Two-way midfielders are always in high demand among collegiate recruiters. So it should come as no surprise that Josh Egan was pursued by several Division I programs. The junior at the Albany Academy (N.Y.) decided to stay close to home by verbally committing to the University at Albany, as first reported at Twitter.com/joe_lombardi. Egan, an [...]
Joe DeMarco was happy with his college choice. But during a course of a standout senior season in which he helped Massapequa win the Nassau County Class A title, other options began to present themselves. One of them couldn’t be overlooked. Now, national finalist Syracuse University is the college destination of the faceoff specialist, who [...]
If you have been following along here, upstate New York has been a hot spot when it comes to major Division I women’s recruiting commitments. That trend continues now as we focus on Allie Butler. The sophomore attack from Queensbury High School has decided to play her college lacrosse close to home by verbally committing [...]
For Nicole Beardsley, it was love at first sight. It happened just as Beardsley was wrapping up ninth grade at upstate New York power Burnt Hills. “Ever since I saw my first college games freshman year (2011) at the final four at Stony Brook and especially saw the Northwestern game, I knew that I wanted to be [...]
One of the major upsets of the season in tristate varsity lacrosse was sprung by Seton Hall Prep. It happened May 25 as the Pirates stunned previously unbeaten Delbarton 10-8 in the New Jersey Non-Public A state semfinals. Delbarton entered the game ranked No. 1 nationally. “Our coach, Dave Giarusso, told us going into it [...]
The sophomore commitments continue to come in. The latest was made by attack Gianna Bowe of Clearview High School in New Jersey. Bowe has verballed to the University of North Carolina — a commitment first reported at Twitter.com/joe_lombardi. Now, here’s a Q&A with with Gianna on her commitment. What were the main factors in your [...]
Amanda Flayhan’s introduction to lacrosse came at sleepovers while in the fifth grade. Now, just five years later, she is looking forward to the start of the New York State Tournament this week, and a future at the major Division I collegiate level. Flayhan is a sophomore standout at John Jay, which beat Yorktown 12-10 [...]
We have our second tristate freshman verbal commitment. It comes from attackman Matt Hubler of Rumson (NJ), who’s decided on Johns Hopkins. Hubler plays for Avon Old Farms (Conn.) and has been on Team United’s travel team since the seventh grade. Hubler’s brother, Chris, a junior midfielder at Rumson Fair Haven High School (NJ), verballed [...]
Charlie Trense fills many roles on the lacrosse field. The sophomore at the Westminster Schools in Atlanta can play either close defense or longstick midfield. He also faces off. In addition, Trense, who is a lineman in football and also wrestles, is a physical and aggressive player. After he completes his high school career, the [...]
Ethan Frieder’s college decision went beyond finding the right place to continue his lacrosse career. The junior at Horace Greeley High School (N.Y.) was looking for the college that best combined academics with athletics. Frieder found it in Brown University, a commitment first reported at Twitter.com/joe_lombardi. A 5-foot-10, 180-pound two-way midfielder, Frieder is an excellent [...]
Joe Danaher, a two-year starter at Massapequa High School (NY), will be playing his college lacrosse close to home. The goaltender, in the midst of a post-grad season at Trinity-Pawling (NY), has verbally committed to St. John’s. Danaher, who has helped T-P jump out to an 8-4 start, was a big reason ‘Pequa made Nassau [...]
Jack Nail is a textbook position defender. The junior at Greenwich High School (Conn.) is an aggressive player who has good footwork. Nail has helped the Cardinals win eight of their first 10 games, allowing five or less goals in half their games. Last week, Nail decided on his college destination, giving a verbal commitment [...]
Mountain Lakes is off to a 6-1 start this season. Defense has been a big reason. The Lakers have allowed five goals or less in five of their seven games. Jack Siddron is a big part of the Lakers’ defense. Literally. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound junior, who also plays football for the Lakers, is a physically [...]
The Syracuse University women’s lacrosse team is ranked fifth in the latest IWLCA Division I coaches’ poll. And the Orange are also making their mark when it comes to recruiting. Earlier this month, we told you Syracuse landed a commitment from sophomore midfielder Mary Rahal of Queensbury High School (N.Y.). Today, we have news of another [...]
Avon Old Farms (Conn.) takes a 6-0 record and the No. 6 ranking in the latest national Under Armour/Inside Lacrosse High School Power Rankings into its game today against Bridgton Academy. Five Winged Beaver seniors will be continuing their careers at the collegiate level, with the latest deciding on a destination being Taylor Hahn. Hahn, [...]
