Month: June 2014

Vail Lacrosse Shootout Day 2 Results

By Lacrosse Playground | June 30, 2014 |
The 2014 Vail Lacrosse Shootout moved on to its second day of action with games in the U-19 High School Boys and Girls divisions. The U-19 Girls tournament got started, with pool play at Freedom Park in Edwards, CO. Read More...

Team USA Names Final 23-Man Roster

By Lacrosse Playground | June 30, 2014 |
BALTIMORE — At the conclusion of a tryout process that included 98 players and spanned 11 months, US Lacrosse has named the U.S. Men’s National Team final 23-man roster for the FIL World Championship, presented by Trusted Choice, July 10-19 in Commerce City, Colo. Read More...

They’re Considering Making Women’s Lacrosse Faster, Better

By Lacrosse Playground | June 30, 2014 |
If the attacking team carries or passes the ball outside or above the restraining line, possession will be awarded to the closest defensive player who is below or inside the line. The closest attack player from below or inside the line will be placed 4 meters away to either side at a 45-degree angle. Read More...

2014 Vail Lacrosse Shootout – Day 1

By Lacrosse Playground | June 29, 2014 |
Day one of the Vail Lacrosse Shootout kicked off with action in only one division. The Under 19 High School Boys division began with pool play to determine bracket seeding. The Baltimore Crabs, Laxachusetts, FCA, and Midwest took the top spots in their respective conferences. Read More...

Lax Bro Pulled From Stands, Breaks World Record with 116 mph Shot

By Lacrosse Playground | June 27, 2014 |
MLL Fan Zak Dorn qualified to partake in the 2014 MLL Fastest Shot contest shooting 107 mph in the Rabil Warrior Challenge. Read More...

Highlights: Team USA vs. MLL All Stars

By Lacrosse Playground | June 27, 2014 |
The 2014 MLL All-Star Game was a matchup of stars that remained tightly contested until the final seconds, but it was Coca-Cola All-Star Game MVP Rob Pannell who scored the game-winning goal, with just seven seconds to spare in the game, to give Team USA the 10-9 victory over Team MLL. Read More...

Alcatraz Outlaws Finish Strong At 2014 Tahoe Lacrosse Summit Classic

By Lacrosse Playground | June 27, 2014 |
The Alcatraz Outlaws took to the 2014 Tahoe Lacrosse Summit Classic and finished strong. Wearing lacrosse pinnies designed by Encore, the Outlaws definitely looked good while competing tough. Below is a photo gallery from the event with a tourney recap. Read More...

Team USA edges Team MLL 10-9 in electrifying All-Star Game

By Lacrosse Playground | June 27, 2014 |
The 2014 MLL All-Star Game was a matchup of stars that remained tightly contested until the final seconds, but it was Coca-Cola All-Star Game MVP Rob Pannell who scored the game-winning goal, with just seven seconds to spare in the game, to give Team USA the 10-9 victory over Team MLL. Read More...

New England’s Best Boys Selected for the 2014 Under Armour All-America Underclass Lacrosse Tournament

By Lacrosse Playground | June 27, 2014 |
Baltimore, Md. (June 27, 2014) - Corrigan Sports Enterprises and Under Armour®, Inc. (NYSE: UA) announced today the roster of boys who will represent the New England region at the 2014 Under Armour Underclass Lacrosse Tournament. The sport’s most prestigious underclassmen tournament will feature girls and boys teams from Baltimore, Long Island, Midwest, New England, New Jersey, Philadelphia, South, Upstate New York, Washington, D.C., and West and consist of players from the graduating classes of 2015-17. Read More...

Boys’ Latin Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach Announces Retirement

By Lacrosse Playground | June 26, 2014 |
BALTIMORE, MD – (June 26, 2014) – The Boys’ Latin School of Maryland (Boys’ Latin) announced today that Bob Shriver, Class of 1969, will retire as Head Coach of its varsity lacrosse team at the conclusion of the Lakers’ 2015 lacrosse season. Read More...

Cassese, Team USA set for busy stretch heading into World Championships

By Lacrosse Playground | June 25, 2014 |
An assistant coach for the U.S. National Team, Cassese and Team USA is in the midst of training camp this week which is capped off by an exhibition game against the Major League Lacrosse All-Stars on Thursday evening inside Harvard Stadium. Faceoff is set for 7:30 p.m. on CBS Sports Network. Read More...

Australian Men’s Lacrosse Preps For World Games In Denver

By Lacrosse Playground | June 25, 2014 |
The Australian National team has been runner-up four times in the World Games and are looking to make a splash at this year's culminating event. The men's Lacrosse World Championships will be held in Denver next month and the team from down under, which is comprised of mainly South Australians, looks to have a great showing. Read More...