Dialed In: Your Lacrosse Fix For Friday, June 16

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

1. The lacrosse world remembers Alfie Jacques.

The legendary Onondaga Nation stickmaker died Tuesday after a battle with kidney cancer. He was 74. Jacques was recently honored with the 15th Spirit of the Tewaaraton Award.

Click here to read more about Jacques’ life.

2. The U.S. Men’s National Team is tuning up for the World Lacrosse Men’s Championship.

We checked in on John Danowski and the 23-man U.S. roster as it completed a three-day training camp at Duke. Click here to read more.

WHAT WE’RE READING

• From winning an NCAA title at Salisbury to winning the game for Chrome LC, Cross Ferrera is the latest Division III star to shine in the PLL.

• New Jersey high school lacrosse player Peter Zaninelli has returned from a broken neck and earned the Kearny Bank/NJSIAA Strength Award.

• USC athletics announced a new home for the women’s soccer and lacrosse programs as part of a vision to transform athletic facilities.

• More from the Baltimore Sun on the departure of Mount St. Mary's coach Tom Gravante.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

The Buffalo Bandits brought the NLL Cup to Buffalo Ballpark.

The NLL Cup has arrived for Lacrosse Night at downtown Buffalo ballpark pic.twitter.com/uQV4R6ikLi

— Jonah Bronstein (@lebronstein) June 15, 2023

WHAT’S ON TAP

• The PLL heads to Columbus this weekend.