Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Julia Lisella is entering her sixth season at Colorado after COVID-19 wiped out the 2020 campaign. It’s another chance to close her career in Boulder on a high note.
From our November edition, we check in on the goalie teammates are starting to call “Grandma” and her budding career on the runway.
2. Speaking of goalies, Blaxers Blog writer Brian Simpkins spoke with three former college lacrosse goaltenders about the art and their futures in pro lacrosse.
This week’s Q&A features former Michigan goalie Mira Shane, former Penn goalie Britt Brown and former Longwood goalie Imami West. Check it out now.
3. We have a 2021 college lacrosse conference schedule, people.
A press release from Stony Brook revealed that the America East Conference has finalized its spring schedule. The school provided its America East schedule, while the conference has not posted full schedules.
4. Registration for LaxCon 2021 opened on Thursday.
The all-virtual event will run from Jan. 15-16 and admission will feature access to all sessions, on-demand sessions for one full year, a virtual exhibitor hall and virtual event bag with exclusive deals and the ability to network with other attendees.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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The Konawaena girls' high school lacrosse program (Hawaii) is excited to continue growing after receiving a grant from US Lacrosse, one of six schools on the Big Island to receive grants to grow their programs.
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Oregon men’s lacrosse has named Peter Harris its next head coach starting in 2021. He replaces former coach Charlie Jackson who passed away last February.
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Looking for the perfect gift for your lacrosse enthusiast? Check out the November edition Holiday Gift Guide.
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The Louisiana Lafayette men’s lacrosse team (MCLA) is prepping for the 2021 season which includes travel across the Southeast.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Denver high school lacrosse player Gavin Schaffer rings the bell after his final treatment for Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Way to go, Gavin.
Gavin Schaffer punched the bully in the mouth. @Worldlacrosse22 #sharesupportinspire #Cancersucks pic.twitter.com/uK5O464yW7
— Casey Powell (@caseypowell22) November 6, 2020
Oren Lyons shares his perspective on life as a Native American.
A Minute with Oren Lyons, Jr. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
— Philadelphia Barrage (@phillybarrage) November 6, 2020
@pennmuseum pic.twitter.com/IwmRQJ07Wx
WHAT’S ON TAP
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We have live lacrosse TONIGHT. Stony Brook women’s lacrosse will live-stream the Red-White game for fans to see.
Both teams are LOADED UP
— Stony Brook WLAX (@StonyBrookWLAX) November 5, 2020
Reply with your prediction!#BelieveInTheSeawolves pic.twitter.com/fNS4fVmMLr