Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Dom Starsia can now add the title of author to the list of career accolades.
Starsia, the legendary Virginia coach and PLL Advisory Board member, recently finished his new book “I Hope You Will Be Very Happy,” which is available on Amazon.
2. Tuesday was #PLLDay, marking the one-year anniversary of the league’s public debut.
We launched 365 days ago.
— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) October 22, 2019
Here's what transpired since our announcement...
Happy #PLLDay pic.twitter.com/zKCWSwTQDY
Fans and players celebrated the league throughout the day on social media. In addition, the league teased big news coming Wednesday.
When your wife sends you her #PLLDay post... #TheBenzBrothers @PremierLacrosse @PaulRabil @MichaelRabil @dig_divya @RJKaminski @JimStagnittaPLL @NatStLaurentPLL @GregBeast32 @KyleHarrison18 @rattmambo @Julesheningburg @jsankey11 @PLLWhipsnakes @PLLRedwoods pic.twitter.com/CK4UyjMD4i
— Chris Benz (@cbenz34) October 22, 2019
This one was special. Standing on the field after week one in Boston with @TomSchreiber26 & @PaulRabil reflecting on the journey to get there is a moment I’ll remember forever. #PLLDay pic.twitter.com/5yRk73L8kO
— Kyle Harrison (@KyleHarrison18) October 22, 2019
Best fans in the . #PLLDay pic.twitter.com/U9MITuEdKa
— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) October 22, 2019
Happy #PLLDay ! Our family had so much fun following @PremierLacrosse this summer and cannot wait for next season! Our fave memories are of our son getting to meet some of his fave players in Hamilton including @PLLRedwoods @GregBeast32 - absolutely made his summer! pic.twitter.com/u9xOAyZB0e
— Jess Gaines (@gaines_jess) October 22, 2019
@PremierLacrosse Happy #PLLDay! A hot summer evening in Baltimore at the Mecca of Lacrosse! Glorious to see a soldout Homewood Field on the campus of my beloved Alma Mater! Many more good times ahead @MichaelRabil & @PaulRabil! Congratulations on a great first year! pic.twitter.com/KkQeV88Vuo
— Ravens Rob (@EliteRob2914) October 22, 2019
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Eight former Maryland players faced off against the Terps’ women’s team on Saturday, showcasing the talent that Cathy Reese has developed while at College Park.
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Lacrosse is starting to grow in El Paso, Texas, where US Lacrosse recently visited for a Sankofa Clinic.
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Everyone loves a good sport crossover. Choosing an NBA equivalent for each team in the PLL.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
The U.S. men’s and women’s national team capped Fall Classic with two short-sided games against Canada played under Olympic trail rules. World Lacrosse checked in with some of the participants.
Curious how the 6 v 6 trial at the Fall Classic went this weekend? Here's some insight from @CanadaLacrosse player Graeme Hossack #experiencewhatsnext #6v6lacrosse pic.twitter.com/jrPBn0nuOd
— World Lacrosse (@worldlaxsport) October 22, 2019
Pumpkin target practice at Delaware.
“We don’t have Halloween in Canada.”
— Delaware Men’s Lacrosse (@DelawareMLAX) October 22, 2019
How many hits does it take to bring down a ? #BlueHens pic.twitter.com/tPGvEuItuK
WHAT’S ON TAP
- PLL teased news coming today.