Ocean Springs Lacrosse

Ocean Springs Lacrosse (OSL) is founded to provide the children and families of Ocean Springs and neighboring communities within Mississippi the opportunity to learn the game of lacrosse in a safe environment that provides an opportunity for all players of all abilities to develop skills and game knowledge. OSL will emphasize sportsmanship, teamwork, fair play and respect for all and will work with the children and families, regardless of ability, in a sports setting, to foster and promote understanding in the fundamentals and the fine points of lacrosse.
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Lacrosse 101

* 10 players on the field at a time
* 3 Attackman — offensive players
* 3 Defenseman — defensive players
* 3 Midfielders — Play both offense and defense
* 1 Goalie
* Field is 110 yards long by 60 yards wide
* Named by the French
* The game of lacrosse played today is adapted from the game played by tribes of northeastern Indians long before European settlers arrived. A similar game was played by most of the eastern tribes, including Cherokee and Creek nations, whose territories included Georgia.
* Equipment — helmet, gloves, elbow pads, shoulder pads
* Tools for the game — lacrosse stick and ball (made of molded rubber), two 6 feet by 6 feet goals and netting
* Types of sticks — short stick (offense) and long stick (defense) and goalie (goalie)
* Four, 15-minute quarters make up an NCAA game
* Basic Rules — Score more goals than the other team. Defenders are allowed to hit with their stick with the intention of knocking the ball out of offender’s stick. Each team must keep three offensive players on one side of the field at all times, and four defensemen on the defensive end of the field at all times. Substitutions are allowed during the run of play without the use of a whistle or stoppage.
* One point for one goal.

- Posted by Ocean Springs Lacrosse

Posted: Mon March 19, 2012 - 01:01 pm
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St Paul's Wolves VS Ocean Springs Greyhounds

Varsity: Wolves 12, Greyhounds 1

Junior Varsity: Wolves 11, Greyhounds 4

U-15: Wolves 3, Greyhounds 5

- Posted by Ocean Springs Lacrosse

Posted: Mon March 12, 2012 - 06:42 pm
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BATTLE BY the BEACH V CHAMPIONSHIP

Varsity - Jesuit 7, St Paul 5

Junior Varsity - Huntsville 6, Gulf Breeze 3

Freshman - St Paul 6, St Thomas More 3

U-15; Hooch 7, Jesuit 1

U-13; Hooch -6, OS - 3

- Posted by Ocean Springs Lacrosse

Posted: Thu March 08, 2012 - 09:00 am
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