GAC Tops Wesleyan for Area Lacrosse Title

Greater Atlanta Christian wins close Division I Area 2 championship match

Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:52am

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Greater Atlanta Christian (GAC) defeated Wesleyan 13-11 in a close girls lacrosse match to claim the Division I Area 2 championship on Tuesday in Norcross, Georgia.

Why it matters

This victory for GAC secures the team's spot in the state playoffs, continuing their strong season and championship aspirations. The closely contested match between two top local programs highlights the competitive nature of high school lacrosse in the region.

The details

In a back-and-forth battle, GAC was able to edge out Wesleyan by a final score of 13-11 to claim the Division I Area 2 title. The match was tightly contested throughout, with neither team able to pull away significantly.

  • The championship match took place on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.

The players

Greater Atlanta Christian

A private school in Norcross, Georgia with a strong girls lacrosse program that has won the Division I Area 2 championship.

Wesleyan

A private school in Norcross, Georgia with a competitive girls lacrosse team that was the runner-up in the Division I Area 2 championship.

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What’s next

The GAC girls lacrosse team will now advance to the state playoffs as the Division I Area 2 champions.

The takeaway

This closely contested championship match showcases the high level of girls lacrosse talent and competition in the Norcross area, with two top programs battling it out for the regional title.