The @insidelacrosse.bsky.social Media Poll just dropped and the team with the most first place votes actually came in second - wild times continue in the world of NCAA lacrosse www.insidelacrosse.com/article/kane...

Got it in a combo meal with fries & a Dr. Pepper. Was okay but probably not getting it again, there's a much better spot 25 min away. Open til 3 am though so could be clutch under the right circumstances. Might have to go back & get the halal platter for closure

Breaking: Discovered a Chicken & Waffles spot about five minutes from the Championship Series that also sells gyros & halal platters. Frightened yet intrigued will report back with findings.

Chris Aslanian two-pointer ties it at 19 with 49 seconds left. Champ Series week 1 going out in style.

4:21 left in the game, Redwoods & Chaos tied at 17. ESPN+ get there if you ain't there

After two assists in game 1, Taylor Moreno was shut out this afternoon. Palms clearly going to have to step it up next time out.

Heading into day 3, both California teams find themselves the betting favorites to win the Championship Series. Didn't see it coming but Boston Guard (+750 on Draftkings) is now the biggest longshot.

So everybody has closure on this one, the Maryland Charm lineup was introduced to Whim Whamiee by Pluto & YK Niece

Getting ready for Palms - Charm here at the St. James. Interesting lineup adjustment, Palms being introduced to a remix of Katy Perry's California girls instead of Tupac's California Love, which they used yesterday in their win over Boston.

Is Anish on the call because I'm dying to know how he described that shot Will Mark took

Head coach Steven Brooks' first game and it's against his old team oh man let's go Chaos vs Atlas in Saturday night's main event right now on ESPN+ if you ain't there get there

Dylan Molloy scored two two-pointers in last year's Championship Series. He scored two tonight.

The things we thought about the Redwoods (McAdorey & Danenza should be pretty good in the Champ Series) & the things we knew (Romar, Molloy & Tevlin certainly are) all correct. Woods 26, Outlaws 14.

"I didn't really think I was going to make it, but I just chucked it and I magically made it" - Hudson, the halftime player who scored a goal on a shot he fired from his own two-point arc for some reason

Team Madlax is playing at halftime of Outlaws-Woods, tonight's dress code is shiny lids only & the fellas got the message

I would've paid a good 3-5 month's rent for an entire game of Hawryschuk v Bosco but fortunately the WLL is charging significantly less. Bosco with a CT + GB + fast break goal to give the Maryland Charm an 8-5 lead over NY heading into halftime.

Jill Smith on her Championship Series record-tying seven goals "That's awesome and cool but we won and that's all I care about."

Last year the California Palms reached 16 goals once, then averaged 12 goals in their final three games. This year? 22 on the defending champs right out the gate. California 22, Boston 15.

Sam Geiersbach singing along to "Golden" from the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack during the timeout as the Palms continue padding the vibe stat sheet

"At first I was kinda scared, but it's really all about having fun." Wise words from the youth league girl they interviewed after playing at halftime.

I know heavy is the head that wears the crown & all that, but Boston's got a huge target on its back this series & California absolutely came out swinging. Palms up 13-11 after a physical first half, Charlotte North leading all scorers with 5 pts (3g, 1t).

After video review, Charlotte North goal was ruled a two-pointer, giving North the first AND second two-pointers in league history. Palms & Guard tied at 7 heading into the second.

Between the pink kits & coming out to 2Pac's California Love, California Palms vibe is tremendous out the gate.

Woke up this morning before the alarm with big "kid on Christmas" energy. Wall to wall incredible lacrosse games in pretty much any form you could possibly ask for. Thankful to be here. Let's have a day, lacrosse fans.

It's always wild to me how many people want to use their energy to go online & complain about one part of lacrosse they don't like brother there's 720 games on in three different styles & the planet is on fire I'm begging you to try finding happiness in something

Spotted Emily Hawryschuk rocking some Nike Air Max in a light blue/grey(I think) color way. Like Hawryschuk herself, not extra flashy just cold as hell.

Charlotte North with the first two-pointer in WLL history, makes things real interesting here as Boston trails NY 11-10. 1:19 left in the game.

I'm not wearing Charging colors tonight but I'm also not not wearing Charging colors tonight

Charging goalie Madison Doucette pulling up with the HEAT on day one. Leadoff homer like Rickey Henderson

Hey I made a real quick preview of tonight's WLL game lemme know what you think

I don't know what this means but the PLL posted it

Happy 2.27 to you and yours youtube.com/watch?v=86gO...

Happy Championship Series opening day to all who observe

Paul Rabil posted a really long tweet about stuff today & if you're not over there (good for you) but want to read it here ya go:

Tim Soudan says Championship Series additions Fulton Bayman & Ryan Cohen were on Denver's draft board last year, so they'd already been scouted. Lance Madonna was added at the recommendation of fellow Richmond alum Dalton Young.

Champ series press conferences going on all day today, let me know if you have a (non-terrible) question for the Palms, Charging, Atlas, Chaos, Outlaws or Redwoods.

Caylee Waters issues the challenge to Maryland fans heading to the St James: "Charm fans, I want to hear you. We're going to be the best on the field and you all are going to be the best off the field."

Courtesy of Palms Twitter, Ally Mastroianni's Champ Series cleats from Stadium Custom Kicks

WLL Championship Series uniform thread, let's go last year on the left & this year on the right. Boston Guard:

One time for the late night crew: The Championship Series is almost here, check out the things we know (and things we don't) in the series preview www.insidelacrosse.com/article/2026...

Got a haircut for the Championship Series today even though temps are in the 30s & now my head's cold & long story short I don't throw terms like "heroic sacrifice" around all that often but when the shoe fits

The Denver Outlaws announce Mikie Schlosser has been placed on the PUP list & they've signed Ryan Tierney to replace him. Tierney retired in May & recorded 5 points (3g, 1t) with the Redwoods in the 2024 Championship Series.

PLL & WLL Champ Series helmets just dropped. Outlaws went with Chrome - probably to honor their roots as 2023 series champion Chrome LC but maybe just because they thought it looked neat

Champ Series starts this Friday - what do we know & what remains a mystery? Here's a little preview I put together. www.insidelacrosse.com/article/2026...

I don't know who needs to hear this but Holly Robinson Peete's character from the 80s cop drama 21 Jump Street is named Judy Hoffs & the rabbit cop from Zootopia is named Judy Hopps

Ok nevermind forget I said anything about Draftkings. Apparently Championship Series futures odds are available there if you search for "PLL" but not if you search for "Lacrosse" & why on earth would anybody do that

For those who are so inclined, the PLL just shared that Golden Stick winner odds have been posted on FanDuel. Draftkings notably has no PLL odds whatsoever.

Molloy continues to be one of the most refreshingly open athletes in the game. Can't wait for his latest champ series run.

Over a quarter of the teams on the poll got a No. 1 vote - that's February lacrosse baybee! www.insidelacrosse.com/article/kane...