Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Jamie Ortega, North Carolina’s all-time leading goal scorer, has announced a partnership with Epoch, become the manufacturer’s first female athlete.
2. After building the Army program from the ground, former Duke star Kristen Skiera returns to familiar territory in leading Virginia Tech in the challenging ACC.
3. Grant Ament is one of the best passers the sport has ever seen. He shared some tips in this article from the Sept/Oct print edition of USA Lacrosse Magazine.
with @GrantAment, sponsored by @warriorlax.
— USA Lacrosse Magazine (@USALacrosseMag) October 29, 2021
Check out Part 3 of the series, where the @PLLArchers star breaks down film of his best — and most jaw-dropping — passes.
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WHAT WE’RE READING
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Rutgers appears well-positioned to continue the positive momentum with its men’s lacrosse program. Inside Lacrosse with a fall report.
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Midfielders who can play both ways have extra value. Joe Keegan looks at what offensive-minded players in the PLL could make more of an impact on the defensive end in 2022.
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Cool read from Tom Peace on South Carolina player JM Dupree, who overcame a broken neck and is headed to play college lacrosse at Sewanee.
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World Lacrosse president Sue Redfern on the debut of the Sixes format as the organization pursues an Olympic dream.
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A pair of younger players relished the opportunity to play with the Haudenosaunee men’s team at last weekend’s Super Sixes event.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Lax Sports Network chose it Top 5 plays from the World Lacrosse Super Sixes event.
We sifted through the @worldlaxsport-@USA_Lacrosse #SuperSixes game footage ALL WEEK. Here's what we came up with for our @USAMLax and @USAWLax Top Plays. Enjoy! pic.twitter.com/H50nY8TYXU
— Lax Sports Network (@LaxSportsNet) October 29, 2021
WHAT’S ON TAP
From our November print edition, new USA Lacrosse CEO Marc Riccio on his dream job.