Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. We’re committed to telling the best stories lacrosse has to offer, and that’s not going to change.
Editor in Chief Matt DaSilva delivered a poignant column surrounding the cancellation of the NCAA lacrosse season, detailing US Lacrosse Magazine’s response to last week’s news. Check out it here.
2. Monday, we revealed Michael Sowers on our April cover.
— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) March 16, 2020
Unveiling the cover of our April edition, featuring Michael Sowers, who was on pace to shatter the NCAA single-season scoring record before the season was canceled. We're forging forward, telling stories that resonate with the lacrosse community. pic.twitter.com/Q8Y7RQJM8R
It was a cover that went to press before the NCAA season was canceled, but we thought the stories contained in the issue were worth sharing.
The cover story dives into the life of Sowers, the Princeton phenom, who was poised to challenge the NCAA single-season points record.
3. Zach Currier goes No. 1 overall to Waterdogs LC.
The PLL held its Entry Draft on social media Monday night, featuring two rounds of seven picks each. U.S. national team star Jesse Bernhardt went second overall to Chrome LC, while Rob Pannell joins up with Paul Rabil and Atlas LC at third overall.
Check out the full list of draft picks here.
4. Overtime with Paul Carcaterra is back with Anish Shroff.
In Episode 5 of this season, Carcaterra and Shroff have a candid conversation about the cancelation of the NCAA season, and what it may mean for the future of lacrosse. It’s a must-listen.
5. Cornell is mourning the loss of long-time athletic trainer Jim Case, who died suddenly Saturday at 55.
Case served as Cornell’s associate head athletic trainer for 32 years.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Loyola’s Aidan Olmstead reflects on the news of the cancelation of his junior season in Baltimore.
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Mitchell College lacrosse player Jacob Anderson, who suffered a stroke his freshman season and injured his knee in his sophomore year, wins the Hartford HealthCare Courage Award.
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After learning that the season would be canceled, Keio Academy (N.Y.) arranged an upperclassmen vs. underclassmen game to end its season.
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Here’s your chance to build your own MLL All-Decade Team. Choose wisely.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Kyle Hartzell walks fans through a drill to help defensemen and d-middies with their stance.
D guys and middies this is a good reaction drill. This is also working on your stance and keeping your stick in front while being explosive. Goal is to stay on the line. @ZoneReady pic.twitter.com/tJGGJH0AcQ
— Kyle Hartzell (@Khartzell81) March 16, 2020
WHAT’S ON TAP
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Paul Carcaterra and Anish Shroff share their thoughts on the lost 2020 lacrosse season. Check it out on Overtime.
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Speaking of Anish, his next column will drop later today.