Most freshmen would have been intimidated. Most freshmen would have had every right to be. Jimmy Freehill was in the ninth grade when he cracked the starting lineup on a stocked St. Sebastian’s team. A close defender, he was part of a unit that included upperclassmen Will Frisoli, who took his … [Read more...]
Leaving legend: Pirani’s mark on Winchester is unmatched
Even before this high school lacrosse season was canceled in Massachusetts, longtime Winchester High School coach John Pirani had made his decision. As first reported by the Boston Herald, Pirani has resigned as head coach, a position he held since 1989 and one that produced, among other … [Read more...]
In the NESCAC, teams facing ‘different types of challenges’
This figured to be a pretty significant week for the Tufts University men’s lacrosse team. Annually one of the top teams not just in the New England Small College Athletic Conference, but also in all of Division 3, the Jumbos would have received their NCAA tournament road map on Monday and likely be … [Read more...]
No. 1 pick TD Ierlan leads Yale parade at MLL draft
The Boston Cannons went for defense. The Connecticut Hammerheads went for the first time ever. Yale went often and TD Ierlan went first. Under a backdrop of uncertainty, Major League Lacrosse held its annual Collegiate Draft on Monday night, with four of the six first-round selections claiming New … [Read more...]
Gina-Marie Ricciotti is perfectly poised for success
Don’t call Gina-Marie Ricciotti a perfectionist. At least not a complete one. “I would say a perfectionist to a point,” said the Bridgewater-Raynham (Mass.) High School senior midfielder. “If I’m practicing a new move, like a behind-the-back, I know I want to do it until I get it down pat. I just … [Read more...]
Amonte Hiller reflects on milestone, what’s next at Northwestern
On March 1, Kelly Amonte Hiller oversaw one of the most satisfying wins of her season, a come-from-behind, 25-18 victory over No. 24 Stanford that produced a major milestone. It was the 300th career win at Northwestern for Amonte Hiller (Hingham, Mass.), making her just the eighth coach in women’s … [Read more...]