After COVID-19 and not having a proper lacrosse season, the boys lacrosse team is back and better than ever. However some things have changed compared to the first two years before the virus. Both Jackson and Owen share their thoughts on how this season can be a bit of a struggle but still fun.

This year many players are getting injured from playing against tough teams. Not showing up to games and practices affects the boys on the field as a team and individually. On the other hand the team still wants to give it their all because there’s still hope.

Owen explained, “I think the season is going well, disregarding our record. I believe the scoreboards don’t reflect how we have played and how far we are coming as a team. It is different now since we are now competing in D1 so our competition is a lot tougher.”

As a captain I feel like I need to help lead among my peers and try to push forward on building a better culture with the team for the new generations of players.

Jackson also agreed with Owen, “The season isn’t going exactly how we hoped, but even with all the struggles we’re still going out there to compete and play as a team.”

Both of them reflect on the past seasons they played on and compared it to this year explaining why it is so different this year.

“One big difference from last year to this year is that we actually have a full season and it’s not being restricted by COVID 19. Another difference is the coaches. We have a lot of new coaches this year so it was definitely odd trying to adjust to that,” Jackson said.

Owen talked about how being captain changes everything, “This year I am captain which changes the way I act and perform compared to the past three years. I was able to become captain by being voted by my peers into the position. As a captain I feel like I need to help lead among my peers and try to push forward on building a better culture with the team for the new generations of players.”

Through the trials and tribulations this season has to offer the boys are still finishing this year strong with many memorable moments.