Mars to vie for boys lacrosse state title
Disappointment does not often fall upon Mars' boys lacrosse team, but the Planets felt the full weight of it one year ago.
They reached the PIAA championship game, the first WPIAL team to do so, before dropping a 14-5 decision to Allentown Central Catholic. It was the only loss of the season for Mars.
"The last seconds ticked off the clock at last year's title game and we made a vow at that point to get back," said Mars coach Bob Marcoux.
And here the Planets (22-1) are, preparing to play for the PIAA Class 2A crown once again after a dominating regular season and dispatching six playoff opponents by a combined score of 116-22.
Their second chance for state supremacy will come against Marple Newtown, from suburban Philadelphia. The teams will face off at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Harold Zimmerman Stadium in West Chester.
Mars will arrive there after successfully balancing lofty goals with the day-to-day grind of practices and games during the regular season.
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