Lacrosse team has rough week

The boys lacrosse team had a tough week, with losses to both Churchill and Glencoe. The Outlaws lost 15-2 at Churchill on Tuesday, April 7, and four days later suffered a 12-0 loss to Hillsboro.

Assistant Coach Andrew Gorayeb stepped in for Bill Rexford on Saturday, while Rexford was at the hospital with his wife and new baby.

Gorayeb told The Nugget that the lacrosse program in Hillsboro was started by Rexford over 15 years ago and is an established program.

"The Hillsboro players had a lot of strong sticks and the entire team has played lacrosse for many years," said Gorayeb. "Our kids were outplayed and outmatched but I have to give them credit. They never quit and they fought hard until the final second of the game."

Gorayeb added, "I've been playing lacrosse all my life and I can unequivocally say that the longer a program exists the stronger it is. And, the Sisters program has now extended to start with second graders, both boys and girls. The program here will grow quickly over the next year or two and we'll have players with skills that will compete with anyone in the state."

The Outlaws will host Summit on April 15 and Redmond April 21.