The article previews Week 5 of the 2025 Premier Lacrosse League season, focusing on the homecoming weekend for the California Redwoods in San Diego. Key matchups include the Denver Outlaws vs. California Redwoods, featuring the Kavanagh brothers. The Outlaws' return features Jared Bernhardt's impressive scoring and a new 'hippo offense' strategy. Meanwhile, the Redwoods showcase newcomer Cole Kastner, enhancing their lineup, and Chris Kavanagh takes on the role of 'stick doctor,' reinforcing the personal connections and innovations within the sport.
The winner of the 2021 Tewaaraton Award, Jared Bernhardt is back to lacrosse this season after playing wide receiver in the NFL, scoring four goals last week.
The Outlaws are running a new 'hippo offense' which restricts players to three seconds with the ball, significantly increasing their passing totals each week.
Cole Kastner is making his professional lacrosse debut for the California Redwoods, demonstrating versatility after playing basketball at Stanford after his lacrosse career at Virginia.
As 'stick doctor,' Chris Kavanagh uses his childhood skills to modify sticks for teammates, showcasing the blend of tradition and innovation in the game.
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