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Alyssa Moheiser has been volunteering with youth lacrosse clinics since high school, teaching kindergarteners through sixth graders the basics of the game. Her dedication just earned her USA Lacrosse's Emerging Leader Award.
After a quarter-century drought, Princeton's lacrosse team claimed their seventh national championship with a commanding 16-9 victory over Notre Dame. The Tigers' Memorial Day triumph marks a new chapter for a program that last stood atop college lacrosse in 2001.
When devastating fires forced Pacific Palisades families from their homes, youth lacrosse coach Dayton Gilbreath moved practices closer to where kids were staying. His quick response kept dozens of displaced children connected to their team during one of the hardest moments of their lives.
A high school biology teacher who volunteered at his daughters' lacrosse clinic five years ago has built a thriving girls' program in an area with almost no teams. Joe Bennett now coaches both youth girls and high school boys in Columbia, Missouri, traveling hours for games to share his love of the sport.
After three heartbreaking championship losses, Elmhurst University's lacrosse team finally broke through with a dominant 19-9 victory over three-time defending champion Illinois Wesleyan. The historic win marks the program's first conference tournament title and sends them to their first NCAA Division III Championship.
A youth lacrosse team from Los Alamos won a tournament championship despite having only eight players on the field. The 12U squad capped off their season with grit and determination at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque.
Three Syracuse University lacrosse alumnae just claimed the WLL Championship Series title with the New York Charging. Their championship victory showcases how college athletes are building professional careers in women's sports.
The University of Georgia women's club lacrosse team captured their second championship in program history, defeating Clemson 12-9 in a thrilling comeback. The eighth-seeded Bulldogs battled through four straight upsets to bring the trophy home to Athens.
Middlebury College captured its fifth consecutive NCAA Division III women's lacrosse championship, defeating rival Wesleyan 8-6. The Panthers have now won an incredible 92 of their last 93 games while playing in the nation's toughest conference.
Two Colorado high school lacrosse teams claimed state championships in dramatic fashion, with one game ending in triple overtime and another delivering sweet redemption. Both victories showcased the resilience and determination that make high school sports unforgettable.
A Maryland high school lacrosse team made history by winning their first state championship, defeating the same team that beat them in last year's final. The Seahawks dominated 8-4 in a sweet redemption story.
University of Richmond lacrosse player Joe Sheridan is taking his winning streak from the field to medical school, earning a prestigious Atlantic 10 scholarship that rewards excellence in athletics, academics, and leadership. The biochemistry major with a 3.9 GPA was named his conference's Midfielder of the Year while helping his team make history.
A California high school lacrosse team overcame injuries and a losing record to capture their first championship in program history. The Miramonte Matadors transformed from 3-7 underdogs to NCS Division 2 champions in one remarkable season.
Twenty years after stunning college lacrosse's three-time defending champions in overtime, Cortland's 2006 national title team reunites on the field where champions are crowned. The Red Dragons will be honored at halftime of Sunday's NCAA Division III championship game, celebrating a victory that still inspires.
The University at Albany men's lacrosse team secured their third consecutive America East Tournament title with a thrilling 14-11 comeback victory over Vermont. The win earns the Great Danes their 12th conference crown and a ticket to the NCAA Tournament.
After three years of waiting, Ravenwood High School's girls lacrosse team claimed the Tennessee state championship with a dominant 19-4 victory on their home field. The Raptors' record-setting win brought the Class AA title back to Brentwood in spectacular fashion.
Loyola Academy's girls lacrosse team dominated the Illinois state championship with a record-breaking 21-3 victory, claiming their 17th state title. The Ramblers scored their first goal just 65 seconds into the game and never looked back.
The University of Virginia men's lacrosse team turned an early deficit into a stunning 16-6 championship victory, claiming their first ACC tournament title in seven years. Goalie Jake Marek's incredible 16-save performance anchored a historic comeback that saw the Cavaliers score 11 unanswered goals.
The Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers pulled off a stunning 16-12 upset over second-ranked Bowdoin to punch their ticket to the NCAA lacrosse championship game. Led by junior David Charney's career-high five goals, the 10th-seeded underdogs proved that determination and teamwork can topple even the toughest opponents.
Six graduating seniors led Yale women's lacrosse to unprecedented heights, capturing the program's first-ever outright Ivy League championships and three straight NCAA tournament appearances. Before this class arrived, the team had never won a solo conference title in its 50-year history.
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