CHS varsity women’s lacrosse member and sophomore Sophia “Sophie” Hanna looks to a teammate after completing a drill in practice on Monday Feb. 24. The team will compete in their first home game of the season on March 24 at Murray Stadium.
Men’s, women’s lacrosse players evaluate difference between equipment, strategy
Faith Austin, varsity women’s lacrosse player and sophomore
What are the main differences between men's and women's lacrosse?
Women's lacrosse is much more less physical, meaning fouls are called more frequently and players can’t be as aggressive. Girls wear only goggles and a mouthguard, and the lacrosse stick net is shallow compared to boys. Men's lacrosse players wear padding, a helmet, and much more equipment for protection because they play more agg...
Brannick Arbuckle, varsity men’s lacrosse player and sophomore
What are some major differences between men's and women's lacrosse?
Some major differences in men's and women's lacrosse is the gear you need to play with, another difference is the beginning of the game with the face off where, in men's lacrosse, the two players do it on their knees and the girls do it standing. A third difference is there is no contact allowed in girl’s lacrosse whereas in ...