The 2008 Patriot Cup, a four game lacrosse showcase is coming to Texas Stadium in Dallas on March 15th. The Patriot Cup will feature a college doubleheader of Holy Cross vs. Navy at 12 p.m. and Rutgers vs. Army at 3 p.m. Episcopal School of Dallas will face St.Mary’s of Annapolis at 9:30 a.m. and Dallas Highland Park will battle Memphis University School in the final game at 5 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Wounded Warrior, a non-profit organization which seeks to assist those men and women of our armed forces who have been severely injured during the conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locations around the world. For ticket and event information, go to www.2008patriotcup.com

THSLL appoints Nancy Powers as State Administrator effective February 1, 2008.  Texas High School Lacrosse League (THSLL) is proud to announce that Nancy Powers will join THSLL effective February 1, 2008 as its first State Administrator.  The State Administrator is the first paid position, accountable to the THSLL board, reporting to the THSLL Commissioner.  Much of the State Administrator’s duties will be assisting the District Coordinators and taking day-to-day direction directly from the District Coordinators.  Nancy comes to THSLL with a breadth of non-profit and lacrosse administration experience to include Executive Director of The Elisa Project, Executive Director of Highland Park Alumni Association and President of Highland Park Boys Lacrosse for several years. Please join me in welcoming Nancy in her new position to our ever-growing Texas high school lacrosse family.   

Respectfully Submitted, Jay Widdig  THSLL Commissioner