It's been quite a journey this past decade, but Wheaton Academy's boys lacrosse program cashed in all the hard work with a first-ever state championship Saturday at Hinsdale Central.
The top-ranked Warriors and coach Geof Weisenborn knocked off St. Viator 17-9 to claim the state title. When Weisenborn started the program from scratch 10 years ago, the sport was not yet official in Illinois, with the 2017-2018 season marking the sport's first official campaign, one that ended with Loyola on top.
"My dad got here about 10 years ago and started the program," Aiden said."It wasn't official back then. It's been a journey. I've watched that team year after year ... to win it all my senior year playing under him, is great." by signing up you agree to our terms of service "We prepared. We were prepared for like every possible outcome," said Miller, who had 4 goals and 3 assists."We've been playing together for four years ... some guys even longer than that.
"After everything we worked for, I'd rather have won, but I'll take second in the state," said Pastore, who will attend the University of Iowa, where he may play club ball."At the beginning of the season we played pretty well, and honestly we did our jobs throughout this year." St. Viator suffered an early blow when Leo Izquierdo, a D1 midfield commit, pulled a hamstring early in the match.
Warriors coach Geof Weisenborn knew he had a special group of seniors this year and he knows they'll me dearly missed.
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