LANCER ATHLETICS S E V E N T Y- F I V E Y E A R S O F G I L M O U R
BOYS LACROSSE ENJOYS FIRST TRIP TO ELITE EIGHT
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he boys lacrosse team went on a magical postseason run, leaving players with some pretty incredible memories.
The Lancers began with a first-round bye before taking on West Geauga. They won that game handily, advancing to take on rival US, the #2 seed in the 20-team region. Despite goalkeeper Kessel Richards '21 making an astonishing 28 saves in the game, the Lancers found themselves trailing 7-6 entering the final minutes. A goal by Tanyon Bajzer '21 off a Luke Radke '23 pass tied the game before Tate Simpson '21 scored the winning goal off a Bajzer pass to put the team up for good, 8-7, in the final minute.
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Next up was third-seeded Kenston High School in the regional semifinal. The Lancers beat them 14-6 in a thrilling win in front of a boisterous Lancer student section, advancing to the Elite Eight in the state for the first time since the OHSAA began officially sponsoring lacrosse. Gilmour’s postseason run came to an end in the regional final when it dropped a 16-8 decision at top-seeded Chagrin Falls High School. Nevertheless, the Lancers collected 11 wins during the campaign, the highest total during head coach Jim Scully’s tenure.
