Garden City scored a late goal to defeat Darien by the score of 9-8 in a girl's high school contest played on Saturday, April 11. The game between the in-state rivals was an exciting, back-and-forth contest. Since that game, Darien has won 3 of 4, while Garden City has reeled off 4 straight wins. Check out the video for game highlights. ...

Deerfield used a big fourth quarter, including the decisive marker in the waning seconds, to defeat rival Brunswick on Saturday, March 28th by a final score of 9-8. It was the second consecutive nail-biter between the schools, with last year's matchup - also a Big Green victory - was decided in double overtime. Check out the video for game highlights. ...

For many high school lacrosse players, competing collegiately at a Division I program is seen as the end goal of countless summer tournaments, showcases and in-season games. For many parents, the ability to tell others that their son (or daughter) plays at a Division I school is a source of great pride; the fruit of the money, time and effort put into getting their child onto this club team or into that showcase. Now, before continuing, let’s state the obvious: This train of thought certainly is not true of every player or parent out there. Many aspire to attend and play at an academically prestigious DIII institution, or follow a family legacy to a very competitive DII program. Others, still, look forward to competing in the MCLA at a school that offers their desired major or has that “bigger-school” feel. Having said that, the instances of wanting that DI notoriety – especially for those new to the lacrosse recruiting process – are everywhere. And while not necessarily a bad thing, too often they fall beyond the realm of reality or self-awareness. Consider these numbers for DI Men’s Lacrosse. ...

For many high school lacrosse players, competing collegiately at a Division I program is seen as the end goal of countless summer tournaments, showcases and in-season games. For many parents, the ability to tell others that their daughter (or son) plays at a Division I school is a source of great pride; the fruit of the money, time and effort put into getting their child onto this/i> club team or into that showcase. Now, before continuing, let’s state the obvious: This train of thought certainly is not true of every player or parent out there. Many aspire to attend and play at an academically prestigious DIII institution, or follow a family legacy to a very competitive DII program. Others, still, look forward to competing in the MCLA at a school that offers their desired major or has that “bigger-school” feel. Having said that, the instances of wanting that DI notoriety – especially for those new to the lacrosse recruiting process – are everywhere. And while not necessarily a bad thing, too often they fall beyond the realm of reality or self-awareness. Consider these numbers for DI Women’s Lacrosse. ...

As important as preparing on the field is for high school student-athletes looking to play in college, it is just as important to prepare off of the field. One of the most vital areas in the recruiting space to prepare for is ensuring you have a highlight reel. A highlight reel is crucial for an athlete looking to attack the recruiting process, because it gives the college coach something to evaluate. It’s a great first-step and serves as an introduction. The highlight reel is the bait you use to get a coach to want more. If the coach likes the highlight reel, it likely means they will want to see you play in person. Here are five things to know about highlight reels. ...

Too often in the recruiting process, high school players and parents are too focused on the processes of others more than their own. Hearing that another player has already committed to a school often results in added pressure that can be a hindrance to the recruiting process. This is the wrong way to attack the recruiting process, and it becomes reactive v. proactive. Here are a few ways to be in control of your own process. ...

Athletic scholarships at the NCAA Division I and Division II levels are a huge draw for players and families. At their core level, scholarships are compensation received to offset the cost of tuition. Keep in mind that for NCAA Division III and select Division I schools (notably those competing in the Ivy and Patriot Leagues – Harvard, Yale, Bucknell, Lehigh, etc.), there are no athletic scholarships. While many think scholarship numbers and probabilities are high, in actually there is a very small possibility that a student-athlete will get a “full-ride” or anywhere near that. Consider these numbers from the NCAA. ...