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via press release from the Boston Cannons web site: http://www.bostoncannons.com/press-release/10405/cannons-blast-past-launch-1615/
BOSTON, MA (August 2, 2014) – The Boston Cannons needed Coca-Cola Player of the Game, Jordan Burke to make a crucial save in the final seconds to seal the victory over the Florida Launch....
Furious Late Comeback Falls Short In Final Seconds As Boston Holds On For 16-15 Win
Clawing all the way back from a 7-goal deficit the Florida Launch were defeated 16-15 yesterday as Boston goaltender Jordan Burke stoned Kieran McArdle on the crease with 5 seconds left in the game, sending Florida home for the season. To make matters worse, the Ohio Machine were able to go into league-leading Rochester last night and...
Penn State Drops Football Recruit Because of Poor Social Media Presence
Above photo of Penn State Offensive Line Coach Herb Hand by Matthew O’Haren-USA TODAY Sports
We are linking to an NFL.com article about college football recruiting but it certainly applies to lacrosse as well as other sports. College coaches are recruiting young men and women who they will be working with side by side for the next four...
Has Florida’s MLL Franchise Turned The Corner?
Pictures courtesy of Julie O’Brien Photography – http://www.julieobrienphotography.com/
When Major League Lacrosse announced in November that the Hamilton franchise was being disbanded/transferred to Boca Raton that set off a short-lived buzz of excitement in the lacrosse community in Florida. Some of the local...
Getting To Know One of Florida’s Top Uncommitted Seniors – Adrian Rius of St. Andrew’s
Full Name: Adrian Rius
Position: Center/ Midfielder
Height: 5’9
Weight: 155
High School Team: Saint Andrew’s School (High school Varsity Starter since 8th grade)
Club Team: Lady Swashbucklers (2 summer seasons and 1 fall season)
Lacrosse Honors: First Team All District, First Team All County, All Region Honorable Mention,...
Get To Know Collin Pepper – One Of Florida’s Top Uncommitted Seniors
Full Name: COLLIN PEPPER
Position: GOALIE
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 160
High School Team: BOCA HIGH
Club Team: SWASHBUCKLERS
FLN – What kind of college experience are you looking for?
An academic challenge and fun social environment that will create a lot of lacrosse memories.
FLN – What...
Major League Lacrosse Burn Cancer Week July 31 – August 2
via press release from MLL
Major League Lacrosse Burn Cancer Week to take place July 31 – August 2
MLL partners with HEADstrong Foundation to raise awareness for blood cancer
BOSTON (July 22, 2014) – Major League Lacrosse announced today that the first ever “Burn Cancer” week will be held...
Abby Shields, Olivia Ferrucci Named to U-19 US Team
Vero Beach’s Abby Shields and Barron Collier’s Olivia Ferrucci both made the 25 player training roster for Team USA’s U19 Women’s Team. The team will begin training for the 2015 Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) Under-19 World Championship, July 23-Aug. 1 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Congrats to Abby and Olivia....
Hagerty’s Porcher to United States Air Force Academy
Hagerty’s 2016 middie, Granite Porcher, has given his verbal commitment to Air Force. The speedy middie is a member of Team Florida and intends to major in Chemistry.
“I’d like to thank my parents, Coach Mark Ayad, Coach Rene Kortus and Coach John McCarthy.”
South Plantation’s Emma Rose to Gardner-Webb University This Fall
Emma Rose will become part of the first recruiting class for Gardner-WEbb University. The program is to become the ninth member of the Big South Conference. Emma graduated a year early with honors and a 3.8 GPA. She was varsity team captain and finished her 3 year varsity career at South Planation with 127 goals and 78 assist. She played her...
Martin County High School Looking for Boys Coaches
Above – Martin County’s Hunter Jones played in the FLN Senior All Star Game
School Name – Martin County High School
Location – Stuart, FL
Position(s) Varsity Assistant and JV Head Coach
Description – Two positions are available. Martin County High School is seeking two motivated and committed coaches to help...
Connor McAdorey’s Maccabi Games Blog – Part One
This is a first in a series of blogs that will be submitted by Connor McAdorey, a 16-year old Rising Junior at American Heritage in Delray Beach as he competes in the upcoming Maccabi Games. For those who are not familiar the Maccabi Games are an annual gathering of Jewish athletes in Olympic-style action. We thank Connor and his...