Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Nos. 10-6 in the PLL Top 50 have been revealed.
As voted on by the players, the PLL Top 50 often incites conversation on social media. This year, Nos. 10-6 are as follows: Kyle Bernlohr, Josh Byrne, Jordan Wolf, Matt Dunn and Blaze Riorden.
The Players Top 50
— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) December 13, 2020
6: @BRiorden10
Voted on by the Players | #PLLTop50 pic.twitter.com/tJ4Vxp6HzW
The inaugural season's PLL Top 50 ended with Matt Rambo in the top spot. Will Zed Williams, his Whipsnakes teammate, challenge him for the crown?
2. Ursinus women's lacrosse pioneer Marge Watson has died at 90.
Watson started the program at Ursinus in 1955, and over the next quarter-century, Watson developed Ursinus into a national power. She finished with seven undefeated seasons and a record of 199-19. Her .896 winning percentage ranks second in NCAA history.
She is a member of the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame. Learn more about Watson's legacy here.
3. There was some lacrosse flair during Saturday's Army-Navy football game.
Navy freshman Xavier Arline performed well in the 15-0 loss, rushing 17 times for 109 yards — including this explosive 53-yard run that ended at the 1-yard line.
There goes @NavyFB’s Xavier Arline. What a great look at this run. It’s a 53-yard gain to the 1-yard line. Wow. pic.twitter.com/1OjHRjE5hW
— Tim Schwartz (@TimSchwartz13) December 12, 2020
The highly touted lacrosse recruit wasn't the only Navy player with lax chops. Former lacrosse player Johnny Hodges made his first career start at linebacker for the Mids. And Army fullback JaKobi Buchanan rushed three times for five yards. (Nelson Rice detailed Buchanan's story here.)
Check out the Army-Navy recap from Bill Wagner of the Capital Gazette.
4. The Towson women are moving to the newly renovated Tiger Field in 2021.
The Tigers will share the space with the women's soccer program. Improvements to Tiger Field include a new press box and grandstand, and the complex will have restrooms and concessions.
Learn more here.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Paul Ohanian writes about how the game is growing in Miami.
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What are three elements of championship culture? Our sponsored content with Squad Locker gives you the inside scoop.
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US Lacrosse CEO Steve Stenersen writes about eradicating the perception of privilege in lacrosse.
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A great story from the Los Angeles Times about USC women's lacrosse commit Asjia Roberson.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
TLN with some honest thoughts on the PLL Top 50, specifically regarding Marcus Holman and Will Manny.
"Something about neither of these two hitting the 20's doesn't sit right with me." @MarcusHolman1 @WillManny_1 pic.twitter.com/GY2GNNVjcg
— TLN (@LacrosseNetwork) December 12, 2020
WHAT’S ON TAP
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Justin Lafleur writes about the Kirst brothers at Rutgers.