Good morning. Happy Veterans Day, and thank you to all the brave men and women that have served and continue to serve our great country! Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:

1. Boston College two-sport star Kenzie Kent is all in on lacrosse.

The 2017 NCAA tournament’s Most Outstanding Player — the first in the history of the award from the runner-up — scored an NCAA-record 37 points in the tournament to lead the Eagles to their first national championship game. They returned to the NCAA final last season sans Kent, who redshirted to focus on her final season of hockey eligibility.

With hockey in the past, Kent participated in her first fall lacrosse season, working on some apparent holes in her game alongside reigning Tewaaraton Award winner Sam Apuzzo and Dempsey Arsenault. The results this spring may be scary good for a program poised to overcome the last hurdle in the way of a national championship.

 

2. That’s not the only BC lacrosse news.

We See you Tewaaraton Award winner Sam Apuzzo and @BCwlax on @CollegeGameDay! #ACCWLax pic.twitter.com/FrSmVGCPWg

— ACC Women's Lacrosse (@ACCWLax) November 10, 2018

 

ESPN’s “College Gameday” football pregame show was on campus for the Clemson-BC game, and reporter Maria Taylor spent some time with Eagles coach Acacia Walker-Weinstein and 2018 Tewaaraton Award winner Sam Apuzzo.

What a day! Thank you for having us, @espn and @CollegeGameDay!#WeAreBC pic.twitter.com/mniHFf3waD

— BC Women's Lacrosse (@BCwlax) November 11, 2018

 

3. Much can be learned from kids’ games, like follow the leader.

The popular kids’ game forms a basis for a physical literacy drill that’s part of the Lacrosse Athlete Development Model. Check out the how’s and why’s in this article from the November edition of US Lacrosse Magazine.

4. Veterans Day was yesterday and is observed today by many government agencies and American businesses.

Here’s a sample of how the lacrosse community honored our servicemen and servicewomen past and present.

“There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.”

Happy #VeteransDay to all those who have so valiantly served our country. Thank you for your service. pic.twitter.com/7MQYsdDDhU

— US Lacrosse (@USLacrosse) November 11, 2018

 

As we celebrate Veterans Day, we want to thank PLL Defenseman Matt Rees for his service to our country.

He currently serves as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy. @Aloha_Rees pic.twitter.com/uxac9oxitQ

— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) November 11, 2018

 

Happy Veterans Day to Coach Corrado, our athletic trainer Lenny Currier and to all of those who have served our country. Thank you for your service! #GoNova pic.twitter.com/YYnY5ssDR9

— Villanova Men's Lax (@NovaLacrosse) November 11, 2018

 

Happy Veterans Day
Thank you very much to all the servicemen and women for their support and sacrifices they make on a daily basis for our freedom! pic.twitter.com/BUPLZMQpoG

— Chris Panos (@PanosLacrosse) November 12, 2018

 

We wish all a happy veterans day especially 2 @hurstmlaxtrain alums who have served: Lang, Nutley, Szpak, Dowse, Harris. A thank you 2 our alums currently serving: Rice, Koennecke, Crowe, Hinderland & extended members of the Crusha & Vargo families. #1ofus @HurstAlumni pic.twitter.com/LtYfQTRvSv

— Mercyhurst Men's Lacrosse (@hurstmlaxtrain) November 11, 2018

 

Thank you veterans for your selfless service and sacrifice. Our republic owes you and your families a great deal. We honor you today and everyday. And a special thank you to PB Lacrosse alum that have served and continue to serve#SaluteToService⁠ ⁠#VeteransDay pic.twitter.com/YUxbN37yeX

— PB Lacrosse (@PB_Lacrosse) November 11, 2018

 

Happy Veterans Day to all those who served for our freedoms! Come March 2, 2019 we will honor you when we play @CatholicU_MLAX at Jamie Roberts Stadium. Until then, we say THANK YOU! pic.twitter.com/7R3pqddonc

— SMCM Lacrosse (@SMCMLacrosse) November 11, 2018

 

Thank you to all those who have served and continue to serve our country. pic.twitter.com/iBy8U3pYRy

— Navy Womens Lacrosse (@NavyWLax) November 11, 2018

 

We all enjoy the freedoms of our country because of the selfless service of those who have sacrificed for us. #GoArmy pic.twitter.com/7JBOJ5rIBU

— ArmyWestPoint Sports (@GoArmyWestPoint) November 11, 2018

 

We thank all of the men and women who have served and currently serve in our Armed Forces! #VeteransDay2018 #GoAirForce pic.twitter.com/8c5WI11KaV

— Air Force Lacrosse (@AFLacrosse) November 11, 2018

 

WHAT WE’RE READING

• The Asbury Park Press (N.J.) chronicled the unveiling of a statue of Gen. Harry Rockafeller, a World War II hero and former All-American lacrosse player at Rutgers.

• CuseNation.com previewed the Syracuse women.

• Newsday reported on NYIT’s study of hits on men’s lacrosse players in 2018.

• The Tri-County Times (Mich.) profiled 7-year-old leukemia patient Phoebe Keech and her “National Letter of Intent” signing with the Michigan women’s lacrosse team.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

Team USA and Boston Cannons faceoff midfielder Trevor Baptiste joins the Yes Theory group in an exchange-of-roles bonanza that just might push him out of his comfort zone.

 

WHAT’S ON TAP

• It’s time for the gym rats.

• Look for a preview of the U.S. women’s team’s participation in this weekend’s IWLCA President’s Cup.

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