Easton boys lacrosse tops Moravian Academy in comeback win

Evan Placotaris' hat trick leads top-ranked Easton to victory over No. 3 Moravian Academy

Apr. 17, 2026 at 4:15am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a boys lacrosse game, with players and the ball fractured into overlapping planes of deep green, royal blue, and bright white.Easton's resilience and championship pedigree shine through in their comeback victory over rival Moravian Academy.Easton Today

The Easton Area High School boys lacrosse team rallied from an early deficit to defeat rival Moravian Academy, the No. 3 ranked team in the state. Evan Placotaris scored three goals in the comeback effort to keep Easton's perfect record intact.

Why it matters

This matchup between two of the top boys lacrosse programs in Pennsylvania highlights the competitive nature of the sport in the Lehigh Valley region. Easton's ability to overcome an early deficit against a highly-ranked opponent demonstrates the team's resilience and championship pedigree.

The details

Moravian Academy jumped out to an early lead, but Easton stormed back in the second half, with Evan Placotaris netting three goals to lead the charge. The win keeps Easton undefeated on the season and solidifies their status as the top-ranked team in the state.

  • The game was played on April 17, 2026.

The players

Evan Placotaris

A key player for the Easton boys lacrosse team who scored a hat trick in the comeback victory.

Easton Area High School

The top-ranked boys lacrosse team in Pennsylvania that rallied to defeat rival Moravian Academy.

Moravian Academy

The No. 3 ranked boys lacrosse team in Pennsylvania that jumped out to an early lead before ultimately falling to Easton.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to dig deep and fight back against a very talented Moravian team. I'm proud of the way our guys responded in the second half to get this big win.”

— Easton Head Coach

What’s next

Easton will look to continue their undefeated season when they face off against rival Parkland High School next week.

The takeaway

Easton's comeback victory over Moravian Academy demonstrates the team's championship pedigree and ability to win tough games against highly-ranked opponents, positioning them as the team to beat in Pennsylvania boys lacrosse this season.