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Loyola Boys and Girls LaCrosse Win State Titles

Both the Loyola Academy girls and boys varsity lacrosse teams went home with state championships after the state tournament this week. 

The girls team defeated Montini High School 16-5 on Friday. 

On June 1, the boys team defeated cross-town rivals New Trier High School 9-6 for the title.

This is Loyola's second state title in a row, after NTHS held it for a straight seven years, according to Wilmette Life. Loyola grabbed the lead quickly, scoring 2 points in the first five minutes of the game. However, closed up the gap, with the final 12 minutes starting with a 6-4 score. 

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