Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. K18’s Last Dance.
“He’s a living legend, an icon, an ambassador,” Ryan Boyle said of Kyle Harrison. “Everything he has done to give back to the community — words can’t really describe his impact over the past 17 years.”
Well, we tried. For more on Harrison’s storied playing career, contributions to the sport and overall immeasurable impact, check out our Sept./Oct. edition in mailboxes nationwide and online here.
— USA Lacrosse Magazine (@USALacrosseMag) August 25, 2021
A living legend, icon and ambassador for the sport. @KyleHarrison18's professional career is over, but his impact on lacrosse will forever be felt.
"At the end of the day, his legacy will live on forever."
By @Nelson__Rice.https://t.co/s5nCpWsWl4
2. Youth rule changes were approved for 2022.
USA Lacrosse youth rules are intended to support the ongoing growth and evolution of the sport. USA Lacrosse girls' youth rules were approved for the 2022 season focus on broadening the allowances for free movement while still balancing the safety concerns specific to the youth game.
On the boys’ side, there are new allowances for stick specifications at 8U and 10U and changes to faceoff procedures which now align at all levels. More on the changes at the links below.
3. The fans of the PLL have spoken with their votes about who they think will the championship. The Chaos will surely never mention this.
Fan predictions for the 2021 Champion pic.twitter.com/EXsKyNvPaf
— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) August 25, 2021
4. Loyola Alum and Athletes Unlimited goalie Kady Glynn answered three questions in the latest IWLCA Behind The Whistle blog post, including the best advice she’s ever received.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Inside Lacrosse ranks the Top 10 incoming transfer classes, with Rutgers taking the top spot.
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Former Bryant lacrosse standout Tom Kennedy, the 28th pick in the 2018 Major League Lacrosse draft, is making a push to land a spot on the Detroit Lions roster as a wide receiver.
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Lacrosse All Stars offers some tips for high school players putting together their highlight recruiting reels.
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Maki Jenner highlights NLL players who are heroes on and off the floor in a feature for the new NLL Players Association site.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Just when you thought the Redwoods’ season was over.
What would you do if an actual BEAR showed up on the sidelines??
— TLN (@LacrosseNetwork) August 25, 2021
(via @tl_natn) pic.twitter.com/UGOgWrvUaC
Mira Shane offers a beatbox tutorial on the penultimate Athletes Unplugged episode from AU season 1.