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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/

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...