Boys and girls lacrosse prepare to end the season strong

Tobi Oranu, Clara Pappas, Editor-in-Chief, and Anjika Kumar, Editor-in-Chief • May 4, 2024

Boys lacrosse celebrating after scoring a goal.

The boys lacrosse team is 8-7, recently winning against Huntley High School. According to MaxPreps, the team is currently ranked the 25th best team in Illinois.

“Beating Whitney Young would help us get a little momentum in the playoffs,” said Iyden Khan, senior.

Their next game is against Whitney M. Young Magnet High School on Wednesday, May 2 at home.

“Hopefully we can beat Whitney Young, but I’m pretty sure we’re gonna win,” said Adam Ortiz, senior.

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The girls lacrosse team is 11-4, recently winning against John Hersey High School and Carl Sandburg High School. According to MaxPreps, the team is currently ranked the fourth best team in Illinois.

Makenna Schultz, junior, running through the tunnel. (Courtesy of SmugMug)

“My goal for the season is to win the state championship because we made it there last year,” said Makenna Schultz, junior.

Their next game is against both Wheaton Warrenville South High School and Wheaton North High School on Saturday, May 4 at home.

“Beating Loyola Academy in the playoffs would be nice because they beat us in the championship last year,” said Ella Parker-Briones, junior.

About the Contributor

Tobi Oranu, Writer

Tobi Oranu, senior, is ecstatic to be a writer for the Devils' Advocate. He likes Popeyes, plays for the Hinsdale Central Red Devils varsity football team and likes to play Fortnite. As well, he is a Carolina Panthers fan. You can contact Tobi at [email protected].