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Featured Five: Nike Blue Chip Rising Sophomores

The rising sophomore sessions of Jake Reed’s Nike Blue Chip Lacrosse Camp took place from Tuesday evening, June 25 through Thursday morning, June 27 on the campus of UMBC in Catonsville, Maryland. In total, there were four sessions of games played on two adjacent fields – one Tuesday evening, three Monday (although poor weather altered times for the afternoon and evening timeslots) and one final round on Thursday morning. Upward of 270 members of the Class of 2016 participated in games in front of some 100 coaches, including many of the top programs from the DI ranks. Here are five players that stood out and some others who made an impression. Click here to see our video recap of the rising sophomores session, which includes awesome highlights from the action. ...

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Relive the Season: Chapter 12 – Deerfield (MA) at Salisbury (CT)

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This spring, the LR News team traveled to 15 games across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regions, making stops from Conestoga (PA) up to Salisbury (CT) and many in between. Chapter 12 took us to the Salisbury School (CT) on Wednesday, May 15 for a big prep school matchup between the Crimson Knights and visiting rival Deerfield (MA). Deerfield built an 8-2 second-half lead and held off a big surge from Salisbury to take the 12-10 win. The contest showcased quite a bit of talent that will surely make an impact at the next level. Check out the video for some great highlights of the action.
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Relive the Season: Chapter 11- Chaminade (NY) at St. Anthony's (NY)

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This spring, the LR News team traveled to 15 games across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regions, making stops from Conestoga (PA) up to Salisbury (CT) and many in between. Chapter 11 took us out to historic St. Anthony’s High School for a CHSAA rivalry matchup between Chaminade and St. Anthony’s. The Chaminade Flyers took a 6-4 second half lead and held on for a 7-5 victory over the homestanding St. Anthony’s Friars (NY) in what was another classic game in this long time rivalry. Check out the video for some great highlights of the action.
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Featured Five: Nike Blue Chip Rising Juniors

The rising junior portion of Jake Reed’s Nike Blue Chip Lacrosse Camp took place from Sunday evening, June 23 through Tuesday morning, June 25 on the campus of UMBC in Catonsville, Maryland. In total, there were four sessions of games played on two adjacent fields – one Sunday evening, three Monday and one final round on Tuesday morning. 252 members of the Class of 2015 participated in games in front of some 100 coaches. Here are five players that stood out and some others who made an impression. Click here to see our video recap of the rising juniors session, which includes awesome highlights from the action. ...

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Relive the Season: Chapter 10- Greenwich (CT) at Darien (CT)

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This spring, the LR News team traveled to 15 games across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regions, making stops from Conestoga (PA) up to Salisbury (CT) and many in between. Chapter 10 took us to Darien High School (CT) on Tuesday, May 7th for a big time rivalry matchup against FCIAC opponent Greenwich (CT). The Darien Blue Wave (CT) used an 11-2 second half surge to turn a 7-6 deficit to a 17-9 win over the visiting Greenwich Cardinals (CT). This was another classic game between two long time FCIAC rivals. Check out the video for some great highlights of the action.
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Jake Reed’s Nike Blue Chip Rising Juniors: Monday Recap

252 rising juniors took the field last night and again today at Jake Reed’s Nike Blue Chip Lacrosse Camp held at UMBC. There were a plethora of coaches on hand to take in the action today. Over 80 coaches – including 60 representing Division I institutions – were in attendance. It was a hot, humid day in Baltimore, and players battled the heat as much as each other. However, after an evening shower playing conditions were much more favorable for the night session under the lights. We will post our Featured Five after tomorrow morning's rising junior portion concludes, but here a few players that stood out during the three sessions today. ...

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Jake Reed’s Blue Chip Rising Juniors: Monday Morning Session Recap

252 rising juniors took the field last night and again this morning at Jake Reed’s Nike Blue Chip Lacrosse Camp held at UMBC. There were a plethora of coaches on hand to take in the action for both sessions. This morning, over 80 coaches – including 60 representing Division I institutions – were in attendance. It is a hot, humid day here in Baltimore, so fatigue may play a factor as the day wears on. Here a few players that stood out in the morning session. ...

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Lunchtime Lacrosse Links

Let Monday's Lunch Links ease you into the work week. Today's news includes the best plays of the 2013 College season, as well as coverage of the premier High School players in the nation at Nike Blue Chip. Enjoy! ...

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