Welcome to #BestOfLax. Help us celebrate the past year of lacrosse by voting in 15 polls spread over the course of December. All voting will be conducted on Twitter (@usalacrossemag), and fans will have 24 hours to let their voices be heard.
For more information — including upcoming categories, rules and more — check out our introductory post to #BestOfLax.
Lacrosse is a family game. And these families play it better than just about anyone else.
Best Genes is a category for the family that dominated 2021 — the siblings who combined on-field excellence with heartwarming stories. These families use lacrosse as a tool to bond and to probably have some pretty intense backyard practice sessions, too.
Here are the nominees for Best Genes.
BEST GENES
For the family album that’s bursting at the seams after this year.
THE ADLERS
Mike and Max Adler were headline-grabbers in 2021. Mike Adler, the goalie for Duke, made a handful of showstopping saves during ACC rivalry games to help the Blue Devils stave off defeat. Max Adler, the faceoff specialist for Chaos LC, was integral in helping his team win the PLL championship game. He even separated his shoulder and had it popped back in during the contest. He still won 50 percent of his draws.