The Division 2 and Division 1 men's lacrosse tournaments delivered more than a fair share of drama all weekend long. The three teams from this region -- Saint Anselm, Bryant and Vermont -- all delivered with heroic performances. Unfortunately for those teams and their fan bases, those efforts … [Read more...]
D-3 insider: Tufts pushes through, others reach their limits
The NCAA playoffs came and, for several unfortunate teams, went quickly in a busy weekend of action in Division 3. One team managed to survive and advance from the New England area and it’s most certainly the one that you think it is. One flock of Gulls was grounded before it could even take the … [Read more...]
Focus of Bishop Guertin (N.H.) is success within state lines
One of the most explosive teams in New England exists just over the border in New Hampshire. Bishop Guertin is a state powerhouse with college commits up and down its roster. However, this year’s team has encountered a phenomenon that every other team in the region has experienced -- a much more … [Read more...]
Commentary: NCAA selection committees failed New England
There’s no easy way to say this: Every single New England men’s lacrosse team -- in all three NCAA tournament divisions -- has a brutal draw. Bryant and Vermont drew blue bloods in Division 1. Saint Anselm has a big rock in its path in Division 2. Even Tufts, which is regarded by many as the best … [Read more...]
Talented St. John’s Prep built to handle the ‘chaos of the year’
The MIAA season is upon us and one of the most talked-about teams is St. John’s Prep. Head coach John Pynchon has developed a squad with multiple high-level college commits and a mission to win a Division 1 title. However, like all schools in the region, it has had to contend with a 400-plus day … [Read more...]
Watch List: Players we expect to most impact NCAA tourney
The NCAA Division 1 men’s lacrosse tournament field is set. From the region, Vermont is in as the champion of America East and Bryant is in as the champion of the Northeast Conference. Both have stiff first-round tests Sunday, facing bluebloods Maryland and Virginia, respectively. But New England’s … [Read more...]
