Zach Carey

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Articles

How Brendan Lavelle played like a veteran vs. Matt Rambo in PLL debut

3 weeks ago | premierlacrosseleague.com | Zach Carey

Since Brendan Lavelle arrived at training camp a week and a half ago, the Archers have voided his legal name. Instead, they call him “Spider,” which is his walkie talkie call sign assigned by captain Ryan Ambler. The explanations for why he’s called “Spider” are different depending on who you ask. Some players say it’s because “you get caught in his web.” Others suggest Lavelle’s stature looks like a spider.
‘Grease Ball,’ ‘El Matador’ and the walkie talkie craze that bonded Archers at training camp

3 weeks ago | premierlacrosseleague.com | Zach Carey

As Brett Dobson approached the UAlbany dining hall deep in the campus flooded with ‘60s post-modern architecture, the neon pink walkie talkie in his right hand crackled. Five of Dobson’s teammates had spotted him as they exited the dining hall 30 yards away. “We’ve got Grease Ball approaching, over,” came one of their voices through the airwaves. Dobson, upon hearing his call sign, lifted the walkie talkie to respond. “Confirmed, I’m 30 seconds out.
10 observations from Day 1 of training camp scrimmages

1 month ago | premierlacrosseleague.com | Zach Carey

The first day of scrimmages at training camp finished up on a gorgeous Monday evening in Albany. The Philadelphia Waterdogs defeated the Carolina Chaos 13-8, the Boston Cannons beat the California Redwoods 10-5, the Utah Archers toppled the New York Atlas 10-7 and then the Maryland Whipsnakes handled business against the Denver Outlaws, winning 8-4. There was plenty to gather and glean from Monday’s action and the first four days of camp.
UVA softball earns NCAA Tournament bid in No. 8 South Carolina’s regional

1 month ago | chatsports.com | Zach Carey

Zach Carey is the Managing Editor of Streaking the Lawn and beat writer covering UVA football, men's basketball, and men's lacrosse since 2021. A fourth year at UVA, he also writes for the Premier Lacrosse League covering the Utah Archers and has contributed to Locker Room Access and Nets Republic. The Virginia Cavaliers softball team is heading back to the NCAA Tournament.
UVA softball earns NCAA Tournament bid in No. 8 South Carolina’s regional

1 month ago | streakingthelawn.com | Zach Carey

Photo courtesy of Virginia Athletics The Virginia Cavaliers softball team is heading back to the NCAA Tournament. In head coach Joanna Hardin’s third season, the ‘Hoos have made their second consecutive tournament after the program had only been selected once before since joining the NCAA in 1982.
UVA softball earns NCAA Tournament bid in No. 8 South Carolina’s regional

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Zach Carey

The Virginia Cavaliers softball team is heading back to the NCAA Tournament. The ‘Hoos have now made their second consecutive tournament after the program had only been selected once before since joining the NCAA in 1982. The Cavaliers are 37-17 (14-10 in the ACC) this season after finishing seventh in the conference in the regular season and then losing to Clemson in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals.
COMMITMENT: UVA basketball lands San Francisco transfer guard Malik Thomas

1 month ago | streakingthelawn.com | Trey Kelleher |Dan Siegel |Zach Carey

James Snook-Imagn Images The Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball team is going to be good next season. After getting a ceiling-raiser in the frontcourt with Johann Gruenloh, Ryan Odom and staff have now added San Francisco guard Malik Thomas as a scoring guard who resets the backcourt’s potential for 2025-26. Thomas will come to Charlottesville for his graduate season after receiving a waiver for an additional year of eligibility since he played just 16 minutes his freshman year.
Inside Archers' trade with Chaos to land Brendan Lavelle

1 month ago | premierlacrosseleague.com | Zach Carey

Ahead of the College Draft each May, Utah Archers assistant coach Brian Kavanagh sends head coach and general manager Chris Bates dozens of trade ideas. He pitches dream trade scenario after dream trade scenario. Most of the time, they don’t work out. Occasionally, though, one hits. When Kavanagh sent Bates a proposal the week before the 2025 draft to trade with the Carolina Chaos to move up from pick No. 8 in the first round to No. 5, Bates was intrigued. “Huh, it might have legs,” he responded.
Evaluating Archers' 2025 draft: Was trade up to No. 5 worth it?

1 month ago | premierlacrosseleague.com | Zach Carey

Yet again, the Utah Archers staged a surprise on draft night. Instead of sitting tight at pick No. 8 in the first round, the Archers were aggressive, trading up to No. 5 to go get their guy: Brendan Lavelle. They followed that up with a value selection, adding Harvard’s Sam King with the second pick in the third round. Utah then proceeded to take a swing with Richmond’s Mitchell Dunham at 21st overall and added a versatile offensive depth piece in Bryce Ford at pick No. 32.
Zach Carey's final 2025 PLL mock draft

1 month ago | premierlacrosseleague.com | Zach Carey

The 2025 College Draft presented by Q-Collar is coming up quickly, kicking off May 6 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The league’s general managers are on the precipice of the most significant opportunity to improve their rosters before the 2025 season opens on May 30. This year’s class might not have the depth of absolute star talent that the 2024 draft had. Yet it’s deep with players who have the talent and experience to have sustained careers in the league.