Late surge lifts Rockbridge past Flucos, 9-7

Fluvanna County boys lacrosse team falls in season opener against Rockbridge County High School.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 2:04am

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The Fluvanna County boys lacrosse team opened its season against Rockbridge County High School, which traveled from Lexington for the first of three non-district games. Fluvanna took an early lead but Rockbridge rallied late to win 9-7.

Why it matters

This was the season opener for Fluvanna County, which is looking to build on last year's performance and compete in the Jefferson District. The loss to Rockbridge, a non-district opponent, provides an early test for the team as they prepare for their district schedule.

The details

Fluvanna took a 2-0 lead in the first half, but Rockbridge tied it up before halftime. Fluvanna then went up 6-2 in the third quarter, but Rockbridge scored four unanswered goals to tie it at 6-6. Rockbridge then scored three straight goals in the fourth quarter to secure the 9-7 win.

  • The game was played on March 17, 2026.
  • Fluvanna will play at Kettle Run High School on March 21 and at James Monroe High School on March 23.
  • Fluvanna opens Jefferson District play on March 27 at Albemarle High School before returning home April 3 to host Monticello High School.

The players

Colton Ball

Senior goalie for Fluvanna County High School who made several key saves in the first half.

Jack Jefferies

Senior attackman for Fluvanna County High School who scored a goal in the second quarter.

Bruce Bostic

Junior player for Fluvanna County High School who scored a goal in the second quarter.

Brady McCauley

Junior player for Fluvanna County High School who scored a goal in the third quarter.

Cooper Tapscott

Player for Fluvanna County High School who scored two goals, one in the second quarter and one in the fourth quarter.

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What they’re saying

“This was a tough loss, but we'll learn from it and come back stronger for our district games.”

— Joe Jones, Senior player

What’s next

Fluvanna will look to bounce back in their next non-district game against Kettle Run High School on March 21.

The takeaway

Fluvanna showed promise early on, but Rockbridge's late surge proved too much to overcome. The team will need to regroup and focus on their upcoming district schedule as they look to build on last season's performance.