Saratoga Springs' Parker Laurin among 2026 Empire 8 Women's Lacrosse Players to Watch

The 2026 Empire 8 women's lacrosse season has begun with 10 teams vying for the conference championship.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The 2026 Empire 8 women's lacrosse season has kicked off, with SUNY Brockport taking on Ithaca College in a non-league matchup. The Cardinals of St. John Fisher University will look to win their 14th straight Empire 8 title as 10 teams compete for the 2026 championship.

Why it matters

The Empire 8 is a prominent NCAA Division III women's lacrosse conference, and the annual race for the conference title is closely watched by fans and scouts alike. Saratoga Springs native Parker Laurin is among the players expected to make an impact this season.

The details

The 2026 Empire 8 women's lacrosse season began on February 14, 2026, with SUNY Brockport facing off against Ithaca College in a non-league matchup. The Cardinals of St. John Fisher University, the defending champions, will look to extend their remarkable 14-year reign atop the conference as 10 teams vie for the 2026 Empire 8 title.

  • The 2026 Empire 8 women's lacrosse season began on February 14, 2026.

The players

Parker Laurin

A player from Saratoga Springs, New York who is expected to be one of the top performers in the 2026 Empire 8 women's lacrosse season.

St. John Fisher University Cardinals

The defending champions of the Empire 8 women's lacrosse conference, having won the title 14 years in a row.

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The takeaway

The 2026 Empire 8 women's lacrosse season promises to be an exciting one, with the dominant St. John Fisher Cardinals looking to extend their reign and players like Parker Laurin aiming to make a name for themselves in the competitive conference.