Lakota East Boys Lacrosse

2021-22 Season Outlook 

A new season and new opportunities await the East Boys Lacrosse team in this season as head coach Steve Burkhardt continues to build the program into top contenders. The Varsity team is returning four seniors, six juniors and sophomores, as well as adding eight incoming talented freshmen to the Varsity roster. The Varsity team looks to build on last year’s success and continue to produce on the field for the 2022 season.  Returning face-off specialist Colten Simkins ’22 will lead the way at the face-off position and goalie Ryan Hamberg ’23 is back in the cage this season.  The defense is being led by returning starters Harry Clute ’23, Ryan Barone ’24, and EJ Upton ’22. The offense will be guided by returning players Mason Shollenbarger ’22 and AJ Harrison ’24. With a large incoming freshman class the lacrosse program looks to find success at both Junior Varsity and Varsity levels. A very tough schedule should offer for an exciting season for the lacrosse program and hopefully a long run in the state tournament.

East Side Pride

**Began competing in 2009

**Became GMC sport in 2019

**Becomes OHSAA sport in 2023