Two weeks into the 2019 season, some truths are starting to emerge about the region's programs. The first major test came early for Boston College, and the Eagles passed thanks to a big comeback against nationally-ranked Syracuse, staying atop this week’s poll. In other big news: UMass rolled in its … [Read more...]
Top 10: Brown climbs after commanding win over Quinnipiac
With most of New England's teams in action this past weekend, there's plenty of shuffling in New England Lacrosse Journal's top 10. Some leading storylines: Yale stumbled out of the gate in its national title defense, UMass suffered a second straight loss, Brown recorded a statement win, Boston … [Read more...]
John Piatelli evolving into dynamic threat at Cornell
John Piatelli was coming off the greatest scoring season in the history of King Philip Regional High School. The Wrentham, Mass., native said he realized back then, during his sophomore year, that if he wanted to achieve all he could in lacrosse, he'd need to get out of his comfort zone. So after … [Read more...]
Top 10: Fairfield surges after season-opening win
With the 2019 season in its early stages, our first top 10 rankings and Players of the Week selections are here. Boston College wasted little time making a statement in its season opener, as the defending NCAA finalists confirmed their clench atop the New England Lacrosse Journal poll. While Boston … [Read more...]
Top 10: Providence, Vermont on the move two weeks in
Two weeks into the season, we're still waiting on Ivy League squads to return to action. That patience will be rewarded this coming Saturday, when defending national champions Yale and the others – Brown, Dartmouth and Harvard – kick off. In the meantime, nine of New England's Division 1 programs … [Read more...]
New chapter awaits Boston Cannons with Quincy, Mass., home
The Boston Cannons were not simply looking for a place to play their home games. The Cannons were looking for a new home for outdoor lacrosse in New England. They found it eight miles south of Boston at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Quincy, Mass. The team and the city announced a partnership Dec. 4 … [Read more...]