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Boca Ciega Assistant Coach (and Hobart Legend) Rick Gilbert Passes Away
Sad news continues to pile up for this Hobart grad, as the all-time leading scorer in college lacrosse history passed away in December.
I was able to get to know him this year, and as advertised, he was as humble a great athlete as it gets. Tak…
Thank You Dave . . .
Hobart announced the passing of former lacrosse head coach Dave Urick yesterday, and I wanted to share a few things.
My first interactions with Dave were in Bristol Gym, usually Monday around noon, when a number of us would play floor hockey. H…
Breaking: Athletes Unlimited Official Statement Regarding AU Pro Lacrosse – (Suspends the League Indefinitely)
via AU press release/website
FLN: Another failure in wasting the time we were ‘the fastest growing sport in America’ – and they played in Maryland, not Cary, North Carolina. If PLL’s new women’s approach is contributing to this decision, then…
Women’s Lacrosse League and Whirlpool Introduce Inaugural Four Teams, Set to Debut at 2025 Championship Series
via PLL press release/website
LOS ANGELES – Dec. 10, 2024 – The Women’s Lacrosse League (WLL) has unveiled its four inaugural teams: the Boston Guard, New York Charging, Maryland Charm, and California Palms. These teams were selec…
Premier Lacrosse League Launches Women’s Lacrosse League (WLL), New Women’s Professional Lacrosse Property to Debut at 2025 PLL Championship Series
via the PLL website/press release
NEW YORK – Nov. 13, 2024 – The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster today launched the Women’s Lacrosse League (WLL), a new professional women’s lacrosse property set to…
MCLA’s New Director of Media and Communications a Familiar Face in Florida!
via the MCLA press release/website
ATLANTA, GA. (July 8, 2024) – The Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA), the preeminent non-varsity league in North America, announces Whitney West as Director of Media and Communications effective July…
USA Lacrosse Mag: The Last Living Lacrosse Olympian
via USALacrosse.com, by Justin Feil, on November 14th, 2024 (photo by AP Content)
FLN: Came across this today and it’s a great read for a 100-year-old man who played in the 1948 Olympics!
Excerpt:
Bill Coleman stores his 1948 Olympic Games…
1st Annual Paradise Lacrosse Classic – Naples, Florida – Nov 16th-17th
via press release
November 16th & 17th
Naples, Florida
PREMIER VENUE!
BEST PARK IN FLORIDA!
% OF PROCEEDS DONATED TO LEUKEMIA (CLL)
ALL TURF FIELDS
ONE LOCATION FOR ALL GAMES
CLEAN/NEW BATHROOMS
WATER IS…
Today at 1:00pm on ESPN+ – Stars and Stripes Classic: Honoring Service in Newest Chapter of Army-Navy Rivalry
via PLL press release/website, by Jerome Taylor
The time and place are set. The uniforms are ready. This Labor Day, the most historic rivalry in American sports will take on a new incarnation when the Green Beret Foundation faces off against the…
AU Lacrosse Approves Scoring System and Rule Changes for 2024 Season
via AU Lacrosse press release/website, by Savanna Collins
The 2024 Athletes Unlimited Lacrosse season will feature updates to the scoring system and on-field rules. Adjustments were made to five statistical category values, three violations and…
Florida Dairy Farmers Awards Announced: Harshbarger/Frechette Repeat as Players of the Year; 5 Lacrosse Dairy Farmer All-Academic Lacrosse Nominees, McClain/Cordrey Coaches of the Year
via the FHSAA and Florida Dairy Farmers websites/press releases
Link to Clayton Freeman’s Jacksonville.com article on Ryann for this award: LINK
FHSAA.com Article LINK
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Neil Diasti and Katelyn Sadorf were named the 2024…
Ave Maria HC Katy Sherman Re-elected to a 2-Year Term on the IWLCA Board of Directors
via the IWLCA press release/website
Excerpt
IWLCA Welcomes Newly Elected Board Members
IWLCA President Kelly Gallagher, head coach at the University of Tampa, has announced the election results for the 2024 IWLCA Board of Directors. There…
FLN Cares
Our Mission
FLN Cares was established to contribute proceeds throughout the Florida lacrosse community. The primary goal of FLN Cares is to provide support and inspire lacrosse throughout the State of Florida. FLN Cares makes grants available to encourage the continued and explosive growth of the sport by providing guidance and resources to programs.
Any questions regarding FLN Cares may be directed to Lee Roggenburg via email at lee@floridalacrossenews.com or call (561) 271-7446.
