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

1. It’s early, but we began ranking the top 25 in men’s and women’s lax.

Last season ended abruptly, and we’re still not quite sure when we’ll see college lacrosse back on the field. But there was a ton of player movement this summer, so we’re taking a crack at forecasting the 2021 season.

We started with Nos. 25-21.

MEN | WOMEN

On the men’s side, Patrick Stevens noted that “college lacrosse is a little more fun when the Dane Train is rolling,” and with Albany checking in at No. 25, there’s a chance the Great Danes crack the top 20 in 2021. With returners like Tehoka Nanticoke, Jakob Patterson, Corey Yunker, Graydon Hogg and Ron John, Albany is as talented as the other America East contenders.

On the women’s side, Stanford will welcome two highly touted freshmen from Darien (Ct.) in Ashley Humphrey and Sarah Jacques. The duo missed their senior seasons due to COVID-19, but as juniors, they combined for 147 goals, 97 assists and 40 ground balls.

2. Go inside the September/October edition of US Lacrosse Magazine.

The latest edition of the mag is starting to hit homes. In the issue, you’ll find our cover story, a must-read feature from Nelson Rice about Whipsnakes LC star and PLL MVP Zed Williams.

Also inside: How Virginia Tech’s Angie Benson got a second chance at college lacrosse and found her voice in the process, and 15 ways lacrosse can return stronger.

Check out what else is inside right here.

The September/October edition of US Lacrosse Magazine is hitting homes

In this edition:
— A must-read feature by Nelson Rice on @PremierLacrosse MVP Zed Williams
— The makings of @HokiesLax goalie Angie Benson
— 15 ways lacrosse can come back strongerhttps://t.co/5bbPHRgqua

— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) September 14, 2020

WHAT WE’RE READING

• On August 31, the Army women’s lacrosse team convened on Goldstein Field for practice for the first time in 172 days. The energy was palpable. By Nelson Rice. 

• Sankofa Clinician Patrick Timothee is grateful for the opportunities provided by lacrosse.

• The Fairmont Senior High School (WV) lacrosse team started a healthy food fundraiser on Monday. 

• The NLL Draft is on Thursday, and Tyson Bell shared his draft day story on calgaryroughnecks.com.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

The scouting report said she had an unconventional play style, but the cuteness rating is off the charts.  

Many violations but we respect the determination here. Future @RocKnighthawks? pic.twitter.com/6W3HR23Y9W

— NLL (@NLL) September 14, 2020

WHAT’S ON TAP

• Up next in our early rankings are teams ranked from Nos. 20-16.

• An NLL draft preview that includes information on the upcoming 2021 season.

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