Shore (NJ) midfielder Doug Goldsmith will take his two-way talents to Albany lacrosse

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It’s the busiest time of year for major D-I commitments in the nation’s No. 1 hotspot for lacrosse, the NY/NJ/CT tristate region. Get caught up right here, right now. Every college team can use what Doug Goldsmith provides. The rising junior at Shore Regional High School in New Jersey is an athletic and hard-nosed two-way midfielder adept […]

2015 defenseman Lyons is latest Native America to decide on Albany

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We’ve been reporting on the University at Albany’s ability to attract upstate New York players. Albany also has a proud record of Native American players on its roster. But factors played a role in the decision  of Colyn Lyons committing to Albany, a decision first reported when it was made last week by Joe Lombardi […]

NJ 2016 midfielder Waters decides on Delaware

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Matt Waters is a midfielder who makes things happen. “I am strong between the lines as well and am able to push the tempo and creates scoring situations,” said the sophomore at  Rumson-Fair Haven (N.J.). Those skills translate to success at the next level, which will be at the University of Delaware. Waters’ commitment was […]

NJ offensive-minded middie Smolokoff makes RPI his choice

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Jake Smolokoff enjoyed one of the most productive seasons of any varsity player in New Jersey this past spring. The Red Bank High School senior had a 39-goal, 22-assist season. But points don’t begin to describe his strengths as a player. An offensive-minded midfielder, Smolokoff uses his speed, strength, change of direction, and field awareness […]

Inaugural Capital Challenge showcase debuts in Albany

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A new showcase event on the summer lacrosse recruiting circuit has debuted today, the Capital Challenge at the University at Albany. The three-day event will be highlighted by tomorrow’s all-star games: Class of 2014 (7:15 p.m.), 2015 (8:15 p.m.) and 2016 (9:15 p.m.). * Daily schedule * Team schedule * UAlbany campus map * Field […]

Upstate NY sophomore star Easterly will head south to Loyola

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It hasn’t taken Richie Easterly to make his mark on the varsity level in both football and lacrosse. The sophomore at Westhill High School (NY) in Syracuse earned the starting quarterback job as a freshman. That followed a spring in which, as an eighth-grader, he earned a spot on the man-up unit, before going on […]