The 2017-18 National Lacrosse League season ended on a disappointing note for the New England Black Wolves, losing in the first round of the NLL playoffs. But even with the frustrating ending, Black Wolves general manager Rich Lisk couldn’t hide his enthusiasm for the following season. He said: … [Read more...]
Hangin’ Out With … Providence College goalie Tate Boyce
There are 827 miles that separate the high school where Tate Boyce starred as a goalie from Providence College. He has specific food he prefers in each area, but there’s no difference in one part of his lacrosse — his success. An All-American in high school (he played at McCallie School in … [Read more...]
How Top Gun Fighting Clams, Piatelli Lacrosse and 3D Lacrosse evolve with times
Editor’s note: This is the second part of a series that examines the history, philosophy and success stories of the top club lacrosse programs in New England. Most all club programs provide the opportunity for a player to continue to blossom within the game, working diligently at the fundamentals … [Read more...]
Hangin’ out with … Hannah Keating
Lacrosse is in Hannah Keating’s blood. Growing up in a large family in Gladwyne, Pa., it was a sport she and her siblings were passionate about, with several of them going on to play at the Division 1 level in college. When it was her turn to be recruited, several universities came calling, but … [Read more...]
Year in Review: Ten Top Stories from 2018
Yale’s ascension is complete Not only did the 2018 Bulldogs set the program record for most wins in a season, they also won the most important game: the NCAA Division 1 championship, earning the program’s first NCAA title (not including the "national" championship it won in 1883). Yale topped … [Read more...]
Hangin’ out with … Marc O’Rourke
The recruiting process can be exciting, visiting schools and thinking about your future. It also can be stressful making such a big decision. If you don’t rush the process, however, you could wind up very happy, much like Bryant attackman Marc O’Rourke (Hingham, Mass.). O’Rourke put a lot of … [Read more...]
Hangin’ Out With … Griffin Feiner
Basic bio School: University of Hartford Playing position: Midfielder Hometown: Dewitt, N.Y. Current position: Graduate assistant coach, Lynn (Fla.) Univ. Favorites App: "Instagram because you can see what all your buddies are up to, and I like to look at pictures." Pregame meal: … [Read more...]
NELJ College Players of the Year
DIVISION 1 MEN Ben Reeves Yale University | Senior | Attack In 2018, Yale became the first program from New England to win the Division 1 men’s lacrosse national championship, and Ben Reeves, the captain, was a major reason for the team’s success. The midfielder led the team in goals (62), … [Read more...]
Hangin’ Out With … Max Tuttle
Basic bio School: Sacred Heart Year: Junior Position: Midfielder Hometown: Castle Rock, Colo. Size: 5-foot-11, 199 pounds Favorites Pregame meal: "Either chicken parm or penne alla vodka." Favorite visiting stadium: "Providence’s stadium was really cool." Practice drill: … [Read more...]
Progress report for the Black Wolves
The playoff game against the Rochester Knighthawks could not have gotten off to a worse start for the New England Black Wolves. The Knighthawks got on the board first, just over one minute into the contest, on a goal by Austin Shanks. They scored three more goals to jump out to a 4-0 … [Read more...]
St. Mark’s, led by Lillian Stout, clinches share of ISL title with Middlesex
Last spring, the current seniors on the St. Mark’s girls lacrosse team experienced something new: not winning a share of the Independent School League championship. They had won the title outright as freshmen and shared the honors with Governor’s Academy in 2016. As juniors, however, they fell … [Read more...]
Black Wolves captured first division title
If you are a fan of the New England Black Wolves, you have been on the edge of your seat all season. New England has not made things easy this year, keeping just about everything close. Several games have come down to the wire and the team didn’t know its playoff fate until very late. Combine … [Read more...]
