Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Nakeie Montgomery is a two-sport athlete at Duke.
Montgomery’s addition to the Duke football for this fall reached the lacrosse community this week. Nelson Rice checked in on the All-American middie, who still plans to play lacrosse for the Blue Devils in the spring.
Click here for the full story.
2. USA Lacrosse named the rosters for its Sixes evaluation camp, which will be held at the Lake Placid Summit Classic next week.
The men’s roster features many returnees from this month’s Sixes evaluation camp at USA Lacrosse Headquarters, but new faces like Michael Sowers and Connor Shellenberger will make the trip.
The women’s roster will welcome former U19 gold medalists like Izzy Scane and Belle Smith, fresh off successful college seasons.
Click here for the full men’s and women’s rosters.
3. Jordyn Case will represent North Carolina in the Under Armour All-America Game this weekend.
The lone selection from North Carolina, Case will go against future Stanford teammate Maddigan Miller in the All-American Game. Click here for more on her story.
4. Lantz Carter is on a mission to empower children in his native Baltimore.
The son of former Hampton coach Lloyd Carter co-founded Baltimore Elite Lacrosse and is hoping it can make a major impact in Charm City. Click here for the latest from Blaxers Blog.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Syracuse legend and Hall of Famer Ryan Powell was named the next coach at Christian Brothers Academy, following fellow Orangeman Ric Beardsley.
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Former Syracuse goalie Asa Goldstock joins the USC women’s lacrosse staff as a goalie coach.
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Lax All Stars’ Week 7 PLL preview focuses on Dylan Molloy making his debut in Colorado Springs this weekend.
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A number of Boston College women’s lacrosse players are refining their skills in the Compete Women’s Indoor Lacrosse League this summer.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Go behind-the-scenes of the PLL All-Star Game, held in San Jose this month.
Head behind the scenes of the 2021 PLL All-Star game @VineyardVines pic.twitter.com/DjD9BfTWFW
— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) July 29, 2021
Marie McCool shares her perspective on Athletes Unlimited with Travis Eldridge on Lax Sports Network.
In @AUProSports, players are on a different team every weekend...
— Travis Eldridge (@tgeldrid) July 29, 2021
It's like drafting a new fantasy lacrosse team every week.@mariemccool4 came on @LaxSportsNet to talk about what it's like in the new league.
Full interview: https://t.co/XygYX0AzX5 pic.twitter.com/2ziVPI71sC
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Athletes Unlimited returns for Week 2 of its inaugural season. Head to our TV Listings for how to watch.
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The Premier Lacrosse League heads to Colorado Springs for the start of the stretch run. Click here for how to watch.