JA’s Mason Curtis will play lacrosse at Taylor University
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July 14, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s Mason Curtis (33) sprints to the opposing goal following a face-off victory during a playoff matchup against Kettering Archbishop Alter. The former Pioneer is slated to be a part of Taylor University’s men’s lacrosse team starting next spring. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

JA’s Mason Curtis will play lacrosse at Taylor University

By Aleksei Pavloff

For much of his career, Mason Curtis was a main part of Jonathan Alder’s success on the lacrosse field.

Now the current program leader in face-offs will take his talents to Upland, Indiana as a member of Taylor University’s men’s lacrosse program.

“The first thing that stood out to me was the ...

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