Dialed In: Your Lacrosse Fix For Friday, Sept. 8

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

1. Sam Thacker is headed back to Denver.

Thacker, the reigning IWLCA Defender of the Year, left her options open after helping the Pioneers to the final four in 2023. Now, she’s made it official — announcing she’s returning for another year at Denver.

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2. Lacrosse fans, Fall Ball is upon us.

If you’re as excited for lacrosse to return as we are, you might want to check out our Fall Ball schedule. We’ll keep updating this page as more fall events become public.

3. Lelan Rogers returns to Cortland.

Rogers, the former Syracuse star, was named the next head coach for the Red Dragons. He previously led the Cortland program from 2001-2005.

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WHAT WE’RE READING

• Shootout for Soldiers heads back to USA Lacrosse for another stop on its 2023 tour. Learn more about the 24-hour event that helps support those who serve.

• Hayes Holzman of Boca Raton, Fla. writes a poem about the joy of stepping on the field. Read his poem Stick to Stick.

• Former Loyola star and current Athletes Unlimited defender Katie Detwiler offers her tips on off-ball defending.

• New Westminster and Six Nations will battle it out for the Mann Cup starting tonight. Click here for a preview.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

Did you see Aidan Hutchinson on Thursday Night Football? You’ll be happy to know he’s a lacrosse guy.

AIDAN HUTCHINSON: LACROSSE GUY

As a multi-sport athlete in high school, the @Lions defensive lineman said his favorite part about playing lacrosse was "smacking dudes," per @freep

"There's no question [playing lacrosse] helps me in football," Hutchinson told @MHSAA in… pic.twitter.com/AzIbKpb4IS

— TLN  (@LacrosseNetwork) September 7, 2023

WHAT’S ON TAP

• PLL’s semifinal weekend is ahead of us. Head to our TV Listings page for more info on how to watch.

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