John Zumbado – Lacrosse is Awesome

The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) Coming Summer 2019

November 6, 2018

Logo Property of the Premier Lacrosse League John Zumbado, PLL Columnist Lacrosse is Awesome The winds of change in professional lacrosse are again swirling. The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) co-founded by lacrosse superstar Paul Rabil announced the formation of the PLL for a six team, 14-week, plus All-Star game and playoffs, as a tour-based league with the idea of providing a “Final Four” type experience at each host city. The…

Outlaws Championship Victory Gives Bitter End to Rattlers Inaugural Season 8/19/18

August 19, 2018

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Tom Coyne, Beat Writer Dallas Rattlers Lacrosse is Awesome On August 18, 2018, the MLL Championship game was held at the MUSC Health Stadium in Charleston, S.C. and in front of 4,086 fans two teams would battle it out to cap off one great season. The two remaining teams had the most explosive offensive attacks; as well as the best defensive units; top notch midfielders, goalkeepers and FOGO’s.

Atlanta Flexes Their Offense Against Boston 4/28/2018

May 5, 2018

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John Zumbado, Beat Writer Atlanta Blaze Lacrosse is Awesome The Atlanta Blaze (1-1) won their first game of the 2018 season with a 19-12 win over the Boston Cannons (0-2) at Fifth Third Bank Stadium on Saturday, April 28, 2018, in front of an energetic hometown crowd. The win was a first for both Head Coach Liam Banks and goaltender Chris Madalon who made his first start. The Blaze hit…

Damp Weather Douses the Blaze in Home-Opener 4/22/18

April 24, 2018

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John Zumbado, Beat Writer Atlanta Blaze Lacrosse is Awesome The Atlanta Blaze (0-1) kicked off the 2018 MLL season hosting the Florida Launch (1-0). It was a rain soaked and windy day at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw; and although the weather played a part in the sparse crowd, others were prepped and ready to brave the damp weather to see their team open the season. Final Score: Florida…

Red Hot Rattlers Net Minder Douses the Blaze 7/29/17

August 1, 2017

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Al Giscombe, Beat Writer Atlanta Blaze Lacrosse is Awesome On Saturday July 29, 2017 it was the last home game of the season for the Atlanta Blaze. They would host the Rochester Rattlers (7-6) at the Fire Pit of the Atlanta Blaze (5-8) and proceeded to extinguish the Blaze in a low scoring slugfest earning a convincing 11-7 victory. The Rattlers victory maintains their post season hopes as the Blaze…

Bayhawks Smolder the Blaze 7/22/17

July 24, 2017

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Al Giscombe, Beat Writer Atlanta Blaze Lacrosse is Awesome On Saturday July 22, 2017, the Atlanta Blaze (5-7) hosted the Chesapeake Bayhawks (6-6) and at game time it was a sweltering 90 degrees on the field. The game took place on Armed Forces Appreciation Night, and in all essence, was a playoff elimination game. With two playoff positions still undetermined, either team had a chance to move closer to guaranteeing…

Lizards Boosts Playoff Pedigree with Win Over Hounds 7/15/17

July 16, 2017

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Justin Ivey, MLL Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome Saturday night was the first meeting this season between the visiting New York Lizards (5-6) and the home team Charlotte Hounds (5-6). Both teams came in with their chances of a playoff berth intact, but New York needed the win to join the mass of ties that will have to break at some point in the remaining season for seeding. Behind a strong…

Blaze Stop the Launch 7/1/17

July 2, 2017

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Al Giscombe, Beat Writer Atlanta Blaze Lacrosse is Awesome On July 1, 2017 the Atlanta Blaze (4-5) showed the MLL and the world that they are a team with the desire to make a run for the playoffs. This weekend, the Blaze had a particularly strong fan base as opposed to their previous games. They would see 2,288 fans rally and see them defeat the Florida Launch (5-5) in a…

Blaze Come from Behind to Burn the Hounds 6/3/17

June 5, 2017

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Al Giscombe, Beat Writer Atlanta Blaze Lacrosse is Awesome On Saturday June 3, the Atlanta Blaze (2-3) showed the largest crowd of the season how to “RISE UP” against the Charlotte Hounds (2-4) with a come from behind victory, defeating the Hounds. Final Score: Atlanta 19—Hounds 18. The fire pit was packed as the Blaze welcomed the Charlotte Hounds in front of the largest crowd of the season. The Blaze…

Lizards Ignite and Burn the Blaze to Victory 5/13/17

May 14, 2017

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Al Giscombe, Beat Writer Atlanta Blaze Lacrosse is Awesome On Saturday May 13, the Atlanta Blaze (1-2) welcomed Paul Rabil (MLL player of the game) and the New York Lizards (2-1) to the Fire Pit. The Lizards scored first and never looked back winning 14-12 over the Atlanta Blaze. New York didn’t waste any time in scoring as Matt Gibson and Rabil scored a goal apiece within the first minute…

The Blaze Fire on the Cannons 4/29/17

May 1, 2017

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Al Giscombe, Beat Writer Atlanta Blaze Lacrosse is Awesome On Saturday April 29, the Atlanta Blaze (1-1) would host their second home game of the regular season. This game saw the Boston Cannons (1-1) venture into the Fire Pit of the Atlanta Blaze where after a tremendous effort by both teams, the Blaze held off the Cannons to win 13-10. Atlanta scored first only 53 seconds in off an assisted…

Blaze Drops Home Opener to Machine 4/22/17

April 23, 2017

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Al Giscombe, Beat Writer Atlanta Blaze Lacrosse is Awesome In the season opener the Atlanta Blaze (0-1) welcomed the 2016 MLL championship runner-up, Ohio Machine (1-0) to Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw Ga. The Ohio Machine was able to hang on to a one goal win. Final Score: Ohio 10—Atlanta 9.