Grant DelVecchio, Author at Premier Lacrosse League

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Previewing the PLL Cash App Championship battle between Warren Jeffrey and Kieran McArdle

By Grant DelVecchio | September 23, 2023

By | In order for the Archers to prevent the Waterdogs from going back-to-back in Sunday’s Cash App Championship, Tony Resch’s defense is going to have to do more than just slow down Michael Sowers. They’re also going to have to find a way to subdue Kieran McArdle. If Sowers is the straw that stirs…

Semifinals Preview: Cannons vs Waterdogs

By Grant DelVecchio | September 10, 2023

By The night cap of this year’s semifinals will feature the Cannons and Waterdogs in a meeting between last year’s last place team and the defending champions. This will be the toughest test yet for the Boom Squad on their improbable journey from one win season to one win away from a championship appearance. Here…

Marcus and Brian Holman lead the Cannons with passion and positivity

By Grant DelVecchio | September 6, 2023

By Marcus Holman would walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play lacrosse. Paraphrasing from baseball legend Pete Rose, that’s how Holman best explains the fire that burns within him as it relates to the medicine game. Holman is and has been a sure-fire Hall of Famer, but eleven years into his professional career…

How should the Cannons guard Chris Gray?

By Grant DelVecchio | September 1, 2023

By The Cannons and Atlas will meet for the third time this summer on Monday in the quarterfinals of the Cash App Playoffs. At this point, both teams are familiar with what the other is capable of on both ends of the field and running out of cards to play. But, considering Chris Gray scored…

Jack Kielty: Violent at the Point of Attack, Graceful in his Leadership

By Grant DelVecchio | August 31, 2023

By Jack Kielty speaks softly and carries a long pole. Three seasons into his PLL career, Kielty’s long-stick diplomacy has involved locking up opposing teams’ number one options on a weekly basis. “I think the thing about defense that is so gratifying is coming at it with an old school mentality of your responsibility being…

Film Study: Bubba Fairman the defensive straitjacket

By Grant DelVecchio | August 26, 2023

By Yesterday, Bubba Fairman was announced as a finalist for the 2023 George Boiardi SSDM of the Year award alongside fellow Cannons teammate Zach Goodrich. In his sophomore season, Fairman has caused the third most turnovers (13) of any player in the league while holding opponents to under 20 percent shooting. Fairman’s success this season…

Cannons LC clinches spot in 2024 Championship Series

By Grant DelVecchio | August 24, 2023

By With a top four finish in the standings locked up win or lose on Saturday, the Cannons have clinched a spot in February’s 2024 Championship Series. So why not bask in the glory of the resurgence and take a way-too-early look at a potential 12-man roster for the Championship Series’ Sixes format. Based on…

Adam Charalambides starting at attack for the Cannons in Matt Kavanagh’s absence

By Grant DelVecchio | August 19, 2023

By Matt Kavanagh was ruled out for the Cannons rematch with Atlas tonight when the league’s official injury report was released on Wednesday. Kavanagh left in the third quarter of the Cannons OT loss to the Redwoods last Saturday night after bearing the brunt of two late hits within three minutes of game time. He…

How Ethan Rall has gone from overlooked to overachiever

By Grant DelVecchio | August 17, 2023

By Ethan Rall may not have heard his name called on draft night in May, but he just might in a few weeks when end of season awards are announced. “How he’s not in the discussion for Rookie of the Year is beyond me. You can argue that he’s been the most impactful rookie in…

Film Study: What makes Ryan Drenner the Cannons’ Swiss army knife

By Grant DelVecchio | August 12, 2023

By In the assembly of the jigsaw puzzle that is the Cannons offense this season, Ryan Drenner is that one piece that has a little bit of the entire mosaic on it. He helps complete the Boom Squad’s arsenal in his role as the unit’s Swiss Army knife. Drenner has been one of the most…

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