By: Lila Zamansky
Media Production Manager
With a strong defense, swift midfielders, and a fierce attack, the LGHS lacrosse teams are off to a solid start to their 2026 spring season. The Cats are looking to re-establish their record-breaking results: both teams were very successful, reaching the Central Coast Section (CCS) quarterfinals in 2025 by playing strategically, practicing hard, and fostering a unified community.
The Boys’ Varsity team holds first place in their league with an impressive 5-0 record. The team has easily defeated competitive schools such as Stevenson High School (9-2), Menlo-Atherton High School (9-5), and Aptos High School (14-1) by utilizing smart techniques and game play. The boys are getting ready for the upcoming games once again against Stevenson High School on Apr. 30 and Palo Alto in May. 5. Despite these tough competitors, the team is determined to finish in first place in the league and follow it up by dominating CCS.
The Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse Team has also played against intense competition, but still secured well-deserved victories. The season is now in full swing, with the girls holding a 5-2 record, beating Wilcox High School (14-4), Mountain View High School (15-8), and Los Altos High School (18-14). In the girls’ game against Los Altos, senior Kirra Bannon, freshman Eleonora Tremblay, and junior Shyla Werdebaugh impressively scored three goals each.
However, the girls have also faced some tough losses, including games against Menlo Atherton (10-16) and Gunn High School (4-7). However, in the Cats’ second game against Gunn High School on Apr. 15, the girls used their previous loss to fuel their passion to win and ultimately came out on top, beating them 10-8, with Darcy Armstrong scoring outstanding goals. Despite these previous losses at the beginning of the season, the team is optimistic about the upcoming games against Burlingame High School and Palo Alto High School. Senior, team captain Leighton Ozawa noted, “As a team, the girls need to work on ground balls because that’s going to be a factor that changes the outcome of the game. We’ve spent a lot of time working on these at practice. It has definitely been paying off because our game against Stevenson looked really good.”
Throughout the season, regardless of result, the lacrosse program’s team dynamic and community have never failed to have a bad attitude. Senior Aubrey Correia elaborated, “The team chemistry is really supportive and connected. Everyone pushes and cheers each other on for each pass and shot they take. I would say that we have a lot of trust in each other, which makes a big difference during games.”
LGHS Lacrosse is flourishing, and with both teams training hard, playing technically, and supporting one another, they will undoubtedly dominate this season. Both teams will be playing Palo Alto in the coming weeks on Helm Field, with the girls playing on Apr. 27 and the boys playing on May 5. Be sure to come out, support, and cheer our lacrosse teams on to victory.