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

1. Make it nine

The United States made it a perfect 9 for 9, edging Canada to win the World Lacrosse Men’s U21 championship behind five goals from C.J. Kirst. The U.S. improved to 54-2 all-time in winning its nine world championship at this level.

A CELEBRATION YEARS IN THE MAKING. pic.twitter.com/ZzGlXO41Pi

— U.S. Men's National Team (@USAMLax) August 20, 2022

2. Global ambassadors

Some of the best moments for the U21 team happened off the field – with the U.S. team immersing itself in the event experience.
 

3. Chrome now realizing the benefits from JT Giles-Harris.

The wait for JT Giles-Harris has been worth it for the Chrome, who are benefiting from a stellar season from the defenseman after he missed all of 2021 with an injury. Chrome will be the No. 2 seed for the PLL playoffs, which open Sept. 3 in Boston.

WHAT WE’RE READING

•  Can Jared Bernhardt make the transition from Tewaaraton winner to D2 football champion to the NFL?

• Virginia’s men’s lacrosse program has landed Griffin Kology, an All-Southern Conference defenseman from Richmond who is the younger brother of former UVa player Kyle Kology.

• LaSalle has named Kelly Ryan as assistant coach for women’s lacrosse. She most recently was the head coach at Averett.

• William & Mary officially announced its recruiting class for the 2023 season.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

Brennan O’Neill and Alex Slusher teamed up on an absolute beauty of a goal in the USA’s victory over Canada.

Not sure which is better: The Brennan fake or the Slush low to high?

Beautiful goal. Much teamwork. pic.twitter.com/ocRMvbdZ8N

— U.S. Men's National Team (@USAMLax) August 20, 2022

WHAT’S ON TAP

There's a bit of a break in the major lacrosse schedule until the PLL playoffs open on Sept. 3.

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