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Boys’ Latin Over Lake Highland Prep 14-11

Written by Lee Roggenburg on March 15, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

In the photo above, Shack Stanwick shoots on Adam Sawicki early in the game. Reid Thedford had four goals for Lake Highland in what was a well played game. We will have a full story tomorrow. Boys’ Latin may have been rusty, but they played well. Lake Highland played well, too, in a losing effort, but it was clear the Highlanders have...

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Pope Nips Boca, Barron Collier Defeats St. Thomas, Jupiter Tops Lake Mary, SA Over Gulliver

Written by Lee Roggenburg on March 14, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

Pope John Paul II rallied in the second half for a thrilling 11-10 victory over previously undefeated Boca Raton. Barron Collier defeated St. Thomas Aquinas 10-6, Jupiter handily defeated visiting Lake Mary 11-4 and St. Andrew’s earned a victory over Gulliver in Boca Raton. District 23 now has the potential for three teams with identical...

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St. Andrew’s Nick Ranta Named to Finland’s Roster for the World Championships

Written by Lee Roggenburg on March 14, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

He’s going to Denver to this summer. St. Andrew’s Nick Ranta, a freshman playing for the legendary Richie Meade at Furman University, has been named to Finland’s team for the 2014 World Championships. Those who’ve followed the lax scene know Nick is one of the hardest working players around. FLN is thrilled for him...

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Preview: Number 1 Ranked (in the Country) Boys’ Latin vs. Lake Highland Prep at St. Andrew’s Saturday Night at 5:30

Written by Lee Roggenburg on March 14, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

Get there early to get a seat. Our feature photo up top is Lake Highland’s Austin Tamayo (Washington and Lee) scoring two years ago against Boys’ Latin. FLN will feature our Florida players at the next level when the season winds down. The nation’s number one ranked Lakers begin their annual Florida swing tomorrow night...

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Boca is Busy Tonight

Written by Lee Roggenburg on March 11, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

7:00 #1 Jupiter at #3 St. Andrew’s 7:00 Lees-McRae at Lynn (at Pope John Paul II) 8:00 #9 St. Thomas Aquinas at #2 Boca Raton Full Disclaimer…the above poll positions are those chosen by FLN’s senior writer Lee Roggenburg, and since the “official” coaches poll is not out quite yet, we had to go with...

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FLN Preview: Jupiter at St. Andrew’s Tuesday Night at 7

Written by Lee Roggenburg on March 10, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

If last year’s game is any indication, this will be a good one. Lee Roggenburg’s article about that game can be found here. Taking a look at this year’s match-up, here’s what we see: Goalie Connor Poetzinger (Connecticut College) and Viper Scheele (Bryant) of Jupiter are both college commits (sound familiar?) and...

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Breaking News: Matt Digney Named ILPreps High School Player of the Week!!

Written by Lee Roggenburg on March 8, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

http://www.insidelacrosse.com/news/2014/03/07/high-school-border-wars-games-watch-player-week?page=2 Excerpt: Matt Digney, G, Sr., Boca Raton (Fla.) Boca Raton’s senior goalie has commanded the defense in two big victories already this year. The Bobcats beat Ponte Vedra (Fla.) 8-7 in double overtime in the first game of...

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St. Andrew’s Rebounds With District Win Over Pope John Paul II

Written by Lee Roggenburg on March 8, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

One of the fun things about being a faithful reporter is the freedom to put one’s spin on the event he is covering. Often times these days a search of the internet will assist in adding some insight and humor. Checking the news this morning, I was saddened to read of the passing of Yogi Berra’s beloved wife Carmen. They were married on...

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Round Up: Benjamin beats St. Thomas in OT, SA handles Pope, Boca wins easily over Ransom

Written by Lee Roggenburg on March 7, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

The St. Thomas at Benjamin game was another nail biter and great match-up, with Benjamin prevailing 10-9. . Boca Raton and St. Andrew’s had relatively easy wins. Details tomorrow and Sunday.

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Preview: St. Thomas Aquinas at Benjamin Friday Night

Written by Lee Roggenburg on March 7, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

With a rash of injuries hitting both of their teams, Terry Crowley and Shane Rye have done masterful coaching jobs this year. St. Thomas just had a quality road win against a talented Vero Beach team and Benjamin has gone to the final minute against the best in the state in tight losses. Breaking down the Benjamin and St. Thomas...

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A New Era Begins Monday! Lynn U. D2 Debuts!

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2014 Men’s Lacrosse Contact: Olivia Coiro, (561) 237-7279, ocoiro@lynn.edu Lynn Lacrosse Set to Host First Game in Program History Monday BOCA RATON, Fla.- Lynn University history will be made on Monday, March 3, when the inaugural season of men’s lacrosse begins. The Fighting Knights host...

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FLN Weekly High School Media Poll (Well, This Writer Anyhow!)

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

Please remember the legal notices from my Top 10 preview, they are still in effect for each of these articles ALL SEASON LONG. Particularly the pacifism point. Enjoy the rest! Well, the second week is in the books and again a number of games have impacted movement in the Top 10! As did two rainouts as LHP-Ponte Vedra and...

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