Top Herald News boys lacrosse players to watch this spring

Two new programs look to make their mark in the postseason

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:29am

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As the spring lacrosse season kicks off in the Fall River area, two relatively new boys programs - Somerset Berkley and Westport - are aiming to earn their first-ever playoff berths. The Herald News spotlights the top players to watch from these up-and-coming teams.

Why it matters

Lacrosse has been growing in popularity in the Fall River region, with Somerset Berkley and Westport establishing their varsity boys programs in recent years. These young teams are looking to take the next step and qualify for the postseason, which would be a significant milestone for their budding lacrosse communities.

The details

Both the Somerset Berkley and Westport boys lacrosse teams are in just their fourth and fifth seasons of varsity competition, respectively. Despite their relative inexperience, the players from these programs have been working hard to develop their skills and build competitive rosters that can challenge the more established lacrosse powers in the region.

  • The spring 2026 lacrosse season is now underway in the Fall River area.

The players

Somerset Berkley Regional High School

A public high school serving the towns of Somerset and Berkley, Massachusetts, which established its boys lacrosse program in 2022.

Westport High School

A public high school located in Westport, Massachusetts, which started its boys lacrosse team in 2021.

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The takeaway

The emergence of new boys lacrosse programs in the Fall River region signals growing interest and participation in the sport at the high school level. While Somerset Berkley and Westport are still developing their teams, their players are determined to make their mark and potentially earn playoff berths this spring, which would be a significant milestone for their young lacrosse communities.