WESTON, Mass. -- The annual 3D Prep Bound Showcase took place earlier this week at Rivers School and several of the top young players from around the region attended. There were a number of local prep coaches at the event doing evaluations, looking to add to their teams as soon as this coming … [Read more...]
Fall ball: Make no mistake, improved Keene State is back
MANCHESTER, N.H. -- Keene State is a mainstay in Division 3's Little East Conference. However, its dominance was challenged last season as it dropped a number of conference games as the season went on, including a historic loss to Western Connecticut in the league semifinals. COVID protocols ravaged … [Read more...]
Fall ball: What SNHU can build on after scrimmage split
MANCHESTER, N.H. -- Last year Southern New Hampshire went 6-6, with two wins coming against local rival and conference foe Franklin Pierce. Like many teams in the area, the Penmen's schedule was compromised due to COVID protocols so travel was minimal. Three losses to crosstown Saint Anselm are … [Read more...]
Fall ball: How St. Anselm looks to build on best season ever
MANCHESTER, N.H. -- The practice starts with one perfect jumping jack. Then the warm-ups have concluded and the entire Saint Anselm College team racks into formation for stickwork drills. It’s the penultimate scrimmage before the team’s fall ball game against MIT, and coach Mike Sciamanna and his … [Read more...]
Fall ball: How UNE’s “Lax 4 Life” tourney is a Maine tradition
Next weekend on the campus of the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine, the Nor’easters will host their 14th “Lax 4 Life” fall ball tournament. While most teams will be using their fall as a time to hone their skills and commit to some fundraising, UNE and the teams they have invited … [Read more...]
Commentary: Coaching in Division 3 isn’t a job, it’s a calling
I didn’t like my college coach. I hated the offense we ran. I hated the defense we played. I hated pretty much everything about how we executed in games. Playing in college was extremely frustrating. But it was also very rewarding. I loved my teammates and I loved my school. I cherished wearing a … [Read more...]