Read more...]
Weekend primer: It’s a Saturday of reckoning in the Ivy League
The appeal of the Ivy League has always been best-in-class academics. But so far this season, the Ivies are hanging with -- and beating -- teams from power conferences like the ACC and the Big Ten with regularity. Is the balance of power shifting back to the nation’s most prestigious universities? … [Read more...]
Watch list: The best player on each NESCAC team (so far)
Results are hard to argue with. You can try, but when it comes down to it -- unless you’ve seen the games and felt the impact that one player can have -- a lot of it is guesswork. With “work” being the operative word. The NESCAC season is young. Most teams haven’t even played four games yet. But … [Read more...]