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

1. US Lacrosse and coach Jenny Levy announced the U.S. women’s national team roster for this month’s Fall Classic in Sparks, Md.

Veteran names like Michelle Tumolo, Taylor Cummings, Marie McCool, Kylie Ohlmiller and Kayla Treanor will suit up against Canada and NCAA champion Maryland on Oct. 18-20 at US Lacrosse headquarters.

Also included on the roster are former Boston College stars Sam Apuzzo and Dempsey Arsenault, as well as 2019 Tewaaraton winner Megan Taylor.

FALL CLASSIC ROSTER IS HERE⁣
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an All-Star roster with some of the game’s biggest stars, all in one place. It’s going to be a fun weekend at @uslacrosse HQ.⁣
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Who are you most excited to see? pic.twitter.com/MPwnucjqAV

— U.S. Women's National Team (@USAWLax) October 3, 2019

2.  The MLL playoffs are here.

The Atlanta Blaze will play in their first MLL playoff game tonight, thanks to two recent Towson grads that have played a big role in getting the franchise there.

Alex Woodall, the first pick in the 2019 MLL Draft who relocated to Atlanta after the Ohio Machine folded, and Brendan Sunday have been solid contributors on a team that is peaking at the right time. The Blaze take on the top-seeded Chesapeake Bayhawks at 7 p.m. ET.

As for the other playoff matchup, the No. 3 Boston Cannons will battle the No. 2 Denver Outlaws at 10 p.m. ET.

NO. 1 CHESAPEAKE VS. NO. 4 ATLANTA

WHEN: FRIDAY, 7 P.M.
WHERE: PETER BARTON STADIUM
WATCH: ESPNEWS

NO. 2 DENVER VS. NO. 3 BOSTON

WHEN: FRIDAY, 10 P.M.
WHERE: PETER BARTON STADIUM
WATCH: ESPNEWS

3. Kara Ariza Cooke almost chose soccer as the sport she’d pursue long term. 

But high school coach and U.S. legend Kathleen Geiger saw a skillset that could make Ariza Cooke a star. With her coaches as inspiration, Ariza Cooke starred in high school, in college at Virginia and with the U.S. national team. Now, she's a Hall of Famer.

4. Remember when Syracuse and Duke went at it on a high school field last season?

The Orange will head back to Cicero-North Syracuse High School for two games next season due to Carrier Dome renovations, according to syracuse.com. No dates were announced, except that the games will happen after March 1.

WHAT WE’RE READING

• Jerry Price delivers again. Get the inside story on Princeton star senior Michael Sowers, who may just be the best player to ever step foot on campus, a bold claim indeed.

• A witness has come forward with video showing the aftermath of the fight involving Emerson College lacrosse player Daniel Hollis, who later died as a result.

• Losing no seniors to graduation in 2019, Albany women’s lacrosse is off to a good start in fall ball.

• The NLL announced a new partnership with the Interstate Box Lacrosse Association.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

That’s some confident defending right there. It’s also pretty mesmerizing.

*Directly after watching @UncleRickyBeast highlights*
(via 908_customs/Instagram) pic.twitter.com/JGfvkKOKiM

— The Lacrosse Cave (@LacrosseCave) October 4, 2019

Duke men’s lacrosse is back on the practice field for the fall season, fresh off a final four appearance.

Feels good to be back #GoDuke pic.twitter.com/6AmHVBA161

— Duke Men's Lacrosse (@DukeMLAX) October 3, 2019

WHAT’S ON TAP

• It’s MLL championship weekend. US Lacrosse Magazine’s Phil Shore is headed to Denver. Tonight, Chesapeake (No. 1) will take on Atlanta (No. 4) at 7 p.m. ET and Boston (No. 3) will battle Denver (No. 2) at Peter Barton Stadium. The championship game is Sunday at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.

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