Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:

1. Chris Mattes honored the 4 the Future Foundation last night.

As part of the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats campaign, Mattes, the former MLL player and current Patriots director of player of relations, wore cleats designed by former teammate Lyle Thompson on Monday Night Football.

Read more about Mattes and other NFL stars supporting lacrosse-based initiatives.

2. The USA Lacrosse Magazine Division III Men’s Preseason All-Americans are here.

Tufts star Mac Bredahl leads the First Team, followed by RIT hero Ryan Barnable and Salisbury defenseman Drew Borkowicz.

Click here for the full list.

3. The USA Lacrosse Magazine Division III Women’s Preseason All-Americans features 39 of the nation’s best.

Tufts goalie Molly Laliberty is one of two Jumbos players on the First Team, tied for the most with Salisbury, Franklin & Marshall and Middlebury.

Click here for the full list.

4. So many stars in one category. #BestofLax returns with the Best Individual Performance.

Pat Kavanagh, Charlotte North, Izzy Scane and Connor Shellenberger are the nominees for the best performance of the 2021 season. Vote below to have your voice heard.

For the superstars who completely took over a game — and made it look easy.

VOTE NOW in our #BestofLax poll to determine the best individual performance from 2021.

NOMINEES: https://t.co/Kfy5rO5ay1

— USA Lacrosse Magazine (@USALacrosseMag) December 6, 2021

WHAT WE’RE READING

• Jack Goods recaps a thrilling opening weekend to the NLL season, which featured three overtime games and plenty of highlights on ESPN networks.

• More information about the likelihood of women’s headgear preventing concussions, presented by George Mason University professor Shane V. Caswell and other researchers.

• Lacrosse Bucket previews the 2022 schedule for the Mercer Bears.

• A profile on North Carolina’s Jamie Ortega making the most of the NCAA’s Name, Image and Likeness rules.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

Highlights from Panther City Lacrosse’s first NLL game.

On to the next. pic.twitter.com/i0QPhEEoei

— Panther City Lacrosse Club (@PantherCityLax) December 6, 2021

WHAT’S ON TAP

• Vote for the Best Highlight of 2021 in #BestOfLax.

• Division III preseason positional players of the year.

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