Predators Lacrosse’s former D-I players helping new generation get college looks

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Members of the Predators Lacrosse coaching staff, all former Division I standouts, from left: Paul Santavicca (Marist), Gary Raniolo (Fairfield), Tom Interlicchio (Hofstra), Mike McCall (North Carolina), Kevin Interlicchio (Johns Hopkins), Ryan Penner (Marist), Pat Watson (Hofstra) and JJ Lian (UPenn). The goal of most travel programs is to improve players’ skills and get them […]

Fairfield wins Battle of CT, beating No. 10 Yale 12-11 in OT

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* Scoreboard Central: Finals, box scores from Saturday’s action  * Box score From press release FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Senior Eric Warden ripped a shot past Eric Natale with 1:26 left in overtime to send the Fairfield University men’s lacrosse team off with a 12-11 victory over No. 10 Yale University this afternoon in front of […]

Fairfield Warde HS (CT) Adams twins will be going their separate ways in college

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Twins Mike, left, and Greg Adams, at right, will be going their separate ways in college. It all started back in the third grade. That’s when neighbors of Mike and Greg Adams suggested the twin brothers take up lacrosse. The next step was signing up for the youth program at the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club […]

Chaminade (NY) offensive initiator Quinn finds right fit in Fairfield

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Brendan Quinn is an outstanding athlete. He’s also a skilled lacrosse player. The combination made the attackman at Chaminade High School (N.Y.) a target recruit of several Division I programs. Quinn, who also plays football and basketball for the Flyers, has committed to play lacrosse at the next level at Fairfield University, a verbal reported […]

Lacrosse Insider: Chaminade (NY) 2015 attackman commits to Fairfield

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National power Chaminade High School (N.Y.) has hit the half-dozen mark in Class of 2015 commitments. Before we get to the latest, let’s recap the previous five: A. Blaise Buffalino (Providence, midfield); Sam Bonafede (Princeton, midfield); Sean Cerrone (Villanova, midfield); James Roberts (Lafayette, attack); and Matt Wysota (Villanova, defense). Now, to No. 6. Joe Lombardi […]

Versatile 2015 standout Lynch of NY state finalist Bronxville bound for Fairfield

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Liam Lynch excels in the faceoff X. But don’t call the rising junior at New York Class C state finalist Bronxville a FOGO. Lynch, after all, is a skilled midfielder with outstanding stick skills who is also a crafty dodger and finisher. “I pride myself on doing all the little things to help make my […]

Coach’s Corner: Breaking down the new pace-of-play rules

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Tony Vallance has been coaching at the college level for the past 11 years including stops at Dean Junior College, Muhlenberg College, Bellarmine University and most recently Fairfield University.  Originally from Maryland, he played goalie at Penn State University where he graduated in 1998.  He is currently the Director of Lacrosse Instruction at the House of Sports, located […]

Player’s perspective: Brendan Devane, Wilton (CT) attackman

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Tradition-rich Wilton is enjoying a revival. After hovering around the .500 mark from 2006-2008, the Warriors have won 15 or more games in three of the last four seasons, including 2011, when the Warriors won the Connecticut Class M state championship. The resurgence coincides with the arrival of former WHS standout John Wiseman as the […]

Former Smithtown West star earns weekly honor for Stags

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The Fairfield Stags are coming off one of the biggest wins in program history and former Smithtown West star Joe Marra is a big reason why. The senior, who had a career-high 17 saves in a 10-8 win over then No. 3-ranked Notre Dame, was just named the NEILA Player of the Week. To read […]

Your source for recruiting news

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Rye attackman Rob Santangelo will be spending his college years close to home. (Photo by Jim Stout/MaxPreps.com) Hey gang – Be sure to check back here each day for the latest recruiting news. As we all know, this time of year, there is plenty — and you never know when it’s going to happen. Case […]

What to watch for at the CIAC quarterfinals

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The CIAC quarterfinals are set for Tuesday. So let’s take a look at three things to watch. • Breaking down the CIAC tournament (includes brackets and schedule)

No. 1 on Sunday's Top 5 is LaxLessons.com/recruit

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Hey gang – We have a HUGE week of games throughout the region. But No. 1 on Today’s Top 5 is not a contest at all. It’s a brand-new feature here at LaxLessons.com. We are proud to officially launch the much-awaited player profiles section of this site. You can see what all the excitement is […]