Dialed In: Your Lacrosse Fix for Wednesday, Jan. 11

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

1. USA Lacrosse Magazine reveals 2023 Division I Preseason All-Americans.

USA Lacrosse Magazine unveiled its 2023 Division I Preseason All-Americans for men and women on Tuesday. The selections were made by USA Lacrosse Magazine staff with input from coaches.

Georgetown led the way on the men’s side with two selections in midfielder Graham Bundy, Jr. and defender Will Bowen. Maryland totaled 10 picks, including honorable mentions, the most by any program. February cover star Sam Handley of Penn also made the first team. View full list.

The women’s first team was also balanced, with UNC (Caitlyn Wurzburger and Emily Nalls), Maryland (Abby Bosco and Emily Sterling), Loyola (Katie Detwiler and Jill Wilson) and Boston College (Jenn Medjid and Belle Smith) garnering two selections. Boston College led the pack with seven selections. View full list.

2. New coach, similar expectations for No. 19 Jacksonville.

Exit program-builder Mindy McCord, enter new head coach Tara Singleton at Jacksonville. The 19th-ranked Dolphins, who have had a hold on the Atlantic Sun for nearly a decade, are under new leadership in 2023. Singleton, Janine Tucker’s former right-hand woman at Hopkins, has taken the helm with high expectations. The Dolphins’ challenging non-conference schedule includes Florida, Arizona State, Rutgers and Michigan, but Singleton believes the team has the depth to hang with some of the nation’s best. Read more

3. Is No. 19 Navy due for a breakout year?

If you ask head coach Joe Amplo — and even go behind enemy lines and talk to opposing coaches — the answer is yes. Patrick Stevens shared why in a preview of the 19th-ranked team in Division I. Get the scoop.

WHAT WE’RE READING

• The countdown to LaxCon is on — the annual event is 10 days away and will feature something for everyone. Consider it lacrosse paradise.

• Top-ranked Virginia released its 2023 schedule, which begins on Feb. 11 against Michigan.

• The Towson men released their home game times. Baltimore fans hoping to see Denver’s Bill Tierney coach one last time should mark their calendars. The Pioneers come to town on April 13 for a 7 p.m. opening whistle.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

Stick work is an art form.

An artist named @SamanthaWojArt painted this using ONLY a lacrosse stick pic.twitter.com/CedtJ8GmUN

— TLN (@LacrosseNetwork) January 10, 2023

WHAT’S ON TAP

Previews of the 18th-ranked men’s and women’s teams and the Division I Preseason Players of the Year.

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