Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Here come the Waterdogs.
The club continues to surge, dominating in Minnesota during the latest Premier Lacrosse League stop. The Waterdogs won on both Friday and Sunday, outscoring the Cannons and Chrome by a combined 31-13.
The Cannons then bounced back to beat the Archers in the weekend’s final contest, showcasing the parity across the PLL’s eight clubs this summer.
Check out all the scores from a wild weekend below.
FRIDAY
Waterdogs 19, Cannons 7
SATURDAY
Redwoods 13, Whipsnakes 7
Atlas 16, Chaos 10
SUNDAY
Waterdogs 12, Chrome 6
Cannons 13, Archers 12
2. The Penn State men are reloading for 2022.
On social media, the Nittany Lions announced the addition of grad transfer Tate Gallagher, a midfielder coming from Richmond. Gallagher was short stick d-middie in 2021 after spending time as an offensive midfielder earlier in his career with the Spiders.
Penn State also announced that Jack Kelly, Jack Glatz, Brayden Peck and Brian Townsend will return for fifth years.
We are excited to announce the return of Brian Townsend, Jack Kelly, Jake Glatz, and Brayden Peck as they pursue their masters degrees at Penn State and compete for one more season in the blue and white. #WeAre pic.twitter.com/ifXl1l7etY
— Penn State Men’s Lacrosse (@PennStateMLAX) July 9, 2021
3. Jeff Teat is ready for the NLL.
Teat, who’s been tearing it up with the Atlas in the PLL, took time out of the PLL’s stop on Long Island last weekend to take a tour of Nassau Coliseum — the home of the New York Riptide.
He and Callum Crawford were taken around the building by NLL legend Sal LoCascio. USA Lacrosse Magazine contributor Dylan Butler accompanied Teat and Crawford as they learned more about their now home.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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RIT men’s lacrosse star Larson Sundown won an NCAA title with the Tigers, who’ve helped him transform his life. From our July/August edition, learn more about his outlook and sobriety.
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Jay Carlson is a master of the little things and an integral member of the Whipsnakes. Nelson Rice goes deep on what makes Carlson the player he is.
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Tanner Demling of Lacrosse Bucket recaps Saturday night’s inaugural Nike National Senior All-Star Game.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
But … how?
The @PLLArchers offense makes the impossible seem easy @GrantAment@WillManny_1 pic.twitter.com/6eMo3PLmCq
— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) July 12, 2021
WHAT’S ON TAP
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The latest PLL notes and quotes from Jack Goods.
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More on Clemson’s decision to add women’s lacrosse.