ISL at midseason: Takeaways, trends, standouts and standings
At Tabor Academy, the day that lacrosse players seek out coach RJ Swift is Thursday. Not to inquire about that day’s practice plan, or a…
ISL boys preview: It’s short on games, but long on talent
Boys lacrosse is back in the Independent School League. There will be no champion crowned for the second year in a row, and some programs…
ISL girls preview: Teams, players and storylines to watch
Girls lacrosse is back in the Independent School League. For the first time since 2019, a full slate of league games is on tap for…
ISL insider | What to expect this spring, plus team rankings
The last time there was a boys lacrosse season in the Independent School League, nobody could beat St. Sebastian’s. The Arrows ran the table in…
Yoga, caravans and challenges | How ISL teams stayed together
The girls at Milton Academy piled into a caravan and delivered roses. The players at Noble and Greenough held Zoom meetings with some of the…
Who’s the best player in the 2021 ISL? The votes are counted
The Independent School League is back in action. Not all of the league’s 16 boys teams are on the practice field yet after a year…
Tales from the pandemic: How ISL teams stayed together
Fifty-one weeks ago, college and pro sports -- almost across the board -- began getting cancelled due to the novel coronavirus. Teams in the 16-team…
Nine from region named All-Stars at U.S. Club Nationals
The All-Tournament teams from the U.S. Club Nationals held in Kissimmee, Fla., earlier this month were released this week. The event featured 79 boys teams…
After years of ISL struggles, BB&N’s time could be now
For Jack Pappendick and Thomas Porell, one of the benefits of playing on the Buckingham Browne and Nichols varsity team as eighth-graders was having older…
Wave of junior commits teases what could be great ISL season
In typical years in the Independent School League, the days leading up to Thanksgiving let us reflect on recently-completed fall sports seasons and look ahead…
NESCAC women | 5 players to watch from New England
Colleges are back in session throughout the region, and hopefully new college lacrosse seasons are not far behind. It’s not too early to spotlight some…
New England ’22s reach title game at National All-Star Games
Second to one. A talented group of Class of 2022 players from the region made a strong showing at the Nike National All-Star Games in…
