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

1. The PLL visited one of the most historic venues in lacrosse, Homewood Field, over the weekend.

In what was the featured game of the weekend, a sellout crowd saw the Whipsnakes score nine goals in the fourth quarter to pull away from Atlas en route to a 15-10 victory. The Whips are the lone unbeaten team in the PLL with a 4-0 record.

It was a game that featured a team full of Maryland alums (Whipsnakes) and one of Hopkins alums (Atlas). Matt Rambo led the way with three goals and an assist in the win. Paul Rabil scored twice and had two assists in his return to Homewood Field.

MICHAEL EHRHARDT FOR TWO! pic.twitter.com/B2zFR0iLN5

— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) June 23, 2019

In the early game Saturday, Jules Heningburg dropped five goals and three assists to lead the Redwoods to the 13-11 win over Chrome. Heningburg was traded from the Whipsnakes on June 17 as part of the PLL Trade Window.

DOMINANT. @Julesheningburg with 5G & 3A in the W pic.twitter.com/yZS2TsVylX

— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) June 22, 2019

On Sunday, Blaze Riorden was dialed in with 21 saves, helping Chaos take down Archers 14-13. Let’s not forget Jarrod Neumann’s pair of two-point goals.

HE DOES IT AGAIN!! WELCOME TO THE BOMB SQUAD, @JNEU_XV pic.twitter.com/K2hxQxKfCb

— Chaos Lacrosse Club (@PLLChaos) June 23, 2019

2. Dempsey Arsenault was all over the field for WPLL Brave, turning in four goals, one assist, eight ground balls and five draw controls in a 13-9 win over Fire at Homewood Field.

 

 

 

 

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@wpllbrave vs @wpllfire HIGHLIGHTS. Final score: Brave 13 Fire 9

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In the second game of Sunday’s doubleheader, the Fight dominated the Command 16-9, avenging a loss from last season.

 

 

 

 

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@wpllfight vs @wpllcommand HIGHLIGHTS

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3. The Boston Cannons continued their hot streak to start the 2019 season, downing the New York Lizards 18-11 — the second win over the Lizards this season. Mark Cockerton and Connor O’Hara led the Cannons attack with four goals apiece.

.@markcockerton41 leads MLL in goals with 12, none prettier than this one #SCtop10 pic.twitter.com/FSedCbq8dD

— Major League Lacrosse (@MLL_Lacrosse) June 23, 2019

In Friday night’s game, Bryan Cole scored four times to lead the Atlanta Blaze to the 13-11 win over the Dallas Rattlers. The Blaze sit at 3-1 in MLL play this season.

4. The U.S. U19 men's national team held a three-day tryout at US Lacrosse over the weekend in anticipation for the 2020 World Championships in Limerick, Ireland. Following the tryout, a selection committee consisting of the current U.S. U19 staff, previous U19 coaches and high school coaches will select approximately 50 players to attend a second tryout weekend from July 12-14 at US Lacrosse.

Check out the highlights from a quick, but intense, tryout.

SHAKE N' BAKE ⁣
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U.S. U19 EDITION pic.twitter.com/A3mYFKmPYe

— U.S. Men's National Team (@USAMLax) June 23, 2019

5. UConn is expected to head back to the Big East, according to reports. The news could affect the entire athletic department, meaning the Huskies’ women’s lacrosse program would make the move to the Big East.

Currently a member of the AAC, UConn’s departure would drop the number of AAC teams to five, meaning it would lose its automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.

6. The lacrosse community is mourning the loss of Jim Bernhardt, father of lacrosse stars Jesse, Jake and Jared, who died last week. Bernhardt worked in the NFL as the director of football research for the Houston Texans, but retired in 2017 before joining the Chesapeake Bayhawks as a special assistant.

Some of the biggest names in the game turned to social media to honor Bernhardt.

The lacrosse and football communities lost a very special man. Jim Bernhardt was a man that possessed great character, a strong moral compass and a huge heart. I was privileged to get to know him. My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Bernhardt family. pic.twitter.com/IUMyaBwTTQ

— David Pietramala (@CoachPetro43) June 23, 2019

Today, with heavy hearts, we remember former assistant coach, father and friend, Jim Bernhardt.

"Jim was a great man, a great father, and a great coach. He will be missed by all.” - Head Coach Dave Cottle pic.twitter.com/HeKiVFo98z

— Chesapeake Bayhawks (@TheBayhawks) June 21, 2019

I am passing along sad news for the MD Lacrosse Family with the passing of Jim Bernhardt. Jim was the father of 3 Terps & a man of integrity. He positively impacted many lives, including mine. I’ll always be indebted for his guidance & friendship. Jim, you truly were “the Best” pic.twitter.com/sVz5PGI7FJ

— John Tillman (@CoachTillman1) June 23, 2019

The Houston #Texans lost a member of their family yesterday. Coach Jim Bernhardt will be missed by many. pic.twitter.com/wFUnM5Q7ye

— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) June 21, 2019

WHAT WE’RE READING

• Evan Connell joins Lax All Stars to reflect on a trip he took with Scott Ratliff and the Give & Go Foundation.

• College Crosse profiles Saint Bonaventure (No. 72) in its 2019 Men’s Lacrosse Year in Review.

• Lacrosse saves lives, for humans and….ducklings. Police in metro Vancouver used two lacrosse sticks to remove a set of ducklings from a storm drain.

• When the Whipsnakes and Atlas battled it out at Homewood Field on Saturday night, it definitely had the feel of an old Maryland-Hopkins rivalry.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

U.S. U19 coach Nick Myers sure knows how to fire up his team.

THE MISSION STARTS NOW. ⁣
⁣@MyersJMZ’s speech is done and the boys are on the field for U.S. U19 tryouts. Time to go to work. pic.twitter.com/ESScRiliW8

— U.S. Men's National Team (@USAMLax) June 21, 2019

Jules Heningburg and Ryder Garnsey connecting like they weren't just playing together for the first time.

Jules & Ryder are putting on a SHOW

BTB Backhand pic.twitter.com/4Y1RxRRWpV

— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) June 22, 2019

The New England Command got their WPLL championship rings at Homewood.

The Command will be receiving their Championship rings at the half!  @prowomenslax pic.twitter.com/qnRgPWwdPX

— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) June 23, 2019

Rob Pannell had two goals in the Lizards losing effort, but one of them was a showstopper.

.@RobPannell3 the entire defense
W for RP3..https://t.co/fSlt3Gv1B5 pic.twitter.com/2u0TQ3Oa89

— Major League Lacrosse (@MLL_Lacrosse) June 24, 2019

WHAT’S ON TAP

• Stay tuned for more on the U.S. U19 tryouts and roster.

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