Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. The National Lacrosse League makes its long-awaited return after the 2019-20 season was cut short and the 2020-21 season wiped out altogether due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021-22 season opens tonight with San Diego hosting Vancouver. Our previews for the season:
2. Hall of Fame coach Chris Sailer recently announced that the 2022 season will be her last as Princeton’s head women’s lacrosse coach. Justin Feil looks at her career and what went into her decision.
"Chris created a legacy that goes far beyond the X's and O's. She has built generations of young women who are infinitely better for knowing her, and simply by being in her presence."https://t.co/9IO1uMKlJS
— USA Lacrosse Magazine (@USALacrosseMag) December 3, 2021
3. Our Best in Lax celebration continues with just a couple of hours left to vote in the “Best in Clutch” category.
— USA Lacrosse Magazine (@USALacrosseMag) December 2, 2021
For those players who just naturally have the clutch gene . VOTE NOW in our #BestOfLax poll to determine the ultimate clutch player from 2021.
NOMINEES: https://t.co/PcKE4E2Y1c
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Megan Smith taught Alyssa Voccia that lacrosse is about more than X's and O's. A servant leader, Smith has made an impact on those close to her. Voccia hopes to do the same. From the The latest from the IWLCA Behind the Whistle blog.
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Rhode Island will add women’s lacrosse as a varsity sport with the program expected to make its Atlantic 10 debut in the 25 season.
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Molly Byrne has been hired as the head women’s lacrosse coach at Lewis University.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Cole Kirst, one of 23 players recently named to the 2022 U.S. men’s U21 team, doing his thing.
WHAT’S ON TAP
Follow the National Lacrosse League all season long on ESPN Networks. Here’s the opening weekend lineup.