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

1. The Margaret Boyd Cup is coming back to the U.S.

Four years after Canada stunned the U.S. in Scotland, the Americans left little doubt in reclaiming their spot at No. 1 in the world, dethroning the host Canadians with a 13-3 victory in the World Lacrosse Women’s U19 World Championship final Saturday in Peterborough, Ontario.

PURE JOY. pic.twitter.com/nd46ApRLRy

— U.S. Women's National Team (@USAWLax) August 11, 2019

Team USA swept the international competition, winning all seven games it played by a combined margin of 128-20. Attackers Caitlyn Wurzburger and Izzy Scane, midfielders Maddie Jenner and Bri Gross and goalie Rachel Hall were named to the All-World team.

We’ll never forget the moment we first put our hands on the pic.twitter.com/QRkzF9xw80

— U.S. Women's National Team (@USAWLax) August 11, 2019

2. The Premier Lacrosse League’s Chaos became the first team to clinch a playoff berth with a 13-10 win Saturday over Redwoods at Avaya Stadium in San Jose.

Attackman Connor Fields made “SportsCenter” with his one-handed dunk off a swim dodge that tripped up Redwoods defenseman Garrett Epple behind the goal, and defenseman Jarrod Neumann continued his breakthrough campaign with another 2-point goal.

FIELDS MADE HIM FALL pic.twitter.com/wNhkiaZXQE

— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) August 10, 2019

In other PLL results, Chrome kept its postseason hopes alive with a 20-16 win over Whipsnakes and Archers defeated Atlas 15-11.

With two weeks remaining in the regulars season, the margin remains razor thin. Three games separate five teams — Whipsnakes (5-3), Archers (4-4), Redwoods (4-4), Atlas (3-5) and Chrome (2-6) — fighting for three remaining three playoff spots.

“YOU SHOULD HAVE SLID AGAIN” ⠀
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MIC’D UP @JNEU_XV pic.twitter.com/4v1w5oPBhk

— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) August 11, 2019

3. The red-hot Chesapeake Bayhawks defeated the visiting Denver Outlaws 12-9 on Saturday to take over sole possession of first place in Major League Lacrosse.

MLL scoring leader Lyle Thompson led the way with three goals and two assists, a fitting performance for Native American Celebration Night at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Afterward, Thompson and Brendan Bomberry were honored in a blanket ceremony.

To celebrate their heritage as Native Americans Lyle Thompson (Onondaga) and Brendan Bomberry (Mohawk) were shrouded in ceremonial blankets.

Thank you to @NCAI1944 for bestowing this honor upon Lyle and Brendan!@lyle4thompson | @Leftybombz21 pic.twitter.com/Gy6C0aZDbc

— Chesapeake Bayhawks (@TheBayhawks) August 11, 2019

Chesapeake, which has won three straight games and five of its last six, sits atop the standings at 7-3. Denver and Boston are a game back at 6-4, with Atlanta on their tails at 6-5. The Blaze defeated the Cannons 14-13 on Saturday. Also, Dallas secured its first home win of the season, beating New York 15-11.

WHAT WE’RE READING

• Paul Rabil profiled by People for his fashion tastes.

• Stephy Samaras discovered a new passion as color commentator for the European Championships.

• A shot to the heart that may have actually saved a young lacrosse players’ life.

• Nearly 300 U15 and U17 boys’ and girls’ lacrosse players are coming to US Lacrosse for the first-ever National Team Development Program Combine.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

Caitlyn Wurzburger’s team-leading 21st goal of the tournament punctuated Team USA’s gold-medal victory over Canada, and it was a beauty.

She put the on @USAWLax’s gold medal win. pic.twitter.com/QK1OvkfSJt

— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) August 10, 2019

Kyle Harrison just wanted to compliment a Redwoods teammate. In a most mom move, Ryder Garnsey’s mother replied with a picture of Harrison with her then 10-year-old son with the legend after a private lesson. The Twitter exchange:

@KyleHarrison18 you showed him those qualities first hand, giving him a private lesson when he was 10 years old. You and @jwalters1 are displayed prominently on his wall to this day. He has looked up to the both of you forever and now he is living his dream. @PLLRedwoods pic.twitter.com/BLRzvLfzmf

— Meighan Garnsey (@meighang13) August 11, 2019

Mom!

— Ryder Garnsey (@rsgarnz) August 11, 2019

WHAT’S ON TAP

• Phil Shore and Jack Goods check in with this week’s MLL and PLL notebooks, respectively, as both leagues start their stretch runs toward the playoffs.

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