Both the Mt. Lebanon girls and boys lacrosse programs added another successful season this spring, as the girls captured a third consecutive WPIAL championship and the boys finished the regular season with an 18-2 record and an undefeated section title.
The girls claimed the WPIAL Class 3A championship with a 14-9 victory over Pine-Richland, while the boys finished first in their section and were ranked No. 1 in the Pittsburgh area and No. 9 in Pennsylvania entering the postseason.
The girls’ championship run was fueled by strong offensive performances from the Blue Devils. Lucy Pryor scored four goals in the title game, while Cali Green and Grace Manning added key contributions as Mt. Lebanon secured the program’s eighth WPIAL title and third consecutive championship.
According to girls coach Brian Kattan, the championship was the result of months of preparation.
“This championship validates all of the hard work this group has put in,” Kattan said. “We started offseason practices in January and have had great participation in everything we have done. The girls really wanted to make it three in a row and prove to everyone that they should be considered one of the best teams, alongside the other great athletic teams Mt. Lebanon has had over the years.”
Kattan said the team’s mentality remained consistent throughout the season.
“This team maintained a calm demeanor all season,” he said. “They never let a bad game or bad quarter get to them. The focus was always on improving, not looking back — a goldfish mentality all season.”
He also credited the senior class for continuing and strengthening the program’s culture.
“I think the seniors have improved the culture, which was already very good, by leading by example for the past four years,” he said. “There was never a me-first attitude. It has always been about what is best for the team and the program, and that is what sets them apart. No one worried about individual goals or points. It has always been a team game, and they have worked hard to keep that mindset going.”
The boys also enjoyed one of the best regular seasons in Western Pennsylvania. Mt. Lebanon finished 18-2 overall and 7-0 in section play while outscoring opponents 281-130.
The Blue Devils earned notable victories over Peters Township (9-7), Pine-Richland (11-7), Central Catholic (17-4), North Allegheny (10-5), Canon-McMillan (17-2) and Upper St. Clair (16-4).
At the conclusion of the regular season, the boys were ranked first in the Pittsburgh area and ninth in Pennsylvania, adding another successful chapter to one of the WPIAL’s most accomplished lacrosse programs.
The Blue Devils advanced to the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals before suffering a narrow 11-10 loss to Pine-Richland. Pine-Richland advanced to the championship game before falling to Shady Side Academy. Mt. Lebanon finished as the Class 3A third-place state qualifier.
