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Scotts Valley Lacrosse Alums Shine on National Stage
Former high school standouts from Santa Cruz County excel in Division III women's lacrosse
Apr. 16, 2026 at 6:39am
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Former Scotts Valley High lacrosse stars shine on the national stage, their athletic prowess captured in a cubist, geometric interpretation.Ben Lomond TodaySeveral athletes from Scotts Valley High School are making their mark in Division III women's lacrosse, with Nicolina Smith of Aptos leading the charge at Aurora University, and Siena Wong contributing at Vassar and Sofia Niklaus scoring multiple hat tricks for Colorado College.
Why it matters
The success of these Scotts Valley lacrosse alums on the national stage showcases the talent and development of student-athletes in the local community, and highlights the strength of the lacrosse programs in the Santa Cruz County region.
The details
The article focuses on the standout performances of three former Scotts Valley High School lacrosse players who are now excelling at the Division III level. Nicolina Smith, an Aptos resident, is having a breakout scoring season at Aurora University. Meanwhile, Siena Wong is contributing at Vassar, and Sofia Niklaus has scored multiple hat tricks for Colorado College.
- The article was published on April 16, 2026.
The players
Nicolina Smith
A former Scotts Valley High School lacrosse standout who is now having a breakout scoring season at Aurora University.
Siena Wong
A former Scotts Valley High School lacrosse player who is now contributing at Vassar.
Sofia Niklaus
A former Scotts Valley High School lacrosse player who is now scoring multiple hat tricks for Colorado College.
The takeaway
The success of these Scotts Valley lacrosse alums on the national stage is a testament to the strength of the local lacrosse programs and the development of talented student-athletes in the Santa Cruz County region.
