The 2023 high school graduating class are now in the beginning of the next chapter in their lacrosse careers, taking their game to that next level at various collegiate programs across the country. Many of them spent a lot of time throughout their high school playing days as “the guy” or a primary focal point

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Long Island’s Potential Immediate Impact College Freshmen

By Ellis Joshua | Published August 29, 2023

As the Class of 2023 embarks on the next chapter in their lacrosse careers at the collegiate level, the reality is that it often takes time as a freshman before getting your number called consistently seeing the field. While many won’t immediately see the field in year one, there are definitely candidates that may not

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2023 Girls Juniors Open Recap and All-Tournament Teams

By Ellis Joshua | Published July 10, 2023

On June 26-28 at Iron Peak in Hillsborough New Jersey, the 2023 Girls Juniors Open featured many of the top players in the country across 33 different states from the Classes of 2025 and 2026, taking part in one of the top recruiting showcases in North America. The first day of the event featured the

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23 Girls Paumanok Award Finalists in the Class of 2023

By Ellis Joshua | Published June 18, 2023

Tomorrow at the All-Long Island Games the LILJ will be announcing the winner of this year’s Girls Paumanok Award to the most outstanding player in the Class of 2023. Paumanok is the Native American word for Long Island, and the player who wins this award is someone who has excelled on the field putting their

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23 Boys Paumanok Award Finalists in the Class of 2023

By Ellis Joshua | Published June 18, 2023

The 2023 high school season has come to a close and now it’s time to look at this year’s senior class as they put a bow on their high school careers. At the conclusion of every season the LILJ selects one graduating player as the recipient of the Paumanok Award which is awarded to the

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