Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. To commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, USA Lacrosse Magazine will share several stories throughout this week that capture the lives and legacies of the people, families and communities impacted most.
2. LaxCon is back.
After a successful virtual run in 2021, the USA Lacrosse Convention will be back in person and held Jan. 14-16, 2022, at the Baltimore Convention Center.
Registration for early bird pricing for USA Lacrosse members opened yesterday. More on what to expect at LaxCon here.
3. The lacrosse community mourned the death of Dean Hill — the coach of the Six Nations Jr. B Rebels. He was 34 years old.
A member of the Iroquois Nationals indoor team that competed in the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship in 2007 and 2011, Hill put together an impressive career in the NLL after being selected in the NLL Entry Draft by the Minnesota Swarm in 2005.
The National Lacrosse League is extremely saddened to learn of the passing of former NLL player, Dean Hill.
— NLL (@NLL) September 7, 2021
We send our condolences to Dean’s family, friends, and the lacrosse community during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/09kaFbh4ha
4. More 2023 commitments continue to trickle in, including the first Top 10 decision, according to Inside Lacrosse.
The No. 8 junior, attackman Kyle Lehman from Wissahickon (Pa.), will head West in two years to State College.
So proud and happy for @kylelehman2023 . Cant wait to watch you create your own legacy and leave Happy Valley better than you found it. Just the start! Welcome to the family lil bro!!!!! @PennStateMLAX https://t.co/gNGnJwLsht
— Grant Ament (@GrantAment) September 7, 2021
5. A new era for the Orange.
The Syracuse men’s lacrosse team began individual work yesterday under new coaches Gary Gait and Dave Pietramala along with third-year offensive coordinator Pat March.
A new era begins.
— Syracuse Men’s Lacrosse (@CuseMLAX) September 8, 2021
Individual work is underway for the 2022 Orange. pic.twitter.com/HuRU03kzBk
6. Halle Majorana was named assistant coach for the Hofstra women’s lacrosse team.
A first-team IWLCA All-American at Syracuse in 2015, Majorana previously served as an assistant coach at Villanova since 2017. This summer, she competed in the inaugural season of Athletes Unlimited Lacrosse and scored the first goal in AU Lacrosse history.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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The Iroquois Nationals women and Panama men won the inaugural PALA Sixes Cup titles. Kenny DeJohn with more on the achievements.
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Joe Keegan’s 10 Man Ride recaps the PLL semis with an analytical lens.
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Syracuse.com with more on Jake Spallina’s commitment to join his brother Joey (the No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2022) on the Orange.
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The Philadelphia Inquirer talked with former Drexel lacrosse teammates Sean Quinn and Jack Farrell about the opportunity to play together again for the Philadelphia Wings.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Jay Carlson with the between the legs goal in the PLL semifinal. In the words of Ryan Boyle, “How? How did you do that?”
.@juicyj32_ stays making plays!! pic.twitter.com/dbyJB8iCIt
— Whipsnakes Lacrosse Club (@PLLWhipsnakes) September 6, 2021
WHAT’S ON TAP
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Our first feature commemorating the 20th anniversary of 9/11 focuses on the life and legacy of Nyack grad and former Boston College lacrosse star Stacey Sennas McGowan.