Dialed In: Your Lacrosse Fix for Monday, June 26

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

1. The U.S. men’s team has secured the No. 1 seed.

The U.S. wrapped up pool play with a 4-0 record to secure the No. 1 seed at the World Lacrosse Men’s Championship in San Diego. On Sunday, the U.S. squad rolled to its easiest win of the tournament, an 18-1 victory over England behind four goals and three assists from Rob Pannell.

Matt Rambo’s multiple fakes was the highlight of the day and the the No. 1 seed gives the U.S. two days off. They’ll return to action on Wednesday in the quarterfinal round.

LORD OF THE FAKES @rattmambo pic.twitter.com/g84WhJ24om

— U.S. Men's National Team (@USAMLax) June 26, 2023

2. The U.S. defense speaks loudly.

The U.S. defense has been phenomenal through the tournament, just 16 goals allowed in four games, and J.T. Giles Harris vs. Lyle Thompson was must-see lacrosse.
 

You want more of JT Lyle?

WE GOT YOU.

Outstanding effort from JT and the rest of the defense last night. pic.twitter.com/OViROZ1IQu

— U.S. Men's National Team (@USAMLax) June 25, 2023

3. Building the national team pipeline.

This year’s U.S. team includes four former U19 age group players, including three — Ryan Conrad, Jack Rowlett Michael Sowers — that formed a bond in a comeback win over Canada in the 2016 world championship.

4. The end of an era for Cabrini.

Cabrini is one of the top Division III lacrosse programs in the country, but the 2023-24 school year will be the last for the school. Villanova has bought Cabrini and Cabrini will cease operations.

5. Two lacrosse players up for ESPYs

Tewaaraton winners Brennan O’Neill and Izzy Scane are among four candidates in each gender for the outstanding college athlete at this year’s ESPYs.

6. Ducks look to one of their own.

Former Oregon player Jessica Drummond has been named as the head women’s lacrosse coach at the school.

WHAT WE’RE READING

• Michael Ehrhardt, the MVP of the 2018 world championship, made a splash in his first game this year. After missing the U.S. team’s first two games, his outside shot helped spur a 9-7 victory over the Haudenosaunee.

• Nik Colpitts is the new head men’s lacrosse coach at Queens.

• The PLL is on a two-week hiatus, leaving a good time to check in on the evolution of Ryder Garnsey.

• The Vail Lacrosse Shootout has kicked off its 51^st year.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

A great moment with Kamden during the world championship.

Last night, Kamden played lacrosse for the first time and even scored against @BRiorden10.

Nice to meet you, Kamden. pic.twitter.com/tyUoD4F5lm

— U.S. Men's National Team (@USAMLax) June 24, 2023

WHAT’S ON TAP

• We announce our high school boys and girls retional players of the year from the Northeast.

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