LACROSSE IS AWESOME

09/11/2026

Twenty five years ago today at exactly 8:46 a.m. EST, the United States experienced the worst tragedy ever 😢. To all of the first responders & people who were lost during this tragedy, we will always remember your sacrifice 😢

09/10/2026

Well well well…this sucks for not only Wings & Black Bears fans, but the players too! ☹️

Official League statement regarding membership matters.

Full press release: nll.com/news/national-lacrosse-league-to-move-forward-with-12-active-member-clubs-for-2026-27-season/

09/09/2026

He Wore A Red Bandanna To Save Eighteen Lives On Nine Eleven.

On the morning of September 11, 2001, twenty-four-year-old Welles Crowther was working as an equities trader on the 104th floor of the World Trade Center’s South Tower. A former volunteer firefighter from Nyack, New York, Crowther always carried a red bandanna in his pocket, a gift from his father that had become his personal signature. When United Airlines Flight 175 struck the building, tearing through floors 77 to 85, chaos and thick smoke engulfed the upper levels. While hundreds panicked in the darkness of the 78th-floor sky lobby, Crowther’s emergency training instantly took over. Tying his red bandanna around his nose and mouth to filter the suffocating smoke, he emerged through the haze to take command of the terrifying scene, calling out calmly to locate survivors and directing dazed workers toward the only working stairwell.

Refusing to save himself, Crowther lifted a severely burned woman onto his back and carried her down fifteen flights of stairs to safety on the 61st floor. Instead of continuing down to the street, the young trader turned around and climbed back up into the inferno. He guided a second group of dazed survivors through the rubble to safety, rallying them with steady instructions before heading up a third time alongside FDNY firefighters to free others trapped in the wreckage. Minutes later, at 9:59 AM, the South Tower collapsed, killing Crowther inside. His heroism remained nameless until months later, when survivors recounted how a courage-filled young man in a red bandanna had saved their lives. Credited with saving as many as eighteen people, Crowther’s extraordinary sacrifice stands as an enduring testament to selfless devotion, serving as a poignant reminder of how easily extraordinary human stories can be overlooked.

09/07/2026

FOUR TEAMS. TWO GAMES. WIN OR GO HOME.

The PLL Semifinal matchups are STACKED. Can Denver overcome the 0-2 regular season record against Utah this year? Will the Boston MAGIC continue?

My semifinal picks are in:

🏔️ DENVER
💣 BOSTON

https://lacrosseisawesome.com/2026/09/justins-pll-semifinals-picks/

08/31/2026

Just in!

New dates have been set for the start of NLL Free Agency and the 2026 NLL Draft presented by Capelli Sport.

08/29/2026

Throw the regular-season records out. IT'S PLAYOFF TIME. 🏆

Both quarterfinal matchups finished 1–1 during the regular season.

🌲 I'm riding with California.
💣 And yes...I'm taking my Boston Cannons.

Win and move on. Lose and go home.

Justin's Picks: PLL PLAYOFF EDITION is live.

Who survives tonight? https://lacrosseisawesome.com/2026/08/justins-pll-quarterfinals-picks/

08/20/2026

The mighty Matt Vinc calls it quits! One of the GOAT's!

Good luck in everything moving forward Matt

A statement from goaltender Matt Vinc.

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08/14/2026

We could witness TWO pieces of lacrosse history this weekend. 👀

🥍 CJ Kirst needs ONE goal to stand alone as the PLL's single-season goal-scoring leader.

🏆 The WLL will crown its inaugural field champion.

Oh, and after going a PERFECT 4–0 last weekend with the PLL, Justin's Picks is feeling dangerously confident. The miss on the WLL game hurt...

I've got the Waterdogs sweeping at home and the Maryland Charm making history.

The final regular-season picks are LIVE! https://lacrosseisawesome.com/2026/08/justins-picks-week-13/

08/07/2026

MLL fans...this weekend is for us. 🥍

Throwback uniforms. Harvard Stadium. A celebration of the league that helped shape professional outdoor lacrosse.

But there’s still plenty on the line—and I’m going ALL IN on Boston.

💣 Cannons over Whipsnakes
💣 Cannons over Redwoods
🛡️ Guard get their FIRST win

I'll be there all weekend. Justin's Picks for MLL Throwback Weekend are live! https://lacrosseisawesome.com/2026/08/justins-picks-week-12/

07/31/2026

Three reasons to watch lacrosse this weekend:

🏆 The playoff race is tightening.
🥍 CJ Kirst is chasing the PLL goal record.
🇺🇸 The Stars & Stripes Classic returns, showcasing some incredible athletes who have served our country.

I've also got the Archers handing Boston a tough loss, Maryland taking advantage of Denver's injuries, and the Atlas pulling off a Sunday upset.

Justin's Picks are live! https://lacrosseisawesome.com/2026/07/justins-picks-week-11/