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Highland Park Upsets Episcopal School of Dallas in OT

By Lacrosse Playground | April 27, 2012 |
For the second time in 2012, Highland Park traveled north to the Episcopal School of Dallas. Also for the second time in 2012, the Scots were unable to hold a fourth quarter lead. The first meeting ended 11-10 in favor of the Eagles. This time, however, in a must-win game, the Highland Park defense was able to force overtime with the score tied at seven. Once they did, one offensive possession was all the Scots needed to secure a playoff spot in the hunt for the State Championship while simultaneously ending ESD’s season. Read More...

Christopher Newport University Men’s Lacrosse: What If?

By Lacrosse Playground | April 27, 2012 |
Christopher Newport University Men's Lacrosse made this video after a tough, underachieving year. Yet, they finished the season on a high note and expect big things next year. The team will be joining the CAC and produced this as a reminder of what their potential could be. Read More...

Lehigh Men’s Lacrosse 2012 Player Blog: The Time Has Come

By Lacrosse Playground | April 27, 2012 |
At the end of the day, success breeds complacency but complacency has never bred success. For the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, tomorrow night’s game is the only one that means anything in the grand scheme of things. The time has come to make this season truly significant for the legacy of our program. The time has come to earn the rings we’ve been chasing all along. Read More...

Notre Dame Lacrosse, The Walls of Arlotta Parts 1-4

By Lacrosse Playground | April 26, 2012 |
The show follows Irish coach Kevin Corrigan and his 2012 Notre Dame squad from a March 10 overtime win at Hofstra through the BIG EAST season-opening win over Rutgers on March 25—including footage of Irish wins over Denver (in three overtimes) and Ohio State. It also features plenty of looks away from the lacrosse field, including a team visit to New York City during its road trip to play at Hofstra. Read More...

How To String: Shooting Strings

By Lacrosse Playground | April 26, 2012 |
East Coast Dyes brings you a tutorial on the different choices of shooting strings and what they can do for your game. Shooting strings are a vital part of a player's game. They can provide for aim or for style. Watch the video and pick up a few tips. Read More...

Warrior Lacrosse: Sweat, Sacrifice, Success

By Lacrosse Playground | April 25, 2012 |
Wayne State University Men's Lacrosse team is in its second year playing in the NCLL. The team recently became the Midwest North Champions as they make a push into playoffs. This film highlights the team's work ethic. Read More...

Colgate Men’s Lacrosse 2012 Player Blog: Who Needs Avicii When We Get to See Baumvicii

By Lacrosse Playground | April 25, 2012 |
Going into the fourth quarter it was tied 6-6. Coach’s message to us in the huddle was, “win this minute, then the next one, and the one after that until there are zeros on the clock!” Because of Rob Grabher’s performance at the X during the second and third quarters, Bucknell came out with three poles on the face-offs and it turned into a hard-fought battle each time. Read More...

This UNC Men’s Lacrosse Player Will Make You Feel Rebellious

By Lacrosse Playground | April 25, 2012 |
This week's UNC I am Second spotlight features a student-athlete who comes from a family that lives lacrosse and bleeds tar heel blue. Frankie Kelly is the nephew of two former tar heel lacrosse players. His father, Frank Kelly, played lacrosse at Cornell, and his cousin David currently plays at Rutgers. His younger brother Stephen is also committed to UNC. Read More...

What Boys Can Learn From Girls’ Lacrosse

By Lacrosse Playground | April 25, 2012 |
A men’s lacrosse game may attract larger crowds but listen up, boys– there is a lot that can be learned from girls’ lacrosse and by no means should the female version of the game be ignored or downplayed. There are some key differences between boys and girls lacrosse – from the physicality allowed to the sticks used to the rules enforced –that have changed the way girls are playing the game...and in a good way. Read More...

Game Photos: Denver Outlaws and Chesapeake Bayhawks Come to Blows

By Lacrosse Playground | April 24, 2012 |
The Denver Outlaws travelled east to scrimmage the Chesapeake Bayhawks this past weekend at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, Md. The scrimmage featured the teams' traditional players, yet the rain apparently spoiled the afternoon. The two teams fought at least four times before the game ended. Read More...

Choate Rosemary Hall STX and Cascade Lacrosse Equipment

By Lacrosse Playground | April 24, 2012 |
The Wild Boars of Choate in Wallingford, Connecticut, proudly wear their traditional Blue and Gold on the lacrosse field. The team's helmets are Blue Cascade Pro7's with the school's crest on the side panel. Whereas, their gloves are Blue and Gold STX Assaults. Read More...

Game Highlights: Arizona State Men’s Lacrosse Clinches SLC South Title Over Laxcats, 9-3

By Lacrosse Playground | April 24, 2012 |
The ASU Sun Devils recently visited the Laxcat Coliseum to take on the Arizona Laxcats. ASU went on to win, 9-3. The win clinched the SLC South title for ASU. Read More...