Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Liz Robertshaw, the former U.S. women’s national team assistant, will not be returning as Boston University women's lacrosse head coach after 15 years with the program, including 12 at the helm.
"On behalf of Boston University, I would like to thank Liz Robertshaw for her service to the women's lacrosse program and to the department," said director of athletics Drew Marrochello. "Liz is an exceptionally passionate and committed coach who has done so much for the sport of women's lacrosse. We wish her the very best."
She recorded a 129-92 overall record, including a 61-24 in-conference mark, which featured winning seasons in nine of 12 seasons and four America East championships. Robertshaw also won two World Cup gold medals with Team USA.
"I would like to thank BU for giving me my first head-coaching opportunity and affording me the privilege of interacting with so many amazing people during my tenure," said Robertshaw. "Boston University and the BU women's lacrosse family will always hold a very special place in my heart and I look forward to watching the program find success in the years to come."
2. Championship weekend was one for the ages, when fans saw five first-time champions – James Madison (Division I women), Yale (Division I men), Merrimack (Division II men), Wesleyan (Division III men) and Le Moyne (Division II women) – and a repeat champion in Gettysburg (Division III women).
Catch up on all the coverage below.
DIVISION I MEN
DIVISION I WOMEN
DIVISION II MEN
DIVISION II WOMEN
DIVISION III MEN
DIVISION III WOMEN
3. The Hill Academy (Ontario) repeats as the GEICO Lacrosse Nationals champion thanks to seven goals from Georgetown commit Dylan Watson in a 15-12 victory over Salisbury (Conn.) on Tuesday. Watson earned his second consecutive MVP honor.
“He’s got a really calm, steady, confident demeanor,” The Hill coach Brodie Merrill told USA Today. “But he’s a sniper and he scores in bunches. Over the course of the year, he’s been our most consistent scorer.”
Prior to Tuesday high school action, Half Hollow Hills East (N.Y.) and West Genesee (N.Y.) each climbed six spots to No. 16 and No. 18, respectively, in the Nike/US Lacrosse High School Boys’ National Top 25.
In the Nike/US Lacrosse High Girls’ National Top 25, Mount Sinai (N.Y.) and Northport (N.Y.) entered the top 10 after advancing in the state playoffs.
The Brine/US Lacrosse Girls’ and Warrior/US Lacrosse Boys’ high school players of the week were also announced Tuesday.
4. The MLL’s Charlotte Hounds earned a season series sweep of defending league champion Ohio with a 14-12 victory to stay undefeated at home, much in part thanks to Michael Ehrhardt’s last-second caused turnover and Matt Rambo’s five goals.
Plus, Dallas defeated Florida 19-13 and MLL stars were following the NCAA final four on social media over the weekend, including Lizards faceoff specialist Jerry Ragonese and former teammate and U.S. specialist Greg Gurenlian.
5. The NLL’s Saskatchewan Rush showed its resilience on defense with goalie Evan Kirk leading the way in its 16-9 win over Rochester in the opening game of the best-of-three league final.
“The defense was our backbone and [goalie Evan] Kirk was excellent,” said Rush coach Derek Keenan, whose defense has been ranked No. 1 for three straight years.