Boys lacrosse secures win over Dripping Springs

Prosper brings home 12-7 victory
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Isabel Multer, Sports Editor • March 25, 2024
Stick extended junior David Androes hustles back on defense. Androes was awarded the "WE" award after the game. This award is given out to one player after each game, and represents the hard work put in by players and coaches to show the values of Prosper lacrosse.
Stick extended junior David Androes hustles back on defense. Androes was awarded the “WE” award after the game. This award is given out to one player after each game, and represents the hard work put in by players and coaches to show the values of Prosper lacrosse.
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Eyes ahead sophomore Parker Olson runs a play on offense. At halftime Prosper was ahead of Dripping Springs 7-5, but was able to extend their lead by five with a final score of 12-7. The team is led by coaches Pat DeBolt, Joe Kostolansky, and Tanner Etheredge.

Click the above photo to start a slideshow of the varsity boys lacrosse team’s recent game against Dripping Springs High School.

Who: Varsity boys lacrosse team – led by coaches Pat DeBolt, Joe Kostolansky, and Tanner Etheredge

What: Game against the Dripping Springs Tigers, with a score of 12-7.

When: Saturday, March 23 at 12 p.m.

Where: Prosper High School Track and Field

What’s next? Prosper will face the Lovejoy Leopards at Willow Springs Middle School, Wednesday, March 27, at 7 p.m.

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Coming from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Isabel Multer is a senior at Prosper High School entering her third year on Eagle Nation Online. Isabel is also the Producer for Prosper High School's broadcast program, Eagle Nation News and outside of school she loves spending time with friends and family. Isabel hopes to share her love for storytelling and sports through ENO. 2024 Best in Texas News & Broadcast Honorable Mention Anchor Reel Excellent Sports Feature Story Excellent Feature Story Video Package Honorable Mention Feature Story Video Honorable Mention Feature Story Video 2023 Best in Texas News & Broadcast Honorable Mention Sports Feature Story Honorable Mention Sports Column
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