Five Lacrosse Teams from Pensacola Area Reach District Championships
Five Pensacola area lacrosse teams advance to district championships
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Five lacrosse teams from the Pensacola area, including Gulf Breeze and Pensacola Catholic, have advanced to their respective district championships, aiming for a spot in the state playoffs. Gulf Breeze's boys team and the girls team from Gulf Breeze are both in contention for titles, with matches scheduled for April 14 and April 15.
- 01Gulf Breeze boys lacrosse team defeated Navarre 19-4 to reach the District 1-2A final.
- 02Pensacola Catholic boys team shut out Booker T. Washington 14-0, advancing to the District 1-1A championship.
- 03Gulf Breeze girls team won 20-3 against Tate, aiming for a fourth consecutive district title.
- 04Navarre girls team also advanced, defeating Niceville 12-7, setting up a championship match against Gulf Breeze.
- 05All matches are critical for teams seeking automatic qualification for the state playoffs.
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In an impressive display of skill, five lacrosse teams from the Pensacola area have advanced to their district championship games, with the potential to qualify for the state playoffs. The Gulf Breeze boys lacrosse team, seeded third, dominated the No. 2 Navarre team with a score of 19-4, showcasing strong performances from players like Landon Pickrell, who scored five goals. They will face No. 1 Niceville on April 15. Meanwhile, the Pensacola Catholic boys team secured a 14-0 victory over Booker T. Washington, with Jax Lagergren scoring six goals. They will compete against No. 1 South Walton on April 14. On the girls' side, Gulf Breeze defeated Tate 20-3, with Ann Pair leading the charge with five goals. They will host No. 2 Navarre, who advanced by defeating Niceville 12-7. These championship matches are crucial for the teams as they strive for automatic qualification for the state playoffs.
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The success of these teams in the district championships could boost local sports engagement and inspire young athletes in the Pensacola area.
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