Sports
No Longer Wild, Irish Win First Girls' Lacrosse Game
The Rosemount High School girls' lacrosse team embarked on their first solo season Tuesday night and came away with a 10-9 home victory.
After six years playing as the Wild Irish as a cooperative with Eagan, the girls' lacrosse team stepped on the field as a solo act on Tuesday night and downed East Ridge 10-9 in the chilled spring air.
After an opening ceremony that featured University of Minnesota women's lacrosse coach Janet Holdsworth conducting a symbolic face-off, the Irish took the field to gloved applause.
The Wild Irish advanced to the section finals last year, but a roster split will mean both teams will have to find their own identity this season.
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Girls' lacrosse has been sanctioned by the Minnesota State High School League since 2001. Apple Valley and Eastview high schools also operated as a cooperative until 2008 as participation in the sport increased. The Wild Irish had a combined roster of 50 players last season.
The boys' lacrosse season also got underway this week. The Irish defeated East Ridge 19-1 in their opener on Monday.
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