Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. The Lacrosse world is descending upon the City of Brotherly Love, so much so that it’s officially “Lacrosse Weekend in Philadelphia.” The annual US Lacrosse Convention – LaxCon – begins today and features Fan Fest tomorrow. The Philadelphia Wings also host the Rochester Knighthawks on Saturday.
2. Philadelphia was also one of 30 cities announced on Thursday as finalists to host Premiere Lacrosse League weekends this summer. The league will have a 14-week tour, including all-star and championship weekends.
3. Across the country, the San Diego Seals are set for the first home game in franchise history when they host Rochester on Saturday night.
4. Amherst’s Evan Wolf, coming off an 84-point season, is the Warrior/US Lacrosse Division III Men’s Preseason Player of the Year.
5. Steph Colson, attempting to lead Gettysburg to a third straight national title, is the Brine/US Lacrosse Division III Women's Preseason Player of the Year.
6. US Lacrosse Foundation Board vice chair Sol Kumin, a former Johns Hopkins player, has turned his business acumen to horse racing. He was part of the ownership group for Triple Crown winner Justify.
7. Very cool to have former Delaware men’s lacrosse player Evan Washburn back on the sidelines with CBS for another Super Bowl.