Our Team
Lacrosse is Maryland's sport - and the Whipsnakes are Maryland's team. The winningest franchise in PLL history, stacked with University of Maryland alumni - this team bleeds red, black, and yellow. Join Whips Nation as we seek to bring PLL Championships where they belong: to the great state of Maryland.
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2X PLL Champions
Matt Rambo (2019 MVP) and Zed Williams (2020 MVP) led the Whipsnakes to back-to-back titles in 2019 and 2020 – becoming only the third team in pro lacrosse history to repeat as champions.
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Maryland DNA
Maryland has been in our blood since the team’s inception in 2019. With a league-high 10 University of Maryland alumni on our roster, our roots run deep.
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History of Excellence
Led by legendary head coach and general manager Jim Stagnitta, the Whipsnakes Lacrosse Club won back-to-back PLL Championships in 2019 and 2020. We know what it takes to win at this level. And we’re hungry to hoist the trophy again.
Our Crest
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Your Stars
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Matt Rambo
A bruising dodger at attack, 2017 Tewaaraton Award winner led the Terps to their first title since 1973 as a senior in College Park. Matt Rambo has been the quarterback of the Whipsnakes offense since 2019, leading the team to back-to-back titles.
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Zed Williams
Soft-spoken and humble, Zed Williams of the Seneca Nation is one of the best goal scorers in lacrosse. Zed's six-goal performance in the 2020 Championship helped the Whipsnakes complete a perfect season.
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Michael Ehrhardt
Standing 6-foot-5, Michael Ehrhardt's presence between the arcs is enormous. The five-time Brodie Merrill LSM of the Year has 92 career points (3rd all-time among longpoles).