Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Don’t forget to vote for Best in Clutch before time runs out at 11 a.m. Eastern.
The nominees — Sam Geiersbach, Dillon Ward, JP Ward and CJ Kirst — all have a rightful claim to the #BestofLax2022 honor. But who will win? Be sure to vote in the final hours of our Twitter poll.
— USA Lacrosse Magazine (@USALacrosseMag) December 21, 2022
For the players who embrace the biggest moments. VOTE in our #BestofLax2022 poll to decide who had the biggest clutch gene in 2022.
NOMINEES: https://t.co/m3H8aOULls
2. One day after USA Lacrosse announced the 23-man roster of the U.S. men’s national team, Matt Hamilton came back with more from the morning the players were informed.
The team features a mix of first-timers and returning gold medalists, making for an intriguing mix at John Danowski’s disposal.
3. It’s official: Ricky Miezan is an offensive midfielder at Virginia.
It's time to make this
— Virginia Men's Lacrosse (@UVAMensLax) December 21, 2022
Help us welcome former Stanford starting linebacker and Virginia native,
Ricky joins our program immediately as an offensive midfielder.#HoosNext pic.twitter.com/f0KU9VeKvD
4. Clemson has broken ground on its new women’s lacrosse facility.
The expansion will cost $37.5 million and will also include space for Clemson’s gymnastics and rowing teams.
WHAT WE'RE READING
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Lacrosse Bucket’s schedule previews of Princeton, Albany and Vermont.
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Learn shooting tips from Brennan O’Neill, the Duke star who is the youngest player on the U.S. men’s national team.
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UNC’s men’s and women’s teams traveled to San Francisco for an annual networking trip.
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Who is the face of lacrosse in 2023? An interesting question posed by Lacrosse All Stars.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
From four years ago — this is the speed Virginia is adding in Ricky Miezan.
WARNING!!! This video of @StanfordFball commit @rickymiezan (@EHSLax_Boys @MADLAX1) is NOT sped up!!! #REPS
— COMMITTED COMBINE (@coachpughlax) June 9, 2018
: @LacrosseNetwork pic.twitter.com/cNhlkINugV
WHAT’S ON TAP
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Vote for the best men's player as #BestofLax2022 nears its end.