Dialed In: Your Lacrosse Fix for Monday, Oct. 2

Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:

1. The U.S. men’s box program made history on Saturday.

For the first time in the seven-year history of the North American Invitational (LAXNAI), a team comprised mostly of American players has won the championship.

The United States, split into White and Blue teams, had a great showing in Utica, N.Y., with USA White taking home the title after an undefeated two-day run.

The U.S. teams were comprised of players in the tryout process for the 2024 World Lacrosse Box Championship, set for 2024 in Utica.

More from the championship here. For a recap of day one, head here.

2. The application window for the 2024 USA Lacrosse Youth Nationals is now open.

The competition features top-tier girls’ 13U, 14U and 15U teams from around the country. The tournament will be July 9-10 in Frederica, Del., at the DE Turf Sports Complex.

Apply here.

3. Lafayette College is getting a major upgrade.

As part of the school’s campus master planning process, a $10 million upgrade to its athletic facilities has been proposed. The build, which would be done by next spring, includes a turf field, and a 22,000-square-foot field house at the complex.

More here.

WHAT WE’RE READING

• Delaney Ott doesn’t need to wonder anymore — she’s a Division I lacrosse player. Paul Ohanian spoke with Ott, the two-time defending WCLA goalie of the year, who’s made the jump to Duke.

• Lacrosse Bucket’s Tanner Demling takes a look at the LIU men’s lacrosse team and highlighted Nick Colantonio, a junior midfielder, as a potential spring breakout.

• Stanford will soon be a member of the ACC, but the Cardinal have one last season in the topsy-turvy Pac-12 before joining lacrosse’s most competitive conference. Emily Considine of Inside Lacrosse with the story.

• Robby Hopper, Inside Lacrosse’s No. 5 prospect in the Class of 2025 and the top long-stick midfielder overall, has chosen Virginia.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

Highlights and photos from the men’s box team’s successful weekend in Utica.

 

 

 

 

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