Good morning. Here's the latest from the lacrosse world:
1. Who will step up in UNC’s post-Chris-Gray era?
Gray set the NCAA scoring record last season, capping a two-year run where he was the leader of the Tar Heels offense. Now with Gray graduated, a new crop of offensive talents will emerge. Click here for a fall ball check-in on UNC.
2. James Madison is going back to basics after a disappointing end to 2022.
The Dukes were encouraged by a fall ball win over Maryland last weekend — a stepping stone to what Shelley Klaes hopes is a strong effort in 2023. Click here for more on JMU.
3. A new generation of U.S. women’s national team players is ready to take the stage at Fall Classic.
With greats like Taylor Cummings and Kayla Treanor retired, names like Charlotte North, Ally Mastroianni and Sam Apuzzo will form a talented core. Click here for who’s next for the U.S. women.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Lehigh men’s lacrosse announced its 2022 fall schedule, which includes a trip to Virginia to face the Cavaliers and Richmond.
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Why lacrosse is a fast-growing sport in Detroit, where high school teams are sprouting each year.
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More on two Colorado rivals, and the top recruits in the 2024 class, committing to North Carolina. Charlotte Corkins and Eliza Osburn will head to Chapel Hill in another great recruiting class.
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Lacrosse Bucket checks in on Ohio State men’s lacrosse during its fall ball season.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Paul Rabil and Brodie Merrill reflect on the 1998 world championship final — which sparked the interest on children across the country.
When asked about their favorite #WorldLacrosse memory as a spectator, @PaulRabil and @BrodieMerrill_ came to the same conclusion: 1998 World Lacrosse Championship
— World Lacrosse (@WorldLacrosse) October 4, 2022
Check out what made this game so special. pic.twitter.com/dQzb0mihxS
WHAT’S ON TAP
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Fall check-ins with the Maryland women and Johns Hopkins men.