Monticello, which won a state club title in 2011, has moved up to the varsity level. Photo by Loren Nelson

Unabated growth

Another season, another influx of new varsity programs. The lacrosse sprawl has extended to the far south suburbs and beyond, where Northfield and Shakopee are fielding new varsity programs. To the west, the former Chaska/Chanhassen co-operative has split to field varsity programs for each school. Providence Academy has been added to the Minnesota State High School League boys’ lineup. To the north, Monticello also joins the list of varsity newcomers.