Month: April 2012

Boston Cannons Brine Deft Glove

By Lacrosse Playground | April 30, 2012 |
Brine drops a new look for the Boston Cannons on the popular Deft glove. Embroidery with clean 2 zone look gives this Deft some of the retro feel. New alternating color hits in the finger breaks. The colorway, Red/Blue, is in line with the traditional scheme. The Cannons insignia is emblazoned on the cuff. Click here for more info on the Deft glove from Brine.

Game Highlights and Photos: Lehigh Soars Over Colgate, Wins First Patriot League Tournament Title, 16-14

By Lacrosse Playground | April 30, 2012 |
HAMILTON, N.Y. - The eighth-ranked and second-seeded Lehigh men’s lacrosse team put together one of its strongest offensive outbursts of the season, tying a season-high 16 goals to beat the #10 Colgate Raiders, 16-14 and win its first-ever Patriot League Tournament Championship on Sunday. The Mountain Hawks (14-2) jumped out to a 5-0 lead then held off a Raiders’ (12-3) charge to earn the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Junior Dante Fantoni earned Tournament MVP honors after posting nine points over the two games (five goals, four assists). Read More...

Under Armour Flowmaggedon Lacrosse Shorts

By Lacrosse Playground | April 30, 2012 |
It's time to add another Carolina Blue piece of apparel to your Spring wardrobe. The Under Armour Lacrosse Flowmaggedon Short features a full critter print design. Knit body will help keep you light and dry. Side pockets, elastic waistband with drawcord. 100% polyester. 10" Inseam. Imported.

2012 Freemason Lacrosse Tournament

By Lacrosse Playground | April 30, 2012 |
The Frederick Men’s Lacrosse Association and the Freemason Tyrian Lodge 205 our proud to bring you the 2012 Freemason Lacrosse Tournament, June 9th and 10th in Walkersville Maryland. The proceeds for the tournament will go towards a scholarship provided by the Freemason Tyrian Lodge to any local student. Read More...

This Might Be The Best Lacrosse Interview Ever

By Lacrosse Playground | April 30, 2012 |
Our favorite lacrosse announcer, Booker Corrigan, laid down another amazing video for us to ogle. Corrigan wound up covering his alma mater, Radnor High School, for Kudda Sports over the weekend. In a post-game interview, Corrigan took two kids aside to discuss math, science, rap, and other things unrelated to the game. I friggin' died when I first watched this. Read More...

St. Mark’s Will Perkins Scores 11 Goals In Super Regional Weekend Play

By Lacrosse Playground | April 30, 2012 |
In the THSLL Division I quarter-finals on Sunday, Senior attack Will Perkins scored a career-high seven goals to carry the North District #2 seed St. Mark’s to a 10-8 victory over Central District #1 seed Westlake. Last year, the Chaps (12-5) were also eliminated by St. Mark’s in the quarterfinal round of the state playoffs. The Lions (16-3) now advance to a semi-final match-up against South District #1 seed Houston Christian High School (16-3), who will be eagerly anticipating its first Division I semi-final game and first ever match-up between these two squads. St. Mark’s has now progressed to a Texas Final Four berth in five out of the last six years, but are still looking for their first THSLL state championship trophy. Read More...

Billy Bitter’s Roots Run Deep in Manhasset Community

By Lacrosse Playground | April 30, 2012 |
NEW YORK – April 30, 2012 – Maverik Lacrosse today released "Community," the second installment in its groundbreaking "Roots" video series, produced and directed by Maverik Films and Jalbert Productions International director, Jay Jalbert. In “Community” Maverik Athlete and Manhasset lacrosse legend Billy Bitter takes lacrosse fans back to the fields of Long Island where he firstfell in love with lacrosse and shares the people and places that influenced his growth as a player. Read More...

Lacrosse Goal of the Year Nominee

By Lacrosse Playground | April 30, 2012 |
Eastern University is located across the street from Cabrini College in Radnor, Pa. The school, over the years, has been trying to separate itself from Cabrini. We think they've just accomplished that goal with a sick goal by midfielder Zac Ivy. Read More...

Natty Brohs Lacrosse

By Lacrosse Playground | April 30, 2012 |
Last year Lacrosse Playground did an article on Natty Broh's and their unique lacrosse jerseys and this year they're back. Natty Brohs are a summer lacrosse team based out of Baltimore, MD. They have been playing together since last summer, and they competed in the Maryland State of Lacrosse Games, Fredrick County Freemason Tournament, and Howard County Men's Lacrosse League.

Grip ‘N Rip: Charlotte Hounds Billy Bitter

By Lacrosse Playground | April 29, 2012 |
Lacrosse Playground, every once in awhile, features a different lacrosse athlete as part of our “Grip ‘N Rip” series, where we’ll find out what the best use to fine tune their game. Today we feature Charlotte Hound and former UNC All-American, Billy Bitter. The Maverik Athlete plays with a Spider head, but how it's strung may surprise you. Read More...

Loyola Greyhounds Lose To Johns Hopkins In Style, New Warrior TII Helmets

By Lacrosse Playground | April 28, 2012 |
Today #1 Loyola fell to #10 JHU in a thrilling OT game, 10-9. The loss was Loyola's first of the season, snapping a school-record tying 12-game winning streak. Loyola also wore new TII helmets from Warrior. The helmets stray from their usual Matte Black and Green helmets. Read More...

Game Highlights and Photos: Lehigh Men’s Lacrosse Advances to Patriot League Title Game with Win Over Army, 13-7

By Lacrosse Playground | April 28, 2012 |
HAMILTON, N.Y. - For the first time in school history, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team advanced to the Patriot League Championship Game as the #8 Mountain Hawks (13-2) downed #19 Army (7-7), 13-7, Friday night at Andy Kerr Stadium. Senior Adam Johnson posted his 14th-career hat trick while junior Dante Fantoni had five points on two goals and three assists to lead the Mountain Hawks’ attack. Read More...