Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Boston College placed four players — Dempsey Arsenault, Sam Apuzzo, Kenzie Kent and Elizabeth Miller — more than any other school, on the IWLCA Division I All-America first team.
2. The Pac-12 filled its two open head coaching positions for women’s lacrosse, but another prime head coaching job opened. Dartmouth’s Danielle Spencer is headed to Stanford after leading the Big Green to the NCAA tournament. Arizona State tabbed Northwestern assistant Tim McCormack.
Please join us in welcoming new head coach @CoachDSpencer to the @GoStanford family!
— Stanford Lacrosse (@StanfordWLax) June 12, 2019
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Entering a new era of Sun Devil Lacrosse!
— Sun Devil Lacrosse (@SunDevilWLax) June 12, 2019
Join us in welcoming our next head coach, Tim McCormack! #ForksUp
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3. John Grant Jr. reclaimed the all-time scoring lead for Major League Lacrosse, but Junior is more focused on trying to win a sixth league title.
4. The VanThof sisters rewrote the record book for draw controls at Loyola. In the Women’s Professional Lacrosse League opening weekend, they squared off against each other for the first time in a competitive game.
5. USC has a ton of talent returning in 2020 that could make the Trojans more than just the best in the West. Our way early women's Division I rankings - slots 11 through 15.
6. The Brine/US Lacrosse High School Girls Players of the Month include a pair of sisters – Katie and Kiera Shanley from Fayetteville-Manlius in New York.
7. The Warrior/US Lacrosse Boys High School Players of the Month.
8. Philadelphia natives and new NCAA lacrosse champions Dox Aitken and Matt Moore threw out ceremonial first pitches at last night’s Philadelphia Phillies game.
Great Start to the Night at Citizens Bank Park as Dox Aitken and Matt Moore threw out the first pitch before the @Phillies game. Catching for the duo were former @UVABaseball players and current Phillies Phil Gosselin (@PGosselin15) & Adam Haseley (@adamhaseley7) #GoHoos pic.twitter.com/9xsPhaXWW8
— Virginia Men's Lacrosse (@UVAMensLax) June 12, 2019
WHAT WE’RE READING
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The ACC Network announced some of its fall sports schedule today. Lacrosse fans are going to love this channel next spring.
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Canada’s Bianca Cheavrie already has a silver medal from Canada’s senior team. The 18-year-old will be a leader as Canada hosts the women’s U19 world championship this summer.
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Sportsnet will air 16 Premier Lacrosse League games in Canada.
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The Upstate Lacrosse Association in New York is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
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England has named its roster for the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Not everyone loves overtime. Great behind-the-scenes look at the Archers’ Tom Schreiber and in-game commentary from his Hall of Fame father, Doug.
"At the end of the day, it's not about the individual it's about those who have sacrificed for you over the years."
— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) June 12, 2019
"All in the Family" with @TomSchreiber26 pic.twitter.com/88Uho0KhOD
Winning is fun.
It’s been a while since @tcummings_21 and @therealcookie6 have held the , so we brought some confetti to celebrate!
— U.S. Women's National Team (@USAWLax) June 13, 2019
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WHAT’S ON TAP
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Our "Way Early" Division I women's rankings continue with spots 6-10.
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