Ben Friedman’s gap year plans — lacrosse in Israel, then Tufts
Former Middlesex School goalie Ben Friedman helped Team Israel win four games at the U-20 European Championship. (Courtesy)In this age of COVID-19 in America, never…
Caligiuri: In training, it’s good to consider your ‘other sport’
Stadium Performance client Sam Dwinell (Dedham, Mass.) competes with the University of Denver. (Courtesy)What do you think your mulligan sport is? That is a question…
Ripping rivalries: In the ISL, there’s never been a shortage
Former coaches Peter Bidstrup of Governor's and Ned Herter of Middlesex led their teams to nearly 20 ISL titles. (Dave Arnold/NELJ)Like the game of lacrosse…
Junior achievers: Loaded group back in ISL next year
Midfielder Cole Van Meter of Noble & Greenough is part of a stellar group of rising seniors in the ISL. (Dave Arnold/NELJ)Lacrosse fans will never…
End of the road: No spring sports seasons in Mass.
Michael Drew of Winchester and Connor DePiero of Medfield battle on a faceoff during last year's D-2 final. (Dave Arnold/NELJ)John Isaf thought the mix was…
Fate of ISL season could be determined next week
Players from Roxbury Latin and eventual champion St. Sebastian's battle in an ISL game last season. (Dave Arnold/NELJ)In the Independent School League, time is running…
ISL Boys Capsules: Seb’s will face challengers
Ollie Bernstein (7) and Nobles are one of the teams challenging St. Seb's for ISL supremacy. (Dave Arnold/NELJ)Editor's note: This preview appeared in the March…
ISL Girls Capsules: St. Mark’s looking to repeat
Rivers' Mallory Hasselbeck is one of many talented returners in Weston. (Rivers School)Brooks School Coach: Carly Churchill 2019 record: 13-4 (9-3 ISL) Players to watch:…
Knowing their craft
Goalie Mike Allieri of Middlesex School. (Risley Sports Photography)Picture a random weekday afternoon. Lacrosse season in the spring is still months away. Yet these are…
Boston University adds commitment from Harry Friedman
Middlesex School FOGO Harry Friedman is happy to be committed to Boston University.The Boston University men's team just got a lot tougher on the draws.…
Independent School League: 2019 team-by-team season preview
St. Sebastian's senior Mike Swirbalus is one of the ISL's top returning scorers. (St. Sebastian's)With roughly three decades of history, Independent School League lacrosse is…
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.…
