Lincoln-Sudbury boys lacrosse still seeking first title in 6 years

The Warriors feature six college-bound players, including three headed to Division 1 programs, but first they're hoping to remove St. John's Prep's stranglehold on Division 1.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:25pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the chaotic action of a high school lacrosse game, with overlapping planes of color and shape representing the players, field, and ball.The Lincoln-Sudbury boys lacrosse team's quest to end St. John's Prep's championship reign is fueled by their talented, college-bound roster.Springfield Today

The current Lincoln-Sudbury boys lacrosse team features six future college athletes, including three headed to Division 1 programs. However, the seven-time state champions have not won the Division 1 title since 2019, with St. John's Prep winning the last five championships. The Warriors are hoping to reclaim the crown this season.

Why it matters

Lincoln-Sudbury has long been one of the top high school lacrosse programs in Massachusetts, producing numerous Division 1 college players. The team's recent title drought has been surprising, and they are determined to end St. John's Prep's run of dominance in Division 1.

The details

In a recent win over Needham, the third-ranked Lincoln-Sudbury Warriors were led by senior attack Rex Friedholm, who scored four goals, and junior midfielder Ethan Curley, who had a hat trick. Other contributors included Brady Malo, Brendan Dooley, and Will Seaberg. First-year player Ryan Gallagher also stood out, winning nearly every faceoff he attempted.

  • Lincoln-Sudbury last won the Division 1 title in 2019.
  • St. John's Prep has won the last 5 Division 1 championships.
  • On Saturday, Lincoln-Sudbury (4-1) defeated Needham (2-2, 2-0).

The players

Rex Friedholm

A senior attack player for Lincoln-Sudbury who is headed to Harvard next year.

Kevin Abair

A senior defenseman for Lincoln-Sudbury who is committed to play at Navy next year.

Rex Garozzo

A junior goalie for Lincoln-Sudbury who will play at Air Force next year.

Brady Malo

A Lincoln-Sudbury player who will play at Amherst College next year.

Owen Vona

A Lincoln-Sudbury player who will play at RPI next year.

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What they’re saying

“'Some luck, some effort, health, and some fight — those are the things,' Vona said of what L-S needs to return to the mountaintop.”

— Owen Vona, Lincoln-Sudbury Player

“'I liked our ball movement,' Vona siad. 'We did a great job at the faceoff-X, and I think we just had a complete game, that's what I was happy with.'”

— Owen Vona, Lincoln-Sudbury Player

What’s next

Lincoln-Sudbury will look to continue their strong play and challenge St. John's Prep for the Division 1 championship later this season.

The takeaway

Despite their recent title drought, Lincoln-Sudbury remains one of the top high school lacrosse programs in Massachusetts, with a talented roster that includes several Division 1 college commits. Their quest to reclaim the Division 1 crown and end St. John's Prep's run of dominance will be a storyline to watch this season.