San Antonio Academy
2024 Wildcat Lacrosse
2024 Wildcat Lacrosse
Posted April 3, 2024
The Wildcat lacrosse teams had an exceptional night and came out on top with both wins against Saint Mary's Hall on Tuesday, April 2.
The 5th and 6th grade team started the evening strong, defeating the Barrons 4-1, with Mateo Nelson scoring three points and Cash Corrigan scoring one. The 7th and 8th-grade team followed, holding the Barrons to a scoreless game. Eli Espy, Carson Mullins, Foster Jenne, and Lane McKenna contributed one point each, ending with a swift 4-0 victory.
With only two more games left in the season, be sure to join us in cheering on our Wildcat lacrosse boys!
For more photos from the games, see the Flickr galleries below.
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