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It’s a title wave: Women’s, men’s lacrosse teams double their fun in conference championship games

By AJ Apel SATURDAY was a day filled with excitement on Kingsley Field as the men’s lacrosse team won their third straight Middle Atlantic Conference Championship with a 14-9 victory over Stevenson University Mustangs.  The women also won a title, but more on that later. Here’s how the men’s game unfolded: The men went down with a quick two-goal deficit, but that was quickly turned … Continue reading It’s a title wave: Women’s, men’s lacrosse teams double their fun in conference championship games

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York College men’s lacrosse rolls to victory in conference opener: photos

By Brendan Bilo THE 13th ranked York College men’s lacrosse team on Wednesday night scored 14 first-half goals to roll by visiting Hood College, 20-4, in the MAC Commonwealth opener for both squads. The Spartans scored seven goals in the first quarter and matched that with another seven goals in the second while the defense limited the Blazers to one first-half goal. With the win, … Continue reading York College men’s lacrosse rolls to victory in conference opener: photos

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New chest protector rule in lacrosse helps remove ‘some of the worry,’ provides more safety

By AJ Apel COMMOTIO cordis is a condition in which an abnormal heart rhythm and cardiac arrest happen immediately upon an object striking the chest directly over the heart at a very critical time during a heartbeat. This rare injury is one of the main reasons for the increased heart protection for lacrosse players. The U.S. Lacrosse board of directors, who are in charge of … Continue reading New chest protector rule in lacrosse helps remove ‘some of the worry,’ provides more safety

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Fast start carries men’s lacrosse to home win over Ursinus: photos

By Brendan Bilo YORK College’s No. 10-ranked men’s lacrosse team rolled in its home opener to a 21-10 victory over No. 19 Ursinus. That took some of the sting out of the loss to Washington and Lee last weekend in the season’s first game. The Spartans jumped out to a four-goal lead less than four minutes into the game and held a 15-goal advantage by … Continue reading Fast start carries men’s lacrosse to home win over Ursinus: photos

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YCP men’s lacrosse brings same goal as always into new season: a national title

By Andrew Apel SERVE. Work. Humble. These are the words instilled on the Spartans men’s lacrosse team from the moment that they step on campus as freshmen. When asked about the team’s culture, head coach Brandon Childs had this to say, “The culture serves to align us all in terms of our goals and our mission. If we are all in line with our daily … Continue reading YCP men’s lacrosse brings same goal as always into new season: a national title

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York College alum savoring pro lacrosse title with what was an ‘egoless group’

By Chris Hulsart TO REACH the pinnacle of sports and win a championship is always an accomplishment, but to win a championship at the professional level means that you are one of the best in the world at the sport you do. This is the case for York College alum Matt Whitcher, who recently won the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) championship with the Waterdogs in … Continue reading York College alum savoring pro lacrosse title with what was an ‘egoless group’

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