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By Sam Laskaris Writer The Brock University Badgers men\u2019s lacrosse squad is on a bit of a roll. And Vince Longboat, the Six Nations member who serves as the head coach of the St. Catharines-based Badgers, believes that could bode well for his club in its quest to capture a league championship. The Badgers are one of six teams that have qualified for this year\u2019s Baggataway Cup, the championship tournament for the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA). The three-day Baggataway Cup begins on Friday. All matches will be staged at the Terry Fox Stadium in Brampton. \u201cRight now we are playing really well,\u201d Longboat said of his squad. \u201cAnd patience is going to be a key for us this weekend. If we can stay patient and stick to the… <\/p>\n

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By Sam Laskaris Writer The Brock University Badgers men\u2019s lacrosse squad is on a bit of a roll. And Vince Longboat, the Six Nations member who serves as the head coach of the St. Catharines-based Badgers, believes that could bode well for his club in its quest to capture a league championship. The Badgers are one of six teams that have qualified for this year\u2019s Baggataway Cup, the championship tournament for the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA). The three-day Baggataway Cup begins on Friday. All matches will be staged at the Terry Fox Stadium in Brampton. \u201cRight now we are playing really well,\u201d Longboat said of his squad. \u201cAnd patience is going to be a key for us this weekend. If we can stay patient and stick to the... <\/p>\n

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