Laker boys lacrosse light on experience but excited for return to play

KYLE TURK, Grand Haven Tribune, Mich.
·4 min read

Apr. 14—SPRING LAKE TWP. — Just three Spring Lake seniors have any sort of varsity boys lacrosse experience heading into the opening weeks of the 2021 season.

Normally, that would be cause for alarm. However, after last year's spring sports season was shut down before it ever got going, Lakers coach Doug Sharp predicts that will be the case for schools across the state.

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