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

1. Division I isn’t the only path to the pros and Max Adler and Drew Simoneau are the proof. The small college standouts will face off in the MLL championship game Saturday.

Simoneau, who went to Division III Nazareth, won 24 of 31 faceoffs in Dallas’ 15-12 victory over New York. Meanwhile, Adler, who went to Division II Bentley, won 21 of 29 faceoffs in Denver’s 13-12 win over Chesapeake.

“It just shows how much lacrosse is growing and how much talent there is,” Adler said. “I don’t think the talent drop-off from Division I to Division II to Division III is that big. It really depends on how hard you’re willing to work.”

2. Gabby and Livy Rosenzweig are just the third sister duo in the last 20 years to be named All-Americans in the same season at different Division I schools.

In 2018, Gabby finished her sophomore year with a school record-tying 85 points at Penn, while Livy was named the Patriot League Rookie of the Year after tallying a school-record 102 points at Loyola.

“They’re giving themselves the name, but they’re not selfishly doing it,” said said Jaime Pryschlak, who coached both at Somers (N.Y.) High. “Their hard work is paying off."

3. #PlayLaxDay was Wednesday. Check out highlights from around the world.

What is #PlayLaxDay? pic.twitter.com/148pOqCGRW

— TLN (@LacrosseNetwork) August 15, 2018

Happy #PlayLaxDay!! #StickTricksForDays @LacrosseNetwork @uslacrosseceo pic.twitter.com/Ro8IfUknjh

— US Lacrosse (@USLacrosse) August 15, 2018

So grateful for the chance to grow the game I love. Today is #PlayLaxDay so get out there & play any time any place today! @LacrosseNetwork @brinelacrosse pic.twitter.com/3icHjdZswq

— Kylie Ohlmiller (@kyohlmiller) August 15, 2018

Named by @sportingnews as the greatest football player ever, many argue @JimBrownNFL32 was even better at lacrosse. He said, “I’d rather play lacrosse six days a week, and football on the seventh.” #PlayLaxDay pic.twitter.com/oMWSaI2IJt

— Paul Rabil (@PaulRabil) August 15, 2018

Lacrosse was created by Native Americans. The medicine game could last several days with 100 to 1,000 people participating. We're grateful for people like Oren Lyons -- from Onondoga, Syracuse All-American, HOF'er, and United Nations activist for indigenous peoples. #PlayLaxDay

— Paul Rabil (@PaulRabil) August 15, 2018

Happy #PlayLaxDay from my house to yours!!!! pic.twitter.com/Fayus1n8wk

— Dana Dobbie (@DD2seven) August 16, 2018

It’s 8.15.2018, which means it’s officially #PlayLaxDay! Get out & get your reps up! pic.twitter.com/yOprzk6yXG

— Kyle Harrison (@KyleHarrison18) August 15, 2018

What better way to spend #PlayLaxDay than to have a youth clinic hosted by three local Western Mass high schools? A beautiful day to be out on the field! #RollPope pic.twitter.com/vwHUZqDgBl

— Pope Francis Girls Lacrosse (@PFGirlsLax) August 15, 2018

Cheers from Latvia! And to one of the GREATEST #PlayLaxDay submissions we’ve ever received! @LatviaLacrosset pic.twitter.com/DEsvLEVN02

— TLN (@LacrosseNetwork) August 15, 2018

[After intro] CLOSE your eyes...You’ll actually be playing lacrosse on a beach in Victoria, Australia [IG/garethmclean5] pic.twitter.com/hNymrRRbLA

— TLN (@LacrosseNetwork) August 15, 2018

#PlayLaxDay is OFFICIALLY here. Greetings from Russia! [IG/russia_lacrosse] pic.twitter.com/nkNhFoesmk

— TLN (@LacrosseNetwork) August 15, 2018

Casual evenings in Sicily on #PlayLaxDay [IG/ Jdolc1] pic.twitter.com/ABWHlpTk6l

— TLN (@LacrosseNetwork) August 15, 2018

Dodge down the alley, plant, turn, fire on the run.

Happy #PlayLaxDay to everyone!#keepgettingbetter #repsonreps #aimhighshootlow pic.twitter.com/YBm5kkGZQE

— Harlem Lacrosse (@HarlemLacrosse) August 15, 2018

Some evening Down D from Uganda this #PlayLaxDay pic.twitter.com/IM5T9Pna9l

— TLN (@LacrosseNetwork) August 15, 2018

I grew up being taught to honor the game and its creators. Many programs and clubs today fail to teach the history of lacrosse. I am thankful I was taught it early on and can now pass that knowledge down to the next generation. I love this game! #playlaxday https://t.co/R9MFXvnZUs

— Jules Heningburg (@Julesheningburg) August 15, 2018

Happy #PlayLaxDay from ur fave subpar washed up D3 player. (Enjoy watching me hit myself in the face at the end) #thereturnof #Shadangerous #ShadangerzoneKennyLoggins pic.twitter.com/RtPrmtRRnl

— poor_t8_hoe (@T8RTHOT) August 15, 2018

Happy #PlayLaxDay pic.twitter.com/anNJ064YSI

— Drew Kitt (@Drewraykitt) August 16, 2018

It seems @wes_berg is celebrating that the dive is back for #playlaxday pic.twitter.com/3EGbOg9xcG

— TLN (@LacrosseNetwork) August 15, 2018

GOOD MORNING from Japan! Incredible edit by [IG/japan_lacrosse_kvn] #PlayLaxDay pic.twitter.com/RD3IpsAbdt

— TLN (@LacrosseNetwork) August 15, 2018

Another #playlaxday submission from Nonie Andersen, member of 2015 European Championship & 2017 World Cup teams. She’s currently studying abroad in Israel, but still getting her #wallball in! @LacrosseNetwork @princetonwlax #irelandlacrosse @IrelandLacrosse pic.twitter.com/MEJDudtgsv

— Ireland W Lacrosse (@IrelandWLax) August 15, 2018

Greetings from Rwanda! [IG/spencergreenley] pic.twitter.com/cyHgpaJxoS

— TLN (@LacrosseNetwork) August 15, 2018

Happy #PlayLaxDay from @NLLwings and @rattmambo. Excited for the season to kick off soon! pic.twitter.com/PFyxbXsjhH

— Wells Fargo Center (@WellsFargoCtr) August 15, 2018

#PlayLaxDay in Copenhagen pic.twitter.com/Q61jCQSd0Z

— Danish Lacrosse - The Fighting Pastries (@DanishLacrosse) August 15, 2018

This is truly the world’s best holiday. Happy #PlayLaxDay from Zambia [IG/geoffm24] pic.twitter.com/2azquoOGxU

— TLN (@LacrosseNetwork) August 15, 2018

The boys completed @LacrosseNetwork #PlayLaxDay goal of all 50 States with their playing with the Grizzlies shot from Alaska! pic.twitter.com/yZPw3jny0R

— Jim Cheatham (@thejimcheatham) August 16, 2018

WE HIT OUR GOAL!

Huge thanks to everyone who participated in #PlayLaxDay

50 States
54 Countries
4,671 Submissions

Still 3 hours left pic.twitter.com/PUS1XNXQLf

— TLN (@LacrosseNetwork) August 16, 2018

What We’re Reading

• “Be ready to accept any role that is asked of you,” writes Team USA gold medalist Marie McCool, a two-time Tewaaraton finalist out of North Carolina, in a blog for the IWLCA about her advice for incoming and current players.

• The Boston Globe learns more about Patriots coach Bill Belichick from U.S. gold medalist Paul Rabil.

• Brown athletic director Jack Hayes has been named the chair of the Division I Men’s Lacrosse Committee for the 2018-19 seaosn.

• Adam Page, founder of the Buffalo Bandits wheelchair lacrosse team and a three-time Paralympic gold medalist in sled hockey, will be playing for his first gold medal in wheelchair lacrosse at the end of this month.

What We’re Watching

On Sunday, head coach Kelly Amonte Hiller named the 36 players that have been selected to the training team for the 2019 U.S. Women’s U19 National Team. Go behind the scenes at tryouts.

Newsday went behind the scenes with the Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team during the 2018 season.

Newsday chronicled the @StonyBrookWLAX team's 2018 season, both on and off the field. See how it unfolded in our documentary: https://t.co/bf4BsuTPRY @JoeSpallina @kyohlmiller @c_murffff @TARYNNitup__ @marleegaddy @KimmyHillier @keri_mccarthy @ShawnHeilbron @messinwithmupo pic.twitter.com/wP6zGfbX8s

— Newsday Sports (@NewsdaySports) August 15, 2018

What’s On Tap

• Get the inside scoop on Peter Milliman’s promotion to head coach at Cornell.

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