Caitlyn Wurzburger has been making her impact on the high school lacrosse game since she was in middle school. She starred for American Heritage-Delray (Fla.), eventually leading to her commitment to Syracuse in 2016 — making her the youngest recruit in girls' lacrosse history. Now committed to North Carolina, Wurzburger is continuing to dominate high school lacrosse while competing for a spot on the U.S. U19 team. She's one of the next big things in lacrosse and graces our March cover.
So, too, is St. Anthony's star Brennan O'Neill, who is busy making viral shots and creating plenty of buzz around his game. Originally committed to Penn State in eighth grade, O'Neill flipped to Duke last year. He's a rare recruit that possesses size (6-foot-3) and superior stick skills. He's one of the most talented recruits in decades, according to many.
Wurzburger and O'Neill are the anchors to our high school preview edition, which drops this week. Also included in the edition, we reprised our innovation package from last year we even more content and a feature on the two-way middies that may see a rise in value with the advent of the shot clock.
ON THE COVER
Photo by Josh Rottman
American Heritage and U.S. U19 team standout Caitlyn Wurzburger represents Florida proudly.
LETTERS
From the CEO: Investing in our Mission
By Steve Stenersen
As we celebrate our 21st year as the sport's national governing body, we provide a sampling of our impact just last year.
From the Editor: Finding the Right Fit
By Matt DaSilva
Signing my son up for youth lacrosse has taught me a lot about league's priorities
#FromTheField
Check out some of the top social media posts over the past few months, re-living LaxCon 2019.
FUEL
Braid Battle
By Justin Feil
JMU title run inspired Stephanie Finley to fight cancer and start a campaign.
Age, It's All Relative
By TJ Buchanan
Five ways to combat the Relative Age Effect.
In Memoriam
The lacrosse world has lost several legends in recent months, including four members of the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame.
From Lexington to LaxCon
By Alexis Heath
Kentucky family surprises teen with unforgettable trip to Philadelphia.
The Polite Rebel
A conversation with the lacrosse savant turned songwriter Mike Powell.
HS PREVIEW
Iconic
By Megan Miller
Caitlyn Wurzburger will rewrite record books before taking her talents to UNC.
Electric
By Matt Hamilton
Brennan O’Neill is the next big thing in lacrosse.
Regional Rankings/Players to Watch
Freshen up on the top teams and players heading into the 2019 season.
INNOVATION
[Re]cover Me
By Paul Krome
Advances in treatments, products keep players primed for gameday.
What's Next for Wearable Tech?
By Matt Hamilton
Wearable technology is a growing industry, but what's next for consumers and the rise of bioethics.
10 Cool Lax Accessories
By Megan Miller
There’s something for everyone in the lacrosse marketplace. We scoped out the expo hall at the US Lacrosse Convention and scoured the internet. Here’s what we found.
Welcome to Warp City
By Matt DaSilva
A walkthrough of Warrior's Warp City.
Peas in a Pod
By Paul Krome
Fort Hunt (Va.) at the forefront of athlete development.
Blind Ambition
By Paul Ohanian
Parkville (Md.) Adaptive Lacrosse held a clinic at the Maryland School for the Blind.
COLLEGE FEATURE
Swiss Army Knives
By Patrick Stevens
Two-way middies will flourish with the advent of the shot clock.
USA INSIDER
A Fresh Start
By Megan Miller
Katrina Dowd, top scorer at 2013 World Cup, rejoins Team USA at Spring Premiere.
Goalie Goals
By Matt Hamilton
Mather, two newcomers vying for spots on U.S. indoor team.
Hollywood Moment
By Megan Miller
Soccer icon Brandi Chastain has message for U.S. women.
Down to 23
Coach Kelly Amonte Hiller trimmed the training roster of the U.S. U19 women's team to 23 players.
GIVE & GO
Tanner Guarino
Interview by Megan Miller
Confessions of an unabashed Bostonian and WPLL star.