The North Cross School Varsity Lacrosse Team won the Division III VISAA (Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association) State title after defeating Wakefield School, 14 6, on Sat., May 15. The state title is the first for North Cross School lacrosse.
“I am so happy for our guys. They have really earned this title,” said Head Coach Stephen Belderes, who is also an upper school math teacher. Belderes also credits the NCS middle school lacrosse program, and coach Chris Pollock for teaching students to play the game well at such a young age.
Paul Ross ’12 scored four goals and George Revercomb ’12 added three goals and five assists Saturday. Morgan Moskal ’11 added three goals and an assist for NCS (11-4), while Paul McNeil ’12 added 11 saves. Revercomb was named MVP of the championship game.
Dean of Students Chris Davies, who is also a history teacher, is the team’s assistant coach.
A championship banner will be hung in the School’s James R. Muscaro Game Gymnaisum.
NCS athletic teams have seen much success in recent school years, bringing home state titles in Varsity Volleyball in 2009, Varsity Football in 2008, and Varsity Boys’ Soccer in 2007.
One of the main goals of the NCS athletic program is to give every child in the middle and upper schools the opportunity to participate in the athletic program. Each year approximately 90 percent of NCS students participate on at least one of the 31 teams offered.
“We are very fortunate to have a dedicated coaching staff that teaches our student-athletes not only the skills necessary to be successful in their sport but also life lessons that they will carry with them throughout life,” said Athletic Director Donna Satterwhite. “The work of our coaches and student-athletes has resulted in two state championships and eight teams participating in state tournaments this year,” she added.
