Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Archers and Waterdogs at the break.
The Premier Lacrosse League heads into the All-Star break with the Archers and Waterdogs atop the league standings with identical 4-1 records following a sold-out weekend in Fairfield, Conn.
Jack Hannah’s two-point goal ignited a six-point run in the fourth quarter to lead the Waterdogs over the Whipsnakes 16-13 while the Archers defense smothered the Redwoods in a 10-3 victory on Friday.
The Waterdogs also picked up their 2022 championship rings.
just checked…
we’re STILL the champs. pic.twitter.com/9ipsEW58ip
— Waterdogs Lacrosse Club (@PLLWaterdogs) July 16, 2023
On Saturday, Asher Nolting had four goals as the Cannons won their third straight, beating Chrome 12-6 and Chaos closed out the weekend with a 15-11 win over Atlas as Blaze Riorden made 15 saves.
2. “Cookie” keeps on going.
Two-time gold medalist and longtime ambassador for the sport, Kristin “Cookie” Carr is back for another season of Athletes Unlimited lacrosse.
3. Earning his spot.
Missing his college graduation from Cornell is just example of how No. 1 PLL draft pick Gavin Adler is committed to earning his spot in the league and with the Atlas.
4. Looking back on 2023 college season.
Our rewinds of the some of the top men’s and women’s NCAA Division I women’s programs from last year.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Jill Doherty has been promoted to associate head coach for women’s lacrosse at Vanderbilt. Doherty has coached at her alma mater the last five seasons.
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New Lehigh men’s lacrosse coach Will Scudder has promoted Matt Francis to associate head coach and Matt Licciardi to offensive coordinator.
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Former Butler player Ashley Lizzi has been named an assistant women’s lacrosse coach at Elon.
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Mark Matthews, one of the preeminent goal scorers in the National Lacrosse League on his trade to Toronto.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Ryan Smith with the goal of the weekend in the PLL.
Ryan Smith are you serious
An #SCTop10 worthy goal @PLLChaos pic.twitter.com/vSsMZEX4Q6
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 16, 2023
WHAT’S ON TAP
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Sam Apuzzo, Ally Mastroianni, Taylor Moreno and Britt Read will the captains for Athletes Unlimited opening week which begins on Thursday at USA Lacrosse headquarters. The week one draft takes place later this evening.
