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Thursday of the Masters - always a great sign spring is here. Today’s links feature a slight upset on the men’s DI side and a good profile of Johns Hopkins as the Blue Jays face life on the NCAA tournament bubble. LR News will be on the road tonight as Darien (CT) travels to Wilton (CT) in their annual battle in Connecticut. Be sure to check back in the coming days for much more. ...

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Quick Highlights: Garden City (NY) 12, Darien (CT) 11 F/OT

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Garden City (NY) scored the final two goals of the second overtime session to earn a gripping 12-11 win over host Darien (CT) in girl’s high school action Saturday. Trailing 10-4 early in the second half, Garden City mounted a huge comeback to tie the game at 10 and send it to overtime, where they got the game-winner with just under eight seconds remaining. Check out the video on the right for game highlights.
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Video: Interview with Boys’ Latin Head Coach Bob Shriver

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After a dominating victory over Conestoga (PA) last Friday – an 18-3 decision for Boys' Latin (MD) that moved them to 9-0 – head coach Bob Shriver was kind enough to join us. Coach Shriver hit on a variety of topics, including his team’s play against excellent out-of-conference competition, their preparation for the MIAA slate and the mindset of his senior class as they look toward playoff time. The Lakers won their first MIAA game yesterday over McDonogh (MD), 15-10 to move to 10-0 on the season. Click the video on the right to see the full interview, and read more below for a full transcript.
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Lunchtime Lacrosse Links

It’s time for Wednesday’s links. Today’s reading includes recaps of two huge upsets of teams in the Top 5 in the men’s DIII landscape and also features the announcement of the MLL/ESPN schedule for this coming season. Enjoy. ...

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Quick Highlights: Manhasset (NY) 10, Darien (CT) 9

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In a game highlighted by scoring runs and shifts in momentum, Manhasset tallied the final three goals to turn a 9-7 deficit into a 10-9 victory over Darien on Saturday night. The win moved the Indians to 2-1 on the season. The Blue Wave fell to 1-1. Check out the video on the right for game highlights.
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Game Recap Video: Cherry Creek (CO) at Moorestown (NJ)

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In girl's high school action Saturday, No. 6 Moorestown (NJ) defeated Colorado power Cherry Creek (CO) 15-4 at Moorestown High School in New Jersey. The win moved Moorestown to 4-0 on the season. Cherry Creek fell to 4-1. Check out the video on the right for some great highlights of the action.
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Lunchtime Lacrosse Links

Tuesday’s links have arrived. Today’s batch is highlighted by an excellent piece appearing on Forbes.com which details the college admissions process and what officers are looking for in prospective students. Also featured is some great insight on the men’s and women’s DI landscape and the first bracketology of the season – hard to believe we are approaching tournament time already. ...

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The Week Ahead: Boy’s High School Lacrosse

Last week, the boy’s high school season featured some great games, highlighted by a few statement wins by visiting teams. On Friday, Boys’ Latin (MD) took down Conestoga (PA), 18-3. On Saturday, Delbarton (NJ) defeated St. Anthony’s (NY), 7-3. This week features another great slate of action, and is highlighted by conference rivals facing off. ...

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The Week Ahead: Girl’s High School Lacrosse

Last week, there were some fantastic interstate girl’s high school matchups, one of which featured a notable upset. Down in Florida, Vero Beach (FL) took down St. Anthony’s (NY) by a surprising 13-12 score. Vero Beach moved to 12-4 on the season, while St. Anthony’s dropped to 2-1. In another big interstate matchup, Cherry Creek (CO) – winners of two of the past three Colorado State Titles – traveled to perennial power Moorestown (NJ) – winners of 13 consecutive New Jersey State Titles. The game was close early before Moorestown pulled away for the 15-4 win. This week features some great matchups and an excellent showdown in Washington, D.C. ...

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