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Author’s Note: Yes, I’m running the same article from last week . . . because it’s WORTH IT!
Those who are not already signed up with the Lax Sports Network really need to think about it if you are a lacrosse fan. LSN offers a FREE 14-day trial and with the next Launch game on the road you can try the network...
Week 11 Preview: Florida Launch Look to Sweep Atlanta Blaze in Final Game of Road Trip – Tonight at 7:00pm!
via Launch press release
Moving on from last week’s road loss, the Launch are looking to get back in the win column this Saturday, July 1 against the Atlanta Blaze. Faceoff is set for 7 p.m. The game will be broadcasted live on Twitter as the MLL Game of the Week.
In the second meeting with the Blaze, the Launch are hoping to regain...
Gators Bolster Coaching Staff With Hire of Hadnagy
via UF web site
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Florida head coach Amanda O’Leary announced the addition of reigning Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) National Defender of the Year and Tewaaraton Award Finalist Nadine Hadnagy to the Gators coaching staff Friday.
A 2017 graduate of the University...
Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation Selected as Charity Partner of the Florida Launch
via the Launch
The Florida Launch of Major League Lacrosse announced today the selection of the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation as their official charity partner of July. The partnership will kick off with the Launch’s auction of their autographed game-worn jerseys after their final home game at FAU Stadium on July 22, with...
Caitlin Hansen Appointed Saint Leo’s New Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach
press release via Saint Leo’s web site
SAINT LEO, Fla. – Caitlin Hansen’s resume includes experience as a Division II women’s lacrosse player, a coach at all three NCAA divisions, a full-time recruiter, and as a head coach who elevated her program from a sub-.500 level into NCAA post-season play with a conference title...
Breaking: Florida Launch Acquire Tim Barber From the Denver Outlaws
via Launch press release
The Florida Launch have acquired midfielder Tim Barber from the Denver Outlaws in exchange for a third round pick in the 2018 Major League Lacrosse Collegiate Draft.
Barber, a product of Syracuse University, played each of his two MLL seasons with the Denver Outlaws. In eight games for the Outlaws this...
MLL Players Of The Week Ending 6/25/17
via MLL press releases
Offensive Player of the Week
BOSTON (June 26, 2017) – Ohio Machine attackman Marcus Holman was named the Warrior Offensive Player of the Week for Week 10. The Machine defeated the Cannons on Thursday night in overtime and followed that with a 15-13 win over Chesapeake on Saturday.
Holman, 26, scored the...
Casey Powell’s Jersey Number to be Retired July 15th vs Chesapeake
On Saturday the 15th of July, the Launch will be retiring Casey Powell’s #22, a first for the franchise. Make your plans early to be able to witness this historic occasion for the team and for Casey.
Launch Winning Streak Ends at 3 With 18-14 Loss in Charlotte
First, here’s the Launch recap via press release:
The Florida Launch’s three-game winning streak ended Saturday night after an 18-14 road loss to the Charlotte Hounds. Despite an early Launch lead, Florida’s offense struggled to overcome a commanding Charlotte lead in the second half.
Striking early with five unanswered goals in...
Watch Tonight’s Launch Game From Charlotte!
Those who are not already signed up with the Lax Sports Network really need to think about it if you are a lacrosse fan. LSN offers a FREE 14-day trial and with the next two Launch games on the road you can try the network for free while watching those two games!
Here is the link to the site for sign up . . . you can choose $7.99 per...
Game 9 Preview: Florida Launch Seek Fourth Straight Win in First Game of Road Trip!
press release via the Launch
The Florida Launch look to extend their three game win streak to four as they gear up for game one of a two-game road trip. The Launch are set to take on the Charlotte Hounds for the first time this season this Saturday, June 24. Faceoff is set for 7:30 p.m. The game will be streamed live on Lax Sports...
Highlights of Launch Coach Tom Mariano’s MLL Weekly Press Conference
Note – every week MLL holds a Coaches press conference titled Press Pass on the Lax Sports Network, on Wednesdays. I try to listen in on the segments each week and this week Coach Mariano’s segment covered the following:
The first part centered on the comeback against Atlanta and how the team still is searching for that...