Recent Headlines
Twin Valley girls’ coach Kaplan steps down; guided Raiders to PIAA 2A championship this year in 4th finals appearance
Sep 1st 2026 | By Chris Goldberg Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 9/1/26 (Upodated 9/2/26) Twin Valley girls' lacrosse coach Courtney Kaplan announced Monday she has stepped down after 10 seasons, including four trips to the PIAA 2A final and a 2026...Girl's/Women's, High School
Smith (Penn Charter) named head boys’ lacrosse coach at Archbishop Carroll
Sep 1st 2026 | Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 9/1/26 From Press Release Archbishop Carroll has announced the hiring of David Smith (Penn Charter) as the new Boys' Lacrosse Head Coach. Coach Smith brings more than 10 years of lacrosse coaching experience...Boy's/Men's, High School
Registration open for Alvernia Men’s Lacrosse Prospect Camp on Sept. 27
Sep 1st 2026 | Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 9/1/26 Registration is open for the Alvernia University Men's Lacrosse Prospect Camp on Sept. 27 at the Alvernia Turf Field in Reading. Details: What: This prospect day will give first hand experience on...Boy's/Men's, College, Events, Prospect Day, Recruiting
Limited spots remain for Wilmington University women’s lacrosse Prospect Day (Grades 9 to 12) on Sept. 20
Aug 30th 2026 | Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 8/30/26 Limited spots remain for the Wilmington University women's lacrosse Prospect Day (girls in Grades 9 to 12) on Sept. 20. The event lasts from 10 a.m.-1p.m. Wilmington won the CACC championship in...Events, Girl's/Women's, Prospect Day
In memoriam: Obituary for Jeffrey L. Pettit, 76, founder of Rose Tree-Media Optimist Youth Lacrosse
Aug 28th 2026 | Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 8/28/26 From Hagan Funeral Home Jeffrey Louis Pettit, age 76, a longtime resident of Media, PA, beloved husband, father and grandfather, a beloved pioneer of youth lacrosse in Delaware County, passed away suddenly...Boy's/Men's, In memory
PLA accepting nominations for 2027 Eastern PA Lacrosse Hall of Fame; forms available here
Aug 28th 2026 | Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 8/27/26 From the PLA The Philadelphia Lacrosse Association (PLA) is accepting nominations to the Eastern Pennsylvania Hall of Fame for men’s and women’s candidates. Please use the downloadable PDF below to fill out...Boy's/Men's, Girl's/Women's, PLA
Philly girls’ 2026 high school scoring leaders – Sponsored by Realtor Megan Irish
Aug 28th 2026 | Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 8/28/26 Philly HS girls' scoring leaders for 2026 - All players from the 5-county region, S. Jersey, Delaware, Lehigh Valley, Berks, and the rest of the state are eligible. These are the stats...Girl's/Women's, High School, Stats
Performance Academy launches 5 boys’ and girls’ Fall-Winter training programs
Aug 27th 2026 | Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 8/27/26 Performance Academy has announced its five Fall and Winter training programs for boys and girls. With a full-time staff made up of Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) and Team USA professionals, their offseason...Boy's/Men's, Events, Girl's/Women's, Training
Lacrosse community mourns loss of Jeffrey L. Pettit, 76, co-founder of Rose Tree-Media Optimist Youth Lacrosse program
Aug 25th 2026 | By Chris Goldberg Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 8/25/26 The Delaware County lacrosse community is mourning the sudden passing Sunday night of Jeffrey L. Pettit, 76, a Hall of Famer, founder of Rose Tree-Media Optimist Lacrosse, and one...Boy's/Men's, In memory
Philly players selected to 2026 U.S. Girls’ U19 Youth National Team
Aug 25th 2026 | Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 8/25/26 From USA Lacrosse A 24-player roster representing 11 states will take the field this fall as the 2026 U.S. Girls' U19 Youth National Team. USA Lacrosse announced the roster Tuesday. The team...Girl's/Women's, International
