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*Interview from Lacrosse Captain Alex Weckerly*

What kind of things are you doing to prepare for the season?

~building up the team chemistry by getting all of the laxers together. We also have two winter league lacrosse teams that play at the Rosemount Dome.

What will practices be like before the season?

~A lot of fundamentals. We will be working hard to get our stick skills good before we start putting in our more complex plays.

How is the coaching staff?

~Great. They all have played the game and understand how to coach a team to make a great team. They are really good at making players play up to their full potential.

I hear there is a new coach coming to the team this year?

~Yes Coach Achenbach. He currently plays for the Minnesota Swarm lacrosse team and is going to be our offensive coordinator. He is planning on putting in a lot of new plays to help the team win state.

How is the outlook of the season?

~Very good. We have a lot of team chemistry and a lot of us seniors have been playing together for a long time. There is also a lot of experience in the senior class.



*Interview from Lacrosse Captain Justin Vossen*

What are Captain practices like?

~We do drills that are like game situations so when the season starts we will be prepared.

What is the attitude at Captains?

~It is fun and Serious, we make sure we are having fun but we focus when we need to.

Is the lacrosse team on a workout program?

~Yes, this year we are trying a new twist for working out. Everyone is responsible for them selves to go workout when they can. Once the season will start, everyone will lift together after school before practice.

What is the main thing that a lacrosse player can do to get better?

~Have Flow. They must have long hair, the longer the better.

What will it take to go to the State Tournament?

~Focus and Determination.


*Interview from Lacrosse Captain Keaton Palo*


Where have the Captain practices been held?

~At school in the north gym. We try to get in one practice a week whenever we can get gym time.


What is your favorite thing to do in lacrosse?

~ ROG. Rusty Old Gate

What position do you play?

~Defense

How does the Defense look this year?

~It looks good. Almost all of our defenders have already had a lot of varsity expierence and started last year.

What are you looking forward to most about the up coming season?

~At the chance of us going to the state championship and winning.