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For the first two years of her Boston College athletic career, Kenzie Kent was better known for her exploits on the ice for the Eagles' nationally-ranked hockey program. Visits to the Frozen Four in ice hockey kept her off the lacrosse field until midway through the season.

She found success in lacrosse, but the late starts kept her mostly under the radar. That all changed last year when Kent spurred BC to its first final four run in women's lacrosse. Kent scored five goals in a semifinal win over Navy and then had 10 points in a title game loss to Maryland — earning her the rare distinction of earning Most Outstanding Player honors from a losing squad.

Kent graces the cover of our December issue of US Lacrosse Magazine, and Matt White checks in with the phenom as she enters her senior year poised to do even more.

Also in this edition, we revisit the Decatur (Ga.) lacrosse scene, a one-time US Lacrosse equipment grant recipient that is doing big things for area youth; we preview the upcoming National Lacrosse League season and we look back on the 2017 lacrosse season with our annual "Best of Lacrosse" package.

On the Cover
Photo by Bryce Vickmark

Kenzie Kent has helped Boston College reach the NCAA championship game in both ice hockey and lacrosse.

Letters

From the CEO
The publication of US Lacrosse box lacrosse rules is just one sign of the organization's increased commitment to the box game writes US Lacrosse president and CEO Steve Stenersen.

From the Editor
The birth of a new son reminds US Lacrosse editor-in-chief Matt DaSilva of his favorite moment from 2017, the return of Virginia's Zed Williams to the field after mourning the loss of his father.

Features

Saved by the Stick
By Matt Hamilton

In the housing projects of Decatur, Ga., a son of refugee parents and one of the city's first lacrosse success stories bond over the sport.

Best of Lax

Looking back on the stories, moments and performances that defined an epic year in lacrosse.

Fuel

Big Dog's New Trick
By Neil Stevens

How one of the NLL's fiercest defenders, Dan Ladouceur, came to coach a record-setting offense.

NLL Preview
By Neil Stevens

The NLL has one final year of a nine-team league before expansion to Philadelphia and San Diego in 2018-19.

Drawing Inspiration
By Matt DaSilva

Sponsored content looks at the story behind Nike's latest lacrosse cleat/turf shoe, and Lyle Thompson's inspiration.

US Lacrosse Honors Sailer, IWLCA Trailblazers
By Paul Krome

US Lacrosse honored Princeton coach Chris Sailer and 11 IWLCA trailblazers at its new headquarters.

USA Insider

Family Reunion
By Matt Hamilton

The Bernhardt brothers — Jake, Jesse and Jared — share the field for the first time at the Team USA Fall Classic.

U.S. Optimistic Despite Heritage Cup Setback
By Craig Rybczynski

A loss to Canada in the Heritage Cup was just one step as the U.S. builds towards the 2019 World Indoor Lacrosse Championship.

Player Spotlight: Rob Pannell
By Megan Schneider

The all-world field player makes his box debut and talks about the U.S. - Canada rivalry.

How To: Be Faster Than the Defense
By Megan Schneider

Getting the ball in and out of your stick quicker is key to success says Team USA's Will Manny.

How To: Warm Up for the Draw
By Megan Schneider

Proper pre-game warmups are key to getting ready for the game's first draw says Team USA's Taylor Cummings.

USL Insider

Box Rules Approved
By Paul Ohanian

US Lacrosse has published its first set of rules for box lacrosse.

Give & Go

Madison Carter
Interview by Megan Schneider

The Penn State attacker naturally likes to go on the attack and could see herself as a leopard.