Lacrosse clubs “cradle” success

The Falcon Lacrosse Club is already hard at work weeks before competition begins. Both the girls and boys teams have began play with organized practices at local elementary schools.

Even before structured practices began, both teams busied themselves with meetings and regular wall-ball sessions, which are basic practices geared toward revisiting fundamental skills and technique.

Prior to this season, the girls team had two consecutive state championship wins, and hopes to continue the winning streak.

Senior midfielder Erin Houston is looking forward to her final season of Falcon Lacrosse and believes their team motto, “Leave no doubt”, is appropriate in regard to what the team brings to the playing field.

“The team is showing strength already,” Houston said. “It should make for an exciting season.”

The girls will begin their season in Yorktown as they compete against Menchville High School on Wednesday, March 9.

The boys Lacrosse Club, part of the Southside District, is the only school composed exclusively of students that attend the school. All other boys lacrosse clubs, such as First Colonial and Princess Anne, accept players from other schools.

Junior Matthew Broccoletti believes that this is an advantage for the team.

“We have the upper hand because we all know each other and how everyone plays pretty well. It probably gets more complicated for the other teams,” Broccoletti said.

After weeks of preparation that began last month and multiple “Cashola’s” at various local restaurants to raise money for gear and necessities, as well as  the careful construction of an advanced team, Broccoletti believes that it will be a successful season for boys lacrosse.

“It should be a good year for us. We have talented players and good coaches and I can’t wait to play,” Broccoletti said.

The group is set to scrimmage Nansemond Suffolk at Great Neck Middle School on Friday, February 26.  Their first match is against Kellam and will be held at the Sportsplex.

The teams aim to practice daily until competition begins.