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Presenting the LILJ Class of 2028 Boys Watch-List
The Class of 2028 has just begun high school, starting the next chapter of their lacrosse careers. Now as freshmen this class looks to raise their game another notch on the club circuit as they play at the high school level and prepare for what will be their first season on JV or potentially Varsity coming up in the spring playing for their respective school teams. The LILJ is excited to continue covering the 2028 class over the course of the next four years across leagues, tournaments, and showcases. Below is the first Class of 2028 Boys Watch-List.
LILJ High School Tune-up Recap Powered by Supreme Lacrosse Academy
The Supreme Lacrosse Academy put together another stellar training experience for girls laxers from around the island. This training series is geared towards preparing 2030 to 2026 players for the varsity level by taking part in an up-tempo, team-oriented, and competitive practice environment. In the midst of getting better, this series is a great opportunity for these players to get exposure from the Long Island Lacrosse Journal too. Below is a recap of Sunday’s High School tune-up and a list of players who came out to get better!
Presenting the LILJ Class of 2029 Girls Watch-List
With the Class of 2029 beginning the eighth grade, they’re getting set for their final year of middle school lacrosse before opening up a new chapter of their young lacrosse careers playing at the high school level for their respective schools and club teams. As the growth of coverage in this class continues across leagues and events, the LILJ presents the first Class of 2029 Girls Watch-List.
Reliving South Side’s 2024 State Championship Season with Head Coach Steve DiPietro
The 2024 high school season was one for the ages for the South Side Cyclones, going 21-1 and winning their first state championship in 20 years with some improbable comeback wins in the playoffs that makes their run so memorable. After knocking on the door the past few years of coming out of Nassau County, the 2024 team which had 27 seniors on it came together and created a historic season which included them winning their final 15 games of season to go the distance. At the helm for the Cyclones is Head Coach Steve DiPietro who was an assistant coach the last time the Cyclones were state champions back in 2004, and won his first state championship as head coach.
Presenting the LILJ Class of 2029 Boys Watch-List
As the Class of 2029 heads into the eighth grade, they’re getting set for their final year of middle school lacrosse before beginning their first chapter of high school playing for their respective schools and club teams. With the continuing growth of coverage in this class across leagues and events, the LILJ presents the first Class of 2029 Boys Watch-List.
LILJ Class of 2026 Snubs Boys and Girls
Last week the LILJ released its rankings for the Class of 2026 across each position for boys and girls on Long Island as September approaches and college coaches are set to contact many players across this class aiming to recruit. For those that may not have made the rankings, or were “snubbed”, check out below those who were missed in the initial rankings and a little bit about their game.
Presenting the LILJ Class of 2030 Girls Watch-List
With the Class of 2030 officially on the LILJ radar, this group of rising seventh graders is part of the future of Long Island Lacrosse and will be spotlighted for years to come throughout a variety of leagues, showcases and tournaments with their respective club and school teams. Check out the first LILJ watch-list for Long Island’s Class of 2030 girls!
LILJ’s Stud 2024’s Heading to Division 2/3 Level This Fall
The 2024 is littered with some stand-outs who are bound to make an impact in college at the Division 2 and Division 3 level. The NCAA D2/D3 landscape has rapidly become a breeding ground for elite lacrosse players. As college lacrosse at the Division 1 level refuses to expand the field, more and more talent is filtering onto Division 2 and Division 3 rosters year over year. Let’s dive into our list featuring some boys in the graduating class of 2024 destined to make some noise in college.
Presenting the LILJ Class of 2030 Boys Watch-List
