Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Tonight, ESPN Films will debut a documentary on the Charlotte Secondary School lacrosse program. Introduced to the school in 2015, lacrosse has helped give the students a path to college and a family to rely on.
“Crossroads” is the story of Charlotte Secondary School and its 2016 and 2017 seasons. Emmy award-winning producer Ron Yassen, as well as NBA star Chris Paul (executive producer), came together to tell the inspiring story of the program, which is part of the Urban Lacrosse Alliance.
“This was a very important story about how kids find a way forward,” Yassen said. “The story had so many dramatic twists and turns that we couldn’t believe it.”
2. Bill Tierney is coming back to Princeton, just with his Denver team this time. The Tigers teased out that news was on the way, hinting it was important.
Big news coming early this afternoon, Tiger fans …
— Princeton Lacrosse (@TigerLacrosse) August 22, 2018
Later, we found out that Tierney, who led the Tigers to six NCAA championships, will bring his Pioneers to Princeton for a matchup on March 26.
3. Game 2 of the Minto Cup was supposed to get underway on Wednesday night, but it was postponed until tonight after an odd series of events that played out in the minutes before the game was scheduled to begin.
It started with this report from NLL play-by-play announcer Jake Elliott, concerning three-game suspensions to Cornell star Jeff Teat and coach Dan Teat of the Brampton Excelsiors.
BREAKING : Sources confirming BOTH Jeff and Dan Teat have received 3 Game suspensions @MintoCup2018 #Lacrosse
— Jake Elliott (@PxP4Sports) August 22, 2018
The suspensions, according to Elliott, were appealed shortly before Game 2. Jeff Teat eventually showed up for warmups prior to the start of Game 2 against the Coquitlam Adanacs. After a few minutes, Elliott broke this news.
BREAKING : Game 2 has been delayed as the Officials have walked out of the building refusing to officiate the game if the suspension is not upheld #TheDramaOfItAll @MintoCup2018
— Jake Elliott (@PxP4Sports) August 23, 2018
UPDATE: There is NO update. Yes there were suspensions given by the referees after Game 1. The suspensions are automatic and not appealable. There was a hearing or an appeal and the player has come to the floor. We are not aware of the resolution. As soon as we know, you will.
— Minto Cup 2018 (@MintoCup2018) August 23, 2018
With no resolution in sight, the game was postponed to tomorrow. Coquitlam leads the best-of-five series 1-0.
4. Katie Rhodes, a Colgate assistant for five seasons, was announced as the head coach of La Salle’s women’s lacrosse program. A former small college star, Rhodes spent time at Detroit Mercy and Colgate before taking her first Division I head coaching gig.
Also in women’s coaching news, Casey Pearsall, the former Notre Dame standout and professional player (both UWLX and WPLL), joins the Vermont coaching staff as an assistant. Pearsall recently led Team Tennessee at the US Lacrosse National Tournament.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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The Milwaukee Eagles Wheelchair Lacrosse, in partnership with Marquette men’s lacrosse and the Wisconsin Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America, will send two teams to compete in the Wheelchair Championships in Colorado.
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Get to know new Philadelphia Wings player Josh Currier.
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The San Diego Seals announced the signing of Ohio Machine star Dominique Alexander, among others.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Go behind the scenes of Paul Rabil’s Red Bull shoot, which took place in a steamy warehouse in Baltimore.
Stick tricks with Robert Morris women's lacrosse.
Back to school? Soon.
— RMU Lacrosse (@RMUWLacrosse) August 22, 2018
But first, we have a little #SummertimeMagic
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WHAT’S ON TAP
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The ESPN documentary on the club boys’ lacrosse team at Charlotte Secondary School will air at 9 p.m. ET tonight.
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