By: Lila Zamansky

Media Production Editor 

After an eventful season, Los Gatos lacrosse comes to an impressive close. With training, consistency, and victories, both the boys’ and girls’ teams have successfully developed immense growth this spring.

The LGHS Boys’ Lacrosse Team ended the 2026 season with an undefeated league record of 8-0, making them number one in the Pacific Coast Athletic League (PCAL) with an overall record of 13-6. They hold an impressive 52nd ranking in California. To make their way to the top of the league and state, they faced some fierce competition. The team recently played Stevenson High School, defeating them 8-7, and Palo Alto High School, 8-6. They also beat Palma High School, the second seed in the league, on May 7 with a swift 11-4 victory. Throughout the season, there have been impressive top scorers who carried the team to victory, including seniors Zach Gouldrup, Ben Reilly, and sophomore Justin Buran. 

To continue their triumphant season, the boys progressed to the Division I Central Coast Section (CCS), entering the tournament as the seventh seed. In the first round, they faced intense competition against the second seed and eighth team in the state, Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, but the Wildcats lost to the Gators 2-16 in a hard-fought battle.

Similarly, the LGHS Girls’ Lacrosse Team had an eventful 2026 season, coming in third in the Santa Clara Valley League (SCVAL) with a record of 9-3. They finished their league games off strong with impressive victories against Wilcox High School, 13-3, and Saratoga High School, 13-7. Although the girls’ season had a rocky start, the team quickly turned it around. As a sophomore defender, Laurel Collins stated, “Our team over this season has improved so much. On defense, we have grown through talking more. On offense, we work together through plays at practice and masterfully execute them at games.”

During CCS, the girls’ team met the third seed, Woodside High School, in the first round of the tournament on May 11. Despite impressive goals from junior Darcy Armstrong and senior Jisoo Hong, the Wildcats lost 10-13. Reflecting on the loss, junior Sora Lockheimer describes the season as, “Very successful even though we lost in CCS.” She added, “I feel like we had a very good run and I cherished every moment.”

In practice and on the field, the girls’ lacrosse team chemistry has thrived. Senior Jamie Manning elaborated, “I think over the season the team has really come together through our communication, and we have a stronger bond. It has been such a great experience getting closer to these girls and games like Gunn, where we lost to them earlier in the season and were able to pull out the win.”  Even through the lacrosse program’s unpredictable season, both teams responded with resilience, which pushed them towards success. 

Without a doubt, Los Gatos lacrosse had an unforgettable season. Stay tuned as the program continues to train and develop its players to dominate in the years to come. Go Wildcats!