The Player & The Journalist: Recent Episodes
Lacrosse Extras
Karson Harris and David Vick engage in exciting, honest conversations about what’s going on in the world of women’s lacrosse! A new episode of The Player & The Journalist, the official podcast of Lacrosse Extras, is released every other Tuesday.
In this episode… Karson and David take a deep dive into the National Championship game and talk about the transfer portal! Karson also says goodbye to the podcast.
0:30 – National Championship
Northwestern’s fast start, BC’s offensive balance & key moments
27:20 – Transfers
Jenika Cuocco, Lindsey Marshall, Virginia Tech, South Florida & more
41:48 - Karson’s Farewell
What’s next for her: school, Taylor Swift in Canada & Disney
Episode 43.
Recorded on June 2, 2024.
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In this episode… Florida’s electric leader joins the show as she prepares for the final four.
1:51 – Nothing But Love
Where her love for the game comes from, assists & Sky Walkers
17:57 – The Gators
Why the offense is so hard to stop & changes after 0-2 start
29:34 – Showtime
Feelings on the Final Four, Northwestern & preparing
Episode 42.
Recorded on May 19, 2024.
The next episode of your favorite women’s lacrosse podcast will be released on June 4!
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick are joined by a former Tar Heel & National Champion, Scottie Rose Growney!
4:09 – Playing in Japan
The lacrosse community & teaching the next generation
32:11 – Watching UNC
The feeling of watching her former teammates near graduation & their 2024 season
54:08 – Natty Prediction
Shout-out Andie Aldave
Episode 41.
Recorded on April 28, 2024.
The next episode of your favorite women’s lacrosse podcast will be released on May 14!
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick discuss the CAA’s best, share frustrations over JMU & predict NCAA bid selections.
1:18 – Drexel vs. Stony Brook
Polar opposite goalie play, adjustments Drexel needs to make, Stony Brook’s complacency
24:04 – Yay or Nay
Are we all in or all out on JMU, UVA, Navy & Penn State
41:30 – NCAA Bid Predictions
ACC, Big 10, Ivy League, Patriot League & Pac 12
Episode 40.
Recorded on April 30, 2024.
The next episode of your favorite women’s lacrosse podcast will be released on April 16!
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick are joined by a member of the Fighting Irish, Madison Ahern.
3:01 – Notre Dame
Playing at the historic school, Rudy & this year’s spark
9:25 – Be The Best
Importance of Northwestern win & ND’s big three
21:14 – The Journey
Covid year to fifth year
30:51 – Looking Forward
NYC & wanting to keep play
Episode 39.
Recorded on March 29, 2024.
The next episode of your favorite women’s lacrosse podcast will be released on April 16!
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick share their opinions on the first month of the 2024 season.
2:51 – Teams That Have Impressed
Michigan, Rider, Notre Dame & Yale
21:53 – New Rules in Action
Improved woman down, green cards & length of games
33:30 – National Champ Picks
Strengths & weaknesses
44:37 – Over / Under Win Totals
Brown, Michigan, Oregon, Stony Brook, UMass
Episode 38.
Recorded on March 3, 2024.
The next episode of your favorite women’s lacrosse podcast will be released on March 19!
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick speak with a powerful midfielder for Johns Hopkins, Ava Angello.
3:04 – Playing at Hopkins
Storied program, fast start as a freshman & great coaching staff
11:28 – Strengths
Using height to her advantage, upperclassmen mentors & undefeated start
28:15 – Long Way to Go
Enjoying a tough schedule & motivated for another NCAA run
Episode 37.
Recorded on February 18, 2024.
The next episode of your favorite women’s lacrosse podcast will be released on March 5!
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick speak with twin defenders who lock down the west coast: Bella & Gigi Gaspar.
3:25 – Growing Up As Twins
Best friends, playing box & lacrosse scene in British Columbia
15:37 – Going D1
Choosing lacrosse over basketball, choice of numbers & why ASU
31:55 – Team Canada
The greatest honor & differences in style of play
Episode 36.
Recorded on February 4, 2024.
The next episode of your favorite women’s lacrosse podcast will be released on February 20!
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick make predictions for the 2024 NCAA women’s lacrosse season.
1:45 – Conference Champs
All 15 D1 conferences
35:08 – Award Winners
Tewaaraton, national champion & teams that will surprise
45:32 – Preseason top 5
Episode 35.
Recorded on January 21, 2024.
The next episode of your favorite women’s lacrosse podcast will be released on February 6!
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick are joined by a daughter of Tabernacle, New Jersey & one of the finest players in the Big 10, Cassidy Spilis.
2:05 – New Jersey
Having a mom that played college lacrosse & playing at her home school
8:40 – Returning to Rutgers
20:48 – Emotions of 2022-23
Going from 16-5 to 8-9
27:17 – Final Season
Goals, having fun & being a three-time team captain
Episode 34.
Recorded on January 6, 2024.
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick celebrate the year that was in women’s lacrosse.
3:38 – Game of the Year
UNC vs. Denver & JMU vs. Maryland
13:03 – Player of the Year
Izzy Scane, Molly Laliberty & Meaghan Tyrrell
20:00 – Surprise of the Year
BC’s strength without Charlotte North & Marquette’s historic season
29:50 – Moment of the Year
Kayla DeRose’s game winner & Richmond topping UVA in 2OT
Episode 33.
Recorded on December 17, 2023.
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick rewind the clock to go over the history of lacrosse.
2:27 – The Year 1100
America’s oldest team sport, fields that stretched miles, Queen Victoria watched
26:47 – Women’s History
First game in 1890, NCAAs & Team USA
44:55 – Rules
Episode 32.
Recorded on November 19, 2023.
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick are joined by the 2023 CAA Attacker of the Year.
2:04 – First Four Years
Games she learned the most from, what she is most proud of & development into a star
18:46 – One Last Ride
Staying at Drexel for fifth year, 2024 goals & being versatile
26:31 – Left to Accomplish
Win an NCAA Tournament game
Episode 31.
Recorded on November 2, 2023.
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick discuss the inclusion of lacrosse in the 2028 Olympics, predict Team USA’s roster and go over the recent Fall Classic.
1:16 – LA 2028
Great timing, potential of lacrosse staying in the Olympics, sixes format
11:51 – USA Roster Predictions
Charlotte North, Madison Taylor, Marie McCool, Ellie Masera, Chloe Humphrey, Lizzie Colson, Kenzie Kent, Belle Smith
38:17 – Northwestern vs. USA u20
Episode 30.
Recorded on October 21, 2023.
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick discuss their lacrosse origin stories.
1:15 – Getting Into Lacrosse
The roads Karson & David took to falling in love with the sport
16:57 – Lacrosse Inspirations
Karson’s teammates & David’s appreciation for 2017-2019 Boston College Teams
34:25 – Karson Chooses Drexel
46:11 – Best Lacrosse Memories
Episode 29.
Recorded on September 24, 2023.
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick are joined by the 2023 USA Lacrosse High School Girls Player of the Year, Chloe Humphrey.
3:37 – Darien Made
Learning from her sisters, playing for Lisa Lindley & huge senior year
18:05 – High School Adversity
Battling through injuries
25:45 – Hopes & Goals at UNC
Episode 28.
Recorded on August 31, 2023.
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick discuss offseason transfers.
1:50 – Most Impactful
BC’s transfers, Molly Krestinski & Gabby Cleveland
14:58 – Most Excited to See
Clemson’s transfers, Natalie Calandra-Ryan, Melissa Sconone & Nicole Humphrey
38:29 – Future of The Portal
Will it stay busy after the fifth year goes away?
Episode 27.
Recorded on August 28, 2023.
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick are joined by one of the key pieces from Denver’s historic Final Four run this year. Defender Trinity McPherson is in the house!
2:02 – Before College
Getting Into Lacrosse & Life in the Philippines
11:07 – Hopkins
19:38 – Not Playing in 2022
Focused on Mental Health & Worked as a Public Relations Account Manager
27:58 – Denver’s Dream Season
44:45 – Diversity in WLAX
Episode 26.
Recorded on July 19, 2023.
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick are joined by a true champion. Coach Kelly Amonte Hiller shares her thoughts on Northwestern winning it all & proposed rule changes.
3:42 – The Road Back
Reestablishing the Culture & Believing
19:34 – Significance of Championship
What Made This Northwestern Team so Special & Gratitude of Fifth-Year Transfers
43:19 – Proposed Rule Changes
Unfathomable to Take Away Opportunity
55:30 – Contradictions in the Rules
Episode 25.
Recorded on July 5, 2023.
Ep. 24: Rounds One & Two Analysis
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick share their thoughts on the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament & look ahead as only eight teams remain.
3:00 – First Round
Hopkins, Richmond vs. Marquette, UAlbany vs. UVA
15:20 – Second Round
Each Sweet Sixteen Game
51:14 – Upcoming Games
What a Win Would Mean for Denver’s Program, How Loyola can Upset NU, Predictions
Episode 24.
Recorded on May 15, 2023.
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick discuss NCAA Tournament bubble teams with the postseason right around the corner.
3:12 – Who Is In?
Drexel, Marquette, Army & Michigan
28:21 – Who Is Out?
Yale, Villanova, Virginia Tech & Navy
46:30 – The Path In
Campbell, Stanford & Johns Hopkins
Episode 23.
Recorded on April 23, 2023.
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick are joined by royalty. Two words. Izzy. Scane.
2:16 – Northwestern’s Success
5:30 – Mindset While Playing
17:23 – Coming Back Strong
Injury & Mental Health Journey
32:27 – Erin Coykendall & Molly Laliberty
42:28 – Representing Michigan
Episode 22.
Recorded on March 28, 2023.
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick are joined by 2022 All-American defender Eugénie Rovegno from Washington & Lee University.
2:35 – Get to Know Eugénie
Oyster farm, why W&L, lacrosse family
20:01 – Strengths as a Defender
27:15 – W&L’s Current Season
33:52 – Favorite Aspects of Lacrosse
Episode 21.
Recorded on March 26, 2023.
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick are joined by defender and AU professional Courtney Taylor who played at Temple & Boston College.
2:27 – What is Courtney Doing Now?
13:38 – Lessons Learned
Temple & BC coaching staffs
21:41 – Goals for BC This Year
Thoughts on UNC Defeat
31:23 – Toughest Player to Guard
Episode 20.
Recorded on March 19, 2023.
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick discuss fan-submitted topics and questions on the current college season.
1:13 – Talking Teams
Army, Xavier, Clemson, Drexel & Notre Dame
42:13 – Right or Wrong?
Villanova & Duke
54:30 – Way Too Early Final 4 Teams
Can Florida, Loyola or UVA make a surprise run?
1:03:40 – Tips for Beginners
Episode 19.
Recorded on February 26, 2023.
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick discuss the opening weekend of the 2023 college season.
3:01 – What Caught Our Eye
6:30 – Marquee Games Breakdown
Syracuse vs. Northwestern
Louisville vs. Denver
33:32 – An Unexpected Loss
39:37 – Most Impressive Team
Maryland & Old Dominion
Episode 18.
Recorded on February 12, 2023.
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick talk with Villanova HC Jill Batcheller who gives an in-depth preview of the 2023 Wildcats.
3:09 – Nova’s 2022 Season
Takeaways from year one, coaching staff consistency
18:59 – Previewing 2023
Schedule, team identity, newcomers, players to watch
42:00 – Program Goals
This year and beyond
Episode 17.
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick rank their top 5 teams, predict all 15 D1 conference champions and share thoughts on the 2023 NCAA season.
0:59 – Top 5 Teams
21:23 – Predicting Conference Champs
52:50 – Picks
Tewaaraton winner, national champion, team that will surprise people
1:01:11 – General Thoughts
Clemson’s embarrassing non-conference schedule
Episode 16.
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick reflect on the year that was in women’s lacrosse.
1:32 – Player of the Year
Jamie Ortega & Meaghan Tyrrell
7:10 – Game of the Year
14:20 – Surprise of the Year
Aurora Cordingley & American University
24:00 – Moment of the Year
29:00 – Changes in 2023
Credit given to players between the 30’s & flopping
Episode 15.
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick are joined by Maryland freshman midfielder and Minnesota’s very own Jaylen Rosga.
2:10 – Young Jaylen
Coming from Minnesota, role models & injury recovery
16:52 – Taking Over #22
20:09 – First Fall Ball
Adjusting to college lacrosse, Maryland freshmen & season expectations
29:06 – Random Questions
Favorite song, breakfast food, show, Thanksgiving dish & more
Episode 14.
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick speak with Duke Head Coach Kerstin Kimel about her 2023 Blue Devils.
2:40 – Looking Back at 2022
Beating BC and learning from end of season struggles
11:34 – Duke’s 2023 Team
Maddie Jenner’s impact, an experienced roster and transfers
27:17 – Thoughts on Specific Players
Freshmen class, Katie DeSimone, Anna Callahan and goalies
39:44 – Expectations for 2023
Episode 13.
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick discuss takeaways from the Fall Classic between Team USA and the University of North Carolina. Topics include: the new-look Tar Heels, a new era for the red, white and blue, and overall gameplay.
1:44 – New-Look Tar Heels
Alecia Nicholas, Brooklyn Walker-Welch, Liv Pikiell and Reilly Casey
11:39 – Leaders for UNC
24:20 – New Era for Team USA
Recent retirements and new players stepping in
28:39 – Gameplay Thoughts
Episode 12.
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick discuss important transfers, new head coaches, conference changes and D2 teams making the jump to D1.
1:48 – Transfers
Tayler Warehime, Marge Donovan, Julianna Sanchez, Margot Hotham, Katie Riehl and Molly LaLiberty
18:12 – New Head Coaches
UMass, Eastern Michigan, Arizona State, Johns Hopkins and Cal
29:10 – Conference Changes
34:36 – Lindenwood & Queens Now D1
Episode 11.
In this episode… Hosts Jillian Reilly and David Vick preview the upcoming collegiate season.
5:16 – Initial rankings.
12:32 – Teams to look out for.
20:46 – National champion picks.
28:02 – BC’s motivation level.
Episode 10.
In this episode… Hosts Jillian Reilly and David Vick discuss the equity differences between the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse Tournaments.
2:22 – Roster & bench limits.
9:13 – Venue capacity.
13:48 – David’s 2019 Final Four story.
27:39 – Possible championship venues.
Episode 9.
In this episode… Hosts Jillian Reilly and David Vick discuss the impact the transfer portal has had on the college game and the impact it will have going forward.
4:59 – Will the rich get richer?
9:35 – Goalies transferring.
15:17 – More aggressive recruiting.
24:20 – Coaches under more pressure.
Episode 8.
In this episode… Hosts Jillian Reilly and David Vick discuss fan predictions for the upcoming NCAA season.
0:50 – Will Louisville crack the top 10?
8:54 – Another first-time champion in 2022?
14:12 – David on Princeton’s chances.
24:22 – Jillian’s choice for most likely first-time champion.
Episode 7.
In this episode… Hosts Jillian Reilly and David Vick talk with Boston College goalie Rachel Hall.
4:18 – Trivia questions.
19:46 – Rachel’s unique journey.
31:27 – Will she return in 2023?
35:05 – Fan questions.
Episode 6.
In this episode… Hosts Jillian Reilly and David Vick sit down with Drexel All-American Karson Harris.
2:07 – Drexel’s new coaching staff.
7:58 – Expectations for 2022.
15:33 – Karson evolving on offense.
24:30 – Belief within the Drexel program.
Episode 5.
In this episode… Hosts Jillian Reilly and David Vick discuss struggles and sacrifices that come along with success. They also discuss staying positive through the highs and lows.
1:20 – Life struggles.
14:47 – Sacrifices required to be successful.
19:35 – Handling failure.
25:43 – Social media & its impact on health.
Episode 4.
In this episode… Hosts Jillian Reilly and David Vick discuss fifth-year transfers Andie Aldave and Paige Petty. They also discuss rule changes for the 2022 college season.
0:30 – Andie Aldave transferring to UNC.
9:30 – Paige Petty to Pittsburgh.
15:03 – College rule changes.
Episode 3.
In this episode… Hosts Jillian Reilly and David Vick recap week one of AU lacrosse. They also discuss the format & rules of the new professional league, Jill Batcheller going to Villanova and Kayla Treanor taking over for Gary Gait at Syracuse.
4:34 – Individual points system of AU lacrosse.
15:53 – Jill Batcheller leaving Drexel for Villanova.
23:57 – Kayla Treanor and Syracuse.
Episode 2.
In this episode… Hosts Jillian Reilly and David Vick introduce themselves, recap the 2021 season, discuss Boston College’s four straight championship appearances, the Eagles’ championship victory over Syracuse and the biggest surprises of the 2021 season.
12:00 – Northwestern falling to Syracuse in Final 4.
31:00 – BC’s championship appearances.
49:20 – Emotions of winning it all.
55:00 – Biggest surprise of the 2021 season.
Episode 1.