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Lehigh Women’s Lacrosse: More than just athletes

By Lacrosse Playground | October 10, 2013 |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Lehigh women's lacrosse players are much more than just athletes. They are truly student-athletes who take advantage of the opportunities Lehigh presents, in the classroom, on the playing field and in all areas. Read More...
Observations from Major League Lacrosse Championship Weekend

Observations from Major League Lacrosse Championship Weekend

By Lacrosse Playground | August 25, 2013 |
The 13th summer of Major League Lacrosse wrapped up with Chesapeake winning its second straight Championship on Sunday. An outstanding weekend of lacrosse at PPL Park in Chester, Pa. saw a monumental upset and a close finish on Semifinal Saturday before the veteran Bayhawks prevailed on Sunday. Read More...

Lehigh propels Dykstra to World Cup success

By Lacrosse Playground | August 13, 2013 |
The Lehigh women's lacrosse team has enjoyed an impressive run near the top of the Patriot League. The Mountain Hawks are growing as a program, thanks in large part to Lauren Dykstra '11 and the impact she made just a few years ago. Read More...
Boston Cannons attackman Will Manny

Manny Reasons to Smile

By Lacrosse Playground | August 1, 2013 |
Major League Lacrosse doesn’t just provide an opportunity to play “the fastest game on two feet” beyond college. There’s more to the league than just the game. The MLL has made a difference in the community and is a great ambassador of the sport. Read More...
Charlotte set to take center stage for Lacrosse All-Star Game Saturday night

Charlotte set to take center stage for Lacrosse All-Star Game Saturday night

By Lacrosse Playground | July 12, 2013 |
Lacrosse is a growing sport, there’s no doubt about it. There’s not only continued expansion at the high school and college levels, but there’s also a significant sign of growth at the game’s highest level. Read More...

Loyola’s Championship Reunion

By Lacrosse Playground | July 11, 2013 |
The teams broke the huddle. Scott Ratliff of Boston headed to his typical position at the defensive end of the field where he met a familiar face, Charlotte attackman and former Loyola teammate Eric Lusby. The two embraced and talked briefly as the teams waited for the go-ahead from ESPN2. Read More...

Paul Rabil Visits Upper 90 lacrosse

By Lacrosse Playground | July 8, 2013 |
“So there’s always that stigma involved so I think right now the public schools are bringing in the right coaches, who have to almost convince the guys to come to public schools and play,” said Rabil. Read More...
Lehigh Lacrosse Photos of the Year

Lehigh Lacrosse Photos of the Year

By Lacrosse Playground | June 12, 2013 |
The Lehigh Men's Lacrosse team had another terrific year by winning the Patriot League for a second straight time and making it to the NCAA Tournament. The team has continued its success since the season ended by sending four players to the North-South game and having a presence in the MLL. Read More...
May 25, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Duke Blue Devils goalie Kyle Turri (1) consoles Cornell Big Red attackman Rob Pannell (3) following the 2013 NCAA Division I men's lacrosse semifinals at Lincoln Financial Field. Duke won the game 16-14. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

2013 Championship Weekend (and season) Anything but Ordinary

By Lacrosse Playground | May 29, 2013 |
If there’s one word to describe the 2013 NCAA men’s lacrosse season, it’s unpredictability. That was certainly on display this weekend at Lincoln Financial Field. Coming into the weekend, a strong argument could be made that Cornell and Denver were the favorites to advance to Monday’s Championship Game, but in the end, it was Duke and Syracuse that prevailed. Read More...
May 27, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Duke Blue Devils midfielder Jake Tripucka (7) takes a diving shot into Syracuse Orange goalie Dominic Lamolinara (50) during the second quarter of the 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Duke Plays its Best Lacrosse When it Matters Most

By Lacrosse Playground | May 28, 2013 |
The Duke men’s lacrosse team has made a habit of getting off to slow starts before finishing with a bang. Whether it’s in a season or a game itself, the Blue Devils play their best lacrosse towards the end - when it matters most - and they’ve shown that it can be a formula for success. Read More...
May 26, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; RIT Tigers midfielder Eddie Kiesa (32) handles the ball as Stevenson Mustangs defenseman Kyle Holechek (9) defends during the second quarter of the 2013 NCAA Division III Men's Lacrosse championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Debby Wong-USA TODAY Sports

Exciting lacrosse continues as Le Moyne and Stevenson capture National Titles Sunday

By Lacrosse Playground | May 28, 2013 |
Philadelphia lacrosse fans have gotten a treat over the first two days of Championship Weekend. After Saturday’s Division I Semifinals were decided by two then one goal, respectively, Sunday’s Division II and III Championship Games followed suit. In a wild, unpredictable year, all the games ended up close at the end… but how they got there was anything but conventional. Read More...