The Washington Chapter of US Lacrosse announced the winners of the Girls HS Team Equipment Grants:

Curtis High School JV. This is Curtis high school's second lacrosse team. Curtis has fielded a JV squad for the past two seasons and has earned a spot on the Varsity B Division for the 2002 season. Lacrosse at Curtis has quickly gained popularity creating the need for the second team. Curtis JV has been awarded ten new STX sticks.

Snohomish JV. Snohomish is fielding their first team ever for the 2002 season. Coach Kristiaan Brekke reports that he has 20 players trying out for his squad. Snohomish was awarded ten new STX sticks and a pair of goals and nets.

Five new Boys HS Teams Awarded New Start Grants

The Washington Chapter of US Lacrosse announced this week the winners of the HS Team Equipment Grants. Five new High School teams were awarded grants for new goals, nets, sticks and gloves to aid in the formation of their new programs.

"It is very rewarding to see the growth of HS Lacrosse in the State of Washington and have the ability to help that growth" said Kris Snider, VP Boys Division. "These 5 new teams are instrumental in providing opportunities for boys to play lacrosse in Washington."

These grants are part of a new program from the local chapter to provide aid to new teams. Five youth team received awards as well. Click here to read more.

The five new teams receiving the grants are:

Kitsap High School

High School lacrosse returns to Kitsap after a couple year hiatus. An informal team last year of 7-9th graders. This season a full HS team has been formed to participate in Division 3 of the Washington HS Lacrosse League. Veteran Head Coach Rob Hawley will lead the squad and looks forward to a successful first year program.

Issaquah Lacrosse Club

Nearly 40 kids have signed up for the first year Issaquah team showing the strong growth of lacrosse on the east side. Norm Levy will lead the efforts of the new program, with supporting help from veteran coaches Brandon Fortier and Jordan Bayly.

Garfield HS

Last season, Garfield came close to organizing a full team but ended up merging with the successful Panthers Lacrosse Club for their inaugural season. The interest was so high from the first year efforts, that a new team has been formed at Garfield. The Bulldogs will be coached by newcomer Chris Honeycutt who recently moved to Seattle from Texas where he played college and club ball. The team will consist of 8 second year players from the Panthers as well as a number of new Garfield players.

Mt. Rainier

Spreading Lacrosse to the South Puget Sound area has been a goal of the league for some time now. Casey Desmond and his buds from Mt. Rainier have formed their own team this year and are excited for the 2002 Season.

Snohomish

This Fall Snohomish held a clinic to gauge the interest of starting a HS Lacrosse team, nearly 30 boys showed up ensuring solid support for a team. Doug Frost will lead the first year teams effort in Division 3 of the Washington State Lacrosse League.