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The combination of size and speed are attributes major Division I coaches crave for their midfield recruits. So it should come as no surprise that Russell Masci of Don Bosco Prep (NJ) was a high target for several marquee programs. Last week, the rising junior decided on his destination, verbally committing to the University of […]

Two of the top performers at the 2017 all-star game at the Maverik Showtime National Lacrosse Recruiting Spotlight held last week at Western Connecticut State University were a pair of University of Maryland commits who play for varsity teams in Suffolk County (NY). Commack High School midfielder Kevin Snyder, who, as we told you when […]

* Interactive Division I, II, III Tournament brackets After leaving Duke University amid one of the most notorious scandals in NCAA history, Mike Pressler has taken advantage of the opportunity he was given by Bryant University to revive his coaching career. The Wilton (Conn.) High School graduate leads Bryant University into today’s NCAA quarterfinal against […]

Rundown of Saturday college lacrosse finals, box scores From press release SYRACUSE, N.Y. – A 10-goal scoring burst in the second quarter spurred the No. 7 University of Maryland men’s lacrosse team to a 16-8 victory over No. 1 Syracuse in front of 5,283 at the Carrier Dome Saturday afternoon. Maryland (3-0) was led by […]

We head down to Maryland for our latest verbal commitment. It comes from Severn School midfielder Nathan Boldyga. Boldyga, a Brine All-American, has committed to Oberlin College, as first reported earlier this week by Joe Lombardi on LaxLessons.com’s Lacrosse Insider premium coverage section. The 5-foot-8, 180-pound Boldyga is a versatile player with a strong, righty […]

Jack Pezzulla is already one of the top goaltenders in high school lacrosse. The Boys Latin School (Md.) standout has quick hands, is strong on low shots as well as shots that are offside high, is quick transitioning play and effective at communicating with the defense. The fact that he’s only a sophomore makes his […]

Suffolk County’s Division 1 rookie of the year has found a Division I college home. The University of Maryland. That will also be the collegiate destination of Riverhead High School (N.Y.) longstick defensive midfielder Blake Carrara. The 6-foot, 165-pound Carrara, who was an all-star at the Maverik Showtime National Recruiting Spotlight, also performed well at […]

Maryland now has two verbals from tristate standouts. We told you back on July 31 that St. Augustine Prep (N.J.) midfielder Jared Chiachetti committed to Maryland. That will also be the collegiate destination of Riverhead High School (N.Y.) longstick defensive midfielder Blake Carrara. The 6-foot Carrara, who was an all-star at the Maverik Showtime National […]

The fact that Jared Chiachetti plays football and basketball should tell you plenty about his ability — and potential — as a midfielder in lacrosse. Chiachetti, who plays for St. Augustine Prep (N.J.), was one of the most heavily recruited players at his position in the Class of 2016. Notice the use of the word […]

Will Bonaparte’s impact for Ridgefield’s boys lacrosse team starts  in the faceoff X. But his contributions go far beyond that. His skills as a two-way midfielder made him a target recruit of several of the nation’s top programs. On Saturday, the rising junior made his choice. As first reported on Twitter.com/joe_lombardi, Bonaparte gave a verbal […]

It’s all tied up in the race for No. 1. Syracuse drew even with Virginia in the latest United States Lacrosse Association Division I poll, which was released today. Maryland, meanwhile, moved up to the No. 3 spot, which had been held last week by now No. 4 Notre Dame. After beating Princeton, Hofstra moved […]

With the start of the new year upon us, and the start of the 2011 season inching closer and closer each day, it’s time once again to get the perspectives of some of the area’s leading players. We introduced this feature last year, with more than 40 players checking in with their thoughts. If you’re […]

What team led the nation’s No. 1 lacrosse hotbed of Hudson Valley/Long Island/Connecticut in Division I- and Division II-bound seniors? The answer: St. Anthony’s. The Friars had an astonishing nine players sign National Letters of Intent during the Nov. 10-17 signing period. You can check the complete list simply by scrolling down this page. One […]

You’d be hard-pressed to find a better two-way midfielder in the Hudson Valley/Long Island/Connecticut region than Greg D’Arienzo. The Carey senior, who is bound for Maryland, shares his thoughts on the upcoming season. * Player’s perspective archive

Former John Jay star Chris Daniello scored three goals today as top-ranked and two-time defending national champion Syracuse beat Maryland 10-7 at the Carrier Dome in the Orange’s final scrimmage of the preseason. Syracuse opens the season on Friday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. against Denver in the debut of new Denver coach and Princeton […]

Two of the top juniors in the Hudson Valley/Long Island/Connecticut region – Darien defenseman Eric Parnon and St. Anthony’s midfielder Joe LoCascio – will continue their collegiate careers at Maryland. Parnon, who is 6-foot-3 and 190 pounds, has quickness that belies his size.