“The Bronx has never really been a hotbed for lacrosse players, but a lot has changed since I initially started playing lacrosse in the third grade. With the help of organizations like CityLax, the sport…

“When I first started playing, I could barely do a push-up or look someone in the eye,” said Khan, now a solid 5-foot-9, 185-pounder. “Now I have options and know that there are even more…

“We had a young lady, who is still in college now, who told us the story of her freshman and sophomore year in high school—she lived in a car for the first two years of…

“Twelve years ago, only six high schools in the New York City Public Athletic League (PSAL) had varsity lacrosse teams — four in Staten Island. This was when Matty Levine, former All-American goalie at Williams…

“In my life, I was so fortunate to have had coaches and teachers that gave me the gifts of lacrosse and a Williams education,” Levine said. “Everything I do involving lacrosse today is my way…

“Long a popular sport in the suburbs of New York, lacrosse never really gained much popularity in the city itself, according to Max Seibald. Through his volunteer work with CityLax, Seibald is trying to change…

“Student-athletes and coaches from all five boroughs made the trek to Cardinal Spellman HS in the Bronx for a day of free clinics, led by Head Coach Kevin Corrigan and Notre Dame’s Men’s Lacrosse Team.”…

“I feel that even though my life has been filled with hardship, I have become a stronger and more determined young woman. Nothing will stop me from fulfilling my dreams because CityLax was there for…

“To get the program started at Highbridge I contacted CityLax. They helped guide me through the launch process, and generously donated 30 helmets to our cause.” Lacrosse All Stars

M“In New York City, Levine talks about how there are now 52 boys’ and girls’ varsity lacrosse programs in the city limits.” Lacrosse Magazine