lax is life

And, here we are again at the beginning of yet another spring season of lacrosse! First game of the season and it was exciting, not only because it was the first game, but because it was played on turf and under the lights; it makes Ryan feel like the college boys he watches on ESPN.

Some of his best friends are also on the team
with him. Here they are, watching the varsity
team, anxiously waiting their turn

This year, Ryan was chosen to be one of the 4 team captains. The
other 3 are boys that he's played with since youth league

Ryan tends to get right into the action the moment the ball
is let loose; I guess that's the excitement of being a midfielder

This was a second before Ryan got into position to try for a goal.
It hit one of the goal poles and went flying. So close!

This is Ryan's second year playing on JV (he was also made 1 of the 4 team captains) and although there are a bunch of new players, the majority of his teammates are familiar faces;  they've been playing together since youth league. It's safe to say that they play well together because they've been teammates for awhile. However, during tonight's game, you could tell there were some things that they needed to practice more on, but could be easily mastered. I guess that's what happens when Fall Ball ends and winter forces all the lacrosse players inside, ha.

In the past, Ryan made more attempts to score during games, which was encouraged by his coaches because he's a very good shooter. However tonight's game showed me a different, more prominent side of my son that I guess I really never acknowledged: he's got excellent skills as a passer/feeder. He gained 3 assists in tonight's game, which made for some impressive goals by his teammates. He easily reads the play and puts himself where he needs to be, and everything just seems to flawlessly play itself out.

It's quite exciting to see in action.

And, it's even more fun when we see Ryan and his teammates congratulating each other after such exciting action, and their coaches cheering them on for great teamwork.

I know I say this every season, but Ryan is fast becoming an excellent, well-rounded lacrosse player, and I'm very proud of him. It's just so awesome to see him play a sport that he loves so much, so well.

Let's go, Grizzlies!