Big Red Lacrosse Dominates in Home Opener

Michigan commit Jake Sturtevant scores 6 goals in the first quarter for No. 3 ranked Lawrenceville

Apr. 2, 2026 at 6:28am

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The Lawrenceville School's lacrosse team, ranked No. 3 in the country, dominated their home opener with a stellar performance from Michigan commit Jake Sturtevant, who scored all 6 of his goals in the first quarter. The Big Red are now gearing up for a major clash with nationally ranked Brunswick (CT) on April 8.

Why it matters

Lawrenceville is one of the top high school lacrosse programs in the nation, and their dominant home opener against an unranked opponent shows they have the talent and depth to compete with any team in the country. Their upcoming matchup with Brunswick will be a key early-season test that could impact national rankings and playoff seeding.

The details

Sturtevant, a Michigan commit, scored all 6 of his goals in the first quarter to lead Lawrenceville to a convincing win in their home opener. The Big Red, ranked No. 3 in the country, are now preparing to host nationally ranked Brunswick (CT) on April 8 in what should be a highly anticipated matchup between two of the top high school lacrosse programs.

  • Lawrenceville hosted their home opener on April 1, 2026.
  • Lawrenceville will host Brunswick (CT) on April 8, 2026.

The players

Jake Sturtevant

A Michigan commit who scored all 6 of Lawrenceville's goals in the first quarter of their home opener.

The Lawrenceville School

A top-3 ranked high school lacrosse program in the country that dominated their home opener.

Brunswick (CT)

A nationally ranked high school lacrosse program that will face off against Lawrenceville on April 8.

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What they’re saying

“We showed why we're one of the top teams in the country today. But we know Brunswick will be a huge test, and we're excited for the challenge.”

— Jake Sturtevant, Michigan Commit

What’s next

Lawrenceville will host nationally ranked Brunswick (CT) on April 8, 2026 in a highly anticipated matchup between two of the top high school lacrosse programs.

The takeaway

Lawrenceville's dominant home opener performance showcases their status as one of the elite high school lacrosse programs in the country, setting the stage for an exciting clash with fellow national powerhouse Brunswick (CT) on April 8.