Blackhawks lacrosse co-op connects off the field

Ten players on the field and only a helmet and gloves protect them from the hard piece of rubber soaring off a netted stick. While the sport of lacrosse has greatly changed from its origins in North American indigenous communities as “stick ball,” the foundation of the game remains: community.

Blackhawks Lacrosse is a co-op with St. Agnes, Nova Classical Academy, and South Saint Paul. But despite being from differing schools, the players are far from separated.

Josh Holloway has been on the team since freshman year but sees the Blackhawks as more than a team: “I love our team, we’re very connected as a family, and our coaches are also great,” Holloway said. lis South High School.

Captain Joey Stolpestad is excited for the new season to come.

“I have a good relationship with my teammates [...] it should be fun,” Stolpestad said.