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Balanced effort leads #17/19 Lehigh men’s lacrosse past Marquette, 13-6

By Lacrosse Playground | February 10, 2014 |
"It's a theme for our program; when guys graduate, the next wave of guys steps up," said Cassese. "These are guys who might be relatively inexperienced, but they're not freshmen. They're sophomores, they're junior , they're seniors, they're guys who have been around the block a time or two. The expectation is that they'll step up and we won't miss a beat." Read More...

Lehigh Women Lacrosse into week two of preseason practice

By Lacrosse Playground | January 20, 2014 |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Lehigh women's lacrosse team is into week two of preseason practice as the Mountain Hawks prepare for their season opener against Wagner on Feb. 15. The Mountain Hawks feature a core of key returning players led by 2013 All-Patriot League honorees Carli Sukonik and Lauren Willcox, both juniors. The preseason features much more than just practice; a significant piece is speed (conditioning) sessions with strength and conditioning coach Eric Markovcy. Read More...
Photos: Lehigh Mountain Hawks begin practice with minicamp over the weekend

Photos: Lehigh Mountain Hawks begin practice with minicamp over the weekend

By Lacrosse Playground | January 13, 2014 |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - With the season opener quickly approaching, the Lehigh men's lacrosse team opened its preseason minicamp on Friday which included meetings, fitness testing and practice. The two-time defending Patriot League Champion Mountain Hawks open their season on Feb. 1 at Furman before hosting Marquette the following Saturday. Read More...

HEADstrong Foundation’s Second Annual Relentless Cup, Details

By Lacrosse Playground | December 10, 2013 |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - HEADstrong Foundation™ (HF) recently unveiled plans for the Second Annual Relentless Cup which features Lehigh men's lacrosse against Georgetown. The matchup will take place on Saturday, Apr. 12 at Ridley High School in Folson, Pa. The Relentless Cup is a special fundraising lacrosse event uniting communities in support of the HEADstrong Foundation by combining interstate youth games, high school games and will be highlighted by Lehigh taking on Georgetown under the lights at 7 p.m. Read More...

Lehigh Men’s Lax Makes a Difference in the Local Community

By Lacrosse Playground | November 12, 2013 |
The Lehigh men's lacrosse team has once again taken time this fall semester to make a difference in the local community. The Mountain Hawks have taken part in a number of community service activities beginning in late August and running through the fall. Read More...

Fitzpatrick and Scott Named Lehigh Women’s Lacrosse Captains

By Lacrosse Playground | October 31, 2013 |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Lehigh head women's lacrosse coach Jill Redfern has announced that senior Alexandra Fitzpatrick and junior Kelly Scott have been selected as 2014 team captains. An All-Patriot League performer, Fitzpatrick leads the Mountain Hawks in goal while Scott has emerged as a force on defense. Read More...

Lehigh Lacrosse Unveils 2014 Men’s Lacrosse Schedule

By Lacrosse Playground | October 15, 2013 |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Lehigh head men's lacrosse coach Kevin Cassese announced the team's 2014 schedule on Tuesday which includes 15 games highlighted by an eight-game Patriot League slate and games against two-time defending Ivy League Champion Yale, 2012 National Champion Loyola and perennial lacrosse power Princeton. The Mountain Hawks will be vying for their third straight Patriot League Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance in 2014. Read More...
Cassese to coach U.S. in Play For Parkinson's this weekend

Cassese to coach U.S. in Play For Parkinson’s this weekend

By Lacrosse Playground | October 4, 2013 |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Lehigh head coach and United States assistant Kevin Cassese is helping lead the Red, White and Blue at the Play for Parkinson's Lacrosse Series this weekend. The squad will split up to play Towson and Loyola then play an intrasquad game to wrap up Saturday's schedule. Read More...

Lehigh Shows Off Patriot League Lacrosse Championship Rings

By Lacrosse Playground | September 30, 2013 |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Following its second straight Patriot League Championship, the Lehigh men's lacrosse team held its annual awards banquet on Sunday at the Saucon Valley Country Club. The afternoon featured a look back at the 2013 season, the presentation of championship rings, handing out of team awards and more. Read More...

Lehigh Finalizes Fall Schedule with Three Walk-ons

By Lacrosse Playground | September 24, 2013 |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Nearing the halfway point of its fall competitive segment, the Lehigh men's lacrosse team will begin facing outside competition this weekend. It's a big stretch for the Mountain Hawks, beginning Friday with Community Night prior to the Alumni Game. Read More...

Cassese announces Scudder as new men’s lacrosse assistant

By Lacrosse Playground | September 4, 2013 |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Former Lehigh men's lacrosse standout Will Scudder '11 has been named a new assistant coach, as announced by head coach Kevin Cassese on Thursday. Scudder replaces Tom Compitello who recently accepted a position at Sacred Heart. Scudder was a former team captain and All-Patriot League honoree as a Mountain Hawk. Read More...
Video: Catching up with the Lao-Gosneys: Talking MLL, Team USA and Lehigh Lacrosse

Video: Catching up with the Lao-Gosneys: Talking MLL, Team USA and Lehigh Lacrosse

By Lacrosse Playground | August 30, 2013 |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Lehighsports.com was at the 2013 Major League Lacrosse semifinals at PPL Park and caught up with Lehigh men's lacrosse alumni Cameron and Roman Lao-Gosney '12 of the Hamilton Nationals. Read More...