NJ 2016 Garavente finds perfect mix of academics, athletics in Lafayette

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If you’ve been following along as the commitments have been made on our Lacrosse Insider premium coverage section, you know that Lafayette College has emerged as a force in landing underclass commitments from the nation’s No. 1 hotspot for lacrosse, the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut tristate region. Chalk up another one for the Leopards from Easton, […]

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 […]

Choate Rosemary Hall (CT) standout Sands gives Lafayette its first 2016 tristate commit

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Michael Sands’ game revolves around creating offensive opportunities. It’s what every attackman should strive for, and the sophomore at Choate Rosemary Hall (Conn.) has already managed to master. “I have good vision of the field, from both sides and I am able to get tough feeds to the crease, even when I draw the double,” […]

Lacrosse Insider: Holy Cross’ first 2015 commit comes from NJ; Lafayette lands top 2014 FOGO

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Holy Cross has broken through into the Class of 2015. And the Crusaders got there thanks to a commitment from a New Jersey standout. Lafayette, meanwhile, has landed a verbal from one of the top remaining faceoff specialists on the board, and it comes from a high school close to its location in Easton, Pa. […]

Delbarton’s Confalone looks forward to Lafayette

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When it comes to prototypical midfield skills, Dillon Confalone rates pretty high. Good athleticism and speed. Check. Ability to shoot on the run with either hand. Check. Strong dodger. Check. So it should come as no surprise that the rising senior from the Delbarton School (N.J.) is bounded for a strong Division I program. The […]

UVa-bound attackman Breen is region’s first Class of 2014 commit

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We’ve had a steady stream of college commitments for the graduating high school classes of 2012 and ’13. But earlier this week, we had our first Class of 2014 commit from the nation’s No. 1 hotbed for lacrosse, the Hudson Valley/Long Island/Connecticut region. That distinction belongs to Taft School (Conn.) attackman Tyler Breen, who has […]

Taft grad Breen shifts course, will now attend Michigan

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The University of Michigan has plenty to look forward to in its inaugural season of Division I competition next year. One date that’s definitely circled on the Wolverines’ collective calendars is April 14. As we reported here on July 12, Michigan will be hosting Ohio State in “The Big House” prior to Michigan’s annual spring […]

Ridgefield's Galione, Mueller commit to D-I programs

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FCIAC champion Ridgefield should have at least five college-bound rising seniors. Two have already committed and three others are weighing their options. Read more in the second page of this post, and be sure to check back here every day of the latest breaking recruiting news.