But students, parents and other community members raised enough money to save the spring sports program. Now, Auburn s lacrosse team is the only undefeated team in Section 3. Senior and team captain J.T. Pitcher is one of the main reasons for the team s success. Coach Steve Crosby said, He s a real student of the game. He works hard both during the season and in the off season.
Pitcher spends a lot of time reviewing tapes of the games.
It points out your flaws and weaknesses and what you have to improve on. What you need to look at and remember how to do correctly, Pitcher said. So far this season, the Maroons have a 10-0 record. Pitcher has been a starter on the team for three years as a defenseman. Pitcher is heading to the University of Pennsylvania in the fall, where he will continue his lacrosse career and study engineering.