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...]
Kennedy Everson latest standout goalie with a Duke destination
Phillips Academy Andover senior Kennedy Everson has always had the physical talents to excel as a goalie. It’s the leaps and bounds she’s made mentally that has impressed her head coach. Heidi Wall recalls a game during Everson’s freshman year where both of Andover’s backup goalies were injured. … [Read more...]
UMass star Haley Connaughton looks to great things ahead
Haley Connaughton (Westwood, Mass.) entered her junior season at the University of Massachusetts by picking up right where she left off the previous year. The attacker totaled 24 points in the Minutewomen’s first five contests of this season, and she scored four goals in three of those games. One of … [Read more...]
Bentley’s Baughan developed order from chaos
Editor's note: This story appeared in the March issue of New England Lacrosse Journal. On March 12, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Northeast-10 Conference made the decision to suspend spring sports until at least April 13, and later cancelled them. In a way, Connor Baughan was meant to play … [Read more...]
Andrew Baxter shares why he left Yale for Fairfield, vision for the program
The move from Yale University to Fairfield University is just a 25-minute drive, but it’s still a big step for Andrew Baxter. A defensive coordinator, recruiting coordinator and associate head coach at Yale for various periods across the past seven seasons, Baxter was named the next head coach of … [Read more...]
Now permanent head coach, Peter Burke shares vision for Holy Cross
After a full season auditioning for the job he always wanted, Peter Burke finally got his recognition. Holy Cross athletic director Marcus Blossom announced last week that Burke would be promoted to permanent head coach of the men’s lacrosse team after serving as interim coach since July 2018. A … [Read more...]
NESCAC trio of Middlebury, Tufts, Wesleyan ready for Div. 3 semifinals
Middlebury head coach Kate Livesay is used to playing on the season’s final weekend. With a 16-4 win over Franklin and Marshall in this year’s national quarterfinals, the Panthers secured a Final Four spot for the third time in the last four seasons. What Livesay may not be accustomed to is seeing … [Read more...]
CIAC Notebook: Fairfield Prep in state of constant evolution
Fairfield Prep attackman Mason Reale has proven time and time again that he can score. Now, head coach Graham Niemi has a new challenge for the Villanova commit. “We have been trying to ask him to do a little more distributing in our offense this year,” Niemi said. “One of the things we’ve been … [Read more...]
