Eagles Lacrosse Soars through Semifinals

Posted on May 5, 2023 By Editor Junior Residents

Episcopal varsity girls lacrosse team with their district championship trophy. Photo credit: Joe Kohla

The girls varsity lacrosse team at Episcopal School of Jacksonville is running on a string of victories as they advance toward regionals. They won the district championship on April 13, defeating Bolles 16-4.

“As a program, we are so excited to clinch another district championship and head into regional play ranked sixth in the state for 1A. The Eagles reached the final four last year for the first time in program history and hope to make another appearance in the 2023 season,” said head coach Krista Grabher.

The Eagles then hosted the regional quarterfinal on April 20, where Episcopal again was victorious, defeating Tocoi Creek 14-3 to advance to the regional semifinal on April 25. Episcopal won again on their home turf, emerging with an 11-3 win over St. Augustine to go to regionals. The regional meet was held on Friday, April 28, but results were not available by press time.

In addition to Grabher, the team is led by coaches Shannon Gilfedder, Jordan Leake and Jordan Smith.