Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. John Desko bids farewell to Syracuse men’s lacrosse.
Desko, who served on the Syracuse staff for 46 years, announced his retirement in a press conference held Tuesday on campus. Former Orangemen legend Gary Gait, who led the women’s program for 14 seasons, will take the helm of his alma mater in place of Desko.
“He stressed that he’d like me around the team,” Desko said of Gait. “Obviously not in a coaching way, but he thinks it would be healthy for me to stay in contact with the guys. And I’d be happy to come to practice and point out what everybody’s doing wrong.”
Click here for more on Desko’s retirement.
2. Today is the day.
For the first time since November 2019, the U.S. women’s national team will meet — descending upon USA Lacrosse for tryouts this week. Lax Sports Network will stream a portion of tryouts on Thursday at 6 p.m.
Click here for a tryout preview.
3. Katie Hoeg goes first overall in the inaugural Athletes’ Unlimited College Draft.
The draft for the new women’s lacrosse league, which will debut July 22, featured 13 picks from eight different schools.
Check out the full draft board
4. The IWLCA announced its Division I Women’s All-Americans.
The 48-player list includes Tewaaraton winner Charlotte North, as well as stars like Katie Hoeg, Jamie Ortega, Izzy Scane, Ally Kennedy, Emma Trenchard and Bridget Deehan.
See the full list here.
5. Conestoga (Pa.) is back into the Nike/USA Lacrosse High School Girls National Top 25.
Conestoga jumps to No. 16 after a state quarterfinal win. Baldwinsville (N.Y.) also enters the rankings.
6. The top teams hold firm in the Nike/USA Lacrosse High School Boys National Top 25.
While a number of teams took their first losses this season, including Darien (Conn.) to Fairfield Prep (Conn.), St. Anthony’s (N.Y.) tops the rankings with an earlier loss this season.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Lindenwood took home the Division II women’s crown, and leads the final Nike/USA Lacrosse Division II Top 20.
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Fresh off its sixth Division II national championship, Le Moyne takes the top spot in the final Nike/USA Lacrosse Division II Men's Top 20.
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The Art of Making a Traditional Lacrosse Stick, featuring the legendary Alfie Jacques.
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H. Bryson Ainsley, a 93-year-old former Virginia lacrosse player, is relishing in the team’s recent national title victory.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Michelle Tumolo’s last ride with the U.S. women’s national team starts today. She’s hoping to make her second world championship roster.
Tumi's Last Ride @MTumolo35 knows this is her final tryout for @USAWLax, but she's hoping to end her national team career with gold.
— U.S. Women's National Team (@USAWLax) June 8, 2021
She reflects on a great career thus far in Behind the Dream, presented by @DJOGlobal.
: https://t.co/GxyJRmvn6C pic.twitter.com/tWGsMHtXg9
Yale welcomes the new Tsai Lacrosse Field House.
Home Sweet Home
— Yale Men's Lacrosse (@YaleLacrosse) June 8, 2021
Yale Athletics presents: The Tsai Lacrosse Field House. #ThisIsYale pic.twitter.com/lmUdkaib1l
WHAT’S ON TAP
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U.S. women's national team tryouts get underway today. Look for plenty of content on social media at @USAWLAX and @USALacrosseMag.
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The final men's and women's Division III rankings.