Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. The U.S. men’s national team released its roster for this month’s Fall Classic, which will take place Oct. 18-20 at US Lacrosse headquarters.
On the roster are six players that won gold in the 2018 world championship — Trevor Baptiste, Greg Gurenlian, John Haus, Will Haus, Marcus Holman and Rob Pannell.
Also included is a group of U.S. national team newcomers that made an impact in pro lacrosse this summer like Jarrod Neumann, Mark Glicini, Garrett Epple and Jules Heningburg.
NOW PRESENTING
— U.S. Men's National Team (@USAMLax) October 8, 2019
THE FALL. CLASSIC. ROSTER.
who's coming to @USLacrosse from Oct. 18-20 to battle @CanadaLacrosse and @UVAMensLax. https://t.co/VeXi7HYgG2
Who's are you most pumped to see at Fall Classic? pic.twitter.com/WktZzSMKtB
2. Charlie Coker had dreams of wrestling at the local Naval Academy, but he was never recruited. He had to find a Plan B.
That path led him to Johns Hopkins, where he starred as a three-sport athlete. He helped the Blue Jays win three national titles. Now, he’ll be honored as a Hall of Famer.
3. Pat Spencer’s not the only former lacrosse player hitting the basketball court this season.
Thomas O’Connell, the former Maryland lacrosse short stick defensive midfielder, will suit up for a fifth NCAA season at St. John’s and play basketball in the Big East this season. O’Connell was a 1,000-point scorer at Chaminade (N.Y.) in high school.
New Chapter @StJohnsBBall #12 #Year5 pic.twitter.com/0uos1k4D5z
— Thomas O'Connell (@ThomasOC_12) October 8, 2019
4. Syracuse and Denver battled it out to a 15-15 tie in a high-profile fall ball matchup last Saturday. Tucker Dordevic, who missed the 2019 season due to injury, dropped three points. Check out the best images from a game that highlighted the Cortland Lacrosse Legends event.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Another update in the case of former Emerson lacrosse player Daniel Hollis. A Marine is wanted in connection with the incident that led to Hollis’ death.
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Owen Klinger, a lacrosse player at the University of Portland, has not been seen since Sunday night.
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The Montana men’s lacrosse team (MCLA) is looking for more funding from the university to support its program ahead of the 2020 season.
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The DeMaio family is relocating to Maryland from San Diego, and that brings comfort to Terps' players Anthony and Nick.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
That Jarrod Neumann fellow that made the U.S. men’s roster? He was a star for Chaos.
"You should've slid again!"
— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) October 8, 2019
Jarrod Neumann's 2019 Highlights are here pic.twitter.com/ym89i6AJwY
Ryan Boyle, a member of the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame Class of 2019, reflects on his illustrious career ahead of his enshrinement.
Success has followed Ryan Boyle throughout his career, yielding championships and trophies on the collegiate, professional, and international stages. He recently shared his personal highlights from a competitive career that spanned almost 15 years | https://t.co/kTiHRuSGxv pic.twitter.com/YdWiZBQ08v
— US Lacrosse (@USLacrosse) October 8, 2019
Whipsnakes vs. Bayhawks? It may be unlikely, but it's definitely fun to discuss.
“Make this happen, @PaulRabil, @MLLCommish, get in a room, let’s do this” -@EvanWashburn appealing for a @MLL_Lacrosse @PremierLacrosse Championship matchup between @PLLWhipsnakes and @TheBayhawks His prediction on who wins on @LaxSportsNet: https://t.co/tfBLie8QRP pic.twitter.com/aQGyWstOha
— Tom Eschen (@TomEschenJr) October 9, 2019
WHAT’S ON TAP
- Checking in on Ohio State as it kicks off fall ball.