New York Times story puts spotlight on Albany’s Thompsons’ impact on lacrosse

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Attackmen Lyle and Miles Thompson of the University at Albany are strong candidates for the Tewaaraton Award, which has never been won by a Native American. So too is the Thompsons’ cousin, Ty, also an attackman for the Great Danes. The New York Times’ Zach Schonbrun takes a look at the impact the Thompsons are […]

Inaugural Capital Challenge showcase debuts in Albany

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A new showcase event on the summer lacrosse recruiting circuit has debuted today, the Capital Challenge at the University at Albany. The three-day event will be highlighted by tomorrow’s all-star games: Class of 2014 (7:15 p.m.), 2015 (8:15 p.m.) and 2016 (9:15 p.m.). * Daily schedule * Team schedule * UAlbany campus map * Field […]

Pelham’s Mermelstein will spend PG year in Canada at ‘The Hill’

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Taking a post-grad year after high school is not uncommon for many lacrosse players. But that doesn’t make Zach Mermelstein’s story a conventional one. In fact, it’s anything but. The senior at Pelham High School (N.Y.) will be heading north to The Hill Academy in Vaughan, Ontario, about a 45-minute drive north of Toronto after […]

Fall Lacrosse Signing Week recap: Stories/photo galleries

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The National Letter of Intent Fall Signing Week is one for the books. It started Nov. 14 and ended Nov. 21. Before we present our fourth and final photo gallery here, be sure to check the links to our coverage below: Articles: * Where the tristate’s top 12th-graders are headed * Syosset’s Feit reflects on how […]

Brewster shutdown defender Serrecchia set on Hofstra

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If you’re looking for a high school player who perfectly fits the description of a shutdown defender, look no further than Joe Serrecchia. Serrecchia, a junior longstick midfielder/defenseman at Brewster High School (N.Y.) who starred for the Prime Time travel program over the summer, verbally committed earlier this week to Hofstra University. “Joe has the […]

Albany gets verbal from Northport junior midfielder Glancy

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Northport is on a roll when it comes to recruiting. As we told you last week, attackman Brian Cannon, one of the nation’s top sophomores, committed to North Carolina. Another Tiger standout has also made a verbal commitment to a Division I program. Junior John Glancy announced his intentions to accept a scholarship offer from […]

Colarusso becomes latest Admiral to decide on Albany

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It’s been quite a 10-day span for the Arlington lacrosse program. And the University at Albany’s. That’s because the Admirals’ two leading players, and two of the Hudson Valley’s top juniors, have committed to stay close to home and play for coach Scott Marr’s Great Danes. Midfielder Danny Hanson gave his verbal to the Great […]

Arlington junior standout Hanson decides on Albany

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Dan Hanson can beat a defender in any number of ways. The Arlington junior midfielder has good athleticism, speed, stick skills and dodging ability. Those are attributes that should also spell success at the next level. Hanson decided where that will be – at the University at Albany. Here’s a Q&A with Dan on how […]

Ridgefield’s Scala finds the right fit in Albany

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If the Ridgefield Tigers are to repeat as Class L Connecticut state champions next season, Eric Scala will undoubtedly be one of the main reasons why. The rising senior was one of the leading scorers for the Tigers, who downed Fairfield Prep  11-10 in the state final. No matter what happens next season, Scala will […]

Brewster's Erickson reflects on his selection of Albany

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If you checked our “Updated recruiting review and commitment rundown” earlier this week, you learned that Brewster rising senior Harry Erickson has made his college choice. The 6-foot-1, 171-pound Erickson, a defenseman who plays for the Prime Time summer travel team, has given a verbal commitment to the University at Albany. Here’s a Q&A with […]

Fahey continues Yorktown's Albany connection

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The University at Albany’s men’s lacrosse program has had a strong Yorktown connection for the last 12 years. That’s the length of time former Husker star Scott Marr has been the Great Danes’ head coach. During that time, Marr, the older brother of Yorktown varsity coach Dave Marr, has been able to successfully recruit some […]