Tag: Featured

Florida Launch Fall to Ohio Machine 19-7 on Saturday Night

Written by Lee Roggenburg on May 30, 2017. Posted in Uncategorized.

via press release – photos via MLL Author’s Note: This was one you just burn the tape on. Came out slow, got a few and then the intensity just wasn’t there. Watched almost all of it and Ohio definitely played like they needed it more. A number of things that you rarely see in an MLL game, including a number of...

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Live Blog: The MLL Draft – Sunday 11:00am – Molloy #1! Salcido #8! Whipple #73!

Written by Lee Roggenburg on May 28, 2017. Posted in Uncategorized.

Note: For those who want to watch, it will be live on the LSN network, which is running a free 14-day trail this week. So, we are finally here. Getting ready to bring you the picks! An exciting day to be a Launch fan! Certainly better than last night, where they just had a dreadful game in a 19-7 loss to the Ohio Machine....

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Breaking: Chris Spaulding Resigns From Lake Highland Prep, Will Relocate to Upstate NY With Family

Written by Lee Roggenburg on May 28, 2017. Posted in Central Boys, Featured Posts, Florida Lacrosse News, High School.

via the Orlando Sentinel, photo from Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda / Orlando Sentinel Lake Highland Prep head coach Chris Spaulding has resigned for family reasons, will relocate to upstate NY. Excerpt: Lake Highland Prep is losing the only boys lacrosse coach who has four FHSAA state championships on his resume. Chris Spaulding,...

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Previewing the Launch MLL Draft on Sunday – They Hold 1, 4, 8, 10, 25, 28 and 29!

Written by Lee Roggenburg on May 26, 2017. Posted in Uncategorized.

Here we are. The most important day for the Launch since the day they drafted Lyle Thompson and Connor Buczek back to back at #1 an #2 a few years ago. Unfortunately, that didn’t work out in the long run due to the Thompsons not prioritizing MLL in their professional lives. It’s one of the biggest risks any GM faces with...

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MLL Game Five Preview: Launch, Kieran McArdle Ready for Machine on Saturday

Written by Lee Roggenburg on May 26, 2017. Posted in Uncategorized.

via press release – photo via the MLL After an overtime win in Rochester last weekend, the Florida Launch (2-2) hope to continue their successes this Sat., May 27 when they take on the Ohio Machine (2-2) at Fortress Obetz in Obetz, Ohio. Faceoff is set for 7 p.m. The game will air live on Lax Sports Network. This weekend’s...

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FSC: Lalli Named to South Squad for USILA/Nike All-Star Game!

Written by Lee Roggenburg on May 26, 2017. Posted in College, Florida Lacrosse News, FSC Men.

via press release – photo via FSC web site PERRY, NY – Florida Southern College men’s lacrosse goalkeeper Matt Lalli has been selected to play in the USILA/Nike North-South All-Star Game, the USILA announced on Tuesday. The 76th annual all-star game will be played at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 26, at Chapey Field at...

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USILA Announces Their D2 Men’s All American Teams – Tampa’s Whipple 1st Team; 5 Other SSC Players Named!

Written by Lee Roggenburg on May 26, 2017. Posted in FL Kids in College, Florida Lacrosse News, High School.

via USILA press release The United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association is proud to announce its 2017 USILA/Nike All-America Teams. Please see below for the list of Division II All-Americans. Team Position School First Name Last Name First Team Attack University of Tampa Conor Whipple First Team Attack Limestone...

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ITL – A Look At Mark McNeill of the Launch!

Written by Lee Roggenburg on May 25, 2017. Posted in Uncategorized.

info gathered via the Launch web site and other sources Author’s Note: We will use the acronym ITL for Inside The Launch to introduce players and other human interest stories from the team! Here’s a look at Mark McNeill, whom the Launch acquired in the blockbuster Thompson trade. Mark McNeill was a standout player for UNC (as a...

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USILA Announces Their D1 Men’s All American Teams – Salcido 1st Team, Bernhardt HM!

Written by Lee Roggenburg on May 25, 2017. Posted in FL Kids in College, Florida Lacrosse News, High School.

via the USILA web site The United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association is proud to announce its 2017 USILA/Nike All-America Teams. Please see below for the list of Division I All-Americans. Team Position School FirstName Last Name First Team Attack University at Albany Connor Fields First Team Attack University of...

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US Lacrosse Gulf Coast Chapter Names Its’ Academic All-Americans

Written by Lee Roggenburg on May 24, 2017. Posted in Florida Lacrosse News, High School, Tampa/Treasure Coast Boys, Uncategorized.

via the Chapter Congratulations to all the winners and good luck in your future studies! Scott Etchechury – 2017 – Defense – Barron Collier High School (photo via NCSA profile) Shane Etchechury – 2017 – Defense – Barron Collier High School (photo via Shane’s Twitter) ...

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OTS – Starting From Scratch – How Cleveland State Is Building Their Program

Written by Lee Roggenburg on May 24, 2017. Posted in Uncategorized.

via the NCAA web site – photo via the CSU web site Author’s Note: I came across this article while perusing the LaxPower D1 Forum today and it is a GREAT read. Beth Maiman, a sports journalist who writes for a number of outlets, has put together a really interesting piece about how Cleveland State has built its’...

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Week 5 Launch Highlights of 9-8 OT Win

Written by Lee Roggenburg on May 23, 2017. Posted in Uncategorized.

via YouTube MLL Channel For those who didn’t see the game online or missed the highlights of the incredible last 5 minutes, here’s the highlight reel.

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