lacrosse expectations after state win

(The team holds up the State Championship trophy. Courtesy of Oakton Smugmug)

How the season is expected to turnout

After a last minute win in the state championship game, with a final score of 11-10, all eyes are looking to the Oakton boys varsity lacrosse team. Expectations are high, and the competition is fierce. The team plans to meet these expectations despite losing last years seniors. As well as many different faces on the team, the practices have also changed substantially. Instead of long practices with half an hour of film, they’ve switched to shorter, more intense practices, and about fifteen minutes of film. The returning players are all very talented, and many new players show great potential. All the players are very goal-oriented, and most have a very high GPA. These athletes who’ve trained for years are looking for another state ring. In the championship game, Oakton was down by two with fifty seconds left on the clock. After an illegal play by Robinson, their best player was penalized, and his goal was stricken from the record. Two goals by Jared Cole in the final forty seconds brought Oakton an unexpected win. However, many Robinson players, coaches, and parents thought the penalization was inappropriate, but Oakton’s players and coaches knew it was a crucial moment in the game. In an interview with the head coach, Jake Bullock, he stated, “That’s [another state win] always the goal. Nothing’s ever promised, but that’s something we always try to achieve, and if it doesn’t happen, that doesn’t mean we weren’t successful.” Although last year’s win was very controversial, Oakton looks to repeat this experience. Even though there have been many changes to this team, from new players to new practices, expect a great season from the boys’ lacrosse team.

veronica preaskorn

staff writer

(The team storms the field after the win. Courte sy of Oakton Smugmug)