Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. It's finally time. The Fall Classic begins tonight at 6 p.m. with a rematch of the 2017 women’s world championship game between Canada and the United States. Catch all of the action from the weekend on Lax Sports Network. What a weekend in store:
It’s the final countdown. Who’s ready for an epic weekend of lacrosse at Fall Classic?
— U.S. Women's National Team (@USAWLax) October 17, 2019
: https://t.co/eh49rtNqpo#USLaxFallClassic pic.twitter.com/mhJfI137tH
All fans attending Fall Classic on Friday night will receive a rally towel! Relive the rivalry and cheer on the USA as we compete against @CanadaLacrosse
— US Lacrosse (@USLacrosse) October 17, 2019
: https://t.co/leBBKG9qpg#USLaxFallClassic pic.twitter.com/Dnkg3V93co
#TBT suiting up with my homie @trevorbaptiste9 and winning a Gold Medal in 2018. Excited to strap it back up with King Tuna tomorrow. Heading back to Sparks tonight. Lets get it. #StillChamps pic.twitter.com/lGyUvD0CHu
— Greg Gurenlian (@GregBeast32) October 17, 2019
2. Nine greats will be inducted into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame on Saturday evening at The Grand Lodge in Hunt Valley, Md.
One of those inductees is star goalie Paul Schimoler. More than six years after cancer took his life, his legend still lives on.
3. New head coach Rashad Devoe looks to take the next step with the Hampton program. He aims to have the school playing a full Division I schedule by 2021.
4. National Lacrosse Hall of Fame coach Dom Starsia has published a new book on leadership that is now available for sale on Amazon.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Former Michigan head coach John Paul is stepping down from his role as Atlas head coach in the Premier Lacrosse League.
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In the IWLCA’s Behind the Whistle blog Lenoir-Rhyne graduate assistant Alyssa Voccia opens up about her struggles and finally reaching out to a school counselor.
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Bob Scalise, an All-American at Brown who went on to coach at Harvard, will retire as Harvard’s athletic director in June.
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The National Lacrosse League and Warrior have announced a multi-year partnership.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Get ready for the Fall Classic.
Fall Classic. The Rivalry. Tomorrow. Get HYPED.
— U.S. Men's National Team (@USAMLax) October 17, 2019
: https://t.co/sBCtUP3CiS#USLaxFallClassic pic.twitter.com/hBTZdPbINg
WHAT’S ON TAP
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We'll wrap up our previews of the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductees with a look at Princeton and Team USA star Ryan Boyle.