After the Boston College women’s lacrosse team defeated Syracuse, 16-10, to win its first national championship, it returned to Chestnut Hill to a hero’s welcome, greeted by fans, balloons and plenty of smiles. It is interesting, however, how two places so very close geographically can be so … [Read more...]
Why Sydney Skalstad brought her passion, talent to Quinnipiac
Carpe diem. Seize the day. It’s tattooed on Sydney Skalstad’s right wrist. She got it during the first semester of her freshman year at Fresno State when her confidence was low and her stress level high; she was, after all, 18, living on her own for the first time across the country from her home in … [Read more...]
Commentary: How my own D-3 experience paved a future path
I had just walked out of the athletic office meeting with my coach and stood over the balcony, looking down into the empty basketball gym. A prospective student tour emptied from the stairs. The tour guide spoke loudly and clearly: “Here’s our basketball gym. We’re not really into sports here at … [Read more...]
The Division 3 experience: What factors go into the decision?
Choosing a college is a big decision for high schoolers with a lot of questions that need to be answered. What do I want to study? How far away from home do I want to go? Do I want to live in a city or on a college campus? Can I afford to go here financially? For many, an additional question comes … [Read more...]
Hangin’ Out With … NLL draftee Reed Rezanka of Endicott
Reed Rezanka grew up in San Diego, which -- at the time -- was not a hotbed for lacrosse. He didn’t start playing until middle school, and he wasn’t highly recruited by Division 1 schools while in high school. His guidance counselor, however, had played women’s lacrosse at Endicott College and knew … [Read more...]
Hangin’ Out With … Rutgers senior attackman Eric Civetti
Rutgers earned a trip to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2004, nearly upsetting North Carolina in the quarterfinals. Junior Eric Civetti (Franklin, Mass.) played in all 13 games, scoring four goals, with two on an extra-man unit that ranked third in the nation. The Scarlet Knights … [Read more...]