Tag: @floridalx
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...
MLL Game Five Preview: Launch, Kieran McArdle Ready for Machine on Saturday
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...
FSC: Lalli Named to South Squad for USILA/Nike All-Star Game!
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...
USILA Announces Their D2 Men’s All American Teams – Tampa’s Whipple 1st Team; 5 Other SSC Players Named!
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...
ITL – A Look At Mark McNeill of the Launch!
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...
USILA Announces Their D1 Men’s All American Teams – Salcido 1st Team, Bernhardt HM!
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...
US Lacrosse Gulf Coast Chapter Names Its’ Academic All-Americans
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
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’...
Week 5 Launch Highlights of 9-8 OT Win
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.
MLL: Warrior Offensive Player of the Week – Max Seibald
via press release
BOSTON (May 22, 2017) – Boston Cannons midfielder Max Seibald was named the Warrior Offensive Player of the Week for Week 5. Seibald and the Cannons snapped a three-game losing streak with a 16-13 win against New York on Saturday.
Seibald, 29, scored four goals, including a pair of two-pointers, for a six-point night...
MLL: Warrior Defensive Player of the Week – Pierce Bassett
via press release
Author’s Note: Frankly I think Austin Kaut got jobbed . . .
BOSTON (May 22, 2017) – Charlotte Hounds goalie Pierce Bassett was named the Warrior Defensive Player of the Week for Week 5. Bassett and the Hounds earned a 10-8 win against the Machine on Saturday night.
Bassett, 25, made 16 saves total and...
Breaking: Casey Powell Among 9 Selections for USL’s National Hall of Fame!
via press release
Excerpt:
The National Lacrosse Hall of Fame announces the addition of nine new inductees as the Class of 2017, following approval by the US Lacrosse Board of Directors. The newest members will be officially inducted in a ceremony on Saturday, September 23, at The Grand Lodge in Hunt Valley, Md.
The 2017 inductees...