Slower Lower Lax, a middle school team representing Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore, made a powerful statement this season, bringing together players from multiple schools to form a dominant, collaborative squad.

Competing in a middle school division, the team went undefeated and captured the championship of the Middle School Winter League at the Chase Center in Wilmington. The squad outscored opponents 90-25 over the course of the season.

Anchored by coaches Matt Jones (Polytech High School and Coastal Lacrosse Academy) and Chris Costello (Atlantic Lacrosse and Coastal Lacrosse Academy), the team’s success reflected strong leadership, disciplined play and the continued growth of lacrosse across the region.

Players included Bryce Costello of Mariner Middle School, Chase Sanchez of Fred Thomas Middle School, Dylan Yost of Mariner Middle School, Hayes Conway of Fred Thomas Middle School, McShane “Mac” Schilling of Fred Thomas Middle School, Porter “James” Marvin of Fred Thomas Middle School, Reef Hay of Fred Thomas Middle School, Tate Chubb of Fred Thomas Middle School, Tyler Bell of Fifer Middle School, Dominic Ciglinsky of Smyrna Middle School, Brooks Daniels of North Dorchester Middle School, Eli Parker of Worcester Preparatory School, James Lewis of the Salisbury School, Tyler Morris of Easton Middle School and Vaughn Brooks of Sts. Peter & Paul.