Fordham Prep (NY) 2014 standout Werner, third brother in his family to play goaltender, is bound for Bryant

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James Werner is the youngest of four boys. All three of his brothers played lacrosse at the school Werner now attends, Fordham Prep (N.Y.). Two of them, Billy (Class of 2003) and Robert (’09), played goaltender, the position James plays. The oldest brother, John (’01), played defense. “I wanted to follow in their footsteps and […]

City Stars’ mission: Developing lacrosse in New York City

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City Stars Lacrosse is committed to player development and providing the best lacrosse experience for players. City Stars Lacrosse is an elite lacrosse club program for you and your son. Each player will receive the highest level of instruction from knowledgeable coaches. In addition, City Stars understands the importance of maintaining a schedule that is […]

New York Times: Lacrosse adding diversity in NYC

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Some unfamiliar with lacrosse mistake sticks for tennis racquets at first. But there are plenty of others, especially youngsters, who have quickly taken to the sport. “Nonprofit groups have been attracting a racially and economically diverse population to play a sport, created by Native Americans, that has long been associated with elite prep schools and […]

Mayor’s Cup features top boys/girls players in doubleheader June 2

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Leading boys and girls players will compete for the honor of “Best in the City” as independent, CHSAA and public schools compete in the 2013 Mayor’s Cup on Sunday, June 2 at Poly Prep in Brooklyn. The girls all-star game — Independent schools vs. PSAL schools — is set for 4 p.m., followed by the […]

Harlem Youth Lacrosse program continues to take flight

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We have checked in with the Harlem Leadership and Lacrosse Program a couple of times during this year, including in January after Top Side Lacrosse held a free clinic for HLL players and just prior to that when Briarcliff Manor Youth lacrosse welcomed HLL for the first time to its second annual Turkey Day Jamboree. […]

Hudson Valley, NYC off to 2-0 starts at Empire State Cup

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 Photo by Larry Palumbo/Coyote Magic Photography The Hudson Valley and New York City regions are off to hot starts, as the inaugural Empire State Cup lacrosse event is under way at Central Square Stadium outside of Syracuse. The teams, both 2-0 in round-robin play, will meet on Friday, July 27 at 12:30 o,n, as part […]