Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. St. Anthony’s (N.Y.) tops the Nike/ USA Lacrosse High School Boys’ Preseason Top 25.
The Friars, who have churned out elite college talent over the past few seasons, look to be a power in the Northeast region.
Click here for the full rankings.
2. St. Paul’s (Md.) is poised for another dominant season, sitting atop the Nike/USA Lacrosse High School Girls’ Preseason Top 25.
Kendall Steer leads the Gators into what looks like a tight battle with McDonough (Md.). Click here to see the full rankings.
3. Cornell men’s lacrosse hasn’t lost a game since 2019.
The Big Red, who missed most of the past two seasons, has started 3-0 with wins over Albany, Lehigh and Hobart.
Patrick Stevens checks in with more on why Cornell’s start is unsurprising.
4. Richmond women’s lacrosse is enjoying a strong start that includes a win over Stanford.
We checked in with the Spiders, led by names like Nicole Concannon and Sophia DiCenso, after the big win and the ensuing No. 17 rankings.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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What’s next for Roberts Wesleyan after making the final four in 2021? Paul Ohanian with the story on how the Redhawks hope to repeat the success of last season.
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Clemson senior attackman Garret Brennan and Florida Gulf Coast junior goalie Grant Shafer have been named the USA Lacrosse/MCLA Players of the Month in Division I and II, respectively, for February.
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Lakeland High School (Tenn.) plays its first high school lacrosse game. More from a historic day.
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Kerry Gerety, one of the best players in the history of Siena women’s lacrosse, returns this weekend as a member of the Vermont Catamounts.
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Virginia’s top recruit Griffin Schutz is impressing so far in his freshman season writes the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Jordyn Lipkin with a little shake-and-bake action for Maryland.
Jordyn Lipkin's footwork pic.twitter.com/UumzK0A3ID
— Maryland Women's Lacrosse (@MarylandWLax) March 3, 2022
WHAT’S ON TAP
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We've got another packed weekend of college lacrosse, starting tonight with teams like Richmond women, James Madison women and Ohio State women in action. Click here for our full TV Listings to get yourself prepared.