Good morning. Here's the latest from the lacrosse world:

1. Celebrating lacrosse.

More than 3,200 children participated in USA Lacrosse Pickup & Play clinics during National Celebrate Lacrosse Week last week. The more than 60 clinics were run by USA Lacrosse member organizations, helping to provide a natural pathway to play.

Last week, we set out to introduce lacrosse to children across the country. Mission accomplished.

National #CelebrateLacrosse Week was another indication that the future of this game is strong. The impact of these Pick Up & Play clinics will be long-lasting. pic.twitter.com/fpuwAfUvbe

— USA Lacrosse (@USA_Lacrosse) November 17, 2022

2. Virginia is loaded, but seeks a missing piece.

Seven All-Americans return to a Virginia men’s lacrosse roster as the Cavaliers look to recapture some of their hunger after its run of two straight national championships ended.

3. Lacrosse is more than a sport for Jacelyn Lazore, it's her identity.

Jacelyn Lazore, a senior women’s lacrosse player at Virginia Tech, shares her Haudenosaunee background and what the sport means to her community.

4. Final spot in men's world championship field will be decided in Africa this weekend.

Kenya and Uganda meet this weekend with the final spot for the 2023 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship on the line.

WHAT WE’RE READING

• Athletes Unlimited announced it will be playing a Sixes exhibition game on December 17 in Springfield, Va.  Confirmed participants include Taylor Moreno, Charlotte North and Kayla Wood.

• Rookies to watch in the NLL this season.

• Steph Leblanc, the NLL’s Rookie of the Year in 2010, announced his retirement from the league after a 12-year career.

• Utah State is the preseason favorite in the MCLA’s Rocky Mountain Lacrosse Conference Division II rankings.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

Two of the all-time greats — Charlotte North and Paul Rabil. Follow the thread for some great insight.

Spent 2 hours with one of the best players in the world, @charlotteocho8. We drilled shooting time & room, on the run, creativity w/ dodging & stickwork. Every fraction of an inch was investigated. The only way at our level. Like this one. A snap rotation, quick release & exhale. pic.twitter.com/uWiAjiR1kr

— Paul Rabil (@PaulRabil) November 17, 2022

WHAT’S ON TAP

The National Lacrosse League continues its march to the regular season with five exhibition games this weekend.

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