The playoffs are here and are accelerating quickly. There are a number of teams that remain on the road to sectional and state championships. Some are new, most are old, but all of them are worthy of consideration for this week’s top 15. That said, there are some teams that remain in the rankings … [Read more...]
Magnificent seven: Blind scout reports on top D-1 contenders
Blind scouting reports. The term is a misnomer. These reports aren’t so much blind as they are anonymous, from reports on the teams still fighting for a title, several of whom populate New England Lacrosse Journal's statewide rankings. The providers of these reports ... well, that’s the blind part. … [Read more...]
D-2/D-3: Billerica shocks, Reading is poised, D-S is close
Every sectional tournament in the MIAA boys lacrosse playoffs has completed at least one round of competition, with many regions advancing past the quarterfinals earlier this week. And there have been some surprises. While many favorites still remain in the fight, there are several other teams … [Read more...]
Commentary: Rashad Devoe exit adds mass to Amherst’s mess
The NESCAC is one of the most, if not the most, desirable NCAA Division 3 athletic conferences to play your sport of choice across the board. The combination of the education itself, the small college experience and the access to a deep alumni base are three of the most prominent factors that … [Read more...]
Explosive quarterfinal match-ups on tap in D-1 North, South
The first round of action in the MIAA boys lacrosse tournaments produced few surprises, but the brackets have set up a number of sectional quarterfinal battles Monday and later this week that should prove to be more explosive. In Division 1 North, another match between two titans has been set. … [Read more...]
Why unbeaten Chelmsford is eager to measure itself in North
In a season rife with unparalleled change and unpredictable rosters, the Chelmsford (Mass.) High School boys managed to go undefeated. They were rewarded for their efforts with the No. 1 seed in the Division 1 North sectional playoffs. That seed comes with a first-round bye, and the work that it … [Read more...]
