1. The Team USA Fall Classic is coming to Baltimore, and it’s absolutely stacked.

Some of the world’s best teams — the men’s and women’s U.S. and Canadian national teams, as well as NCAA champions Maryland women’s lacrosse and Virginia men’s lacrosse — will compete at Fall Classic running from Oct. 18-20. The U.S. U15 and U17 Select teams will also matchup with teams from Ontario. The schedule of events will come soon, so stay tuned.

2. The Chesapeake Bayhawks have stars like Lyle Thompson, Colin Heacock, Steele Stanwick and Niko Amato leading the way, but role players are helping to fuel the run to first place.

Midseason pickups like John Wagner, Andrew Kew and Shane Simpson have stepped up to help the Bayhawks in their push to the postseason.

3. Syracuse legend Kevin Donahue, the former player and coach for more than 30 years, announced his retirement on Wednesday. Donahue will step down from his position as an assistant but will serve as a volunteer.

Donahue was Roy Simmons Jr.’s initial First Team All-American as a player, and he was a part of 10 NCAA titles as an assistant coach with the Orange. The lacrosse community shared kind words for Donahue as he heads into retirement.

There isn’t a coach out there like Coach Donahue. Will be a tough one to replace for
He and Mike Messere are the masterminds of lacrosse and I’m thankful I had the opportunity to play for both! https://t.co/oX9tozuYPZ

— Tim Barber (@TimBarberGE20) August 22, 2019

One of the greatest lacrosse minds in history. Thanks for everything Coach Donahue. #bleedorange https://t.co/ZuQ2g8LjKm

— Casey Powell (@caseypowell22) August 22, 2019

I’ve never met a better teacher of the game. Always had your attention and respect without ever raising his voice. One of the most important people in the Orange Lacrosse Family. A great man! https://t.co/fGygchVY2b

— Pat McCabe (@PatMcCabe29) August 22, 2019

One of the best lacrosse minds in lacrosse. Incredible coach. Glad he is not going far and will still be on the sideline.

— Liam Banks (@LB3Liam) August 22, 2019

WHAT WE’RE READING

• College Crosse catches up with new Cleveland State coach Andy German.

• Boston Bruins forward Brett Ritchie reflects on his box lacrosse experience and how it has helped him in his hockey career.

• The College Crosse NCAA Men’s All-Decade Awards continue with the games of the decade.

• Tampa Preparatory School announces former Cornell and Georgetown coach Matt Kerwick will take over as head coach.

• Hofstra hired former Belmont Abbey assistant and New York native Michael Gongas as an assistant.

• American announced that former Florida players Lindsey Ronbeck and Alix Lopez will join the program as assistants.

• With their sponsorship deals with Nike and STX, the Boston College 3 symbolizes the modernization of women’s lacrosse.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

The NTDP Combine welcomed U15 and U17 girls Wednesday at US Lacrosse headquarters. Combine Director Caitlyn Phipps addressed the girls prior to the event, which will run through Friday.

NTDP Combine Director @CMcFadden08 kicks off the event with words on what it means to play for the U.S. National Team pic.twitter.com/XLDle9IdtH

— US Lacrosse (@USLacrosse) August 21, 2019

WHAT’S ON TAP

• The NTDP Girls Combine continues at US Lacrosse headquarters today.

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