What is going on with the lacrosse programs at La Jolla High?
The boys team under Coach Tom Duerr went 9-0 in the Western League and enters the CIF playoffs this week.
The girls team, at 7-4 in league and 14-7 overall, was good enough to be among the top eight teams in the section chosen to play in the Open Division playoffs, though the Vikes lost their first game to the top seed, La Costa Canyon, which is no cause for embarrassment.
Kitty Cullen and Sam Farrell were the new coaches who led the girls. Said the captains of the Bishop's team, which is perennially among the top teams: "We heard La Jolla was having a good season." You bet.
I've watched Lauren Robbins play sports at La Jolla through her four years of high school. She gave me periodic previews and updates on the team this season. What a gift for her to go out with her team doing so well in 2015.
Wherever Athletic Director Paula Conway and Principal Chuck Podhorsky found these coaches, keep 'em coming. They seem to relate well to the kids, they care about them, and, hey, winning is fun. Winning isn't everything, but if everything else is equal, why not have a program that wins games as well?
Copyright 2015 Ed Piper
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