BALTIMORE — US Lacrosse has announced the names of the players earning a spot on the 2009 Boys’ High School Academic All-America team.  In order to be considered, players must be in senior standing, must be nominated and must meet the minimum academic achievement requirements from their respective US Lacrosse region.  Specific academic criteria may vary from region to region.  Each pre-determined geographic region is allowed one Academic All-American selectee for every 10 varsity teams in the region.  Only varsity coaches that are members of US Lacrosse may vote in …

BALTIMORE – US Lacrosse is pleased to announce that more than 400 boys’ high school lacrosse players have been named US Lacrosse All-Americans and for the 2009 season.  The process is coordinated by the high school committee of the US Lacrosse Men’s Division Coaches Council.  Area chairpersons for geographic regions designated by the US Lacrosse high school committee coordinated the voting.  Each region is awarded a set number of slots for the team based on the number of high school lacrosse teams in their respective areas.
Ohio-Central
Carey, Kyle — Defense …

By Eric S. Smith @ Laxpower.com
This past weekend held some big moments for a few high school lacrosse teams in the Midwest and thus a few big-time players stepped up and led their teams. A senior All-State attackman proved why he received that honor as he helped lead his team to a Texas state championship. An Indiana attacker put up eye-popping numbers as his team advanced to the state semifinals. A goalie in Ohio led his team to the Midwestern Scholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association title with timely saves against very …

US Lacrosse National Senior Showcase Rosters Announced
BALTIMORE– US Lacrosse has announced the four team rosters for the 2009 National Senior Showcase, to be played June 20 at Bryant University near Providence, Rhode Island. The annual all-star game features outstanding senior boys high school players representing the North, South, East, and West regions of the country. The National Senior Showcase (NSS), sponsored by Warrior Lacrosse, is an annual offering of the US Lacrosse Men’s Division Coaches Council. Lacrosse players across the nation apply to be chosen for their regional team.
“We …

Midwest Region Games of the Week, May 14-17
By Eric S. Smith
Postseason play is abundant in this week’s LaxPower high school lacrosse games of the week in the Midwest. Texas has reached its state semifinals, while Indiana is just getting their playoffs underway. Also, the Midwest Scholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association is having their annual championship tournament this weekend in Ohio, and it promises some great games between some of the best teams the Midwest has to offer. Also on tap are a few big late-season clashes in Illinois and Michigan.
May …

By Eric S. Smith
There are some great regular-season games in the northern half of the Midwest region, but in Louisiana the postseason is here. In Shreveport, they will crown the first ever Louisiana High School Lacrosse League champion. Winning extends the season and losing only makes the summer come faster.
May 1
Brother Rice Warriors, MI (State Power Rating: 99.05 Rank: 1) vs. Worthington Kilbourne Wolves, OH (State PR: 99.20 Rank: 1)
The last time these two teams met back in 2007, it was all Warriors. This time around could be very different. …

By Eric S. Smith at Laxpower.com
Some of the warm-weather states in the Midwest are winding down as the playoffs pick up, while in the northern half of the region, teams are fighting for playoff position. The players are responding with breakout performances. Highlighting this week is a Texas goalie who put his team on his back and carried them to victory. Also an Illinois middie and an Ohio attackman played major roles in key wins for their teams.
Cory Spencer, Junior, Attack, Worthington Kilbourne Wolves, OH
The Wolves notched yet another win …

Eric Smith at Laxpower.com releasesed the Midwest Games of the Week. There are a number of MSLCA teams represented this week. Check it out:
April 11
Culver Academy Eagles, IN (State PR: 91.90 Rank: 2) vs. Western Reserve Academy Pioneers, OH (State PR: 97.40 Rank: 9)
This game should be a great cross-state showdown with two of the best teams from their respective states. They met in 2006 and 2007 with the Pioneers easily winning both times, but this Culver team may be very dangerous. The Eagles feature a potent three-headed monster on …

By Eric S. Smith (Laxpower.com)
It is a wonder why some teams arbitrarily place a color in front of their nicknames. Honestly, what’s the real difference between a blue devil and a red devil? Does Mother Nature really make red storms or green waves more devastating than those of any other pigment?
Yet sometimes, there’s a clear reason for a color to be added to the front of a nickname. Take for example, the boys lacrosse team at Upper Arlington High School in Ohio. They have more than earned the distinction of …

By Adam C. Warner – Laxpower.com
LaxPower’s Northeast Region Games to Watch slate features a variety of highly anticipated match-ups ranging from rivalry contests to likely conference clinchers and to inter-regional showdowns. From Massachusetts to Pennsylvania and everywhere in between, these ten boys lacrosse games surely cannot be missed in 2009.
Mount Lebanon Blue Devils (PA) vs. Orchard Park Quakers (NY), May 2, 2009
Here’s an intriguing match-up featuring two underrated teams often overlooked due to other elite teams in their state. Despite five Western Pennsylvania Scholastic Lacrosse Association titles, Mount Lebanon can …