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…
Prep Showcase: Thayer drawing optimism from leadership, youth Thayer Academy head coach Ben Rubeor, like all New England lacrosse coaches in 2020, lost a year with his players due to COVID protocols. Now…
ISL weekend slate features boys and girls heavyweight clashes Even in condensed seasons, some matchups jump off the page more than others. That’s the case in the second weekend of play in the Independent…
Games on! ISL teams have schedules, open this weekend Weather permitting, the first Independent School League games in two years will be played this afternoon. After last year’s lost spring, 16 boys teams are…
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…
The genius of Joe Nardella, the region’s patron saint of faceoffs The Premier Lacrosse League held its Championship Series outside of Salt Lake City last summer, but its impact could be felt more than 2,000 miles…
BEST OF THE YEAR: The top prep school stories from 2020 To say 2020 was a year in lacrosse like no other would be a monumental understatement. The year was defined not by achievements and championships,…
Call Back Academy, Under Armour showcases kick off 2021 When the calendar flips to 2021 this weekend, there won’t be a long wait for top showcase events featuring some of New England’s best young…