Education Runs Deep at Fivestar Championship Challenge

2021 Fivestar Championship Challenge

Under a blueish gray evening sky amid a hovering humidity, a semi-circle of 100-odd eager pupils formed around Dave Cottle. The congregation honed in on him as he introduced his star-studded cast that would teach these students for the weekend. With each speech, Cottle declared the qualities of his entourage, including but not limited to […]

Dave Pietramala to Syracuse: What Does It Mean?

Dave Pietramala Syracuse

The rumors were true after all. After much speculation, Dave Pietramala was announced as the new defensive coordinator for Syracuse men’s lacrosse this week in a splash hire for new head coach Gary Gait. The confirmation of the acquisition officially brings together arguably the two greatest players at their respective positions and provides Syracuse with […]

Chase Scanlan Arrested on Criminal Mischief Charges

Chase Scanlan arrested

Syracuse attackman Chase Scanlan was arrested and charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief on Friday. A Syracuse police department spokesperson confirmed it was “for a domestic-related incident,” according to Inside Lacrosse’s Terry Foy. Scanlan pled not guilty, and his next court appearance will be in July. Syracuse Athletics announced the player’s suspension from all athletic participation […]

Chase Scanlan Reinstated as Investigation Continues

Syracuse head coach John Desko reinstated previously-suspended Chase Scanlan, though an investigation into a domestic call remains ongoing.

On April 26, Syracuse men’s lacrosse head coach John Desko reinstated Chase Scanlan, who was suspended indefinitely prior to the Orange’s game against Virginia on April 24, though investigations into a domestic call that involved Scanlan continue. Scanlan did not travel with the team to South Bend for Syracuse’s game against Notre Dame on Saturday, […]

John Desko, Craig McDonald – Coaches of the Week

John Desko, Craig McDonald

Two Central New Yorkers are going to get some credit for what they’re doing on the lacrosse field. John Desko of Syracuse and Craig McDonald of UMass have been selected as our Coaches of the Week! Both squads pulled off big conference wins this week under their instruction. Syracuse fought on for their fifth one-goal win in a row […]

John Desko: Every Kid Should Play Box Lacrosse

John Desko of Syracuse announcing World Indoor Lacrosse Championships WILC 2015 heading to Onondaga Nation

Syracuse coach John Desko effortlessly lists the many benefits of box lacrosse at a 2015 World Indoor Championships press conference. The World Championship will be held September 27th in the world famous Carrier Dome at Syracuse University.

Inside Look: #2 Syracuse Lacrosse Holds Off #9 UAlbany, 17-12

Syracuse Lacrosse Carrier Dome

On Thursday night at 7pm, not only did almost 7,000 New Yorkers get the game they wanted to see, the whole lacrosse world was riding the edges of their seats watching 2014 Tewaaraton Winner Lyle Thompson lead his #9 UAlbany Great Danes against their Upstate rival, the #2 Syracuse Orange, for one last time.

Hot Pot Of Lax: The Boston Blazers Blunder

Will the real Boston Blazers please stand up? No, they can’t right now because they’re all busy getting lap dances. Plus plenty of lax links to check out while you’re drinking your morning coffee.

Hot Pot Of Lax: T-Shirt #5, YOUR DESIGN

Brunelle’s lax t-shirt designs have been great, but what about yours? Let’s make tee #5 a little more special and have the readers design it! Winning design gets a free LAS Apollo Creed shorts shorts.