Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Ireland Lacrosse was recognized with a Musial Award on Saturday during a virtual award ceremony.
The Musial Awards honored Ireland Lacrosse after it gave its spot in the 2022 World Games to the Iroquois Nationals, who were previously not permitted to participate in the event.
Last week, we shared Jeremy Redmon’s inspiring story of the connection between Ireland and the Native community — one that spans centuries.
2. We dropped our Division III Preseason Positional Players of the Year on Wednesday.
Click on the links below to check out the full lists.
3. Victor (N.Y.) boys’ lacrosse coach Jim Andre is stepping down from his role, the team announced over the weekend.
Andre leaves a legacy as a four-time New York state champion (2015-17, 2019). He coached many future NCAA college stars, including Yale faceoff man TD Ierlan.
One of the best to ever do it! Thanks for everything coach. Wouldn’t be where I am today without you!!! https://t.co/NjkvqfNmv4
— TD Ierlan (@td_ierlan) December 26, 2020
4. The Boston Cannons aren’t leaving the Quincy area entirely.
Cannons president Ian Frenette told the Milford Daily News that the franchise, although it has moved to the PLL, will retain its headquarters at Memorial Stadium and continue to use the venue for youth programs.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Lacrosse Bucket ranks the top college lacrosse upsets in the history of the sport.
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Lacrosse All Stars analyzes the top MLL talent coming to the PLL in a mock Merger Draft.
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Liberty women’s lacrosse announced its nonconference schedule for 2021, including matchups with Richmond (home, March 6), Notre Dame (away, March 19), James Madison (home, March 31), Duke (away, April 13) and Florida (away, April 28).
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Tyson Bell shares his perspective on the game and how lacrosse has helped open up opportunities throughout his life.
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More on Navy women’s lacrosse captain Caroline Kwon and her efforts to launch the 6th Company’s annual Giving Tree.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Nothing beats the joy of children’s faces when they get that gift they really wanted.
@PaulRabil, as promised, my son’s reaction as he opened one of his Christmas gifts...(don’t mind the “wrapping”, as I didn’t want him aggressively tearing it apart) #ThankYou @PremierLacrosse @PLLAtlas pic.twitter.com/e3o3Si4D2P
— Mr.Thoran (@MrThorman) December 25, 2020
Love this league!pic.twitter.com/S6X8Mfjc5N
— Christopher Cannell (@Christo43761163) December 25, 2020
WHAT’S ON TAP
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Get ready for the Division I Preseason Players of the Year.
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We're also rolling out some of our favorite stories of 2020, as told by our writers.