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Brendan Looney Film Presented At The Tewaaraton Ceremony

By Lacrosse Playground | June 19, 2014 |
In his life, Brendan Looney found the peace and quiet inside himself to inspire the people around him to reach their potential as leaders. Humble and capable, he was one of those rare individuals to which others naturally gravitated. Read More...

Looney Funeral, Flag Flown at Half Staff

By Lacrosse Playground | October 4, 2010 |
Governor Martin O’Malley has ordered the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag flown at half staff on Monday, October 4, 2010 from sunrise to sunset. This is in memory of Lt. (SEAL) Brendan J. Looney, former Navy lacrosse player, who died on September21, 2010 during combat operations in the Zabul province, Afghanistan, while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

2021 PLL Awards: Blaze Riorden Becomes Second Goaltender to Win MVP

By Pro Lacrosse Talk | September 18, 2021 |

PLL Championship weekend got started in Washington, D.C. (aka the District of Champions) with the annual PLL awards ceremony. The … Read more

Washington College Lacrosse Alumni Game Gear

By Lacrosse Playground | September 26, 2012 |
The Charlie Moloney Memorial Alumni Game was held this past Sunday at Washington College. WAC had over 60 former Shoremen come back to Chestertown to play in the much anticipated event. Even MLL All-Star, Stephen Berger, participated. The alumni gear features a cartoon version of the school's new mascot, Gus the Goose. Read More...
July 6, 2012; Boston, MA, USA; A member of the Navy Seal Leap Frog's gets ready to land at Fenway Park prior to a game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-US PRESSWIRE

The Navy SEALs Want Lacrosse Athletes and Then Some

By Lacrosse Playground | August 7, 2012 |
The United States Navy's Sea, Air, and Land Teams are comprised of athletes who are a part of the special operations force, Naval Special Warfare Command, and SOCOM. In other words, they are badass mofos who can squash your head with their pinky. Yet, it seems like they have a shortage of recruits, so they want more lacrosse players to inquire within. The following video features a number of SEALs who were college lacrosse players. Other videos feature wrestlers, swimmers, and even motocross athletes. Read More...

Game Highlights: Whittier Men’s Lacrosse Streak Ends at Union College, 11-7

By Lacrosse Playground | March 23, 2012 |
WHITTIER, Calif. – The Whittier College men's lacrosse team's four game winning streak was snapped this afternoon at four games by the Dutchmen of Union College 11-7 in front of a crowd of 300 plus. Whittier now drops to 4-1, while Union (NY) improves to 4-1. Read More...

Former Dickinson College Player Running Cross Country For Charity

By Lacrosse Playground | March 8, 2012 |
Former Dickinson lacrosse player, Albie Masland, has decided to put life on hold for the next few months to run from San Diego to Washington, DC in honor of the Travis Manion Foundation and Bullets2Badges. It is also worth mentioning that Travis Manion, one of the foundations Albie is supporting, was the best friend of Navy lacrosse captain Brendan Looney who also gave his life defending our country. Albie is currently on his way out to SD right now and will be documenting the entire journey online. To learn more, visit http://operationamerithon.com/

Maryland High School Lacrosse Fight Sends Player to Hospital

By Lacrosse Playground | October 18, 2011 |
Police are investigating an incident after they said a high school lacrosse player cross-checked another player in the head with his stick. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon during a game between DeMatha Catholic High School and North East High School outside the DC area. A lot of things are alarming. Read More...

Stylin Strings GOES CAMO

By Lacrosse Playground | September 20, 2011 |
For this episode Stylin Strings GOES CAMO. 4 sticks with same theme in different color schemes. The Dye Lab Stick displayed first is an STX Xcalibur in an SS Custom Maroon, Old Gold & White with #14 worked into the top. Read More...

Best College Uniforms of All Time

By Lacrosse Playground | April 27, 2011 |
Making a guest post for LPG are the fellas from TheCasualAthletes.com. Casual Athlete compiled a list of uniforms they think were some of the greatest kits worn on the DI lacrosse field throughout the years.

Fallen Heroes Lacrosse Classic Tonight at Navy

By Lacrosse Playground | April 8, 2011 |
Tonight will mark the inaugural Fallen Heroes Lacrosse Classic featuring between DeMatha (Md) and LaSalle (Pa). The two teams are meeting for the first time to honor LT Brendan Looney, USN (DeMatha) and 1st LT Travis Manion, USMC (LaSalle) who gave their lives serving in our Armed Forces. Both graduates of the United States Naval Academy, Looney and Manion were outstanding athletes in lacrosse and wrestling, respectively, best friends, and most importantly outstanding role models for everyone who knew them. Keep Reading...

Videos: Brothers In Arms Buried Together

By Lacrosse Playground | October 6, 2010 |
Monday night, the nightly news for CBS and NBC paid tribute to true American heroes. Travis Manion and former Navy lacrosse standout Brendan Looney were roommates at the naval academy and became as close as brothers. One became a Marine stationed in Iraq, the other, a Navy Seal in Afghanistan. Both have died and were laid to rest side-by-side in Arlington's National Cemetery. View Videos...