We saved the best for last, gang. Kind of like the grand finale of a fireworks display, we’ve now reached the part of our LaxLessons.com all-region selections we’ve all been waiting for. Namely, the selection of player of the year.

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It’s hard to believe just five years ago when the WestRock 18-under team was formed, it was one of just a handful of summer travel programs throughout the entire region. Now, WestRock has five teams — U-18, U-17, U-16, U-15, and this year for the first time, a U-13 team. And WestRock is hardly alone. […]

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There are 34 teams battling it out right now in the Sound Shore Adult Men’s Summer League. This is the league’s 30th season. Teams that compete are from Westchester, Rockland, Putnam and Fairfield counties. With the playoffs on the horizon, here’s a quick update. • Click here for the league schedule • Previous thread: Sound […]

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Well, here we are. Almost. This week, we are conducting our balloting for LaxLessons.com regional coach of the year. That voting lasts till midnight on Saturday. Then, we will open voting for our regional player of the year, which will conclude July 19. Now though, here is the 2009 LaxLessons.com all-region team. Be sure to […]

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It won’t be long now, folks. We will be unveiling our inaugural LaxLessons.com all-region team on Monday.

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Joe Scarsella, an assistant coach at John Jay with deep roots in the Indians’ program, died yesterday after a long illness. He was 49.

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I spoke to newly named Princeton coach Chris Bates earlier this afternoon, and I have to laugh at how the conversation began. He asked me what I’ve been up to and after I told him about my various ventures, he said, “Wow. It’s been a whirlwind for you.” Actually, I can’t think of a better […]

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Rye attackman Rob Santangelo will be spending his college years close to home. (Photo by Jim Stout/MaxPreps.com) Hey gang – Be sure to check back here each day for the latest recruiting news. As we all know, this time of year, there is plenty — and you never know when it’s going to happen. Case […]

Princeton’s search for a replace for the legendary Bill Tierney has ended. The Tigers, one of the nation’s strongest and most tradition-rich programs, have named former John Jay star Chris Bates as their new head coach.

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It should come as no surprise that when 44 of the nation’s best senior boys lacrosse players gathered for the fourth annual Under Armour all-America Senior Classic last night, there was plenty of scoring — and one unforgettable play. The South outlasted the North 19-16 before 2,364 fans at Towson University’s Johnny Unitas Stadium in […]

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Before we get set to start our fourth and final week of position voting  for the LaxLessons.com all-region team with the goaltender position, let’s check out the final vote tally for the defense position. All-America teams by region: • Hudson Valley • Connecticut • Long Island

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The South outlasted the North tonight 19-16 in the fourth annual  Under Armour all-America Senior Classic before 2,364 fans at Towson University’s Johnny Unitas Stadium in Towson, Md. The South team took a lead it would not relinquish just over four minutes into the fourth quarter as Georgetown-bound attackman Brian Casey of Georgetown Prep scored […]

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Yorktown’s John Fennessy, right, will be playing at his future college on Saturday in the Under Armour all-America Classic at Towson University in Maryland. (Photo by Jim Stout/MaxPreps.com)

Here’s an in-depth look at the Fairfield-area summer travel teams to keep an eye on.

I’ve heard it called the greatest upset in state playoff history — and one of the biggest ever. I’m talking about John Jay’s 11-10 double-overtime win against Huntington in the downstate Class B semifinals, which we are featuring today in our “Blast from the Past” video series. I strongly disagree. When John Jay and Huntington […]