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Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:

1. #LaxCon2021 gave the lacrosse community two days of learning and plenty of fun.

The first virtual US Lacrosse Convention got underway on Friday and continued through Saturday evening, bringing some of the biggest names in the game together for the best learning experience in the sport. Missed LaxCon? Register to watch it on-demand here.

Let’s walk through some of the highlights.

We heard from some of the leaders of the next generation.

Greg Gurenlian shared tips on the Standing Neutral Grip in one of the most anticipated sessions.

Jeff Tambroni gave us a crash course on how he built the culture at Penn State.

Jeremy Ardery led a discussion on how to stop racism in the sport of lacrosse.

Matt Hasselbeck and Kristine Lilly joined Jon “Stugotz” Weiner to talk about life as a Lax Parent.

2. Could Lehigh men’s lacrosse take home the Patriot League title this season?

With a wealth of talent returning, led by faceoff man Conor Gaffney, could be headed for a successful season.

Check out the No. 16 team in the Nike/US Lacrosse Magazine Preseason Top 20.

3. Dartmouth women’s lacrosse lost a few of its top players from 2020, but still hopes to compete for an Ivy league title.

The Big Green check in at No. 16 in the Nike/US Lacrosse Magazine Division I Women’s Preseason Top 20.

4. Onondaga Community College has canceled its spring season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Syracuse.com.

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WHAT WE’RE READING

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

Duke men's lacrosse, the consensus top team in the nation, is back at practice preparing for 2021.

WHAT’S ON TAP

  • Our preseason Nike/US Lacrosse rankings countdown continues with our No. 15 teams — the Duke women and Army men.

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