Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. The summer of gold medals takes over our September/October edition.
The U.S. women’s national team (and stars Ally Mastroianni, Marie McCool, Lizzie Colson, Becca Block) grace the front cover of our next edition.
THE SUMMER OF @USAWLax captured the attention of the lacrosse community on their way to @WorldLax2022 gold.
— USA Lacrosse Magazine (@USALacrosseMag) September 6, 2022
The faces that made up a forever team grace our September/October edition front cover. pic.twitter.com/G28CV5uvdk
Meanwhile, CJ Kirst and the gold-medal-winning U.S. U21 appear on the back cover of the September/October edition.
2. Former Syracuse star Chase Scanlan has signed with the Vancouver Warriors.
Scanlan, whose college career ended when he was arrested on domestic violence-related charges, moved to British Columbia and joined the Langley Thunder and won the WLA Championship this summer.
Click here for more on the signing and background on Scanlan post-Syracuse.
3. The PLL quarterfinals taught us to never doubt the underdog.
Jack Goods is back with more on two upsets out of three quarterfinal games last weekend, making Audi Field’s PLL semifinals even more interesting. Click here to learn more about Chaos’ big win over Chrome and Waterdogs’ winning effort over Atlas.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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USA Lacrosse announced a series of rules changes approved by the NFHS for the 2023 youth girls’ lacrosse season. Modifications to the stick check process and the restraining line rule during the administration of the draw were among the most notable changes supported by both the high school girls’ and youth girls’ lacrosse rules committees for the 2023 season. Click here for a full list.
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Lax All Stars with more on PLL Assists, a program hoping to honor the heritage of the game by giving back.
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Inside Lacrosse offers the moments that led to the one-sided PLL Quarterfinals.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Scottie Rose Growney has a cannon for a shot.
Time Room #AULax x @ScottieGrowney pic.twitter.com/wEmU7O57iq
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) September 6, 2022
WHAT’S ON TAP
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Fall ball updates incoming