The Dripping Spring High boys lacrosse team earned the team’s first Division Super Regional play-off berth and traveled to Allen over the weekend.
Saturday, the Tigers played Houston Strake Jesuit Sweet Sixteen round. The Tigers defeated Strake 11-10 to move on to the Elite Eight, advancing farther than any team in Dripping Springs lacrosse program history.
FOGO Alex Schlab went 18 of 22 in the center circle. Defensively, Jakob Joy, Brayden Glass, and Ethan Hooks had defensive stick checks. Positive turnover contributors for the defense were Jakob Joy, Ethan Hooks, Brayden Glass, Alex Schlab, Connor Jamail, Nic Austin, and goalie Connor Mogen who also had six saves between the pipes. Offensive points were scored by Gabe Reno, Cristian Reno, Logan Heinchon, Ryan Thomas, Nic Austin, Connor Jamail, and Charles Pouland.
The Tigers faced top-seeded Episcopal School of Dallas on Sunday. ESD proved to be a tough challenger, and the Tigers fell 20-3, ending their season. The Tigers finish the 2018 season with an overall 16-7 record.