Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Asher Nolting is coming back.
The High Point star, fresh off an NCAA tournament appearance, announced he intends to return for a fifth year in 2022.
Also in offseason news, Tehoka Nanticoke has entered the transfer portal as an undergrad, according to Ty Xanders. Nanticoke was dismissed from the Albany program in March, will hope to find a new home next season.
Catch up on the latest college men’s lacrosse news here.
2. Ridgefield (Conn.) jumps into the Nike/ USA Lacrosse High School Boys National Top 25.
After taking down Fairfield Prep in the Class L state title game, Ridgefield enters the rankings at No. 20. Also into the rankings is Bayport-Blue Point (N.Y.).
Click here for the full top 25.
3. Radnor (Pa.) took home its fourth state title, and makes an appearance in the Nike / USA Lacrosse High School Girls’ National Top 25.
Radnor topped Manheim Township 11-5 to win the PIAA 3A title and moves to No. 15 in this week’s rankings.
Click here for the full rankings.
4. Mikie Schlosser taking a trip down memory lane.
In the first edition of “Take Me Back,” Schlosser, the Waterdogs LC and Davis (Calif.) native, catches up with 14-year-old Davis Youth Lacrosse player Jamie MacDonald. Catch their conversation here.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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ICYMI: The NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Rules Committee is considering rule changes that aim to make the game more efficient. Click here for the potential changes.
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The Jersey Girls’ Lacrosse Association has continued to honor the legacy of founding member Laura McCarthy, who passed away in 2017.
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Redwoods LC has claimed defenseman Kyle Thorton from Chaos LC’s reserve roster.
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A reunion between 2021 Maryland assistant Bobby Benson and coach John Tillman could be brewing this offseason.
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Syracuse will interview candidates for the women’s lacrosse head coaching position this week, with names like Kayla Treanor and Joe Spallina named in connection to the search.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Ally Mastroianni made her U.S. women’s national team debut during tryouts last week. Roll the highlights.
Ally down the alley.
— U.S. Women's National Team (@USAWLax) June 16, 2021
Ally Mastroianni made her presence felt at tryouts last week. She kicks off our Fresh Faces series. pic.twitter.com/KrdnEtAPdL
Paul Rabil on Late Night with Seth Meyers.
Tonight.
— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) June 16, 2021
Lacrosse hits Late Night @PaulRabil @LateNightSeth pic.twitter.com/V47tdcjTYj
WHAT’S ON TAP
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We name the high school boys' and girls' Players of the Week.