Napa Grizzlies Lacrosse Battles Through Tough Start

Young team looks to rebound after opening league play with 1-4 record

Apr. 6, 2026 at 11:42pm

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A cubist-style painting featuring overlapping geometric shapes and planes in the colors of the Napa Grizzlies lacrosse uniforms, capturing the dynamic movement and energy of a boys lacrosse game.The Napa Grizzlies lacrosse team's resilient spirit shines through a cubist interpretation of their hard-fought battles on the field.Petaluma Today

The Napa High School boys lacrosse team has struggled to a 1-4 record to start the season, including a 17-10 loss to Sonoma Valley in their league opener. However, the young Grizzlies squad is showing resiliency as they prepare to face Petaluma and Cardinal Newman this week.

Why it matters

Lacrosse is a growing sport in the Napa Valley, and the Grizzlies' performance this season will be closely watched by the local community. Despite the early challenges, the team's ability to bounce back and compete against tough league opponents could inspire more youth participation in the sport.

The details

After the lopsided loss to Sonoma Valley to begin league play, the Grizzlies now have games against Petaluma and Cardinal Newman on the schedule this week. The team, composed mostly of underclassmen, is looking to learn from their early-season struggles and build momentum as the season progresses.

  • The Grizzlies opened their league schedule with a 17-10 loss to Sonoma Valley on April 4, 2026.
  • Napa will face Petaluma and Cardinal Newman this week.

The players

Napa High School Grizzlies

The boys lacrosse team at Napa High School, competing in the local league.

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What’s next

The Grizzlies will look to bounce back this week as they take on Petaluma and Cardinal Newman, two key league opponents. A strong showing in these games could help the young team gain confidence and momentum as the season continues.

The takeaway

Despite the Grizzlies' early-season struggles, the team's resilience and determination to improve will be an inspiration to the local lacrosse community. As a growing sport in the Napa Valley, the Grizzlies' performance this season could help drive increased youth participation and interest in the years to come.