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Article: Lacrosse gains ground in state Wisconsin players get handle on sport

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August 2, 2009
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By CURTIS CLAASSEN

Proponents of lacrosse call it the fastest growing sport in America, citing statistics that show a 500% increase in youth participation over the last 10 years.

Among student-athletes in the Milwaukee area, the sport's growth certainly reflects that national trend.

This year, the state fielded 30 high school boys teams, 15 prep girls teams and 20 college club men's teams, including one at the Milwaukee School of Engineering.

Sidney Jones, an assistant coach at MSOE, also serves as head coach of the successful Milwaukee Select U-18 team. Milwaukee Select went 28-1 this season, including national tournament victories in Chicago and South Bend, Ind.

Milwaukee Select is one of ...

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