Boys LAX squad optimistic about season
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March 26, 2025
Boys lacrosse players for the Monarchs are from left, front row, Alex Seibers, Carter Crim, Deklan Hart, Ethan Grome, Matt Hoyt, Calvin Schmitt, Eli, Hanselman and Zach Bissing; second row, Brandon Weigand, Trent Way, Brycen Luelleman, Sean McGee, Hunter Sheldon, Saxton Bond and Dusty Bernard; third row, Brady Evans, Lincoln Engle, Alex McNamara, Cooper Cromwell, Maddox Barker and Malachi Anderson; fourth row, assistant coaches Jeff Luelleman, Nick Gianelle, head coach Chris Alessi and assistant coaches Denver Engle and Bob McGee. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Boys LAX squad optimistic about season

By Aleksei Pavloff 

The close-knitted nature of Marysville’s boys lacrosse team brings a sense of optimism to the 2025 season.

The Monarchs produced a 5-12 overall record last spring with a 1-4 mark in the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division.

The time in between spring seasons has left a sense of eagerness to sta...

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