Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Ally Mastroianni never gives up.
She played through a devastating injury as a freshman at UNC that required serious — and experimental — surgery. She then had to learn to walk again. Now, she’s playing at her peak with the Tar Heels and as a member as the U.S. women’s training team.
Matt Hamilton spoke with Mastroianni about her story. You can read the feature here.
2. Vote for the Best Milestone of 2021 in #BestOfLax.
Best of Lax is nearing its conclusion, with three more categories to go before we sign off on this year of lacrosse. Later today, you’ll vote for Best Inspiration. For now, make sure you cast your vote to determine the Best Milestone of the year — a year that saw multiple high profile records get broken.
3. Grant Ament is No. 4 in the PLL Top 50, as voted on by the players.
Ament, the Attackman of the Year, is a playmaker and a game-changer.
#4. Grant Ament (@GrantAment)
— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) December 16, 2021
The Players Top 50 — voted on by the players. Presented by @warriorlax. pic.twitter.com/3TTRAlvLpl
Only three remain for the No. 1 spot in the PLL Top 50. Will it be Tom Schreiber, Lyle Thompson or Blaze Riorden?
Only three left.
— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) December 16, 2021
Who has your #1 Vote? pic.twitter.com/FLSrravodM
WHAT WE’RE READING
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AXIA Time is collaborating with USA Lacrosse to create a series of watches for those passionate about the sport.
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Lacrosse Bucket’s Tanner Demling previews the schedule for the Boston men’s lacrosse team.
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Two features from Inside Lacrosse: One from Kevin Brown on No. 1 incoming faceoff specialist Chase Mullins, and another from Beth Ann Mayer on No. 1 incoming goalie Emily Lamparter.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Lars Tiffany on his change of heart after the 2019 championship season at Virginia.
Tune in tonight to https://t.co/RXh8Dz4Ecl at 9PM ET to see why @UVAMensLax Head Coach @lars_tiffany had a change of heart on how he addressed winning the 2019 National Title with his team. #AwsomeInterview #lacrosse #LacrosseNow pic.twitter.com/0DETYZiWZp
— Lax Sports Network (@LaxSportsNet) December 17, 2021
WHAT’S ON TAP
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The National Lacrosse League is back again this weekend. The full streaming/broadcast schedule is available here.
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Make sure you cast your vote in Best of Lax.