Lacrosse started in my life before I was born. Born into a lacrosse family and brought to every one of siblings’ games, I had a love-hate relationship with lacrosse for most of my life. Since I was brought to every game, practice, and scrimmage, I was tired of lacrosse by age seven. Thankfully, my parents still made me go to every game, practice, or tournament of my own for all thirteen years of playing.  I learned to love lacrosse in 5th grade, realizing I wanted to be as determined and skilled as my older siblings. I experienced several ups and downs with my love for lacrosse, but then January 2020, hit. My love for lacrosse completely changed. On January 23, 2020, my uncle Rob passed away. I am playing for my biggest lacrosse influence and most important supporter. Covid robbed me of my 8th grade lacrosse season the spring my uncle passed away. I worked harder than ever to make varsity my freshman year. When I did, I knew it was time to prove myself the way my uncle always knew I would. My uncle believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. After freshman year I decided to play lacrosse in college. I have committed to Jacksonville University, division 1 lacrosse. I'm extremely proud of myself and do not think I could have done it without my uncle. As much as I wish he were here to congratulate me and continue to see me play, I know how proud he is. Lacrosse impacted my life more than anything else and I will forever be grateful for what it has brought me.  

– EB

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