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Event Recap: Jersey Strong Showcase

The Jersey Strong Showcase, featuring games between 16 of the top teams in the state, was held Wednesday at Madison High School. The participating teams were in attendance by invitation only, which meant there was plenty of good lacrosse being played on a picturesque early summer afternoon and evening. The teams participating in the Jersey Strong Showcase – all from the Garden State – were Chatham, Delbarton, Don Bosco Prep, Glen Ridge, Hunterdon Central, Kinnelon, Madison, Mendham, Moorestown, Morristown, Mountain Lakes, Seton Hall Prep, Sparta, St. Augustine Prep and Summit. With some excellent programs participating on the field, college coaches needed little other incentive to attend. But coupled with the event’s central location and mid-week timing – freeing it from competition – the turnout was incredible. Over 80 college coaches were in attendance from some of the top programs in the country ranging from the DI to the DIII ranks. ...

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Event Recap Video: Jersey Strong Showcase

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The Jersey Strong Showcase, featuring games between 16 of the top teams in the Garden State, was held Wednesday, June 12 at Madison High School. Check out the video for some great highlights of the action.
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Featured Five: Jersey Strong Showcase

Riley Clark (Wayne, New Jersey/DePaul Catholic) has committed to play lacrosse at the University of Tampa. Tampa competes at the DII level in the Deep South Conference. The Spartans finished the 2013 season with an 11-6 record. A midfielder, Clark will bring an excellent scoring touch to Tampa. Offensively, he frees his hands very well and has a powerful outside shot. He can score in tight as well, showing good awareness and skill near the crease. Defensively, he uses his athleticism well to stay with dodgers, and throws smart checks on the run. Below is our Q&A with Jack, who discusses his experience using SportsRecruits.com. ...

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Relive the Season: Chapter 3 – Boys’ Latin (MD) at Conestoga (PA)

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.

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Chapter 3 took us to Conestoga High School (PA) on Friday night, April 5 for a matchup between the Pioneers and national power Boys’ Latin (MD). Utilizing deft ball movement and a quick-strike attack, Boys’ Latin took down the three-time defending PIAA State Champion Conestoga by an 18-3 count. The win moved Boys’ Latin to 9-0 on the season. Conestoga fell to 2-3. Check out the video on the right for some great highlights of the action.
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Event Preview: Jersey Strong Showcase

The Jersey Strong Showcase will be held this afternoon at Madison High School in New Jersey beginning at 4:15 PM. The event is a recruiting showcase designed to give 16 of the best high school teams in New Jersey exposure to college coaches. Each of the 16 teams in attendance will play 3 games throughout the course of the afternoon. The event is an excellent stop for coaches, as some of the top talent in the State will be on hand. Among the teams competing – by invitation only – are Delbarton, Don Bosco Morristown, Mountain Lakes, and Summit. In addition to the talent on the field, the central location and mid-week timing of the event ensures many college coaches will be on-hand. Nearly 100 schools have committed to attending the event, including some of the top programs in the country from the Division I through the Division III level. ...

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Relive the Season: Chapter 2 – La Salle College HS (PA) at Garden City (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 2 took us to Garden City High School for big interstate matchup on Saturday, March 30 between La Salle (PA) and Garden City (NY). Utilizing two quick goals to start the second half, the visiting Explorers were able to defeat the Trojans, 7-4. The win moved La Salle to 2-0 on the season and snapped Garden City’s 24-game winning streak. Check out the video for some great highlights of the action.
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Event Recap: Roundtable on Youth Sports Safety

This afternoon, the NFL hosted a Roundtable on Youth Sports and Safety at its headquarters in midtown Manhattan. Representatives from Little League Baseball, USA Basketball, USA Cheer, USA Football, USA Hockey, US Lacrosse and US Youth Soccer all presented as part of the event. Dr. Elizabeth Pieroth – a concussion specialist in Chicago and Head Injury Consultant for the Chicago Bears and Blackhawks – led the discussion, which ranged from concussion awareness in youth sports to issues facing the various governing bodies gathered. Dr. Pieroth was an excellent moderator and speaker, able to convey important messages and supplemental information throughout. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell also spoke to the invited organizations and news outlets. Goodell – who noted his daughters were lacrosse players – spoke about the importance of sports to him growing up, saying; “The things I learned in sports as a kid, I use today as Commissioner and an individual.” Representing US Lacrosse was Ann Carpenetti, the Managing Director of Game Administration for the organization. ...

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Featured Member: Charlie Cobb, 2015 Midfielder, Brunswick

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With the summer recruiting season upon us, we will be featuring some outstanding members of SportsRecruits.com. Today, we take a look at Charlie Cobb (Riverside, CT/Brunswick School). Check out his highlight reel on the right, and read our scout below.
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