John Jay (NY) 2016 attackman, Maverik Showtime all-star Matt Lupinacci commits to Colgate

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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. Outstanding academics. Check. Beautiful campus. Check. Strong, Division I lacrosse program. Check. Colgate University went three-for-three as far as three of the most important criteria on deciding […]

John Jay (NY) standout Giordano on selecting Stevens Tech: ‘Hoboken is an awesome little place’

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We’ve been reporting on several commitments to the Stevens Institute of Technology the last few days here and on our “Lacrosse Insider” section. There’s a perk that comes with attending Stevens Tech that we have not yet explored until now. Namely, its location. “Hoboken is an awesome little place,” said Bob Giordano of John Jay […]

Somers (NY) midfielder Corpolongo sets sights on St. John’s

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It was quite a week for the Somers High School (N.Y.) boys lacrosse program. The Tuskers saw two rising seniors commit to Division I programs in a 24-hour, midweek stretch. Attackman Tim Cousin will join his brother Kevin at Siena College. And, in another brother combo, Justin Corpolongo is the latest member of his family […]

Player’s perspective: Jack Lambert, John Jay (NY) defenseman

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Jack Lambert and John Jay will be tested from right the start. The Indians’ annual showdown against rival Yorktown, regarded as the unofficial game of the year in Section 1 (NY) boys lax, is scheduled for Week 1 of the regular season, on Saturday, March 30 at 7 p.m. at JJHS. In the teams’ last […]

Yorktown (NY) senior Harris set on Springfield

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It’s what every recruit hopes for when making a college visit. Brian Harris found it when he visited Springfield College. The defenseman from 2012 New York State Class B semifinalist Yorktown High School said he “felt that instant comfort” when walking around campus. So it should come as no surprise that Springfield will be Harris’ […]

John Jay star Smith decides Michigan will be his college destination

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It didn’t take long for Shawn Smith to make an impact on the John Jay boys lacrosse team. The midfielder did just that when he earned a spot on the varsity team last year as a freshman. Now, just over a year later, the 6-foot-2, 180-pound midfielder has decided on his college destination. Smith has […]

Ridgefield state title hero Wilkinson headed to Holy Cross

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Ridgefield’s run to the 2011 Connecticut Class L state championship won’t soon be forgotten. Neither will the role Sean Wilkinson played in it. The lefty attackman scored in the top shelf off a sidearm shot that began with a nice move from behind the cage in the closing seconds. It gave the Tigers an 11-10 […]

Pelham star Landis picks Notre Dame over Hopkins

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There’s nothing like an unlikely run to the NCAA Division I championship game to boost recruiting. Just ask Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish, who finished the 2010 regular season7-6 and barely received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, wound up advancing all the way to the title game, where they nearly stunned Duke, before […]

Arlington goes Yorktown route, turns program over to Connolly

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The high school lacrosse landscape is about to change in the northern tier of Section 1. Add Don Connolly’’s name to the ever-growing list of past Yorktown players taking the reins of a program in dire need of a fresh face and some new ideas. Arlington is a massive school, one of the biggest in […]