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Columbus Defenseman Josh Bazail to Regis College

Written by Lee Roggenburg on June 2, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

Christopher Columbus High School (Miami, FL) defenseman Josh Bazail will fly north from the Magic City to Weston, Massachusetts this September. A two-year varsity team member for the Explorers, Bazail helped lead his team with two trips to the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Regional Playoffs. In addition he was part of...

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Florida’s First Summer League for College Players has Arrived!

Written by Lee Roggenburg on June 1, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

Matt Doyle, head coach for the FSU Seminoles, was amazed when he asked his players at the end of the season who would be playing summer lacrosse. No one raised their hand. Back in Doyle’s home town of Long Island, NY, summer collegiate leagues are very common and full of players wanting to work on their skills during the off-season. “I want...

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3rd Annual Summer Face Off Features Boys Teams from Across the State

Written by Lee Roggenburg on May 28, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

Approximately 120 boys teams ages u9 through High School will square off in the 3rd annual Summer Face Off this coming May 31 and June 1. The tournament features a full range of club types and teams from large regional clubs to local clubs. Teams from almost every geographical region of the state of Florida are represented. A complete list of...

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Monsters, Ruffians, and Maryland Pride All Champions at First Laxpalooza Tournament

Written by Lee Roggenburg on May 27, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

Ideal playing surfaces and plenty of sunshine greeted the thirty-three teams who descended upon the Premier Sports Complex in Sarasota over Memorial Day weekend. Teams came from as far as Kansas City, Lehigh Valley, PA, and Maryland to compete in the two day tournament. Ruffians head coach, Dylan Davis, looks to get his team back on track...

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Jumbos Kempe and Kalkavan are Champs!

Written by fln on May 26, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

Happy Memorial Day to all. The fact that we can enjoy such simple pleasures as playing and watching lacrosse is the direct result of the sacrifices of so many. Congratulations to Benjamin’s Colby Kembe (above, right) and St. Andrew’s Cem Kalkavan (below, right with his dad) for their thrilling win over Salisbury yesterday in the...

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Floridians Will Be National Champions Today!

Written by fln on May 25, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

Tonight at 8:30 Syracuse plays Michigan in the Women’s D1 Championship game on ESPNU. The pictures above and below are from a year ago when the Syracuse women paid a visit to the Seacrest Soccer Complex in Delray Beach. The Lady Orange (is that correct Coach Finn?) were engaging and very giving with their time as the photos show. FLN is...

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Our Florida All-Star Game Photos!

Written by fln on May 25, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

Florida Lacrosse News would like to thank everyone involved for making our state-wide all-star game at FAU a success. Held prior to the Ohio Machine vs. Florida Launch game, it was a special venue. Thank you players and families for coming. Thank you to Megan Danner and Jeanie Waina of the Florida Launch for making everything so perfect....

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Floridians To Be Crowned National Champs!

Written by Lee Roggenburg on May 23, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

Sunday’s Division 3 final featuring Tufts against Salisbury guarantees at least two Floridians will be crowned national champions! The players are shown below and we look forward to hearing their stories. From what we can tell, the game will not be televised on any of ESPN’s networks, but it will be available on the NCAA video...

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Grip It & Rip It To Add Men’s Division And Girls’ High School This Year

Written by Lee Roggenburg on May 23, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

According to Tom Losier with Shooters Lacrosse, the 6th Annual Grip It & Rip It Lacrosse Tournament to be held in Clearwater FL., on Saturday July 12th at the Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex promises to be even bigger and better. With the The Jokers won the High School Division in 2013 addition of a Men’s open division and the...

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Shooters Lacrosse Announces Beach Lax Tournament at Sheraton Sand Key Resort

Written by Lee Roggenburg on May 23, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

Shooters Lacrosse in association with the Sheraton Sand Key Resort has announced a new lacrosse tournament to be played on the beach of the Sheraton Sand Key Resort, Clearwater FL. on Thanksgiving Weekend November 28th- 30th. This is a new and unique way to enjoy the game of lacrosse while enjoying all the beach has to offer along with the world...

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SPIN RIGHT AND SHOOT LEFT – A MUST READ FOR ALL AGES

Written by Lee Roggenburg on May 22, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

Every so often it is good to remind a new group of lacrosse fans about the fabulous writing of John McPhee. Some of you have read his works but most have not. The article linked below was published in the March 23, 2009 issue of The New Yorker. You have to register to read it and access is free for the first month. Read the article....

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A Thank You To Our Readers And Listeners!

Written by Lee Roggenburg on May 21, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

Now that the high school season is behind us I’d like to send a personal thank you to the entire lacrosse community for your support, interest and desire to continue to participate in our web site and to listen to our podcasts. Now that I’ve had a couple of days to decompress from the high school season (and thanks to my...

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