Should Lacrosse Have Full Sport Status?

WIll Haverland staff writer

Lacrosse’s popularity has been increasing across the country for years now, and the fan base is always growing. The Sheldon lacrosse team has also grown in popularity tremendously in recent years and keeps getting better. Senior Ryan Yakovich, a key leader on the boys’ team said, “The family of this team is special and not seen all of the time in high school sports.” He plays goalie and will play a huge role in their success as a team this year. Yakovich commented, “Even though it is my first year I feel like I can take my leadership skills over from football and push this team in a winning direction this year.” Teams always fall back on their leaders when put in tough situations and in years past the lacrosse team has had great leadership and Yakovich aims to fill this role.

Men’s and women’s lacrosse teams have not been affiliated as an official sport with the school for years, and many ask why? When Junior Sam Kline explained, “I feel like we have got by this way for a while and it hasn’t been a major interest for the team because of that. We fundraise every year and make it by so it isn't a major deal.” The team has gotten by in years past, but funds toward buses would be greatly appreciated by the team since they are currently only self-transporting.

The women's lacrosse team is also running into similar problems. Senior Rubi Prado, who has been playing lacrosse for eight years, said, “Lacrosse is allowed to