Launching a Division 1 college lacrosse program takes a unique combination of leadership qualities from its coach. Thorr Bjorn, the athletic director at the University of Rhode Island, stated that he wanted a leader “with the ability to be patiently aggressive.” He chose Jenna Slowey. Slowey served … [Read more...]
AMERICA EAST: A new coach, new hopes and some new stars
With new Division 1 lacrosse seasons just days away, we are previewing every men’s and women’s team in New England, by conference. This post focuses on the region’s four women’s teams in America East. UMass Lowell was the only one of the region’s teams to make the four-team conference tournament … [Read more...]
How Brooke Lomasney has set the bar high at Peabody (Mass.)
When you have a historically prolific scorer and a once-in-a-generational talent, how exactly do you go about building a winning team around her? That is the dilemma for Michelle Roach, coach of the Peabody Veterans (Mass.) High School girls lacrosse program. Last spring, in her junior season, … [Read more...]
In the Cards? Kiara Tangney is hoping to spark Wesleyan glory
When you look at the numbers that Kiara Tangney puts up, it’s clear that she is a multifaceted contributor to the Wesleyan lacrosse team. Last spring, the star midfielder tallied 30 points on 21 goals and nine assists. She also added 30 caused turnovers, 38 groundballs and 48 draw controls. And, … [Read more...]
RHODE ISLAND: How Chariho closed out an improbable title
Against all reasonable odds, Chariho (R.I.) High School submitted a season for the books, culminating with a 15-9 win over previously undefeated North Kingstown to win the Rhode Island Division 2 title. “The beginning of this season was very shaky,” Chariho coach Brittney Godbout said. “We initially … [Read more...]
MAINE: Falmouth ends Cape’s reign, Yarmouth wins in OT
In the Maine Class A state championship game, Falmouth came out scoring at a furious pace and maintained control of the contest to the end to earn a convincing 18-5 victory over three-time defending champion Cape Elizabeth last month. Similar to its season. “We were certainly building some momentum … [Read more...]
