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As the fall season kicks off, lacrosse teams in Maryland are gearing up for intense competitions and community engagements. This fall, fans can look forward to various intercollegiate scrimmages, charity events, and notable tournaments like the USA Lacrosse Atlas Cup. Both men’s and women’s teams are ready to showcase their skills, while the sport also reflects on recent losses in the community. With coaching changes and tournament expansions, the future of lacrosse is looking bright.

Fall Lacrosse Season Kicks Off with Exciting Events in Maryland

Welcome to a thrilling time in the world of lacrosse! With the crispness of fall settling in, college lacrosse teams across the nation are shaking off the summer cobwebs and diving into practices. Yes, fallball is officially underway, and it promises to be an action-packed season filled with not only intense competition but also community spirit!

All Set for October Competitions!

As we step into October, full competition is just around the corner. The fallball calendar is buzzing with energy and excitement, featuring a mix of intercollegiate scrimmage events that fans won’t want to miss! While alumni games are out of the picture this time of year, various teams are gearing up to showcase their skills and strategies on the field.

Community Efforts Taking Center Stage

What makes the fall season even more special is the focus on giving back. Players and teams are often seen engaging in charitable efforts during this time, uniting to make a difference in their communities. Notable events to look forward to include HEADstrong, which champions cancer awareness, and the Bob Kemp Lacrosse Classic, a benefit for the Washington Jesuit Academy. These initiatives remind us all that lacrosse is not just about sport but also about the heart.

The USA Lacrosse Atlas Cup: A Grand Opening

Mark your calendars for an incredible kickoff on September 26-28 in Sparks, Maryland! The USA Lacrosse Atlas Cup will feature nail-biting international competition in the exciting Sixes format. This event will set the tone for a fall season buzzing with lacrosse enthusiasm.

Women’s Lacrosse Also in Full Swing

And it’s not just the men’s teams – the women’s lacrosse calendar is bursting with events too! With a higher number of participating teams this year, fans can expect a lineup filled with thrilling matchups and fierce competition. The ladies are ready to score some serious goals!

Let’s Talk Scrimmage Events

  • Sept. 23: Falcons Lacrosse Club (Japan) at Loyola.
  • Sept. 28: NJIT vs. Holy Cross at Gettysburg.
  • Oct. 3: Mount St. Mary’s at Loyola; Providence at UMass Lowell.
  • Oct. 4: Multiple games featuring UMBC, Towson, and Rutgers.
  • Oct. 5: American Boy Fall Brawl at Ridgewood High School, with St. Bonaventure facing Sacred Heart.
  • Oct. 12: American Boy Fall Brawl at Bay Shore High School; Bob Kemp Lacrosse Classic at Georgetown Prep, featuring Army vs. Johns Hopkins.
  • Oct. 17: Delaware at Loyola and Monmouth at Lafayette.
  • Oct. 19: HEADstrong Philadelphia event in Chester, PA, with Michigan, Virginia, and St. Bonaventure battling it out.
  • Oct. 24: Johns Hopkins at Delaware.
  • Oct. 25-26: Various HEADstrong tournaments across multiple schools.

Keeping the Spirit Alive

In what’s sure to be a bittersweet reminder, we also reflect on a tragic event that shook the lacrosse community recently. The lives of two Marquette lacrosse players, Noah Snyder and Scott Michaud, were lost in a car accident on September 10, 2025. Their memory will always be a part of our sport’s ongoing narrative.

Coaching Changes and Team Developments

As the season progresses, there are some major shifts happening in coaching staff across multiple schools. UMass’s head coach, Greg Cannella, has announced his retirement after a fulfilling career. Meanwhile, Fairfield head coach Andrew Baxter is welcoming new faces to his team: Connor Kubikowski from Manhattan and Matt Nunes from Virginia.

Additionally, Johns Hopkins has promoted Chayse Ierlan to assistant coach, whereas VMI has welcomed Taylor Mendoza as its new men’s lacrosse head coach. Excitingly, Barry University has even announced plans for new men’s and women’s lacrosse programs launching in spring 2027! What a time to be involved in lacrosse!

The Road Ahead

With the NCAA Men’s DII Tournament expansion to 18 teams now approved, the sport continues to grow and flourish. Stay tuned and keep that energy high, because what lies ahead in the fall lacrosse season promises to be unforgettable!

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