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

1. Clark Walter, Limestone’s dominant Canadian midfielder, was named our Division II Men’s Preseason Player of the Year.

Walter, entering his senior year with 94 career goals, is keen on bringing the national title back to Limestone.

2. Kole Pollock, fresh off leading Adelphi to the national title in 2019, was named our Division II Women’s Preseason Player of the Year.

Pollock was the best player in Division II last year, tallying 81 goals and 18 during the NCAA championship run.

3. Tonight, the New York Riptide head to New England looking for their first win in franchise history.

That battle opens an NLL weekend that includes eight games over three days. Here’s the schedule.

Friday

New York at New England, 7:30 p.m.
Calgary at San Diego, 10 p.m.

Saturday

Toronto at Rochester, 7 p.m.
Colorado at Georgia, 7 p.m.
Halifax at Buffalo, 7 p.m.
Saskatchewan at New York, 7:30 p.m.
Philadelphia at Calgary, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday

San Diego at Vancouver, 4 p.m.

WHAT WE’RE READING

• Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan got a lesson in toughness through his time playing high school lacrosse at Sayville (N.Y.).

• Good story on the growing relationship between the New England Black Wolves’ captain Brett Manney and top rookie, Andrew Kew.

• The Israel Lacrosse Association will debut its Men's Open Lacrosse League next month.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

San Antonio, get ready for the Salt Lake Stallion.

The Salt Lake

When he’s not coaching at Utah, @WillManny_1 is busy schooling opponents as one of the world’s best.

He’ll bring his talents to San Antonio for Spring Premiere. Come see him next week: https://t.co/Z5ofIX2O40 pic.twitter.com/1pGUo5t3Nr

— U.S. Men's National Team (@USAMLax) December 26, 2019

NLL Commissioner Nick Sakiewicz hinting at more western teams and four divisions by 2023.

“The National Lacrosse League is on fire right now,” said @NLLcommish on his recent trip to the @SealsLax Home Opener.

Find out more from @sgovett & @joetsai1999 on why they believe that now is the time for brands to get involved with the @NLL

https://t.co/G8EEXw3iIG pic.twitter.com/ANfDWxts6f

— Digital Hospitality (@CaliBBQMedia) December 26, 2019

WHAT’S ON TAP

• More on Philadelphia Wings and U.S. indoor team star Matt Rambo.

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