The University at Albany’s men’s lacrosse program has had a strong Yorktown connection for the last 12 years. That’s the length of time former Husker star Scott Marr has been the Great Danes’ head coach. During that time, Marr, the older brother of Yorktown varsity coach Dave Marr, has been able to successfully recruit some […]
It was an unforgettable finish for Greenwich. After ending the regular season with a 9-2 loss to Darien, the Cardinals entered the FCIAC playoffs with an 8-7 record. But Greenwich then picked up an 8-5 win at defending FCIAC champion Ridgefield before edging Darien 8-7 in the semifinals and New Canaan 5-4 in the title […]
You’d be hard-pressed a varsity team anywhere in the nation that plays a non-section schedule as difficult as the one Yorktown does each year. This season is no different. Though, as we told you early in the fall, Ward Melville is not on the Huskers’ schedule for the first time in 30-plus years, a talented […]
We told you folks way back, back, back on Aug. 29 that former Rocky Point star Tommy Palasek would likely end up at Syracuse after announcing his transfer from Johns Hopkins. Today, it became official. Palasek has enrolled at the ‘Cuse and will have two seasons of eligibility remaining, starting with this season. You can […]
With each day, we’re getting closer and closer to the start of varsity practices. And as we make our way there, we have been getting insights on the upcoming season from some of the region’s top players in our “Player’s perspective” feature. Up next is one of the leading high school defenders you’ll find anywhere, […]
Flyers vs. Friars. If you’re a high school lax fan in the nation’s No. 1 hotbed, the Hudson Valley/Long Island/Connecticut region, it’s always one of the best matchups to watch of the season. Often, times three. Last year, the teams split their regular-season meetings before St. Anthony’s won the CHSAA final in OT. We received […]
Rye is moving up in the world. After a string of six straight Section 1 Class C championship-game appearances, the Garnets will be competing in Class B this season. The most stacked class in the section includes defending champion John Jay, Yorktown (winners of 28 sectional titles the last 31 years) and 2009 Class B […]
It won’t be long now, gang. The new year is here and the official start of college preseason practices is upon us. High school teams, of course, still have a ways to go, but it’s coming up pretty fast. With that in mind, we are continuing to work our way up and down the region, […]
Much of the discussion in Connecticut heading into the 2011 season has centered on six-time Class M state champ Darien, defending FCIAC champion Greenwich, th talented New Canaan and Fairfield Prep teams, as well as private school powers Brunswick an Salisbury. One team that has been flying under the radar a bit is Ridgefield, which […]
If you’ve been checking out our “Updated recruiting review and commitment rundown” each day, you’ve noticed that Division III power Nazareth College has been making its mark on the recruiting scene by landing a pair of recruits from the Hudson Valley. Both are defensemen. First, we reported both there, and in a separate post, on […]
We have plenty of interesting and informative “Player perspective” features in store for you folks in the weeks to come. So be sure to check back for that. While we will be getting perspectives from the leading players from throughout the region, we will also, of course, continue to update you with all the latest […]
With the start of the new year upon us, and the start of the 2011 season inching closer and closer each day, it’s time once again to get the perspectives of some of the area’s leading players. We introduced this feature last year, with more than 40 players checking in with their thoughts. If you’re […]
Well, folks. It’s been quite a year. There here have been all sorts of surprising developments, impressive individual and team accomplishments and interesting stories to follow. With the calendar year about to end, we’d like to know what you think was the year’s biggest story. For starters, be sure to exercise your right to vote […]
Amid all the gift gifting, parties and cheer, the holiday season also provides us with an opportunity to look back as well as look forward. As we get to wrap up our first full calendar year at LaxLessons.com, we want to take a moment to wish you and yours a safe, happy and healthy holiday. […]
Tomorrow is the first day of winter. Which makes it the perfect time to take a look at the college choice of John Jay’s Malcolm Winter. As we reported last week, Winter, a left-handed defenseman, has decided on Goucher College in Baltimore. Winter was added late last week in our “Updated recruiting review and commitment […]
