Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. An inspiring story out of the Decatur (Ga.) Lacrosse program was featured in the December edition of US Lacrosse Magazine.
In the city’s housing projects, Ousman Sy, a son of refugee parents, and DeAngelo Watkins, one of the city’s first lacrosse success stories, bond over the sport.
Read about how lacrosse changed these two young lives.
2. Neil Stevens previews the NLL East Division before the season opens this weekend. The defending champion Georgia Swarm looks to be better than before, but the Toronto Rock and Rochester Knighthawks aim to take over.
3. Rob Pannell, former Cornell star and current U.S. national training team member, talks about his box debut, workout routine in New York City and motivation for the 2018 FIL Men’s World Championship in Israel.
4. The holiday gift guide for December is online! Check out some great deals on gifts for the lacrosse fan in your family.
5. The WPLL hosted its Pro Day in New York City on Tuesday with Alex Aust, Taylor Cummings, Dana Dobbie, Colleen Magarity, Kara Mupo and Holly Reilly. Check out the sights and sounds below.