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How Nakeie Montgomery kept vibes high when goals were low

By Jerome Taylor | August 25, 2023

By For Nakeie Montgomery, this season has been a series of trials. Trials taking wings on faceoffs, trials as an SSDM, trials as a traditional 2-way middle. The reason the second-year midfielder can be trotted out in so many roles is because not only does he have the athleticism to do it, but also the…

Rob Pannell Rises to Second All-Time in Assists

By Jerome Taylor | August 22, 2023

By | For the second straight week, the Redwoods found themselves tied with their opponent after four quarters, and in consecutive weeks they left overtime with a win. Against the Cannons, Charlie Bertrand‘s dodging and finishing sealed the dub, but this past week, Wes Berg caught a feed before nailing the game-winner. WES BERG WINS…

Film study: How Wes Berg scores on every tenth touch for the Redwoods

By Jerome Taylor | August 19, 2023

By Since the start of the season, Wes Berg‘s efficiency has been turning heads, setting the tone that this year would be special for him. In 2023, Berg has delivered the productivity that made Nat St. Laurent ecstatic about getting him back in the green and yellow this offseason. After playing with the Redwoods during…

Film Study: A Deep Dive Into Garrett Epple’s Disruption

By Jerome Taylor | August 16, 2023

By | While there may be individuals with superior coverage skills and stronger on-field communication abilities, no defender can match the disruptiveness of Garrett Epple. Epple may not possess the speed to match up with some of the fastest players in the league, and he doesn’t throw the flashiest checks in the world. But over…

Beyond the salute: Film study into Charlie Bertrand’s signature celebration

By Jerome Taylor | August 12, 2023

By It may not evoke the raw emotion of a fist pump or be as imposing as staring down your opposition, but Charlie Bertrand‘s goal celebration is just as iconic. First game for @USAMLax and @Cj_Berty already has a goal 👏Plus the assist from @RobPannell3 AND the salute celly? Doesn’t get much better than that…

What Does Romar Dennis Bring to the Redwoods?

By Jerome Taylor | August 12, 2023

By | After several iterations of Redwoods’ lineup, Nat St. Laurent made his biggest roster move of the season on Monday, trading Myles Jones for Romar Dennis. As Lauren Merola pointed out in the trade recap, physically, both players are very similar. Both stand at 6’5, with Dennis being about 30 pounds lighter. Neither player…

Film Study with Emerging Midfielder Cole Kirst

By Jerome Taylor | August 6, 2023

By | Because of their subpar production this season, the Redwoods offensive midfield unit has been one of the most criticized groups in the league. Heading into last Saturday’s matchup with the Cannons, head coach Nat St. Laurent made some alterations to the lineup. The revamped lineup included some benchings and some signings, but the…

RP300: Rob Pannell Crosses Another Milestone With 300th Goal

By Jerome Taylor | July 31, 2023

By Rob Pannell has made his mark on lacrosse several times over. And with six minutes remaining in the first quarter against the Cannons, he did it again. After rolling upfield from goal line extended, RP3 put the ball in the back of the net for the 300th time in his professional career. The newest…

Myles Jones Sidelined: Unpacking the Redwoods’ Lineup Decisions

By Jerome Taylor | July 29, 2023

By After the performance against the Archers, Redwoods head coach Nat St. Laurent said that “changes need to be made.” Well, heading into their first game after the All Star break, we’ll get our first look at this iteration of the Redwoods. Don’t mess with the Woods 🐻🌲 pic.twitter.com/7nsLkg79gS— Redwoods Lacrosse Club (@PLLRedwoods) July 27,…

Eddy Glazener’s Journey Back from a Torn Achilles

By Jerome Taylor | July 27, 2023

By | Eddy Glazener, the defensive linchpin of the Redwoods, was forced to grapple with a formidable challenge this year – the repercussions of a partial Achilles tear. This devastating injury which occurred during a matchup against the Waterdogs last August became the prologue for his story this season. “I never really had an injury…

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