LAX Spirit Wear: Follow this link for the 3rd and final LAX Spirit Wear order. This final order has limited items as compared to the previous two orders. LAX Spirit Wear order dates are Wednesday, 2/22 thru Friday, 3/16. Estimated delivery is Friday, 3/30. Order forms will also be available at the GRD office. Checks are made to: GRD (please add LAX spirit wear to memo line)

Practice Schedules: 5/6 Grade
Game Schedules: 5/6 Grade | 7/8 Grade

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Boys’ Middle School Lacrosse (7th & 8th Grades)

League Season & Games

The Granville MS Boys Lacrosse Team participates in the Ohio Middle School Lacrosse Association (OMSLA) league. There are currently over 70 OMSLA member teams in three regional divisions; Northern, Central and Southern. Granville MS competes in the Central Division of OMSLA. More league information is available on the league Web site at omsla.com.

The league’s outdoor Spring season officially begins the last week in February and runs through mid-May. A state tournament is held over a weekend the third week of May.

A & B Teams

We divide our boys MS lacrosse into two teams, A and B. Our A team will always be our most developed players for the positions available and our B team will be a development team. Both teams have scrimmages and games scheduled during the season. Not all participating league programs have B teams and, as a result, our B team will have fewer games scheduled.

Players will be evaluated during the first weeks of practice to determine their initial placement on the A or B team. Player development will continue to be evaluated throughout the season and team assignments will change for many, some invited up to the A team and others needing to move to the B team. A and B team rosters will change throughout the season.

Game Objectives

A Team

The A team roster will include a minimum of 2 goalies, 4 attackmen, 4 defensemen and 6 midfielders. The total number on the A team roster for any game is determined by the coaches. Our objective for A team games is to field the most competitive group. That means that in many games the starting 3 attackmen, starting 3 defensemen, starting goalie and the first two lines of midfielders (6) will get a majority of playing time. Substitutions deeper within our roster will be the sole decision of the coaches during games.

Gap Players

Gap Players are members of the A team not on starting lines, or those who experience little A team game time.  These Gap Players will also be on the B game roster where they will get more game experience.

B Team

The B team roster will include Gap Players and all remaining developing players. The objective of B team is to give all players equal game experience. Midfield lines will be substituted as evenly as possible as the games allow. Attackmen and defensemen will evenly rotate in and out each quarter.

Practices

Daily practices progress through Stick Drills, Position Drills, Half Field and Full Field work. Players will be assigned practice groups/lines based on position and ability. In most cases A & B players will have separate daily practice plans to focus on skills-appropriate drills and training. Players will often recombine at the end of practice for full-field work and scrimmages.

Individual Growth & Development

MS sports are a time of transition for 7^th and 8^th grade boys. For many, lacrosse is a fun recreational sport and, for others, it is becoming a highly competitive team environment. While we strive to keep things fun, and understanding that each of these boys develops at their own unique pace and clock, this program will focus on developing more competitive players and more competitive teams.

At this level, the boys are expected to work on their individual growth and development outside of the daily practices. For any of these boys wanting to secure a spot on the A team, be on a starting line in HS varsity, or have dreams of playing lacrosse in college, they must dedicate personal time to developing their fundamental stick skills. Those skills can only come from frequent repetition. They must be able to consistently throw accurate passes with their left and right hand. They must be able to consistently catch passes with their left and right hand. They must be able to protect the ball with an effective single-hand cradle in either hand.

5th & 6th Grade Boys’ Lacrosse