In some communities, lacrosse has a long-standing presence. Such towns tend to enjoy booming youth programs, which set the stage for success at the high school level. In the Massachusetts towns of Upton and Grafton, which share Nipmuc Regional High School in the heart of the Blackstone Valley, … [Read more...]
Nantucket, Mass.
Thirty miles due south of the elbow of Cape Cod lies Nantucket, Mass., best known as the idyllic summertime playground of the rich and famous. During the off season, the permanent residents of the island — about 10,000 in population — recover from the summer crush and resume a life of normalcy. They … [Read more...]
Revere, Mass.
In the hyper-competitive landscape that is Division 1 high school lacrosse in Massachusetts, imagine the challenge of starting a new program. Now imagine finding success in just a few short years. Such has been the story that’s unfolded in Revere, Mass. Back in 2012, Revere High School established … [Read more...]
Ipswich, Mass.
In some towns, lacrosse is a relatively recent phenomenon. Other towns led the way by blazing the trail with the early establishment of high school lacrosse programs. Ipswich, Mass., is such a town. High school lacrosse was established in Ipswich in 1967. Glenn Foster, coach of the boys program for … [Read more...]
Branford, Conn.
When Jackie Ceccolini became head coach of the girls lacrosse team at Branford (Conn.) High School nine years ago, it was a heady moment. After all, she’d been there at the start of the program as a player, back in 1999, when she was a freshman. Back when lacrosse was beginning to explode across … [Read more...]
Amherst, N.H.
Lacrosse has long had a presence in Amherst, N.H. Even so, over the past year, the sport has begun to explode to another level. Souhegan High School, which serves students from both Amherst and neighboring Mont Vernon, first established its varsity lacrosse programs some 20 years ago as original … [Read more...]