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NY Islanders Star John Tavares Idolizes His Uncle, NLL legend John Tavares

There was a really great piece by Jeff Z. Klein in the NY Times yesterday profiling John Tavares, the Buffalo Bandits (NLL) star who happens to be the uncle of NY Islanders star center and Hart Trophy (NHL MVP) candidate John Tavares. The elder Tavares (right; photo credit NLL.com), a school teacher in Ontario, has played 22 seasons in the NLL. He has won four championships and per the article is the highest scoring player in the history of indoor lacrosse, amassing an incredible 1,666 points in the NLL. The younger Tavares is now one of the best players in the NHL and is a serious candidate to win the league’s MVP award. This season, he has led the Islanders back to the playoffs for the first time since 2007. He also played box lacrosse as a teenager. Per Klein, he was even the Bandits’ ball boy for a couple of seasons growing up. ...

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Quick Highlights: Yorktown (NY) 11, Darien (CT) 5

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After falling behind 3-0, Yorktown (NY) went on an 11-0 run beginning early in the second quarter en route to an 11-5 victory over homestanding Darien (CT) on Saturday, April 20. Check out the video on the right for game highlights.
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SportsRecruits News to Provide Extensive Coverage of 2013 Northstar Invitational

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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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Lunchtime Lacrosse Links

It’s time for Wednesday’s links. Included today is the surreal first-hand account of last week’s Boston Marathon bombings from the Boston College women’s team, a big upset in men’s DI action, and an informative read on new NCAA recruiting rules. Enjoy! ...

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Quick Highlights: St. Anthony’s (NY) 14, Wilton (CT) 4

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St. Anthony’s (NY) broke open 3-2 contest with six second-quarter goals to defeat homestanding Wilton (CT) last Saturday, April 20. The Friars outscored the Warriors 11-3 over the final three quarters en route to the victory. Check out the video on the right for game highlights.
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Quick Highlights: New Canaan (CT) 8, Farmingdale (NY) 7

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New Canaan (CT) scored a goal with 1:20 remaining to earn a close 8-7 victory over homestanding Farmingdale (NY) last Saturday, April 20. Trailing 6-5 after the first half, the Rams were able to hold the Dalers to only one goal in the second en route to the victory. Check out the video on the right for game highlights.
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Futures Select Lacrosse Partners With Sportsrecruits.com

Lacrosserecruits.Com To Provide Comprehensive Recruiting Packages & Exclusive Video Coverage At 2013 Futures Events Futures Lacrosse and SportsRecruits.com have reached an agreement to make SportsRecruits.com the official video provider at Futures Select events this summer, it was announced today. The Futures Select events will be held in two sessions this July. “We look forward to working with SportsRecruits.com to teach and promote young women lacrosse players from around the country,” says Futures Lacrosse founder MAC FORD. “Through the use of video, we feel we have a connection in helping players increase their lacrosse IQ while benefiting them in the recruiting process." SportsRecruits.com, US Lacrosse’s Official Service Provider for Recruiting, will be on site at both Futures Select events this summer to provide comprehensive recruiting packages and video coverage. “We are excited to assist Futures Lacrosse by providing recruiting packages and video coverage,” said SportsRecruits.com Co-Founder MATT WHEELER. “Our goal with the recruiting packages we develop for the participants is to give the players the tools and video they need to properly market themselves to their target list of schools.” ...

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