Dan Arestia
@danarestia.bsky.social
High School, College, and Pro Lacrosse Writer. Host of Sticks In Lacrosse podcast. Current: @USALacrosseMag @PrepLacrosse @NELaxJournal. SticksInLacrosse.com. DMs open.
I think Dylan Hess might be the only person who can do this to Latrell Harris.
November 16, 2025 at 12:57 AM
I think Dylan Hess might be the only person who can do this to Latrell Harris.
This is an all timer of a pick assist from Mark Matthews. He steamrolls a defender and creates all kinds of room for Owen Hiltz to bury this.
November 16, 2025 at 12:44 AM
This is an all timer of a pick assist from Mark Matthews. He steamrolls a defender and creates all kinds of room for Owen Hiltz to bury this.
Adelphi is reloading. Carter Linkletter, a 1st team All American LSM at AIC and the USILA LSM of the Year last year, is joining the Panthers for the 2026 season.
Schmeisser winner Ries Bower is back, All American Michael D'Alessandro is back, the Adelphi defense is stacked.
Schmeisser winner Ries Bower is back, All American Michael D'Alessandro is back, the Adelphi defense is stacked.
November 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Adelphi is reloading. Carter Linkletter, a 1st team All American LSM at AIC and the USILA LSM of the Year last year, is joining the Panthers for the 2026 season.
Schmeisser winner Ries Bower is back, All American Michael D'Alessandro is back, the Adelphi defense is stacked.
Schmeisser winner Ries Bower is back, All American Michael D'Alessandro is back, the Adelphi defense is stacked.
Without a doubt my favorite lacrosse program to follow on signing day is Utah. So far, they've signed players from:
Michigan
Arizona
Florida
New Jersey
Utah
California
British Columbia
Maryland
Michigan
Arizona
Florida
New Jersey
Utah
California
British Columbia
Maryland
November 13, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Without a doubt my favorite lacrosse program to follow on signing day is Utah. So far, they've signed players from:
Michigan
Arizona
Florida
New Jersey
Utah
California
British Columbia
Maryland
Michigan
Arizona
Florida
New Jersey
Utah
California
British Columbia
Maryland
The PLL needs to ditch the two point line and any other rule tweaks and just play the exact Olympics rules at the Championship Series.
November 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The PLL needs to ditch the two point line and any other rule tweaks and just play the exact Olympics rules at the Championship Series.
Walking from the thanksgiving dinner table to the couch to watch the late window.
Russia presented its human-like AI robot. It fell down as it walked onto the stage.
November 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Walking from the thanksgiving dinner table to the couch to watch the late window.
We're back! Sticks In is up after a little break, and we're talking:
- NLL and three teams I'm excited about this year
- A reason to watch every team in the NLL
- Waterdogs hiring Dave Cottle
- Player Moment changes in PLL and WLL
- Street Lacrosse
open.spotify.com/episode/4I0U...
- NLL and three teams I'm excited about this year
- A reason to watch every team in the NLL
- Waterdogs hiring Dave Cottle
- Player Moment changes in PLL and WLL
- Street Lacrosse
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NLL is back, Philly hires Dave Cottle, Street Lacrosse, and Player Movement
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November 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
We're back! Sticks In is up after a little break, and we're talking:
- NLL and three teams I'm excited about this year
- A reason to watch every team in the NLL
- Waterdogs hiring Dave Cottle
- Player Moment changes in PLL and WLL
- Street Lacrosse
open.spotify.com/episode/4I0U...
- NLL and three teams I'm excited about this year
- A reason to watch every team in the NLL
- Waterdogs hiring Dave Cottle
- Player Moment changes in PLL and WLL
- Street Lacrosse
open.spotify.com/episode/4I0U...
I didn't see it until today and I was not emotionally prepared to watch Toni Cornell sing Fell on Black Days.
November 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I didn't see it until today and I was not emotionally prepared to watch Toni Cornell sing Fell on Black Days.
Toronto leads Saskatchewan 14-6 after the third. Hiltz hat trick, Kirst a pair of goals and a few assists.
Saskatchewan is missing multiple key players, but I am so excited to overreact to this preseason result.
Saskatchewan is missing multiple key players, but I am so excited to overreact to this preseason result.
November 9, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Toronto leads Saskatchewan 14-6 after the third. Hiltz hat trick, Kirst a pair of goals and a few assists.
Saskatchewan is missing multiple key players, but I am so excited to overreact to this preseason result.
Saskatchewan is missing multiple key players, but I am so excited to overreact to this preseason result.
CJ Kirst shoots this from Ithaca.
November 9, 2025 at 1:29 AM
CJ Kirst shoots this from Ithaca.
Owen Hiltz hat trick. Watch the backside pipe to see Hiltz find his way through traffic to come open inside, and then it's another lightning fast catch and finish.
November 9, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Owen Hiltz hat trick. Watch the backside pipe to see Hiltz find his way through traffic to come open inside, and then it's another lightning fast catch and finish.
First goal for the first overall pick. Mark Matthews and CJ Kirst exchange, after the throwback Matthews drags his man away to clear more room, and CJ with that much space is unfair.
November 9, 2025 at 12:53 AM
First goal for the first overall pick. Mark Matthews and CJ Kirst exchange, after the throwback Matthews drags his man away to clear more room, and CJ with that much space is unfair.
"I gotta see how he did that"
This will be a common refrain for Owen Hiltz. Incredible hands to grab this loose ball and shoot it, underhand from a low angle, to beat the buzzer for a goal.
This will be a common refrain for Owen Hiltz. Incredible hands to grab this loose ball and shoot it, underhand from a low angle, to beat the buzzer for a goal.
November 9, 2025 at 12:44 AM
"I gotta see how he did that"
This will be a common refrain for Owen Hiltz. Incredible hands to grab this loose ball and shoot it, underhand from a low angle, to beat the buzzer for a goal.
This will be a common refrain for Owen Hiltz. Incredible hands to grab this loose ball and shoot it, underhand from a low angle, to beat the buzzer for a goal.
First real impressive highlight play for CJ Kirst. Harris drops his man, Kirst comes over to support, throws a nice check for a CTO, wins the loose ball and runs the floor, pass forward for an assist. So much more than a scorer.
November 9, 2025 at 12:43 AM
First real impressive highlight play for CJ Kirst. Harris drops his man, Kirst comes over to support, throws a nice check for a CTO, wins the loose ball and runs the floor, pass forward for an assist. So much more than a scorer.
Nobody told Latrell Harris to take it easy in the preseason
November 9, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Nobody told Latrell Harris to take it easy in the preseason
Pro lacrosse players whose last name is also a Halloween costume, ranked:
10. Mike Messenger
9. Colin Squires
8. Curtis Knight
7. Ethan Walker
6. Tanner Cook
5. Tyler Carpenter
4. Malik Sparrow
3. Matt Whitcher
2. Sam/Jesse King
1. Matt Rambo
10. Mike Messenger
9. Colin Squires
8. Curtis Knight
7. Ethan Walker
6. Tanner Cook
5. Tyler Carpenter
4. Malik Sparrow
3. Matt Whitcher
2. Sam/Jesse King
1. Matt Rambo
October 31, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Pro lacrosse players whose last name is also a Halloween costume, ranked:
10. Mike Messenger
9. Colin Squires
8. Curtis Knight
7. Ethan Walker
6. Tanner Cook
5. Tyler Carpenter
4. Malik Sparrow
3. Matt Whitcher
2. Sam/Jesse King
1. Matt Rambo
10. Mike Messenger
9. Colin Squires
8. Curtis Knight
7. Ethan Walker
6. Tanner Cook
5. Tyler Carpenter
4. Malik Sparrow
3. Matt Whitcher
2. Sam/Jesse King
1. Matt Rambo
The youth are taking over the PLL. In his first piece as a guest writer for Sticks In, Jack Knight ranks the top five PLL players under the age of 25.
www.sticksinlacrosse.com/post/ranking...
www.sticksinlacrosse.com/post/ranking...
Ranking the Top Five PLL Players Under 25
It's now the lacrosse dead zone: the PLL playoffs (and the following New York Atlas celebration) concluded over a month ago, college lacrosse’s only news comes in the form of fall ball highlight packa...
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October 21, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The youth are taking over the PLL. In his first piece as a guest writer for Sticks In, Jack Knight ranks the top five PLL players under the age of 25.
www.sticksinlacrosse.com/post/ranking...
www.sticksinlacrosse.com/post/ranking...
NLL season is rapidly approaching. If you're a PLL fan who wants to give indoor a try (you should!), you might be wondering which team to support. Where do my favorite players play? I've got you covered. PLL fan's guide to picking an NLL team.
www.sticksinlacrosse.com/post/pll-fan...
www.sticksinlacrosse.com/post/pll-fan...
PLL Fan's Guide to picking an NLL Team, 2025-26 edition
The indoor season is nearly here. While a contentious negotiation for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement looked like it might result in some cancelled games, reports now indicate that camp will be ...
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October 20, 2025 at 12:25 PM
NLL season is rapidly approaching. If you're a PLL fan who wants to give indoor a try (you should!), you might be wondering which team to support. Where do my favorite players play? I've got you covered. PLL fan's guide to picking an NLL team.
www.sticksinlacrosse.com/post/pll-fan...
www.sticksinlacrosse.com/post/pll-fan...
My Ohio Valley Ironmen cards arrived. A must own for lacrosse fans.
October 3, 2025 at 10:03 PM
My Ohio Valley Ironmen cards arrived. A must own for lacrosse fans.
Here is my entire 2025 PLL Awards Ballot. Who I picked for each award, why I voted that way, and my picks for 1st and 2nd team All Pro.
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www.sticksinlacrosse.com/post/my-2025...
www.sticksinlacrosse.com
September 17, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Here is my entire 2025 PLL Awards Ballot. Who I picked for each award, why I voted that way, and my picks for 1st and 2nd team All Pro.
www.sticksinlacrosse.com/post/my-2025...
www.sticksinlacrosse.com/post/my-2025...
I asked my son who I should draft in fantasy football last night. He said the Eagles, because they clean up and don't leave messes around.
Naturally I asked him what team does leave messes and trash around, so I can avoid that team. He said the Jets.
Naturally I asked him what team does leave messes and trash around, so I can avoid that team. He said the Jets.
September 4, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I asked my son who I should draft in fantasy football last night. He said the Eagles, because they clean up and don't leave messes around.
Naturally I asked him what team does leave messes and trash around, so I can avoid that team. He said the Jets.
Naturally I asked him what team does leave messes and trash around, so I can avoid that team. He said the Jets.
Face to face with a bobcat in the yard this morning. Didn't flinch. Stared him down. Never felt so alive. Suburban dads know.
August 31, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Face to face with a bobcat in the yard this morning. Didn't flinch. Stared him down. Never felt so alive. Suburban dads know.
Happy Friday, we're back, Sticks In is up! We're talking:
- U20 World Championships
- Why Canada won (not club lacrosse)
- Getting over the idea that only USA/Canada is worth watching
- PLL Semifinals
- Anatomy of an upset
- Stars and Stripes Classic
open.spotify.com/episode/5tvy...
- U20 World Championships
- Why Canada won (not club lacrosse)
- Getting over the idea that only USA/Canada is worth watching
- PLL Semifinals
- Anatomy of an upset
- Stars and Stripes Classic
open.spotify.com/episode/5tvy...
Canada Wins Gold, PLL Semifinals, Stars and Stripes Classic
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August 29, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Happy Friday, we're back, Sticks In is up! We're talking:
- U20 World Championships
- Why Canada won (not club lacrosse)
- Getting over the idea that only USA/Canada is worth watching
- PLL Semifinals
- Anatomy of an upset
- Stars and Stripes Classic
open.spotify.com/episode/5tvy...
- U20 World Championships
- Why Canada won (not club lacrosse)
- Getting over the idea that only USA/Canada is worth watching
- PLL Semifinals
- Anatomy of an upset
- Stars and Stripes Classic
open.spotify.com/episode/5tvy...
I just submitted my PLL Awards ballot. All individual awards plus 1st and 2nd team All Pros.
The Award Ceremony is Friday, Sept 12th in New York City ahead of the PLL Championship Game.
The Award Ceremony is Friday, Sept 12th in New York City ahead of the PLL Championship Game.
August 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I just submitted my PLL Awards ballot. All individual awards plus 1st and 2nd team All Pros.
The Award Ceremony is Friday, Sept 12th in New York City ahead of the PLL Championship Game.
The Award Ceremony is Friday, Sept 12th in New York City ahead of the PLL Championship Game.
Chase Fraser did it again. A ridiculous BTB goal, and then capped with a smile right at the camera. He does not score ordinary goals.
August 28, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Chase Fraser did it again. A ridiculous BTB goal, and then capped with a smile right at the camera. He does not score ordinary goals.