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The All-Star tab is in both Monday’s Intell and New Era. I was told, so I told you, that it would be in the New Era on Monday and Intell on Tuesday. That’s how things work around here.
Run to your nearest grocery store or gas station to get one.

To answer “dowhatyoulike” post: I am not sure about the eEdition. I don’t think its usually viewable from there. I would just pony up the 50 cents. Eventually, color proofs will be on sale through the website. I’ll post that link once it becomes available.

Any other questions from anyone feel free to email me.

mblymier@lnpnews.com

FINAL PENNSYLVANIA STATE MEDIA RANKINGS
Pennsylvania high school boys’s lacrosse rankings are compiled by Phillylacrosse.com. Lancaster Intelligencer Journal, Philadelphia Inquirer, Delaware County Times, Allentown Morning Call, Patrtiot-News and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The school’s district is in parentheses, followed by the school’s record. Honorable mention teams listed alphabetically.
SCHOLASTIC BOYS
Rank Team Dis Rec
1. La Salle (12) 21-4
2. Conestoga (1) 24-2
3. St. Joseph’s Prep (12) 16-2
4. Downingtown East (1) 20-4
5. Springfield-Delco (1) 19-6
6. Emmaus (11) 19-5
7. Manheim Township (3) 20-6
8. Central Bucks East (1) 16-6
9. Lower Merion (1) 17-5
10. Radnor (1) 15-4
Honorable Mention (in alphabetical order): Abington (1) 17-6; Garnet Valley (1) 14-9; Hatboro-Horsham (1) 15-4; Hempfield (3) 20-5; Mt. Lebanon (7) 14-8; Owen J. Roberts (1) 19-2; Unionville (1) 12-5; West Chester East (1) 16-6.

SCHOLASTIC GIRLS
Rank Team Dis Rec
1. Radnor (1) 25-1
2. Springfield-Delco (1) 22-3
3. Strath Haven (1) 21-5
4. Unionville (1) 21-4
5. Archbishop Carroll (12) 15-6
6. Bayard Rustin (1) 18-5
7. North Penn (1) 20-3
8. Boyertown (1) 19-4-1
9. Abington (1) 18-5
10. Merion Mercy (1) 15-5
Honorable Mention (in alphabetical order): Archbishop Wood (12) 17-3; Conestoga (1) 10-7; Downingtown East (1) 12-8; Downingtown West (1) 12-5-1; Manheim Township (3) 20-4; Penn Manor (3) 18-3; Peters Township (7) 15-7; Upper Dublin (1) 16-3; Villa Maria Academy (1) 16-3.

The All-Star tab will be in today’s New Era and tomorrow’s Intell. Pick one up.

Even though I’ve backed up that fold out Eagles chair, my video camera, laptop and work bag –I carry a lot of stuff to games — I still have a few more stories I’m working on.

Check back next week for stories on the All-Americans, Chris Snyder working at US Lacrosse and a recap of what L-L alums did in college this season.

Also, ON MONDAY PICK UP A PAPER FOR THE ALL-STAR TAB. All of the first team all-stars have their pictures as well as the players and coaches of the year. All of the all-stars are listed throughout the tab.

Photos by Andy Blackburn

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Andy Blackburn took some amazing photos that didn’t make the paper.

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The legendary Gordie Jones covered the girls game. Gordie worked at the Intell for years before going to Allentown where he covered the Eagles and Sixers. The man has a way with words. Very talented.

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Below is my story from Tuesday’s semifinal game.

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5:00 left in the game. LaSalle 9, MT 3. Dan Wertz, Rob Wertz and Conner DuBois have scored for the Streaks. It was 1-0 LaSalle after 1, but the Explorers scored 5 times in the second quarter. Only one penalty is the whole game. LaSalle’s defense has been nasty.