Boys Lacrosse

Mercersburg Academy is proud to usher in an exciting new chapter for boys lacrosse, under the leadership of Head Coach Rick Sowell, that combines seasoned leadership, year-round development, and top-tier facilities to position our student-athletes for success on and off the field. The boys varsity team recently won the 2025 Commonwealth Cup.

Year-Round Development and Fall Program
For athletes not competing in a fall sport, Mercersburg offers a structured fall lacrosse program—an uncommon advantage among peer schools. The program features:

• On-field training that mirrors spring-season practices, emphasizing skill development and lacrosse IQ.
• Strength and conditioning with weight training, speed, and agility work. Competitive play, including playdays, tournaments, and the October Sixes competition, providing valuable game experience ahead of spring.

Athletes retain the flexibility to compete with their club teams during fall tournaments. Running 10–12 weeks, the program delivers consistent, college-caliber preparation rarely matched by other prep schools.

Facilities Investment
In spring 2026, Mercersburg will break ground on a new, dedicated lacrosse field—an elite training and competition venue that underscores the school’s commitment to the future of the program.

Recruiting Advantage
With extensive connections across the NCAA coaching community, Head Coach Sowell ensures that Mercersburg athletes are seen, supported, and advocated for at the highest levels. His active involvement in club circuits and showcase events provides players with critical national exposure throughout the recruiting process.

A Complete Student-Athlete Experience
At Mercersburg, lacrosse is part of a larger journey. Our athletes pursue rigorous academics, live within a close-knit residential community, and compete in a high-performance athletic environment—preparing them not only for college, but for life.

Regents’ Field

Mercersburg’s boys lacrosse team plays on the school's synthetic-turf field that opened in 2009, had new turf installed in 2024, and is also used by the girls lacrosse and girls and boys soccer teams. The field measures 375’ x 225’ and features a SprintTurf surface and eight boxes for maximizing practice and workout opportunities.

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