1. The U.S. U19 team advanced to the semifinals with a 26-0 victory over Wales on Wednesday night. Elizabeth Hillman made her return to the field after a knee injury before the first game of the world championship.
Minutes after subbing in, she scored her first goal.
— U.S. Women's National Team (@USAWLax) August 8, 2019
Make your @2019u19wc debut
Score minutes later
What a night for our Player of the Match and co-captain, @_ehillman pic.twitter.com/RO0unlR3AL
The U.S. is back in action at 5 p.m. against Australia on Lax Sports Network and the Olympic Channel.
2. Canada and England were both victorious in their respective quarterfinals. The host team took care of Germany 21-1, while England held off New Zealand 10-8 to set up another rematch in the semifinals.
Wednesday’s Results
Haudenosaunee 19, Mexico 3
Ireland 15, Jamaica 6
Australia 8, Japan 7 (QF)
Puerto Rico 16, China 4
Israel 16, Belgium 6
England 10, New Zealand 8 (QF)
Scotland 18, Korea 6
Canada 21, Germany 1 (QF)
Hong Kong 10, Czech Republic 9
USA 26, Wales 0
Thursday’s Games
Chinese Taipei vs. Jamaica – 9 a.m.
Mexico vs. Czech Republic – 9:30 a.m.
Japan vs. Wales - 11 a.m.
Kenya vs. Belgium – Noon
China vs. Korea – 12:30 p.m
New Zealand vs. Germany - 2 p.m.
Haudenosaunee vs. Hong Kong – 3:30 p.m.
USA vs. Australia - 5 p.m. (SF)
England vs. Canada – 8 p.m. (SF)
3. Cleveland State announced that it promoted assistant Andy German to head coach. German becomes the second coach in program history, taking over for Dylan Sheridan, who left to take a position under Nick Myers at Ohio State.
4. The NFHS unveiled a set of 10 rules changes coming to boys’ high school lacrosse in 2020. Among the changes — a play may be restarted when a defensive player is within five yards of the player in possession of the ball.
Read up on the full set of rules changes coming in 2020.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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The Philadelphia Wings added four players to their roster, including former Toronto Rock goalie Brandon Miller.
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Delaware checks in at No. 28 in College Crosse’s Year in Review.
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The story behind Recruit-Her LLC, a lacrosse development program established by former college standout Jess Roguski Onheiser.
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Skaneateles' Patrick Hackler continues busy summer by making US lacrosse U19 training team
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The Yocals team has become an “orphanage” of sorts for local 18-year-old boys to play in the Summit Classic.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Go behind-the-scenes of the U.S. U19 journey in Part 2 of the Vlog. Arm wrestling, S'mores and a dance party. Can't miss it.
What a story. Kenya played its match Tuesday against Israel without cleats. Yesterday, after Israel’s game, they supported the Kenya team with new cleats. This tournament is wonderful.
Yesterday we played @Israel_Lacrosse and had no cleats ...: after supporting their game today, Israel surprised the whole Team on the sideline with brand new cleats!!pic.twitter.com/5ikvEmAihm
— Kenya Lacrosse (@KenyaLacrosse) August 7, 2019
WHAT’S ON TAP
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The U.S. takes on Australia in the World Lacrosse Women’s U19 World Championship semifinals Opening draw is at 5 p.m. ET (Lax Sports Network/Olympic Channel).
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