John Todd is the winningest coach in MIAA history. Last season he earned his 500th career victory, and he has guided Hingham High School to four state titles. Yet Todd, who has roamed the Harbormen sidelines for over 30 seasons, might be on the hot seat thanks to his latest All-American, Charlie … [Read more...]
Why adversity can’t keep Gov’s standout Lilla Reinertson down
In normal times, Lilla Reinertson would be a college commit already. The senior at Governor’s Academy has always been talented enough for the Division 1 level: Reinertson led the Independent School League in scoring as a freshman in 2019 with 64 goals. But an ACL injury that fall, plus the NCAA … [Read more...]
Ben Abladian, Nathan Laliberte seek encore glory for Bryant
Editor's note: This story appears in the September-October issue of New England Lacrosse Journal. Nathan Laliberte had a larger impact on Bryant’s 2021 season than most people realize. Not only did the Auburn, N.H., resident win 60 percent of his faceoffs, but the faceoff specialist also … [Read more...]
Michael Callahan, Leo Johnson now bigger and better for Avon
Avon Old Farms coach Eric Fekete stresses the importance of athleticism to any lacrosse player planning to play collegiately. “You’re going in at 18 and you’re playing against kids that are 21, 22, 23,” said Fekete, the former longtime head coach at Quinnipiac. “Physically it’s a huge stretch, much … [Read more...]
How Bentley goalie Keaton Roarick made his own name
When Keaton Roarick was attending Old Saybrook High School in Connecticut, there was a banner in one of the hallways highlighting the school’s All-State athletes. A four-year starting goalkeeper there, Roarick felt pressure to get his name on that banner. His older sisters, Hudson and Riley, were … [Read more...]
Talented Taft School has leader for the ages in Elijah Cohen
With 13 seniors committed to Division 1 programs, and seven more in the junior class, Taft has arguably the most talented roster in New England. There’s no shortage of veterans capable of being key leaders. The team consensus is that one Taft senior stands alone when it comes to leadership. And he … [Read more...]
