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PLL Week 4: Charlotte Showcases Chaos Offense and Archers Defensive Dominance

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Week 4 of the Premier Lacrosse League heads to Charlotte, North Carolina on June 5-6, with four games split between Friday and Saturday at American Legion Memorial Stadium. The Carolina Chaos anchor both days, opening against Utah before facing Denver in the weekend finale. All games stream on the ESPN App and PLL hub.

Carolina's "Thunder and Lightning" attack features Shane Knobloch, who has scored in every game this season after winning the Golden Stick Award. Meanwhile, the Archers boast historically elite defense, limiting opponents to scores on just 18.6% of possessions, though their offense ranks dead last at 15.2%. Friday's second game pits Trevor Baptiste's 64.8% career faceoff rate against TD Ierlan's 60.6% in a premier specialist matchup.

Saturday brings Boston versus California in both leagues, with the Guard celebrating UNC alumni Andie Aldave and Kiley Mottice. The Waterdogs face the Cannons in a family affair, as CJ Kirst matches up against brothers Connor and Colin. Marcus Holman continues chasing John Grant Jr.'s all-time goals record, sitting 27 behind with 366 career scores.

The weekend's compelling storylines center on whether Carolina's balanced weekend slate can maintain their early momentum while Utah's defensive excellence faces its toughest test yet against diverse offensive attacks.