La Salle College High School’s boys’ lacrosse program added another chapter to its championship history on June 13, writes Ethan Kopelman for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

The Wynnewood team defeated Radnor 16-9 at Penn State University to capture the PIAA Class 3A state title.

The victory gave the Explorers their sixth state championship and first since 2019. It also provided redemption after La Salle fell to Radnor in the 2024 state final.

This season’s title run did not begin smoothly.

The Explorers dropped games to Saint John’s College High School of Washington, D.C., ranked No. 15 nationally, Malvern Prep, ranked No. 4, and No. 3 Lawrenceville School.

Head coach Jack Forster challenged a talented roster, including seven seniors committed to Division I programs, to stop settling for close calls and begin turning potential into victories.

Building Momentum

La Salle responded by running through the rest of the schedule, finishing 18-3 in the regular season. They went undefeated in Philadelphia Catholic League play to claim their 10th consecutive PCL and District 12 championship.

They beat Saint Joseph’s Prep 14-5 in the PCL final on May 21 at Arcadia University. After that, they rolled past Spring-Ford, Ridley, and Springfield-Delco in the state tournament to reach the final.

Players credited a spring break trip to Bradenton, Florida, as a turning point.

La Salle defeated national power IMG Academy 9-5, but the relationships built away from the field proved equally important.

Upperclassmen connected with younger teammates, breaking down divisions between grade levels and creating a stronger sense of unity heading into the meat of the schedule.

Championship Game

That chemistry was evident in the title game. Senior attacker Will Trymbiski scored five goals to lead the offense as La Salle pulled away from a Radnor program that had won four consecutive state titles from 2021 through 2024.

Four Explorers earned USA Lacrosse All-American honors, six were named to the All-State team, and 14 received All-Catholic recognition.

A Legacy of Leadership

For La Salle’s seniors, the championship represented more than one final victory.

They leave behind a leadership model and winning standard designed to help the program remain among Pennsylvania’s best long after they depart.

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