1. Maryland vs. New YorkLacrosse:Why Maryland is Superior Stephen Canterbury

2. North vs. South Under Armour High School All American Game Maryland vs. Syracuse National Semifinals 2009

3. High School Lacrosse National Rankings Maryland New York #1-Georgetown Prep #4-St. Paul’s #10-Boys’ Latin #12-Landon #15-Loyola- Blakefield #2-West Islip #6-Manhasset #8-St. Anthony’s #11-Ward Melville

4. Division I College Recruits 23% of all college recruits from NY high schools 28% of these play Division I lacrosse 12% of all college recruits from MD high schools 35% of these play Division I lacrosse

5. College Rankings

6. Maryland Teams’ Strength of Schedule

7. ACC Dominance UVA: 19% Maryland Players UNC: 23% Maryland Players Duke: 19% Maryland Players UMD: 43% Maryland Players 4 of the top 5 teams in national rankings are ACC teams UVA: #1 UMD: #3 UNC: #4 Duke: #5 ACC has an 18-1 out of conference record

8. 2009 All-American Team