Top Long Island Lax Recruit To Visit DU

(above) James Burnside is a former hockey player who will visit with DU's Lacrosse coaches next weekFrom: Garden City Patchby Jason MolinetJames Burnside isn't even one of the two most heralded defenders at Garden City High School. That title belongs to Stephen Jahelka and Brian Fischer, who decided to play in the Under Armour All-American lacrosse game and with their summer team instead.That's when Burnside emerged from their considerable shadows by showing off his ability to earn a spot on the Empire State Games' scholastic boys lacrosse team. Interestingly, the Garden City rising senior considered himself more of a hockey player not that long ago."Ever since I was little I used to play hockey," Burnside said. "And I always thought I'd go to Empires for hockey. So I always wanted to try out."With the attention he received from college lacrosse coaches beginning last fall, Burnside dropped the puck and went with lacrosse full time. He took th...