Tag: @Florida_Launch
via MLL press release
Here are the nominees for the 2017 Cascade Rookie of the Year:
Josh Byrne, Attack, Chesapeake Bayhawks
After being drafted by Chesapeake in the third round of the 2017 MLL Collegiate Draft, Byrne went on to become the most prolific rookie goal scorer in the history of the league with 39 goals. He led all...
MLL: Top 10 Plays of the Week! Austin Kaut’s Game Saving Save at #2!
If you have not seen the save Austin made at the end of the Boston-Florida game with the Launch nursing a 1-goal lead you need to see it!
Breaking: Samantha MacCurdy Out as STA Women’s Coach
FLN has learned that Samantha MacCurdy, who led the St. Thomas Aquinas Girl’s team to the state championship game this season, has been relieved of her position this morning.
The decision did not go unnoticed and FLN has learned that a number of parents are looking to try to get STA Athletic Director George Smith to reconsider.
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Kieran McArdle Wins Warrior Offensive Player of the Week!
via the Launch web site and MLL press release
Florida Launch attackman Kieran McArdle was named the Warrior Offensive Player of the Week for Week 14. Florida’s 18-17 win over the Cannons on Saturday night clinched the franchise’s first ever trip to the MLL postseason.
McArdle, 25, matched his season high with eight points (4 goals, 4...
Florida Launch Clinch Playoff Spot
via the Launch web site
Author’s Note: The Launch are locked into the 3rd place finish we predicted last week after the results of the last weekend around the league. The team will be travelling to either Ohio or Denver for the semifinal game. If Ohio loses Saturday it means they will host the Launch and the same occurs if both...
Breaking: Launch Hold On for 18-17 Win & Qualify For The Playoffs!
If you were watching this one I don’t need to tell you how absurd this game was . . .
If you didn’t, it was a Maalox moment.
Austin Kaut stoning the Cannons player Kevin Buchanon ALL ALONE in front in the last minute to hold off a furious Boston rally that saw them score 11 straight goals after trailing 16-6 midway through...
Week 14 Preview: Florida Launch Look to Seal Playoff Berth, Face Boston Cannons in Season Finale
via the Launch web site – Mercedes Espina
Author’s Note: Get to your computer screen or IPad or Smart Phone, or whatever and tune in for the Launch going for their first playoff spot today! With the Denver win on Thursday all the ambiguity was cleared up . . . win and you’re in!
The Florida Launch close out...
Florida Launch Signed Jersey Auction to Benefit Nicklaus Children’s Healthcare Foundation
via Launch web site
The Florida Launch will auction game-worn jerseys from the 2018 season with proceeds benefiting the Nicklaus Children’s Healthcare Foundation. The EBay auction will begin this Wednesday (July 26) and end the following Wednesday (August 2).
This season, some of the best lacrosse players in the world have donned a...
It’s a Repeat! Dylan Molloy Wins Cascase Rookie of the Week For the Second Straight Week!
via MLL web site
BOSTON (July 24, 2017) – Florida Launch attackman Dylan Molloy was named the Cascade Rookie of the Week for Week 13. Molloy scored four goals in the second quarter alone and helped lead the Launch to an 18-12 defeat over the Charlotte Hounds.
The launch began the game with a nine-goal lead and finished with a...
MLL: Warrior Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week
via MLL web site
Warrior Offensive Player of the Week: Rochester’s Jordan McIntosh
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (July 20, 2017) — Rochester Rattlers attackman Jordan Macintosh was named the Warrior Offensive Player of the Week for Week 13. Macintosh and the Rattlers completed their season sweep against the former MLL Champs on Thursday...
MLL Playoff Picture Still Muddled
As we head into the final two weekends of the regular season it looks like quite the horse race for a couple of slots. Interestingly enough, the Launch are the most likely to be locked into their slot, assuming they take care of business in Boston on Saturday. After last night’s gutted out win by Ohio in Denver the two teams are...
Florida Launch Fall to Chesapeake Bayhawks on the Road 18-10
via the Launch web site
Author’s Note: Okay, here we are. Tomorrow night in Boca is a MUST WIN. Technically the Launch are still third as they hold the tiebreaker over NY and Rochester. A good start was not followed up and the offense was shut down in the last 3 quarters. Time for a 60-minute game. Last night the worst combo...