MSLA Class 2 girls lacrosse championship: Eureka 18, MICDS 10
Eureka senior Kylee Pickens (right) is the All-Metro girls lacrosse player of the year. Signed to continue her career at Rockhurst University, Pickens was a master on draw controls and helped the Wildcats win their first state championship.
Eureka players (from left) Ruby Copeland, Amelia Craig, and Alyssa Olivio celebrate a goal byCraig. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
Eureka attacker Amelia Craig threads her way through a trio of MICDS players. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
Eureka attacker Amelia Craig shoots and scores past MICDS goalkeeper Sophia Huddleston. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
Eureka midfielder Kylee Pickens (left) moves the ball downfield under pressure from MICDS midfielder Hattie Sloane. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
MICDS goalkeeper Sophia Huddleston (left) steps out of the goal to challenge Eureka attacker Katie Criswell as MICDS defender Ella Etherington moves in at right.. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
Eurkea attacker Amelia Craig (right) gets off a shot on goal under pressure from MICDS defender Georgia Lochhead. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
Eureka players dogpile atop their goalkeeper after they defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
MICDS goalkeeper Sophia Huddleston defends the goal. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
Eureka teammate Ruby Copeland (right) hugs Brooke Samuelson as they celebrate a goal by Samuelson. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
A fourth quarter Eureka shot gets past MICDS goalkeeper Sophia Huddleston. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
The 2023 Fourth Place trophy, which MICDS won last year and displays at their games for motivation. The girls even had shirts printed up with the words “Go Forth”. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
MICDS midfielder Amelia Mackin looks as she loses control of the ball as it falls from her net. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
Eureka attacker Ruby Coleman presses MICDS defender Ella Etherington as she moves the ball downfield. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
Eureka goalkeeper Kaitlin Reis directs teammates. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
Eureka players leap onto their goalkeeper after they defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
Eureka attacker Amelia Craig shoots and scores past MICDS goalkeeper Sophia Huddleston. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
Eureka midfielder Kylee Pickens (left) pressures attacker Ava Goldson as Goldson carries the ball downfield. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
Eureka players watch the clock and count down the seconds before they rush the field and head towards their goalkeeper. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
Eureka teammates rush to congratulate attacker Amelia Craig (center) on a fourth quarter goal. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
MICDS defender Ella Etherington(right) moves the ball downfield under pressure from Eureka attacker Katie Criswell. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
Eureka attacker Katie Criswell shoots and scores in the first quarter. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
Eureka midfielder Brooke Samuelson (right) moves the ball downfield as MICDS attacker Josie Ciaramita (center) defends and MICDS attacker Ava Goldson moves in at left. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
Eureka attacker Ruby Copeland looks to pass. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
Eureka midfielder Brooke Samuelson passes to a teammate early in the game. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
Eureka attacker EmilyHenderson (left) moves the ball around MICDS defender Ella Etherington. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
MICDS midfielder Hattie Sloan (left) settles the ball under pressure from Eureka midfielder Kylee Pickens after a restart. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
Eureka attacker Katie Criswell moves towards MICDS goalkeeper Sophia Huddleston. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
Eureka teammate Ella Etherington (right) runs to congratulate attacker Amelia Craig after Craig scored. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
Eureka attacker Ruby Copeland passes. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
Eureka midfielder Alyssa Olivio (left) passes under pressure from MICDS defender Chloe Davis. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
Eureka midfielder Kylee Pickens (right) passes under pressure from MICDS defender Mikaela Mikulec. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
Eureka midfielder Alyssa Olivio (center) tries to get a pass off to teammate Amelia Craig (left). Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
Eureka attacker Ruby Copeland moves towards the MICDS goal. Eureka defeated MICDS in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship game at Spartan Field on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in Creve Coeur on Saturday May 25, 2024. Photo by Tim Vizer
“This is like the best day ever,” Eureka senior midfielder Kylee Pickens said.