CT All-State teams for classes L, M, S
2018 Connecticut Class L All-State Boys Lacrosse Team Player School Class Grade Team ATTACK Jack Feda Greenwich L 11 1 Logan McGovern Darien L 12 1 Brian Minicus Darien L 12 1 Jack Raba Cheshire L 12 1 Mason Reale Fairfield Prep L 11 1 Brain Calabrese Wilton L 12 2 Mac Deane New […]
Here are your CT All-America, Academic All-America awards
2018 CHSLCA All-Americans, Academic All-Americans, Other Awards Player School Position Class Grade ALL-AMERICANS (16) Nick Alviti New Fairfield Defense M 11 Andrew Calabrese Wilton Goalie L 11 Sean Collins Darien Goalie L 12 Nick Crovatto New Canaan Midfield L 12 Andrew Darby Darien Defense L 12 John DeLucia Guilford Attack M 11 Noah Isaacson […]
‘Stall ball’ debate heats up after Ridgefield’s upset of Darien in CT state final
Do you think HS lacrosse needs a shot clock? #hslax #lacrosse #laxshotclock #lax — Joe Lombardi (@Joe_Lombardi) June 9, 2018 Let’s be clear. Running the lacrosse equivalent of former North Carolina men’s basketball coach Dean Smith’s “four corners” offense is well within the rules. But is it the “right” way to win a championship? That’s […]
Here are your Top 20 stories of 2017
As we start a new year, we thought this would be a good time to take a quick look back at this past year. So now, here are the Top 20 stories our readers most enjoyed in 2017. Former Hudson Valley lacrosse star dies on Long Island at age 27 NJ varsity lacrosse player dead […]
‘The Next Chapter’: Brameier reflects on move from CT Chargers to Express North
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Vote in final round: Who was best team in NY/NJ/CT boys lacrosse in 2017?
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Tuesday, 5.23: County semifinal-round action highlights power-packed day
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Saturday, 5.20: FCIAC opening-round playoff games, Section 1 (NY) B, C quarterfinals, NJ group playoffs highlight slate
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Friday, 5.19: Quarterfinals in tristate’s top conference, Suffolk (NY) Class A, highlight slate
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Thursday, 5.18: NY postseason games highlight slate in day marked by CHSAA title-game forfeit
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Wednesday, 5.17: CT showdowns, start of Section 1 (NY) playoffs highlight slate
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Tuesday, 5.16: Nassau, Suffolk County Class A playoffs headline action
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Monday, 5.15: Ridgefield (CT)/Yorktown (NY) clash highlights week in which playoffs start in tristate
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Saturday, 5.13: Wet mess, yes, but plenty of marquee matchups amid the soaking rain, gusty winds
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Thursday, 5.11: Downstate showdowns in Section 1, Suffolk highlight schedule
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Tuesday, 5.9: Turnbull Cup, Fordham Prep/Stepinac, Suffolk showdowns highlight slate
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Monday, 5.8: Final full week of regular season gets off to a cold opening
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Tuesday, 5.2: Iona Prep (NY)/John Jay (NY), Darien (CT)/Staples (CT), Port Washington (NY)/Syosset (NY) highlight slate
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Three varsity lacrosse players seriously injured in fiery Fairfield County (CT) crash
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Monday, 4.17: NY/NJ/CT regular season hits midway point with fully loaded week of games starting today
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NCAA D-I Council approves move to end recruiting contacts to HS underclass players
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Wednesday, 4.12: Marquee matchups include CSH/JJ, St. A’s/Boys Latin, Ridgewood/Mountain Lakes, Fairfield Prep/Chaminade
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End to early recruiting? NCAA to consider ban
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Schedules Scanner: High School 2017
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Here are your 2016 NY, CT state championship game, NJ T of C final recaps
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All-FCIAC boys lacrosse teams unveiled
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Lacrosse Insider: FCIAC championship game preview, prediction
Matchup: FCIAC championship game No. 1 Darien (18-0) vs. No. 3 New Canaan (15-3) When/where: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 26, Brien McMahon High School, Norwalk Overview: Darien and New Canaan. For those who know all about the rivalry, there’s little need to say more. But in this case, there is so much more to say. […]
Thursday, 4.21: Yorktown (NY)/Ridgefield (CT), New Canaan (CT)/Greenwich (CT), Syosset (NY)/Shoreham-Wading River (NY) are ones to watch
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Updated tristate recruiting commitment rundown for Class of 2020
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Player’s perspective: Syracuse-bound Peter Dearth hopes to help senior-laden Ridgefield return to CT state final
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Player’s perspective: UNC-bound Will Perry reflects on start of a new era at Greenwich (CT)
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Player’s perspective: Football/lax star Kyle Smith looks to close out New Canaan career with a fifth state title
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Former Greenwich (CT) coach Scott Bulkley says decision to move to Newtown (CT) ‘based on family’
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Staples (CT) 2018 M Dobson Cooper eager to dive in to D-I lacrosse at Vermont
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Harrison Levesque is latest member of Ridgefield (CT) twin tandem to show hard works pay off in form of college opportunity
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Staples (CT) A Connor Chamberlin will take his finishing ability, shot to Monmouth
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Saturday, 6.13: Connecticut will crown state champs in tripleheader in Norwalk
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Wednesday, 6.10: CT Final Four matchups highlighted by Greenwich vs. Ridgefield, Wilton vs. Ridgefield
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Lacrosse Insider: Connecticut state semifinal schedules, predictions
The final state championships in the nation’s No. 1 hotspot for lacrosse, the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut tristate region, will be awarded this week as Connecticut holds it semifinals on Wednesday and finals on Saturday. Here’s a look at our predictions for Wednesday’s semifinals. Class L at Brien McMahon High School, Norwalk: No. 9 Ridgefield (16-5) […]
Lacrosse Insider: FCIAC semifinals previews, analysis
It would be hard to imagine a conference anywhere with playoff semifinal matchups any more even that what we will see Tuesday at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk (CT). But it’s been that kind of season in the Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference. The two semifinals are rematches of one-goal games in the regular […]
Here are your FCIAC boys tournament seeding, matchups
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Video special: Tristate playoff preview
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Ridgefield (CT) grad Sam Gravitte shifts between lacrosse, acting at Princeton
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Staples (CT) versatile 2017 M Tanner Wood selects Syracuse lacrosse
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CT offensive dynamo Luke Finneran is bound for Bryant lacrosse
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National Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association tabs Jeff Brameier of Darien (CT) HS coach of year
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Loyola-bound Paul Volante hopes to help Ridgefield (CT) return to title-winning ways
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Wilton HS (CT) senior stopper Jameson Hill opts for Ohio Wesleyan lacrosse
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Wilton (CT) midfielder Reid Melillo will take his speed, smarts to Roanoke lacrosse
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Greenwich (CT) FOGO Bailey Savio will follow his brother’s path to Loyola lacrosse
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Darien (CT) 2017 three-sport standout Riley Stewart makes lacrosse — and Brown – his college choice
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Wilton (CT) attackman Charlie McGovern will scoring skills to Union lacrosse
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Faceoff midfielder Andrew Pugliese from CT state champ Darien gives Boston University lacrosse a marquee commit
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Goaltender Philip Rech from unbeaten CT state champ Darien decides on Washington & Lee lacrosse
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Early introduction to Virginia lacrosse leads to verbal from New Canaan HS (CT) 2017 attackman Jackson Appelt
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New Canaan (CT) two-way talent Ryan O’Connell gives Michigan lacrosse a Class of 2017 recruiting coup
It’s the busiest time of year for major D-I commitments in the nation’s No. 1 hotspot for lacrosse, the NY/NJ/CT tristate region. Get caught up right here, right now. There are few things Ryan O’Connell can’t do on the lacrosse field. The two-way midfielder for New Canaan High School (CT) is one of the most versatile […]
Loyola-bound Darien (CT) 2017 Kevin Lindley will follow brother Peter’s path to Division I lacrosse
It’s the busiest time of year for major D-I commitments in the nation’s No. 1 hotspot for lacrosse, the NY/NJ/CT tristate region. Get caught up right here, right now. Having an older brother who has gone through the Division I lacrosse recruiting process proved to be a big benefit for Kevin Lindley. The rising sophomore at […]
Greenwich (CT) 2016 Danny Colligan will take his longstick to St. John’s
The play of its defensive midfielders, mostly notably Cole Perry, played a big role in the Greenwich High School boys lacrosse team winning a Connecticut state title for the first time in school history this past spring. Even though Perry will be moving on to Denison University, expect that theme to continue in 2015 for […]
Photo gallery: Darien gets 10th state title, second unbeaten season
Photos by Jim Sannerud/MaxPreps Darien defeated New Canaan 10-8 for the second undefeated season and 10th state title in school history on Saturday, June 14 at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk. Above, junior William Hemernick controls for the Blue Wave. For the game story, click here. For thoughts on the game from senior goalie […]
Video special: Darien pulls away to win battle for first place in FCIAC
Darien’s strengths as a team were on display Saturday as the Blue Wave pulled away to defeat Greenwich 10-4 in a showdown for first place in the FCIAC. Joe Lombardi spoke with three of the standouts: attackmen John Reed (three goals), Jack Kniffin (one goal) and Colin Minicus (three goals, one assist). Have a recruiting […]
Video special: Team spotlight on Ridgefield (CT)
Ridgefield (CT) has picked up a pair of huge wins over NY powers Garden City and Yorktown. Here’s more on the Tigers from three of the team’s leading players: junior attackman Ryan Dunne, senior midfielder Micky Carbone and junior goaltender Brendan Winne. Joe Lombardi caught up to the Tiger trio after Ridgefield’s 7-4 win over […]
Photo gallery: New Canaan rallies to beat Ridgewood in CT/NJ clash
Photos by Jim Stout/MaxPreps.com New Canaan scored the last four goals of the games to pick up a 7-5 win over visiting Ridgewood in a CT/NJ contest played on Thursday. New Canaan (6-1) has won five straight since losing to St. Anthony’s 10-5 at Princeton University. Harry Stanton and Justin Meichner each scored twice for […]
Video special: Team spotlight on Darien (CT)
Regular-season starts don’t get much better than the one Darien High School (Conn.) is off to this sprin. After beating national power Niskayuna 8-7 on April 12, the Blue Wave then picked off Manhasset 7-4. Manhasset has advanced to the Nassau County (NY) final 13 times the last 14 years. The win over ‘Set came […]
Listen to CT boys lacrosse preview special on Laxworm Radio Show
The varsity season in Connecticut is the last to start in the nation’s No. 1 hotspot for lacrosse, the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut tristate region. A preview of Connecticut lacrosse, with special emphasis on the FCIAC, was the focus of the “Laxworm Radio Show,” which premiered Sunday morning from the Lax Cave. Joe Lombardi was the […]
Player’s perspective: Foote, Greenwich among CT teams set to get things started
Now, it’s Connecticut’s turn. After Long Island and CHSAA teams got varsity practices rockin’ and rollin’ back on March 10, the Hudson Valley and New Jersey teams followed the next week. Connecticut teams traditionally start their practices — and seasons — later, and this year is no exception, with the start date being Monday, March […]
New Canaan (CT) midfielder Kyle Smith, one of Connecticut’s top sophomores, decides on Denver lacrosse
Kyle Smith has not yet started official varsity practice for his sophomore season on the New Canaan (Conn.) boys lacrosse team. That will happen Monday. But he’s already enjoyed a breakout season for the Rams. Smith hauled in 21 catches for 447 yards to help New Canaan win the state championship in football. The kind […]
Player’s perspective: Lindley looks to lead Darien (CT) back to championship
UMass-bound Peter Lindley (fourth from left), with seven fellow 2014 commits from Connecticut power Darien, from left: Kyle Cornell (Bryant), Phil Huffard (Yale), Owen Koorbusch (Rhodes), John Reed (Bucknell), Kyle Gifford (Washington & Lee), Sam Meyjes (Haverford) and Brad McCarthy (Colby). End the season in a pile. Simply stated, that’s the annual goal at Darien […]
Player’s perspective: Bonaparte, Ridgefield (CT) add out-of-state clash vs. Garden City (NY) to schedule
Will Bonaparte (right), signs his National Letter of Intent to attend the University of Maryland this past fall, joined by teammate Micky Carbone, who signed with Providence. During its climb to prominence as one of the premier programs in Connecticut, Ridgefield has benefited from playing a tough out-of-state schedule that has included such tristate powers […]
Player’s perspective: UVa-bound Kraus hopes to help New Canaan (CT) three-peat in FCIAC
New Canaan enters 2014 in pursuit of a three-peat in one of the nation’s most competitive conferences, the Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference in Connecticut. The Rams beat Greenwich 8-5 in last year’s FCIAC final. It was New Canaan’s eighth FCIAC title overall. For a look at New Canaan in 2014, we check in with […]
Ridgefield (CT) midfielder Peter Dearth, one of Connecticut’s top 2016s, set on Syracuse
It would be hard to say where Peter Dearth is more valuable on the lacrosse field. Offensively, the sophomore at Connecticut power Ridgefield uses his quickness, athleticism and ability to shoot on the run to create scoring opportunities. Defensively, Dearth’s physical attributes — coupled with a strong lacrosse IQ — allow him to get takeaways […]
Player’s perspective: Duke-bound Harrington has high hopes for senior season at Greenwich (CT)
Any conversation about contending teams for both the Connecticut Class L state and Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference titles will include the name Greenwich. The Cardinals, who won the FCIAC title in coach Scott Bulkley’s first season as head coach in 2010, advanced to the state title game in 2012. GHS went 15-6 last season, […]
Video special: Highlights of the Tristate Top 100 preseason player rankings
We are just over a month away from the start of official varsity tryouts and practices for the 2014 varsity season in the nation’s No. 1 hotbed for lacrosse, the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut tristate region. As we draw closer to the start of the season, we unveiled our inaugural Tristate Top 100 preseason player rankings. […]
Player’s perspective: Carbone says Ridgefield (CT) looks to come back strong after falling in conference, state semis
Ridgefield’s boys lacrosse program has progressed to the point where it reloads — and doesn’t rebuild — despite playing in one of the nation’s top conferences, the FCIAC. Expect that to be the case once again this spring. For more, we check in with one of the most hard-nosed and versatile midfielders in Connecticut, RHS […]
Player’s perspective: Devane, Wilton eye shot at another CT state title
It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. The 2013 Wilton Warriors were living proof of just that. Wilton won the Connecticut Class M state title after starting the season 1-4. One of the catalysts to the 17th-seeded unlikely run to glory was the play of attackman Brendan Devane. Now a senior, Devane will […]
Updated tristate recruiting commitment rundown for Class of 2014
The following are Division I boys lacrosse collegiate commitments from the nation’s No. 1 hotbed for lacrosse, the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut tristate area, for the high school graduating Class of 2014 (current freshmen). Be sure to check separate listings for commitments by the classes of 2014, 2015 and 2016. If you have a commitment to […]
Updated tristate recruiting commitment rundown for Class of 2015
LaxLessons.com: Imitated, But Never Duplicated. The Original. The Best. The Leader. The Only Unbiased, Professional Lax Recruiting Source. The following are boys lacrosse collegiate commitments from the nation’s No. 1 hotbed for lacrosse, the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut tristate area, for the high school graduating Class of 2015, sorted by high school/prep school. Be sure to check […]
Updated tristate recruiting commitment rundown for Class of 2016
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Updated tristate recruiting commitment rundown for Class of 2017
LaxLessons: The Original. The Best. The Leader. Your unbiased, professional source for lax recruiting. Our groundbreaking, imitated, but never duplicated Recruiting Rundown, launched in 2009. Get caught up on the latest news right here, right now by visiting LaxLessons.com’s groundbreaking, imitated, but never duplicated Lacrosse Insider. It’s the No. 1 source for recruiting news, analysis and objective information in the […]
Staples (CT) 2015 defender Jackson: ‘Loyola totally took the cake’
Lucas Jackson is not only efficient when it comes to getting groundballs, but handling the ball once he gets it. “I can run an offense off a clear or break, and I can play solid defense when behind the cage at X, regardless of the size of my opponent,” he said. It’s those attributes, along […]
Video special: Top 5 offseason stories in tristate lacrosse
Saturday marked the first day of winter. But the start of the varsity lacrosse season is right around the corner. The 2013 season ended Saturday, June 8 with championships being decided in the nation’s No. 1 hotbed for lacrosse, the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut tristate region. Here’s a rundown of boys and girls teams that took […]
Greenwich (CT) 2016 midfielder Will Perry on his college choice: ‘Providence just felt right’
Sometimes it comes down to location, quality of academic programs, campus size or athletic facilities. For Will Perry, the destination to commit came down to something far more simpler — and probably far more important, too. “Providence just felt right,” the sophomore midfielder at Greenwich High School (Conn.) said. Perry’s commitment to Providence College was first […]
Top programs will play at Shoreham-Wading River Fall Classic on Sunday
It will be football weather on Sunday, Nov. 24, but there will be plenty of lacrosse on Long Island. That’s because 40 high school teams that have combined to win 40 state titles will be converging for the Shoreham-Wading River Fall Classic at Farmingdale State College. Action begins at 9 a.m. and lasts until 2 […]
Kersten named new varsity boys varsity coach at Danbury (CT)
Bill Kersten, the former girls varsity coach at New Milford High School (Conn.), has been named the new varsity boys coach at nearby Danbury High School. Kerstein replaces longtime coach Paul Purdy. The announcement came in a press release from Danbury AD Chip Salvestrini. Here’s more on the announcement in this story from the Danbury […]
Fairfield Warde HS (CT) Adams twins will be going their separate ways in college
Twins Mike, left, and Greg Adams, at right, will be going their separate ways in college. It all started back in the third grade. That’s when neighbors of Mike and Greg Adams suggested the twin brothers take up lacrosse. The next step was signing up for the youth program at the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club […]
Darien (CT) 2014 defensive standout Gifford finds perfect mix of academics, athletics
Kyle Gifford knew what he was looking for in a college program. Namely, one that provided top-notch lacrosse and outstanding academics. The senior defenseman at Darien High School (Conn.) found what he was looking for in Washington & Lee, a commitment first reported on LaxLessons.com’s Lacrosse Insider premium coverage section. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound Gifford, a […]
Darien (CT) 2015 two-way middie Burgoyne will take his size, skills, athleticism to Navy
You would have a tough time arguing whether Ian Burgoyne is more valuable to the Darien High School (Conn.) boys lacrosse team on either offense or defense. That’s because Burgoyne is the protoypical two-way midfielder. “I enjoy playing defensive midfield just as much offense,” he said. It’s that kind of versatility — coupled with the […]
Greenwich (CT) Wilson finds selecting best college fit is an exact science
Renwick Wilson’s college decision came down to more than lacrosse. A lot more. “I want to attend a college that is dedicated to improving the environment while also providing a superior education in the sciences,” said the senior at Greenwich High School (Conn.). Wilson found what he was looking for in Oberlin College in Ohio. […]
Class of 2013 commitment rundown by high school/prep school
The following are boys collegiate commitments from the nation’s No. 1 hotbed for lacrosse, the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut tristate area, for the high school graduating class of 2013. If you have a commitment to report, or any additions to make to this rundown, email us at joe@laxlessons.com or info@laxlessons.com or contact us on Twitter @Joe_Lombardi […]
Ask Joe: These lacrosse standouts are the tristate’s top football players
Reader “Just sayin” asked the question. Now, Joe Lombardi has the answer. Just sayin” wanted to know who Joe thinks the top football-playing tristate lacrosse standouts are. Here’s Joe’s response: I talk all the time about the football/lacrosse connection and the synergy between the sports. We now have more football/lacrosse standouts than ever. And in […]
Greenwich (CT) midfielder Saleeby will takes his speed, shot to Dickinson
Lacrosse is a fast-paced game. That suits Sam Saleeby just find. The athletic midfielder from Greenwich High School (Conn.) thrives in unsettled situations, using his speed to set up his shot. “Sam is one of the best pure shooters I have on my team,” Greenwich coach Scott Bulkley said. Needless to say, those type of […]
New Canaan (CT) star Stanton will follow his brother’s college path
After winning the Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference championship in 2012, there was some uncertainty surrounding the New Canaan High School lacrosse program. That’s because the Rams were starting a new coaching era as former NCHS standout Chip Buzzeo took over for Alex Whitten. New Canaan went on to accomplish a rare feat in the […]
Greenwich’s Perry, among leading defenders in CT, decides on Denison
Greenwich High School (Conn.) coach Scott Bulkley says Cole Perry is one of the top longstick midfielders in Connecticut. But Perry brings more to the Cardinals than that. He’s also a team leader on and off the field who will be a team captain in 2014. Those are the attributes that made Perry is coveted […]
Ridgefield (CT) rising senior standout Maher follows college path of his brother, but in a different sport
Dylan Maher learned what it takes to become a college-bound athlete before he verbally committed to Division III power Dickinson College last week. That’s because Maher’s older brother, recent Ridgefield (Conn.) High School graduate Bryce Maher, will be playing baseball at the University of Massachusetts. “He has pushed me and helped me become the person […]
Under Armour All-America Weekend wraps up
Above, Ridgefield (Conn.) standouts Will Bonaparte, left, and Simon Mathias, right, flank RHS head coach left to Roy Colsey. Bonaparte and Mathias were members of the New England Under Armour All-America Underclassmen team. More than 320 players from across the region tried out for the team. Under Armour’s All-America Underclass Tournament featured girls and boys […]
Savio lands at Loyola after stellar senior season
In an era of early recruiting commitments, with high school sophomores and even freshmen, deciding where their college destinations will be, Graham Savio’s story is all the more unique. The recent Greenwich High School (Conn.) graduate had received limited recruiting interest prior to the start of the 2013 spring season. But after several dominant performances […]
Connecticut All-America, Academic All-America, player of year, coach of year selections
The 2013 US Lacrosse Connecticut High School All-America selections have been announced by US Lacrosse Connecticut area representatives and CHSLCA All State/All America co-chairpersons Frank Barron and Brian Adkins. The players were selected by a committee appointed by the Connecticut High School Lacrosse Coaches Association and were composed of head lacrosse coaches from each of […]
Connecticut all-state boys teams for divisions L, M and S
CLASS L Player School Jersey Number Class Grade Team ATTACK Brett Baker Ridgefield 14 L 12 1 Zach Bartolo McMahon 37 L 12 1 Kevin Brown Fairfield Prep 41 L 12 1 Mason Burr Simsbury 10 L 11 1 Tim Edmonds Fairfield Prep 22 L 12 1 Colin Bannon Staples 4 L 12 2 Drew […]
Here are your NY/NJ/CT state finals schedules for Saturday
NEW YORK NEW JERSEY CONNECTICUT Among Saturday’s matchups, defending New York Class B state champion Garden City will be facing a Jamesville-Dewitt squad which has won three state titles since 2007. Our latest poll question asks who you think will win the game. To vote, go to the right panel of this page. Then, scroll […]
Connecticut state semifinals, finals boys schedule
SEMIFINALS Wednesday, June 5 Division L at Cheshire High School: No. 2 Simsbury vs. No. 3 Staples, 7:15 p.m. at Brien McMahon High School, Norwalk: No. 1 Ridgefield vs. No. 4 Fairfield Prep, 7:30 p.m. Division M at Brien McMahon High School, Norwalk: No. 2 Joel Barlow vs. No. 3 New Canaan, 5 p.m. at […]
Updated NY/NJ state semis/finals schedules, NJ T of C schedule
NEW YORK Boys brackets Girls brackets NEW JERSEY Boys Tournament of Champions Girls Tournament of Champions Semifinals – June 5 Finals – June 8 CONNECTICUT Boys Semifinals, finals schedule Girls Class L bracket Class M bracket Class S bracket Have a recruiting commitment to report? Email us at info@laxlessons.com. LAXLESSONS Links New Mobile apps for […]
