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Students, coaches urge WJCC to make lacrosse a VHSL sport
Summary
Dozens of students, parents and coaches urged the Williamsburg-James City County School Board to add boys’ and girls’ lacrosse as Virginia High School League (VHSL) varsity sports, saying the change would increase college exposure, reduce cost barriers and expand student opportunities. Board members expressed support but took no formal action.
Dozens of students, parents and coaches told the Williamsburg-James City County School Board on Monday that lacrosse should be added as an official VHSL varsity sport in the division.
The public comment period drew a steady stream of speakers — including high school players, middle school athletes, coaches and parents — who said making lacrosse a VHSL sport would increase college recruiting exposure, reduce costs for families and expand opportunities for students who currently must fund club play themselves.
“Players like this deserve the same visibility and resources as other varsity athletes,” said Jason Matsumma, president of the Lafayette Lacrosse Club and a member of the club’s coaching staff. “We lose students from…
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