The Mayo lacrosse team is currently on a two-year contract with the other Rochester high schools, wrapping up an incredibly memorable season.
The Rochester lacrosse team is in the final year of the contract and will likely be continuing the two-year collaborations. This unique situation allows for blending between schools that is not normally seen within high school sports, having players from Mayo, Century, John Marshall, and Lourdes high schools all playing as one team.
Preparing for an intense battle against Northfield’s offense, Lincoln Sheeran, Connor Olson, and Braden Pronga (L-R) get ready to give it their all.
Throughout the year, the team has made the best of a very challenging situation. As of the writing of this article, Rochester has a 3-9 record going into the final regular season game. The record alone doesn’t tell the full story of all the challenges, growth, and experiences the team endured during the 2025 season.
The season started with a tough stretch, losing the first three games before being able to pick up their first win. That was quickly followed by another round of adversity, including four consecutive losses before securing a second win. From that second win, it seems the team has picked up a pattern of consistency, heading into the final stretch 2-2 with sections on the horizon.
The team has had some incredible highs and lows this year; they have gone from leading the third-ranked team in Minnesota, the Farmington Tigers, out of the first quarter, to a rain-soaked, last-minute loss in Northfield.
“Leading a team made up of people from different schools means a lot. You get so many different perspectives—every school does things a little differently. It’s definitely not the same as everyone being from the same place, but that’s what makes it special,” said Braden Pronga, a senior captain from Mayo.
Waiting for the game to begin, senior captain Braden Pronga heads to the net, ready to lead the charge and put up a fight.
Pronga continued, “…even though we don’t see each other every day, everyone brings their own story. That’s what makes our team unique.”
Connor Olson, another senior captain, added that “…even with the challenges, the schools have bonded quickly. There’s already a strong sense of trust both on and off the field.”
“Being on this team has made my experience so unique. I’ve met people and made friends I otherwise would have never talked to,” Pronga exclaimed.
Pronga confidently shared how the experience has helped him. As the season comes to an end, the Rochester lacrosse team is showing a great amount of adversity to be playing in such a strange format.
“Being part of this team has shown me what’s possible when you bring together the talent of an entire city,” added Olson.
With the game still in its early moments, senior Nolan Snider fights through a Northfield defender during a faceoff.
This season should be remembered for how the players have come together and the precedent they are setting for the future of Rochester Boys Lacrosse.
Photos courtesy of Heather Wengert
