Leon High School
550 E. Tennessee St.
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone: (850) 488-1971
Fax: (850) 922-5311

Mandatory forms

FHSAA Physical
Health Disclosure
Parent Permission Participation

Welcome to the 2012 season!

Leon Lions 2011 Defending District 1 Champions & Regional Semi-Finalists

2012 Team Captains

• Nathan Granger
• Matt Henderson
• Will Moor
• Grant Wallenfelsz

Purpose and Mission Statement

• To introduce the sport of Lacrosse to new players and provide a meaningful challenge to experienced players.
• To provide a positive and rewarding experience and instill the concept of team.
• To develop each player in both offensive and defensive positions.
• To develop leadership, sportsmanship, responsibility, integrity and commitment.
• To strive for athletic and academic excellence.

History

Lacrosse at Leon High School began as a varsity sport for its inaugural season in January 2008. Over 60 students came out for competitive 3-day tryouts and 40 players were selected for the inaugural team. For the 2007-2008 season Leon High School joined Chiles, Lincoln and Maclay to total four high schools in Leon County with lacrosse teams. As a result, FHSAA created District 1 comprised of these four schools. There were 12 Districts in Florida for 2007-2008, and for the first time Tallahassee there became a district with all local teams. Allan Rice has coached Leon Lacrosse for 3 seasons now, and will continue coaching the Lions in the upcoming 2011 season.

Boys High School Lacrosse is an FHSAA recognized sport.

Tradition

Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing team sports in the United States. Youth participation in the sport has grown over 500% since 1999 to nearly 250,000. No sport has grown faster at the high school level over the last 10 years and there are now an estimated 200,000 high school players.

Lacrosse, considered to be America's first sport, was born of the North American Indian, christened by the French, and adapted and raised by the Canadians. Modern lacrosse has been embraced by athletes and enthusiasts of the United States and the British Commonwealth for over a century.

The sport of lacrosse is a combination of basketball, soccer and hockey. Anyone can play lacrosse--big or small. The game requires and rewards coordination and agility, not brawn. Quickness and speed are two highly prized qualities in lacrosse.
Courtesy of U.S. Lacrosse

Lacrosse Basics

For more information about game visit here.

Team photos by: Tim Yoho and J.K. Aker