The long-stick midfielder (LSM) position in boys lacrosse has evolved from a primarily defensive role to one that incorporates offensive responsibilities. LSMs utilize a 6-foot stick, significantly ...

Lacrosse teams are allowed to use four long poles at any time, but that option is rarely utilized on the offensive end. Players like Donald Varnerin are exceptions. The Westwood senior has been ...

Syracuse, N.Y. —A busy offseason in the transfer portal for Syracuse men’s lacrosse continued on Monday. Long stick midfielder Steven Schmitt from Mount St. Mary’s will transfer to Syracuse for his ...

What has today come to be known as the modern lacrosse game has its origins as the “medicine game” of indigenous people of North America. Ten players on each team are armed with a long stick with a ...

ALBANY, N.Y. — University at Albany long-stick midfielder Jake Piseno has been named the recipient of the prestigious William C. Schmeisser Award, given by the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse ...

Teddy Roosevelt once said, "Speak softly, and carry a big stick." True, the former president did not have men's lacrosse in mind when making this statement about American foreign policy, but his ...

St. Mary’s coach Victor Lilly describes George Acton as a “surgeon with a lacrosse stick.” That assessment came after Lilly spent an entire season watching Acton deliver precise checks with great ...

Nick Henry, West Islip: Henry helped the Lions bounce back from its loss to Kings Park with an impressive 12-11 win in overtime over East Islip. He had three assists and the winning goal with 26 ...

Long Island was well represented on the field when the World Lacrosse Men’s Championship kicked off this week in San Diego. But not all of the Long Islanders taking part in the tournament will be ...