UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - While August may have been all about the Olympics, just prior the lacrosse community had its eye on the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) Under-19 Men's Lacrosse World Championship. Three members of the Nittany Lion men's lacrosse program were a part of the action, earning a total of three medals, two gold and a bronze.
The tournament, held in Coquitlam, British Columbia, included 14 teams. In addition to the United States and Canada, other notable teams present were the Iroquois Nationals, and teams from England, Israel, and Korea.
Penn State freshman Mac O'Keefe was one of the 23 members representing the United States.